Foundations & grantmakers
Search 101,800 U.S. funders — private foundations, community foundations, United Ways and other grantmaking charities — by name, cause or the organizations they have funded. Each page shows the funder's largest grants, where its money goes and — just as important — whether it takes applications.
4,456 funders matching “church” that may accept applications.
| Funder | Based in | Grants paid | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tr Ruth & Talmage Dobbs Jr C Fdn Private foundation · largest grant: National Philoptochos Society | Orlando, FL | $58K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Crimson & Cream Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Open Cities Health Center | Minneapolis, MN | $58K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Henry and Mary Vandergoot Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Calvin Theological Seminary | Grand Rapids, MI | $57.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Nancy Kaighin Van Fossan Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: First Presbyterian Church Warren Endowment Fund | Warren, OH | $57.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Leon Payne Jr Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation | Houston, TX | $57.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Newcombe Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Old Dutch Church | Kingston, NY | $57.3K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Community Foundation of the Klamath Basin Community foundation · largest grant: First Presbyterian Church | Klamath Falls, OR | $57.2K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Victor Mohr Memorial Trust Fifth Third Bank Private foundation · largest grant: Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges Inc | Cincinnati, OH | $57K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Clark and Carolyn Adams Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Carrollwood Day School Education Inc | Coral Gables, FL | $57K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Raleigh Carver Jr Tuw Private foundation · largest grant: Newland United Methodist Church | Saint Louis, MO | $57K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Charles E and Alice B Schmutz Charitable Private foundation · largest grant: Boardman United Methodist Church | St Louis, MO | $56.9K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Newcomer Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: St John's Episcopal Church | Jackson, WY | $56.7K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| A Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Bonants Eindhoven | Haleiwa, HI | $56.7K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Doris Burwell Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: V | Huntsville, AL | $56.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Ball Family Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Church of the Resurrection | Kansas City, KS | $56.4K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Bsl Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Cru | Grimes, IA | $56.3K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Mccloy Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: America First Legal | Gardendale, AL | $56.1K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Harry H Hansbrough Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Wekiva Presby Church | Winter Park, FL | $55.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Marth Foundation Ltd Private foundation · largest grant: St Matthew Lutheran Church | Marathon, WI | $55K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Ilf Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Sisters of Saint Francis | North Vernon, IN | $55K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Fraentzel Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Soorangemaplwdcommunity | Maplewood, NJ | $55K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Wilmer R & Evelyn M Schultz Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Palm Schwenkfelder Church | Emmaus, PA | $55K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Cheryl L Vaughn Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Wolf Creek Baptist Church | Chattanooga, TN | $55K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Vera and Bud Reed Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Rock Creek Church | Twin Falls, ID | $54.8K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Cody Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Catholic Education Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | $54.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Psalm 103 Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The Crossing Church | Columbia, MO | $54.3K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Klug Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Holy Name of Jesus Evangelical Catholic Church | Rubicon, WI | $54.2K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Neurotech Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: New Vision Community Church | Waukesha, WI | $54.1K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Glenda & Gordon Ford Fdn Irr Tr Private foundation · largest grant: Cave Hill Heritage Foundation Incorporated | Pittsburgh, PA | $54K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Johns Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Global Partners | Grand Rapids, MI | $54K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Richard a Heald Fund Private foundation · largest grant: Dana Hall School Annual Fund | Dallas, TX | $54K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Julius & Blanche Diener Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Beth Israel Congregation | Timonium, MD | $54K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Swaim-Gause Rucker Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Rucker Clinic Co Falls Community Hospital | Waco, TX | $53.9K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Reibly Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: St Paul's Catholic Church of Valparaiso Indiana | Chicago, IL | $53.9K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Reynolds Edith Gc Up 19 B Pfdn Private foundation · largest grant: Civicure | Brooklyn, OH | $53.8K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Charis Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Telos Foundation | Friendswood, TX | $53.6K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Sottile Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Charleston Stage | Charleston, SC | $53.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Helen Freeborn Kerr Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The Salvation Army | Dallas, TX | $53.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Walter Winkenhofer Foundation 320007016 Private foundation · largest grant: Salem United Church of Christ | Evansville, IN | $53.2K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Lan F and Irma J Coots Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: New Church | Cape Girardeau, MO | $53K tax year 2024 | May accept |
From IRS Form 990-PF returns (private foundations that gave $5,000 or more) and Form 990 Schedule I (public charities whose main work is grantmaking, with $50,000 or more in grants to organizations). “Preselected only” means the foundation reported it does not accept unsolicited requests. Appearing here does not mean a funder will consider your request.
Frequently asked questions
Do private foundations accept grant applications?
Many do not. Of the 89,593 private foundations listed here, about 77% reported on Form 990-PF that they give only to preselected organizations and do not accept unsolicited requests. Use the "May accept applications" filter to see the rest, and check each foundation's instructions.
What about community foundations and United Ways?
They are public charities, so they file Form 990 rather than 990-PF and list their grants on Schedule I. GrantsJunction includes 12,207 grantmaking public charities — 939 community foundations, 741 United Ways and others whose main work is making grants. Community foundations and United Ways usually run open grant rounds for local nonprofits; their Form 990 doesn't describe the process, so check each one's website.
Where does this data come from?
From returns e-filed with the IRS and published in the IRS Form 990 Series downloads: Form 990-PF for private foundations and Form 990 Schedule I for grantmaking public charities. GrantsJunction keeps each organization's latest return, its 25 largest grants and its giving by state, and refreshes monthly. Grants to individuals are counted but never named.
How can I find foundations that fund organizations like mine?
Search for a similar organization's name or your cause (for example "food bank" or "rural health"). Results include foundations whose grant lists or purposes mention it. Add your state to see foundations that gave to recipients there.