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.
19 funders matching “historically black college” that may accept applications.
| Funder | Based in | Grants paid | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lumina Foundation for Education Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Blackbaud Giving Fund | Indianapolis, IN | $30M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Andrew W Mellon Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: American Council of Learned Societies | New York, NY | $555M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Weingart Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Destination Crenshaw | Los Angeles, CA | $38.1M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The California Wellness Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: California Immigrant Policy Center | Los Angeles, CA | $48.8M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| John S and James L Knight Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The Associated Press | Miami, FL | $148M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Kresge Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Foundation for Detroits Future | Troy, MI | $170M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Walter and Elise Haas Fund Private foundation · largest grant: Californians for Justice Education Fund Inc Fbo Youth Organize California | San Francisco, CA | $11.5M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Heinz Endowments Private foundation · largest grant: Pittsburgh Trust for Cultural Resources | Pittsburgh, PA | $85.4M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Alfred P Sloan Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Carnegie Mellon University | New York, NY | $89M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Georgia Power Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation | Atlanta, GA | $18.6M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Hillman Family Foundations Private foundation · largest grant: Carnegie Institutethe Andy Warhol Museum | Pittsburgh, PA | $88.8M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: American Online Giving Foundation Inc | Boston, MA | $50.6M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Grable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Allegheny Intermediate Unit | Pittsburgh, PA | $13.3M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Balgley Family Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: University of Hartford | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | $311K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Laffey-Mchugh Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Ministry of Caring Inc | Wilmington, DE | $3.7M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Lennar Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: City of Hope | Miami, FL | $37.7M tax year 2023 | May accept |
| Texas Capital Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Medal of Honor Museum Foundation | Dallas, TX | $1.81M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Fr Bigelow Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Coalition of Asian American Leaders | St Paul, MN | $7.88M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Buhl Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Project Destiny Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | $4.22M 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?
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