Private foundations
Search 74,872 U.S. private foundations by name, cause or the organizations they have funded. Each page shows the foundation's largest grants, where its money goes and — just as important — whether it accepts applications at all.
6,874 foundations that gave to recipients in Ohio, sorted by giving in the state.
| Foundation | Based in | Given in OH | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wexner Family Charitable Fund Largest grant: The Ohio State University Foundation | New Albany, OH | $42.2M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| John J & Mary R Schiff Foundation Largest grant: Xavier University | Cincinnati, OH | $41.9M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Farmer Family Foundation Largest grant: Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra | Cincinnati, OH | $41.3M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Musk Foundation Largest grant: The Foundation - See Attachment a | Austin, TX | $35M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Nationwide Foundation Largest grant: Nationwide Foundation 2024 Grants | Columbus, OH | $33.7M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Tosa Foundation Largest grant: Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund - Taupo | Portola Valley, CA | $29.3M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Keybank Foundation Largest grant: Contributions (detail Statement) | Cleveland, OH | $28.4M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Jack Joseph & Morton Mandel Foundation Largest grant: Mandel Foundation - Israel | Cleveland, OH | $27M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Huntington Foundation | Columbus, OH | $26M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Cranaleith Foundation Inc Largest grant: Fidelity Charitable - Jeanne and Frank Trainer Fund | New York, NY | $25.8M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The George Gund Foundation Largest grant: Cleveland State University Foundation | Cleveland, OH | $23.1M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Quetzal Trust Largest grant: Fidelity Charitable Giving Fund | Washington, DC | $23M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati Largest grant: Jewish Federation of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | $22.4M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Zoom Foundation Largest grant: Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Greenwich, CT | $17.8M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Timashev Family Foundation Largest grant: Ohio State University | New York, NY | $16.5M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Mathile Family Foundation Largest grant: The Glen at St Joseph | Dayton, OH | $15.6M tax year 2023 | May accept |
| The JADES Foundation Largest grant: Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Wilmington, DE | $14.7M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Kaena Foundation Largest grant: Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Minneapolis, MN | $14.2M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Timken Foundation of Canton Largest grant: Canton Palace Theater Association | Canton, OH | $13.4M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Marina Kellen French Foundation Inc Largest grant: Fidelity Charitable | New York, NY | $13.1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Andrew W Mellon Foundation Largest grant: American Council of Learned Societies | New York, NY | $13.1M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Osteopathic Heritage Foundation Largest grant: Ohio University Foundation | Dublin, OH | $11.9M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Tr Ua Fifth Third Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | $11.8M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Progressive Insurance Foundation | Cleveland, OH | $11.7M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| American Electric Power Foundation Largest grant: Safety Blitz Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | $11.3M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Sandy Beach Foundation Largest grant: Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Boston, MA | $11M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Guilder Foundation Largest grant: Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Minneapolis, MN | $10.7M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Eric & Jane Nord Family Fund Largest grant: Museum of Fine Arts Boston | Philadelphia, PA | $10.6M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Hardison Family Foundation Largest grant: Fidelity Charitable | Cape Coral, FL | $10.5M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Carol Ann and Ralph V Haile Jr Foundation Largest grant: Cincinnati Public Radio Inc | Cincinnati, OH | $10.1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Perry Family Foundation Largest grant: Crossroads Community Church | Cincinnati, OH | $10.1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Greenacres Foundation Inc Largest grant: Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra | Cincinnati, OH | $9.6M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Klaff Family Foundation Largest grant: American Endowment Foundation | Chicago, IL | $9.48M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Kelvin & Eleanor Smith Foundation Largest grant: The Cleveland Museum of Art | Cleveland, OH | $9.26M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| E3 Foundation Largest grant: Fidelity Charitable DAF | Austin, TX | $9.25M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Eaton Charitable Fund | Brooklyn, OH | $9.25M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Howley Foundation Largest grant: Gilmour Academy | Cleveland, OH | $9.05M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Austin E Knowlton Foundation Inc Largest grant: Ohio State University Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | $8.89M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Colin Family Foundation Largest grant: American Endowment Foundation | New York, NY | $8.57M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Margaret M and Robert D Walter Foundation Largest grant: Margaret and Robert Walter Foundation | Columbus, OH | $8.5M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
From IRS Form 990-PF returns (latest e-filed return per foundation; foundations that gave under $5,000 are not listed). “Preselected only” means the foundation reported it does not accept unsolicited requests. Appearing here does not mean a foundation will consider your request.
Frequently asked questions
Do private foundations accept grant applications?
Many do not. Of the 74,872 foundations listed here, about 76% reported on Form 990-PF that they give only to preselected organizations and do not accept unsolicited requests. Use the "Accepts applications" filter to see the rest, and check each foundation's instructions.
Where does this foundation data come from?
From private foundations' Form 990-PF returns, e-filed with the IRS and published in the IRS Form 990 Series downloads. GrantsJunction keeps each foundation'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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