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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.

3,402 foundations that gave to recipients in Oregon, sorted by giving in the state.

FoundationBased inGiven in ORApplications
Miano Family Foundation Inc
Largest grant: Salvation Army
New Providnce, NJ$25
tax year 2025
Preselected only
Ganz Family Foundation
Largest grant: Ner L'horeinu
Brooklyn, NY$18
tax year 2024
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?

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.