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.
11,668 foundations that gave to recipients in Pennsylvania, sorted by giving in the state.
| Foundation | Based in | Given in PA | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| GlaxoSmithKline Patient Access Programs Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | $843M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Donald B and Dorothy L Stabler Foundation Largest grant: Daf - Stabler Charitable Fund | Dauphin, PA | $296M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Pivotal Philanthropies Foundation Largest grant: National Philanthropic Trust | Redmond, WA | $258M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Carl Victor Page Memorial Foundation Largest grant: National Philanthropic Trust | Palo Alto, CA | $236M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Snider Foundation Largest grant: The Craig Snider Foundation | Collegeville, PA | $162M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Paul E Singer Foundation Largest grant: Jp Morgan Charitable Giving Fund | New York, NY | $162M tax year 2023 | Preselected only |
| Horowitz Family Foundation Largest grant: The National Philanthropic Trust | Las Vegas, NV | $144M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The William Penn Foundation Largest grant: National Philanthropic Trust | Philadelphia, PA | $126M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Norman R Rales and Ruth Rales Foundation Largest grant: Carnegie Mellon University | Washington, DC | $123M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Richard King Mellon Foundation Largest grant: University of Pittsburgh | Ligonier, PA | $91.7M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Pnc Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | $80.8M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Hillman Family Foundations Largest grant: Carnegie Institutethe Andy Warhol Museum | Pittsburgh, PA | $79M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Heinz Endowments Largest grant: Pittsburgh Trust for Cultural Resources | Pittsburgh, PA | $75.7M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Davis Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | Hanover, MD | $59M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | $50.6M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Mccune Foundation Pnc Bank Na Largest grant: Allegheny College | Pittsburgh, PA | $41.7M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Hess Foundation Inc Largest grant: Icahn School of Medicine | Parsippany, NJ | $41M tax year 2023 | Preselected only |
| Gates Foundation Largest grant: Gavi Alliance | Seattle, WA | $37M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Enlight Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | $28.3M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Allegheny Foundation Largest grant: Carnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh, PA | $22.4M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The James Huntington Foundation Largest grant: National Philanthropic Trust | Warrenville, IL | $21.3M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Marianthi Foundation Inc Largest grant: Columbia University | New York, NY | $21.3M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Edith L Trees Tw Char Tr Art X Largest grant: Recipient Statement Attached | Pittsburgh, PA | $19.5M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Beloved in Christ Foundation Largest grant: National Philanthropic Trust | Marble Falls, TX | $19.3M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Andrew W Mellon Foundation Largest grant: American Council of Learned Societies | New York, NY | $19M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Hamilton Family Charitable Trust | Wayne, PA | $17M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Endless Success Foundation Inc Largest grant: National Philanthropic Trust | Indianapolis, IN | $16M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Wyncote Foundation Largest grant: Philadelphia Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | $15.9M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Mccausland Foundation | Lafayette Hill, PA | $15.9M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Hollyhock Foundation Inc Largest grant: Jp Morgan Charitable Giving Fund | New York, NY | $15.8M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Jack Buncher Foundation Largest grant: American Jewish Joint Dist-Leadership | Pittsburgh, PA | $15.8M tax year 2023 | May accept |
| Highmark Foundation Largest grant: Allegheny Health Network | Pittsburgh, PA | $14.8M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Eden Hall Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | $14.7M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Connelly Foundation Largest grant: Archdiocese of Philadelphia | West Conshohocken, PA | $14.4M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Cigna Group Foundation Largest grant: Scholarship America | Philadelphia, PA | $14.1M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Gray Foundation Largest grant: American Friends of Tel Aviv University | Albany, NY | $13.1M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Howley Foundation Largest grant: Gilmour Academy | Cleveland, OH | $13M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Walton Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Town Branch Foundation | Bentonville, AR | $12.6M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Rider-Pool Foundation Largest grant: Lehigh Valley Health Network | Pittsburgh, PA | $12.3M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Dhanam Foundation Largest grant: National Philanthropic Trust | Palo Alto, CA | $12M 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.