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.
15,969 funders that gave to recipients in Pennsylvania, sorted by giving in the state.
| Funder | Based in | Given in PA | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rubio Butterfield Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Skystone Foundation | New York, NY | $3M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Ibis Group Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Aim Institute of Learning and Research | Washington, DC | $3M tax year 2024 | Check website |
| The Arthur J and Lee R Glatfelter Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: YMCA of the Roses | York, PA | $2.99M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Kennett Fire and Ems Regional Commission Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Longwood Fire Company | Chadds Ford, PA | $2.99M tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Staunton Farm Foundation 540-054 DBA Staunton Farm Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Gwen's Girls | Pittsburgh, PA | $2.98M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Richard C Von Hess Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Louise Steinman Von Hess Foundation | Columbia, PA | $2.97M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Edward F & Vickie S O'gara Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | Ketchum, ID | $2.96M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Matthew 25 Ministries Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Goodwill Industries - KY | Cincinnati, OH | $2.95M tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Van Ameringen Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Fountain House Inc | New York, NY | $2.95M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Rsf Social Finance Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Impactassets Inc | San Francisco, CA | $2.94M tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Alexs Lemonade Stand Foundation Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | Wynnewood, PA | $2.94M tax year 2025 | Check website |
| The Lutheran Foundation for Long-Term Living Private foundation · largest grant: Gannon University | Erie, PA | $2.93M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Monkey King Private foundation · largest grant: National Philanthropic Trust | Boston, MA | $2.93M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Good Ventures Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Centre for Effective Altruism Inc | Palo Alto, CA | $2.93M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Valley Fund Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: National Philanthropic Trust | Wilmington, DE | $2.93M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Pottstown Regional Community Foundation Fka Pottstown Area Health and Wellness Private foundation · largest grant: New Hanover Township | Pottstown, PA | $2.92M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Poor Richard's Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Philadelphia Museum of Art | Chesterbrook, PA | $2.92M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| William G Mcgowan Charitable Fund Private foundation · largest grant: King's College | Chicago, IL | $2.91M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Aj and Sigismunda Palumbo Charitable Trust Private foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | $2.9M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Sonshine Media Group Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Lighthouse Support | Allentown, PA | $2.89M tax year 2024 | Check website |
| The Luzerne Foundation Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Patriots Cove Inc | Wilkesbarre, PA | $2.89M tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Charles P & Mary E Belgarde Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: National Philanthripoc Trust | St Louis Park, MN | $2.88M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Hamot Health Foundation Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Upmc Hamot | Erie, PA | $2.88M tax year 2024 | Check website |
| The Fine Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | $2.86M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Community Foundation of Warren County Community foundation · largest grant: Trustees of Struthers Library Theatre | Warren, PA | $2.86M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Phillies Charities Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Project Home | Philadelphia, PA | $2.85M tax year 2024 | Check website |
| The Annenberg Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The Wallis Annenberg Legacy Foundation | Conshohocken, PA | $2.85M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Every Kid Sport | Coraopolis, PA | $2.85M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Wells Fargo Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Concordance | Minneapolis, MN | $2.84M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Tri-County Workforce Investment Board Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Career Track Inc | Butler, PA | $2.84M tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Santa Monica, CA | $2.83M tax year 2024 | Check website |
| MMK Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: National Philanthropic Trust | Wilmington, DE | $2.83M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Schmidt Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | $2.83M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Guardian Foundation Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: CHR Consulting Services Inc | Ooltewah, TN | $2.81M tax year 2024 | Check website |
| David and Laura Merage Foundation Private foundation | Englewood, CO | $2.8M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Marion Boulton Kippy Stroud Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The Fabric Workshop and Museum | Philadelphia, PA | $2.8M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| National Council of YMCAs of the USA Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Philadelphia Freedom Valley YMCA | Chicago, IL | $2.8M tax year 2024 | Check website |
| The Voter Project Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Black Leadership Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | $2.79M tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Allone Charities Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Wyoming Cnty Healthcare Cntr | Wilkesbarre, PA | $2.79M tax year 2025 | Check website |
| Tablada Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: National Philanthropic Trust | New York, NY | $2.77M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
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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