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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brain Aneurysm Foundation Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Mass General Hospital | Hanover, MA | $90K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| David V Uihlein Foundation David Uihlein Racing Museum Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Nature Conservancy | Milwaukee, WI | $90K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Scott S Med Scholarship Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Sidney Kimmel Medical College Fbo David Baek | Saint Louis, MO | $90K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Kurr Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: nismat foundation | Middletown, NJ | $90K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Climateworks Foundation Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: The Energy Foundation | San Francisco, CA | $90K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Center For the Advancement of Science In Space Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Eascra Biotech | Merritt Island, FL | $90K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Presbyterian Home for the Aged Private foundation · largest grant: Presbyterian Senior Care | Pittsburgh, PA | $89.9K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| St Vincent Depaul Society of Latrobe Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Food Bank of Westmoreland County | Latrobe, PA | $89.9K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Ling Foundation Private foundation | Simpsonville, SC | $89.8K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Robertson Charles a Uw Res Tr Private foundation · largest grant: Elm Park Meth Episcopal Church | Pittsburgh, PA | $89.7K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Tom and Wendy Coleman Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: St David's Episcopal Church | Berwyn, PA | $89.7K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts Private foundation · largest grant: Equal Justice Works | New York, NY | $89.6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Barnhart Gives Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Shriners Hospital for Children | North East, PA | $89.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Northwest Bancorp Inc Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Scholarships to Children of Employees | Warren, PA | $89.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Smiles for Life Foundation Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Mortenson Charitable Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | $89.5K tax year 2025 | Check website |
| Walton R Etal Trs Walton Fam Fnd-Agy Private foundation · largest grant: The Grant Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | $89.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Holliday a for Boys & Girls Club Private foundation · largest grant: Boys Girls Clubs of Western Pa | Pittsburgh, PA | $89.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Athlife Foundation Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Green Street Academy | Huntington, NY | $89.4K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| National Athletic Trainers Association District II Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Pa Athletic Trainers Society Inc | Schenectady, NY | $89.4K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Osborne Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Saint Clair Memorial Hospital | Pittsburgh, PA | $89.4K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Women Golfers Give Back Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: First Tee of Delaware | Plymouth Meeting, PA | $89.3K tax year 2025 | Check website |
| The Stanton Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The First Amendment Stanton Foundation | Boston, MA | $89.3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Helen M Stewart Tw Fbo Sisters Private foundation · largest grant: Chambersburg Hospital | Buffalo, NY | $89.2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Robert Miner Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Westmoreland Education Foundation | Greensburg, PA | $89.2K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Lipstein Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Ed Snider Youth Hockey & Education | Malvern, PA | $89.1K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Tzedakah Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Hillel Academy of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | $89K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Hickman Nathaniel G T W-Main Private foundation · largest grant: Hickman Friends Senior Comm | Saint Louis, MO | $89K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Blue Mountain Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Co-County Wellness Services | Wyomissing, PA | $89K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| East Bay Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Health Resources in Action | Oakland, CA | $88.9K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| The Forman S Acton Educational Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Community Foundation of South Jersey | Salem, NJ | $88.7K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Haymakers for Hope Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Breast Cancer Research Foundation | Wellesley, MA | $88.7K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Charles H Strong Tr Ua Dtd 05031922 42h043012 Private foundation · largest grant: The Hamot Medical Center | Manchester, NH | $88.7K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Peggy & Ellis Wachs Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Philadelphia, PA | $88.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Alvin S Engle Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Pennsylvania Family Institute | Mount Joy, PA | $88.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Kat Charitable Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Pen American Center Inc | New York, NY | $88.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Abrams Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Abrams Hebrew Academy | Monroe, NJ | $88.4K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Triple H Foundation Private foundation | Mohnton, PA | $88.3K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| J a Bachman Fbo Warren Hospital Private foundation · largest grant: St Luke's Warren Hospital | Pittsburgh, PA | $88.2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Mc Cahan Elizabeth H Uw Private foundation · largest grant: Silver Spring Martin Luther School | Pittsburgh, PA | $88.2K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Letort Trust Foundation 600001010 Private foundation · largest grant: The Erie Community Foundation | Mechanicsburg, PA | $88.2K 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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