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 Jake Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Philadelphia Foundation | Haverford, PA | $86K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Coal - Township Hs Alumni Assoc Private foundation · largest grant: Emily Rumberger Co Misericordia Univ | Orlando, FL | $86K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Ploughshares Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Partners in Health | Highland Park, IL | $86K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Elizabeth L and Fred E Robison Memorial Sc Private foundation · largest grant: Temple University - Ahsia Thomas | Chambersburg, PA | $85.8K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Samuel & Emma Winters Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | $85.7K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Nat Hwilc Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank | Pittsburgh, PA | $85.7K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Christ Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Chestnut Mountain Ranch Foundation | Hartville, OH | $85.6K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Robert a Becker Scholarship Tr Private foundation · largest grant: Duquesne University | Saint Louis, MO | $85.6K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Mildred Moyer Charitable Trust Xxxxxxxx Private foundation · largest grant: Trustees of Smith College | Souderton, PA | $85.6K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Schoff L H Pert Char T D Private foundation · largest grant: Ttee of Columbia University New York | Saint Louis, MO | $85.6K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Church World Service Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services(iris) | Elkhart, IN | $85.5K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| The Thomas and Barbara Walker Fdn Private foundation · largest grant: Susan Walker Holliday Fund | Dallas, TX | $85.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Defne and Muhtar Kent Educational Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Wilmington, DE | $85.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Katz Family Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Orot | Jenkintown, PA | $85.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Coleman Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: 3rd Street Alliance | Conshohocken, PA | $85.4K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Toledo Community Foundation Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Mom's House of Toledo | Toledo, OH | $85.4K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Harold Abel and Iris T Abel Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Central Michigan University | Philadelphia, PA | $85.2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Daniel M Tabas Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Willistown Conservation Trust | Haverford, PA | $85.2K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Beren Sea Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Combat Hate Foundation | Wichita, KS | $85.2K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Weber Family Charitable Foundation Private foundation | Hanover, PA | $85K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Start Something That Matters Foundation Private foundation | Beverly Hills, CA | $85K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Radiant Hope Private foundation | Mountain Lakes, NJ | $85K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Dubbs Sallie Private foundation · largest grant: Muhlenberg College | Saint Louis, MO | $85K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Ellis Rudulph Grat Fund Private foundation · largest grant: Inglis House | Saint Louis, MO | $85K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Alton and Mildred Cross Scholarship Fund Private foundation | Union City, PA | $85K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Wa Speakman Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital | Wilmington, DE | $85K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Smart Family Fund Private foundation · largest grant: Recidiviz Inc | Lisle, IL | $85K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Ebert Charitable Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Faith Community Church | Tavernier, FL | $85K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Mayberg Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Aish Global | Chevy Chase, MD | $85K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| John and Catherine Farahi Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Hope Foundation | Reno, NV | $85K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Charles and Marie Robertson Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The Institute for World Politics | Carmel, CA | $85K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Morton K and Jane Blaustein Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Accelerate Change | Baltimore, MD | $85K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: California Institute of Technology | New York, NY | $85K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Joseph B Scheller and Rita P Scheller Foundation (rj Foundation) Private foundation · largest grant: The Literacy Center- Lv | Hazleton, PA | $85K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Egg Foundation DBA Cameron Schrier Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Ucsf Foundation | San Francisco, CA | $85K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Tail Waggers International Private foundation · largest grant: Pa Caring Hearts | Whitehall, PA | $85K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Inc | Millburn, NJ | $85K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| John J & Marjorie M Passan Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Penn State Wilkes Barre Campus | Wilkes Barre, PA | $85K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Sparkplug Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Institute for the Critical Study of Zionism | New York, NY | $85K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Charles R Schwab Foundation for Financial Freedom Private foundation · largest grant: Stanford University | Palm Beach, FL | $85K 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?
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.