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 Duffy Family Christian Fund Private foundation · largest grant: Duffy Family Christian Fund | Pittsburgh, PA | $74.7K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Commons Fam Char Tr Private foundation · largest grant: Hastings Borough | Hermitage, PA | $74.4K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Monsoon Asians & Pacific Isla | San Francisco, CA | $74.4K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Gt Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: American Jewish World Service | Lansdale, PA | $74.4K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Goedeker Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Saint Bonaventure University | Sewickley, PA | $74.4K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Bruce and Beth White Family Foundation Private foundation | Merrillville, IN | $74.3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| National Ataxia Foundation Incorporated Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Regents of the University of MN | Minneapolis, MN | $74.3K tax year 2025 | Check website |
| John Lyons Ituw Fbo Bethlehem Cem Private foundation · largest grant: Bethlehem Presbyterian Church Ruling Elders | Columbus, OH | $74.3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Ball Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Boys & Girls Clubs of America | King of Prussia, PA | $74.3K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Clarence and Evetta Schock Tuw Fbo Presbyterian Homes Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Presbyterian Homes | Lancaster, PA | $74.2K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Leff Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: USA Triathlon Foundation | Doylestown, PA | $74.2K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Isaac J Wistar Private foundation · largest grant: Wistar Institute of Anatomy & Biology | Pittsburgh, PA | $74.1K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| David W Edward Charitable Fund Xxxxxxxxx Private foundation · largest grant: Westminster College | Youngstown, OH | $74K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Emory E Grove Tw Private foundation · largest grant: Spry Church a United Meth Congregation | Buffalo, NY | $74K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Mary H Maury Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: The Salvation Army | Pittsburgh, PA | $74K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Young Green Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Sussex County Social Service | Bridgewater, NJ | $74K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| John a Gizzio Sr Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Camp Sparta Inc | West Chester, PA | $74K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Swim Across America Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | Charlotte, NC | $74K tax year 2025 | Check website |
| Aurora Valley Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Duquense University | Pittsburgh, PA | $73.9K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Mansfield Auxiliary Corporation Private foundation · largest grant: Mansfield Borough | Mansfield, PA | $73.9K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Nord Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Healing Waters | Franktown, CO | $73.9K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Jumet Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: West Virginia University Fbo Fallon Gallimore | Darlington, PA | $73.7K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Brown G E for Clinton Cty Uw-T-W Private foundation · largest grant: Clinton County United Way | Pittsburgh, PA | $73.6K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Dale L Mullen Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Westminster College | Columbus, OH | $73.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Griffith D Morgan Memorial Fund Private foundation · largest grant: Ava Fox | Pittsburgh, PA | $73.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| M K King Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Donations | Honey Brook, PA | $73.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Samuel D Cozen Memorial Fund Private foundation · largest grant: Dafgiving360 | Philadelphia, PA | $73.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Sara E T West 3 Private foundation · largest grant: Lifequest Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | $73.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Char Tuw G & W Swanson Jr Fdn Private foundation · largest grant: Edgebrook Community Church | Dallas, TX | $73.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Roz Patton Scholarship Trust Private foundation · largest grant: West Chester University Foundation | Greensburg, PA | $73.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Chreston K Briggs Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Memorial Health Fund | Buffalo, NY | $73.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Nazareth Blue Eagle Education Fdtn Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Nazareth Area School District | Nazareth, PA | $73.5K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Htc Cottee Walter R Lefevre Td Fbo St John's Private foundation · largest grant: St John's Lutheran Church | Radnor, PA | $73.4K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Sugar Valley Concerned Citizensinc Private foundation · largest grant: Sugar Valley Rural Charter School Sugar Valley Rural Charter School | Loganton, PA | $73.2K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Helen Ruth Gordon Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Community Life Enrichment Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | $73.1K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| John B and Jarmila Maiorana Fdn Private foundation · largest grant: University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | $73.1K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Synchrony Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The Blackbaud Giving Fund | Stamford, CT | $73.1K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Ruth and Earl Scott Charitable Trust Samuel Scott Trustee Private foundation | Bryn Mawr, PA | $73K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Wilson Family Memorial Scholarship Private foundation · largest grant: The American Musical and Dramatic Academ Fbo Josephine Bechtel | Saint Louis, MO | $73K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Stewart Family Foundation Stewart Private foundation · largest grant: Samaritan Healthcare and Hos | Glen Mills, PA | $73K 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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