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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rencourt Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Zara Aina Inc | Kennett Square, PA | $71.2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Sheridan Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: The 1854 Foundation | Fort Washington, PA | $71K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Glenlaurel Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh | Wilmington, DE | $71K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Summit Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Ligonier Valley Fire Companies | Pittsburgh, PA | $71K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Stratus Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Tower Hill School | Wilmington, DE | $71K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Nash Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | New York, NY | $71K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Edward E Rieck Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: United Way of Allegheny County | Pittsburgh, PA | $70.9K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Fridolin Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: NYU School of Medicine | New York, NY | $70.8K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Arthur Judson Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Reading Symphony Orchestra | Southampton, PA | $70.8K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Schober Est John G Decd Resid Tw Private foundation · largest grant: Coatesville Bible Fellowship | Saint Louis, MO | $70.7K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Cramer Family Foundation PC Tr 47y001010 Private foundation · largest grant: The Salvation Army | Lancaster, PA | $70.6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Elizabeth S Bonham Trust 5276 Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: St Johns Epis Church Esb Mission | Buffalo, NY | $70.6K tax year 2025 | Check website |
| Next Gen Personal Finance Private foundation · largest grant: Fund for Public Schools | Palo Alto, CA | $70.6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Martha Nevell Mosser Trust Uw Private foundation · largest grant: Jc Blair Memorial Hospital | Hermitage, PA | $70.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Mourning Dove Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Childrens Hospital of Philidelphia | Berwyn, PA | $70.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Burkholder Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: John Hopkins Univ | Cranberry Township, PA | $70.5K tax year 2023 | Preselected only |
| The Robbins-Shuman Schlrshp Fd Tw 47f094016 Private foundation · largest grant: Student 29 | Lancaster, PA | $70.4K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Catherine and Mark H Loevner Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre | Pittsburgh, PA | $70.4K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Rees Paul and Martha Charitable Tua Private foundation · largest grant: Elk County Catholic School System | Winchester, VA | $70K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Walter D Dunn Memorial Tw Private foundation · largest grant: Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia | Saint Louis, MO | $70K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Cresson Wm E Prize Meml Fd Tw Private foundation · largest grant: Penna Academy of the Fine Arts | Saint Louis, MO | $70K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Garrett Harry K Res Tr W Private foundation · largest grant: Bala Presbyterian Home Fdn | Saint Louis, MO | $70K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Andrews Avengers Private foundation | North Huntingdon, PA | $70K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Head Heart Hands Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Ruggiero Family Foundation | Duxbury, VT | $70K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Chino Cienega Foundation Private foundation | Palm Springs, CA | $70K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Esther E Severn Foundation Private foundation | Oakmont, PA | $70K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Don't Forget Me Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Sanford Research | West Bloomfield, MI | $70K tax year 2025 | Check website |
| Rike Paul for Univ Pgh Schl Med-Tr Private foundation · largest grant: University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | $70K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Mark E Thompson and Janet M Thompson Private foundation · largest grant: Grove City College | Louisville, KY | $70K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Daniel Raymond Nickerson Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Hope Health Action | Portland, ME | $70K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Shirley & Louis Matkoff Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Safe Haven Rabbit Rescue | Newtown, PA | $70K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Kf Impact Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Fidelity Charitable | Hunt Valley, MD | $70K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Kroner Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Uc San Diego Foundation | San Rafael, CA | $70K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Everest Edwin Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Western Reserve Hospital | Los Angeles, CA | $70K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Macricostas Family Foundationinc Private foundation · largest grant: Steep Rock Association | Jupiter, FL | $70K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Carolyn & George Rowland Char Fdn Tr Private foundation · largest grant: Bennington College | New York, NY | $70K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Griffith Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Chesapeake Bay Foundation Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | $70K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| J William & Helen D Stuart Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Gospel Rescue Mission - Tucson | Philadelphia, PA | $70K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Southern Company Gas Charitable Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: American National Red Cross | Atlanta, GA | $70K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Thomas G Evans Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Feeding America | Boston, MA | $70K 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.