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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A H & Helen Weiss Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History | Charlotte, NC | $62.2K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| National Institute for Pharmaceutical Technology and Education Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Virginia Commonwealth University | Minneapolis, MN | $62.2K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Whiteley Ida Et Al Ta Private foundation · largest grant: First Presbyterian Church | Pittsburgh, PA | $62.2K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Marian Garrison Trust Fbo Curwensville Church Private foundation · largest grant: Curwensville Presbyterian Church | Clearfield, PA | $62.2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Weavers Way Community Fund Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Weavers Way Cooperative Association | Philadelphia, PA | $62.1K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Forging Industry Educational and Research Foundation Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Lehigh University | Independence, OH | $62.1K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| The Charlie Landers Foundation Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Dr Alejandro Sweet-Cordero | Franklin Lakes, NJ | $62K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Theodore Pitcairn Td Private foundation · largest grant: The Corporation of the Lord's New | Saint Louis, MO | $62K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Turner Family Foundation Private foundation | Franklin, TN | $62K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Jack and Dorothy Schwab Char Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Reikicats Haven | Pottsville, PA | $62K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| United Way of Lawrence County United Way · largest grant: Lark Enterprises Inc | New Castle, PA | $62K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| The Norman and Marian Wolgin Family Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Lake George Association | Philadelphia, PA | $62K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Jennison Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | Boston, MA | $62K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Rdg Hosp Dick Fd Private foundation · largest grant: Reading Hospital Foundation | Saint Louis, MO | $62K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Joseph P Kittredge Jr Char Trust Private foundation · largest grant: United Way of Mercer County | Pittsburgh, PA | $61.9K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Eugene M Lang Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Eugene Lang College the New School | New York, NY | $61.9K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Phillips Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Food for the Poor | Midlothian, VA | $61.8K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Julius L & Libbie B Steinsapir Fdn Private foundation · largest grant: Yeshiva Achei Tmimin School | Hummelstown, PA | $61.8K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Lind Flora Uw Private foundation · largest grant: Childrens Hospital Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | $61.7K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Pokorney Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Buhl Park | Allison Park, PA | $61.7K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Franklin P and Arthur W Perdue Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore | Wilmington, DE | $61.7K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Lida S Mchattie Tuw Private foundation · largest grant: Senior Citizens Caring Fnd F'ly Dawes Manor Inc | Columbus, OH | $61.6K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Elizabeth M Anderson Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Quincy United Methodist Home Benevolent Care Fund | Chambersburg, PA | $61.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Rhoads T L Ud L Rhoads Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Montgomery County Community College | Pittsburgh, PA | $61.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Edward Jones Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: United Way of Greater St Louis Inc | St Louis, MO | $61.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Judith a Sponaugle Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Metro Repertory Company | Mechanicsburg, PA | $61.4K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Olson Family Pooled Common Fund Private foundation · largest grant: Inn Dwelling | Philadelphia, PA | $61.4K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Elizabeth S Pensinger Trust Under Will Private foundation · largest grant: Quincy Retirement Community | Chambersburg, PA | $61.3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Fanny Spangenberg Trust Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: South Canaan Free Methodist Church | Honesdale, PA | $61.3K tax year 2025 | Check website |
| The John M Mcmillin Foundation Inc Coopersmith Simon & Vogel PC Private foundation · largest grant: Bucknell University | Uniondale, NY | $61.3K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Jewish Endowment Foundation Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans | Metairie, LA | $61.3K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Stoddart Harry T Uw Private foundation · largest grant: Yale University | Pittsburgh, PA | $61.2K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| G and F Winkler Charitable Tr Private foundation · largest grant: Inspira Health Network Foundation Gc | Pittsburgh, PA | $61.2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Harry Heasley Private foundation · largest grant: Allegheny College | Pittsburgh, PA | $61.1K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Katherine H Keiser Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Trinity Lutheran Church | Buffalo, NY | $61.1K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Civic Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Temple University | Philadelphia, PA | $61K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Irving & Aaronel Deroy Gruber Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council | Pittsburgh, PA | $61K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Cumberland County Library System Foundation Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Amelia S Givin Free Library | Mechanicsburg, PA | $60.9K tax year 2025 | Check website |
| West for Charities Tw Private foundation · largest grant: The Foundation for AIDS Research | Buffalo, NY | $60.8K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Knisely Edward S Uw Private foundation · largest grant: Grand Lodge of Masons | Pittsburgh, PA | $60.8K tax year 2024 | 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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