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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salomon Stern Foundation Private foundation | Montvale, NJ | $56.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Margaret Foti Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: American Association for Cancer Research | Wilmington, DE | $56.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Louise C Hench Tw Fbo Bethany Childrens Private foundation · largest grant: Bethany Children's Home | Buffalo, NY | $56.4K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Dollena K Drane Tua Geneva College 47f077011 Private foundation · largest grant: Geneva College | Lancaster, PA | $56.4K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Dry Family Charitable Foundation Private foundation | Philadelphia, PA | $56.3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| William White Private foundation · largest grant: Family Service of Philadelphia | Pittsburgh, PA | $56.2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Mary J Heerdt Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Bethany Christian Services | Blue Bell, PA | $56.2K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Pinkys Pantry Private foundation · largest grant: United Way | Shavertown, PA | $56.1K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| J Horne Decd for Shadyside Hosp Private foundation · largest grant: Shadyside Hospital Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | $56.1K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| State College Association of University Women Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Mid-State Literacy Council Inc | State College, PA | $56K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Tw Charles Cornell Private foundation · largest grant: Community Welfare Council of Newtown Inc | Newtown, PA | $56K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Berkheimer Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Fellowship Community | Pen Argyl, PA | $56K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Christine Cochrane Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Rwanda Rise | Pittsburgh, PA | $56K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Hammers C a & E W Char Ta Private foundation · largest grant: Penn State University | Brooklyn, OH | $56K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Amanda a Baum Tr Fbo Ephrata Xxx-Xx-Xxxx Private foundation · largest grant: Susquehanna University | St Louis, MO | $56K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Israel Institute Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Bamah Inc | Washington, DC | $56K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Redzinak Family Fdtn Dtd 101100 Private foundation · largest grant: Catholic Charities of Erie St Mark Catholic Center | Hermitage, PA | $55.9K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Western Pennsylvania Hospital 42981 Private foundation · largest grant: West Penn Hospital Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | $55.9K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Hutton & Jost Memorial Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Archdiocese of St Louis | Pittsburgh, PA | $55.9K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Gail E Gass Miller Trust Private foundation · largest grant: St Joseph Regional Health Network | Saint Louis, MO | $55.9K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Allegheny Wesleyan Methodist Stewardship Foundation Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Allegheny Wesleyan College | Salem, OH | $55.9K tax year 2025 | Check website |
| Conservative Energy Network Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Conservatives for Clean Energy | Lansing, MI | $55.8K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Lois J Macaluso Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Slippery Rock University | Columbus, OH | $55.8K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Dunbar E Fbo Charities 4947 Tuw Private foundation · largest grant: Pennsylvania Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | $55.8K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Nyssa Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Delaware Nature Society | Greenville, DE | $55.7K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Davis a for Messiah Luth Ch-Char Tr Private foundation · largest grant: Messiah Lutheran Church | Pittsburgh, PA | $55.6K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Pure Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: E3 Partners | Bentonville, AR | $55.6K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Bloch Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Share Food Program | Narberth, PA | $55.6K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Rockley Family Foundation Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Cleveland State | Golden, CO | $55.6K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Curtis Simpson Tuw Fbo Church of God Ameriserv Financial Bank Trustee Private foundation · largest grant: Church of God | Johnstown, PA | $55.6K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Davis Est Lewis Decd T W Private foundation · largest grant: Temple United Presbyterian Ch | Saint Louis, MO | $55.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Milton and Shirley Rock Foundation Private foundation | Philadelphia, PA | $55.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Glenn R Logan & Rhea Jean Mccandless Logan Family Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Golden Tornado Scholastic Foundation Inc | Butler, PA | $55.4K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| John P & Ann Marie Martin Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Wyoming Catholic College | Newark, DE | $55.4K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| John F & Nancy Lv Fleck Oyler Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: University of Pittsburgh | Sewickley, PA | $55.4K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Dunham Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Tioga County Homeless Initiative | Wellsboro, PA | $55.3K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Centerpoint Energy Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: American Online Giving Foundation Inc | Houston, TX | $55.3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Penn Fruit Foundation Co Val Rossman Private foundation · largest grant: Philadelphia County Dental Society | Bala Cynwyd, PA | $55.3K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| J Horne Decd for Childrens Hosp Private foundation · largest grant: Children's Hospital of Pgh Fdn | Pittsburgh, PA | $55.3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Albert B Glickman Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Michael J Fox Foundation | Portland, ME | $55.3K 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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