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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horn David E Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Childrens Home of York Pennsylvania | Saint Louis, MO | $55.2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Fetter W Fbo Carlisle Hospital Tuw Private foundation · largest grant: Partnership for Better Health Inc | Buffalo, NY | $55.2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Doris Crane Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: American Red Cross | Pittsburgh, PA | $55.2K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| 2ARaffles Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Second Amendment Foundation | Sheridan, WY | $55.1K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Victoria a Young Charitable Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Surf City Volunteer Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services | Hershey, PA | $55.1K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| H Speck Tr U W Private foundation · largest grant: American Cancer Society Inc | Saint Louis, MO | $55.1K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Nellie Vspangler Scholarship Fund Private foundation · largest grant: Susquehanna University | Orlando, FL | $55K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Wenger Group Scholarship Foundation Private foundation | Rheems, PA | $55K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Cox Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Center for Hope | Pittsburgh, PA | $55K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Mental Research Institute Private foundation | Menlo Park, CA | $55K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The John Calhoun Baker Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: American Friends Service Committee | New York, NY | $55K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Meacham Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Catholic Social Services of Philadelphia | Radnor, PA | $55K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Elmer a Snyder & Annabelle C Snyder Scholarship Fund Private foundation | Kittanning, PA | $55K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The John Galanti Foundation Inc Private foundation | Holmes Beach, FL | $55K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Kanter Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Bryn Mawr Hospital Foundation | Glen Mills, PA | $55K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Gookin Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Shadyside Academy | Pittsburgh, PA | $55K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Eve Edith Davis Fdn-Char Tr Private foundation · largest grant: Penn State University | Pittsburgh, PA | $55K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Fritz Mary Jane Tuw Private foundation · largest grant: St James United Church | Saint Louis, MO | $55K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Blanche and Dewayne Wivagg Charitable Private foundation · largest grant: University of Pittsburgh | Cincinnati, OH | $55K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Patsy D Tiani Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Make-a-Wish Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | $55K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Carson-Myre Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Luther F Carson Four Rivers Center Inc | Paducah, KY | $55K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Chanticleer Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Radnor Fire Company | Wayne, PA | $55K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| RobyDodd Family Charitable Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Human Rights Campaign Foundation | Wilmington, DE | $55K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Wwww Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Osteosarcoma Institute | Dallas, TX | $55K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Hill-Snowdon Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Alternate Roots Inc | Washington, DC | $55K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Graham Music Fund Private foundation · largest grant: Community Music School | Saint Louis, MO | $55K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Robert S Rifkind Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The Schechter Institute | New York, NY | $55K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Klorfine Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: South Florida Pbs | Riviera Beach, FL | $55K tax year 2023 | Preselected only |
| Messer Edward & Anna-Ch Tr Private foundation · largest grant: Oil City Rotary Club | Pittsburgh, PA | $55K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Mcguinn Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Pittsburgh Cultural Trust | Pittsburgh, PA | $55K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Wolf Creek Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Cll Global Research Foundation | West Conshohocken, PA | $55K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Arlene R Olson Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Council for Relationships | West Conshohocken, PA | $55K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Pfau Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Greater Cincinnati Fdn | Pittsburgh, PA | $55K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Pamela Whitcomb Larsen Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Coalition for Christian Outreach | Delmont, PA | $55K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| John William Pope Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Asheville School | Raleigh, NC | $55K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| South Jersey Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Cathedral Kitchen | Voorhees, NJ | $55K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| J Crayton Pruitt Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Massachusetts Institute of Technolo | St Petersburg, FL | $55K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Nordson Corporation Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Tech Corps Ohio | Westlake, OH | $55K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Ellice & Rosa McDonald Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Friends of Newark Free Library | Wilmington, DE | $55K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Equality Federation Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Freestate Justice | Portland, OR | $55K tax year 2024 | Check website |
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.