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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Christus St Vincent Regional Medical Center | Santa Fe, NM | $55K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Harry and Andrew H Rosenthal Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Children's Aid Society | White Plains, NY | $55K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Conestoga Road Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The Metropolitan International Scho of Miami Parent Teacher Association | Malvern, PA | $55K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Mentors Private foundation · largest grant: Surf and Turf Therapy | Incline Village, NV | $55K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Annetta E Norris Private foundation · largest grant: University of Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh, PA | $55K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Irvin R Eugene Tw Educ Private foundation · largest grant: Pennsylvania State University | Buffalo, NY | $55K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Wm G Hintz Jr Sch Fund Fbo Penn St Private foundation · largest grant: The Pennsylvania State University | Buffalo, NY | $55K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Eisenbrey M E St Marks Pe Ch T W Private foundation · largest grant: Saint Marks Episcopal Church | Saint Louis, MO | $54.9K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Bannon a G for First Un Presby Ch-Tr Private foundation · largest grant: First United Presbyterian Church | Pittsburgh, PA | $54.9K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Joseph E Ibberson Endowment Fund Private foundation · largest grant: Pennsylvania Forestry Association | Pottsville, PA | $54.9K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Wheelhouse Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Light of Life Rescue Mission | Pittsburgh, PA | $54.8K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Miles E J & E L Mem Fd Private foundation · largest grant: University of Virginia | Pittsburgh, PA | $54.8K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Sickler Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Wilkes University | Phoenixville, PA | $54.6K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Tetrad Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Allegheny River Trails Park | Pittsburgh, PA | $54.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Eugene & Agnes E Meyer Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Dc Justice Lab | Washington, DC | $54.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| J Horne Decd-W Pa Hosp Fdn Private foundation · largest grant: West Penn Hospital Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | $54.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Pledge the Pink Foundation Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Musc | Bluffton, SC | $54.4K tax year 2025 | Check website |
| Luceille B Hagarman Tua Fbo Millersville University Private foundation · largest grant: Millersville University | Hershey, PA | $54.3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Salvatore M Cutrona Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Lifeline of Berks County Inc | Mohnton, PA | $54.3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Pearl Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Wilmington, DE | $54.3K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Smith Shirley a-Smith Mem Fund-Tr Private foundation · largest grant: Lions Clubs International Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | $54.3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| John H Stegner and Helen a Stegner Charitable Private foundation · largest grant: St John the Evangelist Church | Honesdale, PA | $54.3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Clara Forcey Trust #1 Private foundation · largest grant: Penn Highlands Healthcare | Clearfield, PA | $54.2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Mark B & Jean Higgins Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Valley School of Ligonier | Mcknight, PA | $54.2K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| J Horne Decd Home Crippled Child Private foundation · largest grant: The Children's Institute | Pittsburgh, PA | $54.1K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Wm L & Ph Glatfelter Mem Fdn Private foundation · largest grant: Gettysburg College | Pittsburgh, PA | $54.1K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Edward O Steely Charities Tuw Private foundation · largest grant: Doylestown Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | $54K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Mosites Steve & Marian Family Foundati Private foundation · largest grant: Eye & Ear Foundation of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | $54K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Earl and Kathryn Congdon Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Boys & Girls Club of Greater High Point Inc | Wilmington, DE | $54K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Beatrice Renfield Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The Brearley School | New York, NY | $54K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Open Minds Align Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Daytona College | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $54K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Head for the Cure Foundation Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Kansas University Endowment Assoc | Kansas City, MO | $54K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Selker-Kerle Charity Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Michelle Campbell | Knox, PA | $54K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| C K Eddy Family Memorial Fund Private foundation · largest grant: Saginaw Eddy Concert Band | Columbus, OH | $53.9K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Trumbower Hospital Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Nazareth Borough Police Department | Nazareth, PA | $53.9K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Easton Sports Development Foundation II Private foundation · largest grant: Easton Sports Development Foundation | Van Nuys, CA | $53.8K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Alumbra Innovations Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: International Community Foundation | Bentonville, AR | $53.7K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Lynn G & Evelyn R Walck Tua Dtd 1587 Private foundation · largest grant: Shippensburg University Fdn | Birmingham, AL | $53.6K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Salter C Edward W Char Tw Private foundation · largest grant: St John's Episcopal Church | Pittsburgh, PA | $53.6K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Musical Fund Society of Philadelphia Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Bowerbird Inc | Philadelphia, PA | $53.6K 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?
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