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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janet H & C Harry Knowles Foundation Inc A/K/A Knowles Teacher Initiative Private foundation · largest grant: Sophya Alamudun | Moorestown, NJ | $53.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Romaine Gilmour Testamentary Trust for the Private foundation · largest grant: Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church | Pittsburgh, PA | $53.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| J Horne Decd for W Pa Sch Deaf Private foundation · largest grant: Western Pa School for the Deaf | Pittsburgh, PA | $53.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| George R Jr & Donna M Wilson Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Cathedral Catholic High School | La Plata, MD | $53.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| John J and Shirley a Mckee Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Central Pa Food Bank | Camp Hill, PA | $53.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Nelson Talbott Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Thisisplace Foundation | Washington, DC | $53.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Bobb C for Nason Hosp-Tr Private foundation · largest grant: Nason Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | $53.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Domurad Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Catholic Charities | York, PA | $53.3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| T Wistar Brown Teacher's Fund Private foundation · largest grant: Calliope Parker George co Friends Seminary | Philadelphia, PA | $53.2K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| GenYOUTH Incorporated Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Houston Isd | Rosemont, IL | $53.2K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| William R & Lenore C Edmonson Private foundation · largest grant: Literacy Council of Reading | Saint Louis, MO | $53.2K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| H Kathryn Hoover Trust Uw 46y007019 Private foundation · largest grant: Christ Lutheran Church of Starview | Lancaster, PA | $53.2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Queequeeg Foundation Trust Ralph H Reese Et Al Trustees Private foundation · largest grant: City of Asylum Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | $53.1K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Taylor Petruccio Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The Wistar Institute | Yardley, PA | $53K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Knapp Fund Private foundation · largest grant: The Hill School | New York, NY | $53K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Sterling R Fbo Charities 4947 Tuw Private foundation · largest grant: Inglis House | Saint Louis, MO | $53K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Lewis a and Donna M Patterson Char Fdn Private foundation · largest grant: Eye & Ear Foundation Inc | Saint Louis, MO | $53K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Glickman Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Givewell | Bryn Mawr, PA | $53K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Phyllis Recca Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Friends of Barnard Station | Kennet Sq, PA | $52.9K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: University of Rochester | Glenolden, PA | $52.9K tax year 2025 | Check website |
| Epic Metals Corporation Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Braddock Carnegie Library Association | Rankin, PA | $52.9K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Lineage Foundation for Good Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Food Forward Inc | Novi, MI | $52.9K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| E Louis Feldman Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: United Way of Southwestern Pa | Pittsburgh, PA | $52.8K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Harmarville Outreach Programs and Educational Network Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Pittsburgh Steelwheelers Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | $52.8K tax year 2025 | Check website |
| Katz Chertok Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Chabad of Bucks County | Yardley, PA | $52.8K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Hazel G Glessner Tuw Dickinson College Private foundation · largest grant: Dickinson School of Law | Lancaster, PA | $52.7K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Mid Shore Community Foundation Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Um Memorial Hospital Foundation Inc | Easton, MD | $52.7K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Anne M Zook Truw Juniata Valley Bank Ttee Private foundation | Mifflintown, PA | $52.6K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Homeworks Ministries Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Heidi and Rolland Baker Mi | Birdsboro, PA | $52.6K tax year 2025 | Check website |
| I & G Edelstein Tr Uw-Penn Stat Private foundation · largest grant: Penn State Hazleton Campus | Pittsburgh, PA | $52.6K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| A & H Amatius Foundation Hai Zheng Olefsky Trustee Private foundation · largest grant: Curtis Institute of Music | Austin, TX | $52.6K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Harold N and Thelma G Lenker Millersburg Community Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Camp Hebron | Pottsville, PA | $52.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Darrelle Revis Foundation Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Perfect Gift LLC | Plantation, FL | $52.5K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Donecker Family Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: St Johns Ucc | Ephrata, PA | $52.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Kidogo Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Nevus Outreach Inc | Newtown Square, PA | $52.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Fire Streak Ministry Private foundation · largest grant: Threesixteen Ministry Inc | East Fallowfield, PA | $52.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Susquehanna County Promotion and Tourism Agency Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Harford Agriclutral Society | Montrose, PA | $52.5K tax year 2025 | Check website |
| The Hislop Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Nicklaus Childrens Health Care Foundation | Tequesta, FL | $52.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Orr Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Saratoga, CA | $52.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| United Jewish Community of Broward County Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Jewish Federations of North America | Davie, FL | $52.5K 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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