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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fund for New Jersey Private foundation · largest grant: Eastern Environmental Law Center | Princeton, NJ | $50K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Burnham Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: New City Parks Inc | Wilmington, DE | $50K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Norger Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Lehigh University | New York, NY | $50K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Wayfarer Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Horace Holley Foundation | Highland Park, IL | $50K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Clyde S & Alda M Wildasin Charitable Tru Samuel a Gates Trustee Private foundation · largest grant: Guthrie Memorial Library | Hanover, PA | $50K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Brooks and Suzanne Ragen Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Seattle Art Museum | Seattle, WA | $50K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Jd Nelson and Debra Nelson Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Redeemer Bible Church | Clear Lake, IA | $50K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Joyce Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Albright College | Marietta, GA | $50K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Smithsonian Institution | Washington, DC | $50K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Elliot and Eleanor Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: American Cancer Society | Kiawah Island, SC | $50K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Braniff Family Private Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: University of Notre Dame | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | $50K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Peter and Mary Levin Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Ohio Justice and Policy Center | Cincinnati, OH | $50K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Recanati Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | New York, NY | $50K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Stearns Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Sea Shepherd Conservation Society | Philadelphia, PA | $50K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Marjorie C Bailey Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Scripture Union USA | Damariscotta, ME | $50K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Millstream Fund Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Trust for America's Health | Tysons, VA | $50K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Dunahoo Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Maryland Food Bank | Millersville, MD | $50K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Fulk Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Cornell University | Lincoln, NE | $50K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Doctorbird Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Vital Communities Inc | Wilmington, DE | $50K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| La Speranza Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Germantown Academy | Blue Bell, PA | $50K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Keeny Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Global Training Network | Chester Springs, PA | $50K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Tim & Judy Rudderow Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Institute on Religous and Public Life | Yardley, PA | $50K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Peggy N & Roger G Gerry Charitable Private foundation · largest grant: Roslyn Landmark Society Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | $50K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Tipping Point Private Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Onward Eugene | Wilmington, DE | $50K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Nucor Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Charmeck Family Justice Center | Charlotte, NC | $50K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Li-Qiu Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Alaska Stroke Coalition | Boston, MA | $50K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Pocono Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: University of Notre Dame | Tucson, AZ | $50K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Margaret Irene Taylor Nelson & Mary Nelson Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Prison Fellowship | Dallas, TX | $50K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Eric P & Evelyn E Newman Charitable Foundation Dtd 8/1/2013 Private foundation · largest grant: Washington University | Saint Louis, MO | $50K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Hank and Lynn Hopeman Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Massachusetts General Hospital | Sunapee, NH | $50K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Holmes Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Chilton Memorial Hospital Fdn Inc | Pennington, NJ | $50K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Leprino Foods Company Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Kings County Library | Denver, CO | $50K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Rubbico Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Thefireorg | Alton, NH | $50K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Warren and Augusta Hume Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Rollins College | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | $50K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Hermance a D Tw Scholarships Private foundation · largest grant: Robert Leiter | Buffalo, NY | $50K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Cranaleith Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Fidelity Charitable - Jeanne and Frank Trainer Fund | New York, NY | $50K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Jean J and Laurence S Delynn Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: West Virginia University Foundation | Chicago, IL | $50K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Tracy and Greg Johnson Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Jumpstart for Young Children | New York, NY | $50K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Ashok K Moza Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Penn State University | Baytown, TX | $50K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Ruth J Jones Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Evangelical Institute | Damariscotta, ME | $50K tax year 2025 | 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?
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.