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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce G Geary Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Si Zoological Society Inc Si Zoological Society Inc | Staten Island, NY | $48K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Janet Henry Tr Uw St Francis Private foundation · largest grant: St Francis Assisi Episcopal Church | Pittsburgh, PA | $48K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Hersker Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Mmi Preparatory School | Wilkes Barre, PA | $48K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| William H & Harriet Y Clough Mem Scholar Private foundation · largest grant: Andres Gillette | Pittsburgh, PA | $47.9K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Rachel C Miller Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Menno Haven Inc | Chambersburg, PA | $47.9K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| George C & Virginia M Meck Trust Under Agreem Private foundation · largest grant: Muncy Cemetery | Bloomsburg, PA | $47.9K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Jlhb Shoemaker Educational Tr Private foundation · largest grant: Ursinus College | Pittsburgh, PA | $47.8K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Morris L Fbo Charities Co 4947 Tuw Private foundation · largest grant: Pennsylvania Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | $47.7K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Milligan M S Ally Src 2 Private foundation · largest grant: Allegheny Health Network | Pittsburgh, PA | $47.7K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Randall Reserve Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Experence Children's Museum | Stahlstown, PA | $47.7K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| John C Mosteller Tw Private foundation · largest grant: Wilkes University | Pittsburgh, PA | $47.6K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Gayda Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: St Joseph Preparatory High School | Basking Ridge, NJ | $47.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Ttee Edith M Schweckendieck Ua 5-31 Private foundation · largest grant: The Children's Aid Society | Wilmington, DE | $47.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| C D Spangler Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Fftc - Charlotte Symphony Orchestra Endowment Fund | Charlotte, NC | $47.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Pentagon Federal Credit Union Foundation Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Force Blue Inc | Alexandria, VA | $47.5K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Chime Scholars Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Thurgood Marshall College Fund Inc | Wilmington, DE | $47.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Hurd & Dillman Charitable Tuw Private foundation · largest grant: First Presbyterian Church | Hollidaysburg, PA | $47.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Bethel Park Community Foundation Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Bethel Park School District | Bethel Park, PA | $47.4K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Thomas Taylor Poor Fund Private foundation · largest grant: Pottstown Cluster of Religious Comm | Pittsburgh, PA | $47.4K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Soros Fund Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Charities Aid Foundation America | New York, NY | $47.3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Mary Ledwith Charitable Trust Xxxxx9005 Private foundation · largest grant: Central Presbyterian Church | Chicago, IL | $47.3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Isabel Miley Mcalister Trust Under Will Private foundation · largest grant: The Trustees of the Univ of Pennsylvania | Chambersburg, PA | $47.2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Hite Memorial Fund Private foundation · largest grant: Nason Foundation | Buffalo, NY | $47.2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Rhinelander P Fbo Ch Co 4947 Ir Tua Private foundation · largest grant: Church of the Saviour | Saint Louis, MO | $47.2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Shoemakertw Mf Private foundation · largest grant: Harrisburg Hospital | Buffalo, NY | $47.1K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Lela E Powers Trust 29 007166 Private foundation · largest grant: Wabash College | Muncie, IN | $47K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Helen M Lucas Charitable Tuw Private foundation · largest grant: Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysb Urg | Chambersburg, PA | $47K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Mary F Frazier Maint Fd Tw Private foundation · largest grant: Perryopolis Borough | Saint Louis, MO | $47K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Kemery a for East Lib Pres Ch Private foundation · largest grant: East Liberty Pres Church | Pittsburgh, PA | $47K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| George L Laverty Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Penn State Milton Hershey College of Medicine | Buffalo, NY | $47K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Roy F Johns Jr Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Alzheimer's Association | Coraopolis, PA | $47K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| S & L Marx Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Yale University | Wilmington, DE | $47K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| United Jewish Federation of Princeton Mercer Bucks Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Jewish Family and Childrens Services | Princeton, NJ | $47K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| The Hu & Luo Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Fidelity Charitable (daf) | San Francisco, CA | $47K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Maxine and Jack Zarrow Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Mayo Clinic | Tulsa, OK | $47K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Draydor Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Mercersburg Academy | New York, NY | $47K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Pasquale & Susan Lee Mascaro Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Squallapaluuza | Audubon, PA | $47K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Snyder H C & M a Tw Char Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Food for Families Inc | Buffalo, NY | $47K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Jordan Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Saegertown Borough | Erie, PA | $47K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Anne L Jaindl Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Desales University | Schnecksville, PA | $46.9K tax year 2024 | May accept |
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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