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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lasher Foundation Inc Private foundation | Pebble Beach, CA | $45K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Karen and Kevin Lynch Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Lynn University Inc | West Hartford, CT | $45K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Hub City Club of Shippensburg Pa Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Big Spring Fish & Game Assoc | Shippensburg, PA | $45K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| The Ralph & Emily Simon Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: National Philanthropic Trust | Los Angeles, CA | $45K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Rike Paul M for Magee Womens Hosp-Tr Private foundation · largest grant: Magee-Womens Health Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | $45K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Springview Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Institute for Justice | Holland, MI | $45K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Lakota Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Catholic Foundation | St Petersburg, FL | $45K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Cole Foundation Tr Private foundation · largest grant: Classical Academy de Lafayette | Wellsboro, PA | $45K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Vertex Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Charities Aid Foundation of America | Boston, MA | $45K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Magee Christian Education Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Wesley Umc | Simpsonville, KY | $45K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Cdvsj Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Cornell University | New York, NY | $45K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Cestone Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Tahirih Justice Center | Pennington, NJ | $45K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Petrucci Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Delbarton School | Asbury, NJ | $45K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Mcgrath-Spellman Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Seton Hill University | Sanibel, FL | $45K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Jensam Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Uja Federation New York | Washington, DC | $45K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Warner Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Thomas Cole National Historic Site | Tuscaloosa, AL | $45K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Two Eagles Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Seton Catholic School | Tomahawk, WI | $45K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Renaissance Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: University of Oregon | Portland, OR | $45K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Flora Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Asian Peoples Movement Infact | Menlo Park, CA | $45K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Melvin & Estelle Gelman Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Alzheimer's Drug Discover | Washington, DC | $45K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The William H Donner Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Grassroots International Inc | Tarrytown, NY | $45K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Cain Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Hadanou Collective | Bristol, PA | $45K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Helen Frankenthaler Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Kunstmuseum Basel | New York, NY | $45K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Campbell Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Ace Charter School | Austin, TX | $45K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Ferguson Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Fairfield, CT | $45K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Henry K and Evelyn Reitnauer Private foundation · largest grant: Abigail Dawson Co Kutztown University | Orlando, FL | $45K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Thomas Lord Charitable Ta Private foundation · largest grant: Vatican Observatory Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | $45K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Max & Martha Bingaman Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Northumberland Christian School | Middleburg, PA | $45K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Martha Morse Beck Von Peccoz Animal Plc Private foundation · largest grant: Namaste Equine Rescue Ltd | Pennington, NJ | $45K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Wright Service Corp Foundation for Sustainability and Innovation Private foundation · largest grant: Student Conservation Association Inc | West Des Moines, IA | $45K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Ben & Mary Doskocil Family Foundatio Private foundation · largest grant: Cross Catholic Outreach | Arlington, TX | $45K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The J E Fehsenfeld Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: The Parks Alliance | Indianapolis, IN | $45K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Crimsonbridge Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Latino Student Fund | Washington, DC | $45K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Rail Heritage Trust First Option Bank Trustee Private foundation · largest grant: Nashville Steam Preservation Society | Paola, KS | $45K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Knopf Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Humane Soc of Greater Jupitertequesta DBA Furry Friends | Wakefield, MA | $45K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Oberweiler Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Comer Children's Hospital | Barrington, IL | $45K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Economic Security Project Action Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Economic Security Project Inc | New York, NY | $45K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Abe Littenberg Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Parker Family Health Clinic | Lincroft, NJ | $45K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Columbia Law School | New York, NY | $45K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Evan's Victory Against Neuroblastoma Foundation Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | Germantown, MD | $45K 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.