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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelson Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Anti-Defamation League | Katonah, NY | $43K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Thomas a and Kathleen R Bruder Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Tunnels to Towers | Malvern, PA | $43K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Mattison Inez Tua-Main Private foundation · largest grant: Young Womens Christian Association | Saint Louis, MO | $43K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Thomas F Staley Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Good Shephard Food Bank of Maine | Easton, PA | $43K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Delaplaine Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: National Museum of Civil War Medicine | Frederick, MD | $43K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Ketterlinus Elizabeth B Titem 5 Wll Private foundation · largest grant: University of Penna Trustees | Pittsburgh, PA | $42.9K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Rosemoor Foundation Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Trimount Foundation | New York, NY | $42.9K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| William & Carola Glennon Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Mill Cove Inc | Wellsboro, PA | $42.9K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Lori and Mark Fife Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Uja Federation | New York, NY | $42.8K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| John R Post Family Charitable Private foundation · largest grant: Sacred Heart Church | Strausstown, PA | $42.8K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Raymond Frodey Private foundation · largest grant: Upmc Mercy | Pittsburgh, PA | $42.8K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Bernard and Anne Spitzer Charitable Trust Private foundation | New York, NY | $42.8K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Charlotte Cushman Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: EgoPo Classic Theater | Berwyn, PA | $42.8K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Simon Guggenheim Scholarship Fu Private foundation · largest grant: University of Pennsylvania Fbo Alfred Gao | Saint Louis, MO | $42.8K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Harry J Strickler Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Faith United Church of Christ | Chambersburg, PA | $42.7K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Helen E Palmer Charitable Trust Under Will Private foundation · largest grant: Chambersburg Hospital Health Services | Chambersburg, PA | $42.6K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Hannah L Hamlin Memorial Fund Inc 494 Private foundation · largest grant: Smethport Memorial Recreation Center | Smethport, PA | $42.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Lewis Family Charitable Foundation Private foundation | Newport Beach, CA | $42.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Miller K a for Univ of Pgh Private foundation · largest grant: University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | $42.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Orazio Dimauro Foundation Private foundation | West Long Branch, NJ | $42.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Law Foundation of Berks County Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Community Justice Project | Reading, PA | $42.5K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Kettle Run Foundation Private foundation | Lititz, PA | $42.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Harry T & Shirley W Dozor Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: American Assoc Ben Gurion Univ | Point Pleasant, PA | $42.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| William G Rohrer Educational Fdn Private foundation · largest grant: Grace Gentlesk Co Pnc Bank | Pittsburgh, PA | $42.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Dt Midstream Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Chestnut Mountain Ranch Inc | Detroit, MI | $42.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| From His Hand Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: We Care Pregnancy of DeKalb | Sycamore, IL | $42.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Andrea Waitt Carlton Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Belmont University | Nashville, TN | $42.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Kimley-Horn Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Central Texas Food Bank | Raleigh, NC | $42.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Strickenburg W P for Charities-Tr Private foundation · largest grant: Family & Community Christian Assoc | Pittsburgh, PA | $42.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Anne R Monroe Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Riding for the Handicapped of Western Pa Inc | Wilmington, DE | $42.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| John L Gerber Tuw Hoffman Orph 46y002010 Private foundation · largest grant: Hoffman Homes for Youth | Lancaster, PA | $42.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Lois High Berstler Memorial Endowment Fund Private foundation · largest grant: Alsace Lutheran Church | Orlando, FL | $42.4K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Donald F & Edna G Bishop Scholarship Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Siena College | Binghamton, NY | $42.4K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Jkd Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Roman Catholic High School | North Wales, PA | $42.3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| James a Simon and Edna R Simon Charitable Private foundation · largest grant: Saxton Community Library | Pittsburgh, PA | $42.3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Landes J Fbo Crpld Chldren Tuw Private foundation · largest grant: York Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | $42.3K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Jewish Federation of Nashville and Middle Tennessee Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Gordon Jewish Community Center | Nashville, TN | $42.2K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| The Sidley Austin Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Public Counsel | Chicago, IL | $42.1K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Anna C Bohorad Trust B Private foundation · largest grant: University of Pennsylvania | Buffalo, NY | $42.1K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Katie Centorbi Foundation Private foundation | Lake St Louis, MO | $42K tax year 2024 | 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?
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