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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth National Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Special Equestrians | Lafayette Hill, PA | $40.5K tax year 2023 | Preselected only |
| Open Horizon Private foundation · largest grant: Ignite the South | Alexandria, VA | $40.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Geltzer Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Drexel University | Wilmington, DE | $40.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| William C Meier Foundation Ima Private foundation · largest grant: The Preistly Fraternity St Peter Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary | Carmel, IN | $40.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Smart Family Foundation of Illinois Private foundation · largest grant: The Univeristy of Chicago | Chicago, IL | $40.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Rennoc Corporation Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Bayshore Center at BiValve | Sewell, NJ | $40.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Albert Trust Private foundation | Philadelphia, PA | $40.3K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Gustav Klein Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Congregation Mikveh Israel | Pittsburgh, PA | $40.3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Schaal John D-Mem Private foundation · largest grant: The Shook Home | Buffalo, NY | $40.3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Stimmel Margaret B Trust Uw Private foundation · largest grant: Kutztown University - Stimmel Sch Award | Pittsburgh, PA | $40.3K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Cranford Laura C Tr Private foundation · largest grant: All Saints Episcopal Church | Buffalo, NY | $40.2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Elizabeth M Bolles Private foundation · largest grant: Moravian Ch Northern Province of Bethlehem Pa | Pittsburgh, PA | $40.2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Barnett Sobel Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Jenkins Law Library | Radnor, PA | $40.2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Punxsutawney Area College Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Foundation for Iup Foundation for Iup | Punxsutawney, PA | $40.2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The CIRI Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Grants Less Than 5000 | Anchorage, AK | $40.2K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Rsn Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Phila Area Charities West Point | Sarasota, FL | $40.2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Arthur M Peters Scholar Fund 47f108014 Private foundation · largest grant: Student 1 | Lancaster, PA | $40.2K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Glazerc Ta Private foundation · largest grant: Messiah College | Buffalo, NY | $40.1K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Sozo Supporting Organization Fund Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: International Generosity Fdn Trust | Prospect Heights, IL | $40.1K tax year 2025 | Check website |
| Leenath Foundation Ts Netzer-Managing Trustee Private foundation · largest grant: Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | $40.1K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Fooksman Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Impact Forum Foundation | Menlo Park, CA | $40K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| David R Mcshane Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Bucks County Theater Company | New Hope, PA | $40K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Evelyn S and K E Barrett Foundation Private foundation | York, ME | $40K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Gerson and Helene Finkelstein Burn Patient Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Temple University Hospital Burn Center Fund | Forest Hills, NY | $40K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Ram & Mithlesh Gupta Family Foundation Private foundation | Carlisle, MA | $40K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Senseman Clarence D Fund Tw Private foundation · largest grant: Episcopal Divinity School | Saint Louis, MO | $40K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Sim Einstein Research Foundation Inc Private foundation | Tucson, AZ | $40K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Countess Detrampe Home for Unwanted Dogs Private foundation · largest grant: Provident Animal Center | Newtown Square, PA | $40K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Mcbirney a for Christ Eps Ch-Char Tr Private foundation · largest grant: Christ Church | Pittsburgh, PA | $40K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Mccauley Sarah E Tw Private foundation · largest grant: Mkt Sq Presbyterian Church | Pittsburgh, PA | $40K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Frank and Rena Priolo Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Williamson College of the Trades | Chalfont, PA | $40K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Walter R Sylvester Memorial Fund Private foundation | Monaca, PA | $40K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Fuller Lawernce C Jr Mem Diab Fd Private foundation · largest grant: Thomas Jefferson University | Saint Louis, MO | $40K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Collins Elizabeth M Charitable Tr Private foundation · largest grant: Albright College | Bedminster, NJ | $40K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Musunuri Family Foundation Private foundation | Chester Springs, PA | $40K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| H & H Lee Charitable Foundation Private foundation | Newport Beach, CA | $40K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Daniel F Green Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Evangelical Community Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | $40K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Elizabeth C King Trust Under Will Private foundation · largest grant: Wills Eye Hospital Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | $40K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Phoebe Sime Tr-Pottstown Hs Private foundation · largest grant: Pottstown School District | Eagan, MN | $40K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Estella Ellenberger Trust Co Gravel Hill United Methodist Church Private foundation · largest grant: Gravel Hill United Methodist Church | Palmyra, PA | $40K 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.