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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| G Fredrick Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Empower Me Academy | Novato, CA | $32K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Shirlie & Owen Siegel Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: University of Pittsburgh | Evanston, IL | $32K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Robert S & Janet L Miller Family Fdn Private foundation · largest grant: Conservative Partnership Institute | North East, PA | $32K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Beverly Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Oceans Forward | Minneapolis, MN | $32K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Stoner Waters Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Good Neighbors Home Repair | Kennett Square, PA | $32K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Berger Edwin L-Charitable Tr Private foundation · largest grant: Selfhelp Community Services Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | $32K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Bernard Osher Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Northwestern University - Nrc | San Francisco, CA | $32K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Rintz Family Foundation Ua Dtd 10705 Private foundation · largest grant: Lancaster Bible College | Millersville, PA | $32K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Mfi Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The University of Texas at Austin | Austin, TX | $32K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Br & a Charitable Foundation Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Legacy Global Programs | Brighton, MA | $32K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Ernest D Menold Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Drexel Neumann Academy | Media, PA | $32K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Arnold S & Madaleine Penner Family F Private foundation · largest grant: Young Mens & Young Womens Hebrew Association | New York, NY | $32K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Orlean & Ralph W Beeson Fund Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Ipc | Birmingham, AL | $32K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Arthur R Ramsey Tuw Private foundation · largest grant: Erie Playhouse | Erie, PA | $32K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Boerner Rn-Waynesboro Hosp Ta Private foundation · largest grant: Waynesboro Hospital | Buffalo, NY | $32K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| G a Garrett for 43rd St M E Ch Private foundation · largest grant: Simpson House of the United Methodist Church | Pittsburgh, PA | $32K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Hafer Hilda M Tuw Private foundation · largest grant: Quincy United Methodist Home | Buffalo, NY | $31.9K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Benjamin & Fannie Applestein Char Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Upmc Mercy | Pittsburgh, PA | $31.9K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Van Dusen Mary Watt-Tr Private foundation · largest grant: Church Farm School | Pittsburgh, PA | $31.9K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Reidler-Barton Memorial YWCA Combined Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Greater Wyoming Valley Are YMCA | Orlando, FL | $31.9K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Otto C Epp Fund B Charitable Tr Private foundation · largest grant: Salvation Army | Pittsburgh, PA | $31.9K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Concord Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The Riddle Foundation | Chester Heights, PA | $31.8K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Medwish Medworks Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Matter | Cleveland, OH | $31.8K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Oregon Jewish Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Jewish Federation of Lane County | Portland, OR | $31.8K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| The Arangio Family Foundation Private foundation | Fogelsville, PA | $31.8K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Barclay Friends Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Barclay Friends | Saint Louis, MO | $31.8K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Desouza Family Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Temple University Owl Club | Bala Cynwyd, PA | $31.8K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Norvell Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Tulsa Ballet Theater Inc | Tulsa, OK | $31.7K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Uw Florence B Lyon - Antietam Private foundation · largest grant: Antietam Humane Society | Chambersburg, PA | $31.7K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Eckert Seamans Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Boys and Girls Club of Western Pa | Pittsburgh, PA | $31.7K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Warne J Fbo Brownson & Lemoyne-Tr Private foundation · largest grant: The Brownson House Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | $31.6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Pfizer Patient Assistance Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Welvista | New York, NY | $31.6K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Ataxia Telangiectasia Children's Project Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Duke Cancer Institute | Coconut Creek, FL | $31.6K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Set Free Ministries Private foundation | Butler, PA | $31.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Hunting for Hope Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Camo Cares | Dubois, PA | $31.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Richard Robert Miselis Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine | Reno, NV | $31.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Lumena Foundation a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation Private foundation · largest grant: Elevated Access Inc | Wilmington, DE | $31.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Marilyn Senn Moll Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Texas Children's Cancer Center | Brooklyn, OH | $31.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Aleta Carl Elste-Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Zion Lutheran Church | Orlando, FL | $31.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Love Thy Neighbor Too Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Fdm Foundation | Alpharetta, GA | $31.4K 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.