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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart P Hemphill Tr B Uw-U Private foundation · largest grant: Thomas Jefferson University | Pittsburgh, PA | $31.4K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Joan L and Robert C Gilkison Fami Private foundation | Washington, DC | $31.3K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Seltzer Family Foundation Private foundation | Malvern, PA | $31.3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Zaccheus Daniel Foundation Co Pnc Bank N Private foundation · largest grant: Helena Richie Co Pnc Bank | Pittsburgh, PA | $31.3K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Jacobs Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Delmont, PA | $31.3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Ryan Brubaker Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Shultz Transportation Co | Lititz, PA | $31.2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| James R Vial Trust Under Will 47v005014 Private foundation · largest grant: Roman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg | Lancaster, PA | $31.2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Brown Anna E Tuw Private foundation · largest grant: Partnership for Better Health Inc | Buffalo, NY | $31.2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Sage Margaret Charitable Trust Xxxxx2002 Private foundation · largest grant: Care Inc | Chicago, IL | $31.2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Net Increase Foundation Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Trinity Anglican Church | Plano, TX | $31.2K tax year 2025 | Check website |
| Nase Memorial Charitable Remainder Unitrust Private foundation · largest grant: Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church | Souderton, PA | $31.1K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Hiller Charitable Trust Fbo 1st United Methodist Church Private foundation · largest grant: First United Methodist Church | Hollidaysburg, PA | $31.1K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Mt Zion United Meth Ch Tuw #2 Xxx-Xx-Xxxx Private foundation · largest grant: Mount Zion United Methodist Church Ms Wendy States | Indiana, PA | $31K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Aami Foundation Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: National Academy of Sciences | Arlington, VA | $31K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Charles Flower Tw Private foundation · largest grant: Foundation for Delaware County | Saint Louis, MO | $31K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Gruber Lchs Private foundation · largest grant: Lehigh County Historical Society | Saint Louis, MO | $31K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Tark Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Philabundance | Neptune Beach, FL | $31K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Dolores and Paul Lavins Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Mayo Clinic | Grosse Pointe Park, MI | $31K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Finerman Foundation Inc & Ralph Finerman Private foundation · largest grant: Jewish Federation Los Angeles | New York, NY | $31K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Amphion Foundation Inc Co Alter Kendrick & Baron Llp Private foundation · largest grant: International Contemporary Ensemble Foun | New York, NY | $31K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Howell Lockhart Seiple No 1 Idt Res Private foundation · largest grant: Opera Philadelphia | Saint Louis, MO | $31K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Feinberg Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: La Nube | El Paso, TX | $31K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Open Door Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Anna Prayer Counseling Inc | Hanover, MD | $31K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Les Oiseaux Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business | Redmond, WA | $31K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Greater Worcester Community Foundation Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Boys & Girls Club of Worcester | Worcester, MA | $31K tax year 2025 | Usually open rounds |
| The-Cord Of Three-Foundation Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Hopewell Church | Elverson, PA | $31K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Fred and Maxi Bruhns Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Bridgeport High School Alumni Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | $31K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Haeseler Louise H Mem Fd Tr Private foundation | Wayne, PA | $30.9K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Clifford M Lebo Charitable Scholarship Tr Private foundation · largest grant: Penn State University | Pottsville, PA | $30.9K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Bell-Nw Bethlehem Un Presby Ch Etal Private foundation · largest grant: New Bethlehem Untd Presb Church | Pittsburgh, PA | $30.8K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Raymond Rosenberger Award Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Southwest Lutheran Church | Pittsburgh, PA | $30.8K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Fgp Foundation Private foundation | Wayne, PA | $30.8K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Dayton Foundation Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Area Agency on Aging Psa 2 | Dayton, OH | $30.8K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Walden Trust Private foundation · largest grant: The 1324 Massachusets Avenue Foundation Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | $30.8K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Msj Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Fayetteville Firemen's Association | Fayetteville, NY | $30.7K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Biking for Babies Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Innervisions Healthcare | Saint Charles, MO | $30.7K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Peter & Elizabeth Cohn Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Princeton University | New York, NY | $30.7K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Kilpatrick W Pa Con Meth Ch Private foundation · largest grant: Western Pa Conf of United Methodist | Pittsburgh, PA | $30.7K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Nellie E Lounsbury for First United Methodist Private foundation · largest grant: First United Methodist Church | Pittsburgh, PA | $30.7K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Lenhart Adam S Tr Uw Private foundation · largest grant: Bethany Children's Home | Buffalo, NY | $30.7K 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?
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