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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Frenchtown Methodist Church | Chalfont, PA | $29K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Golf Association of Philadelphia Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Special Olympics Pennsylvania | Broomall, PA | $29K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Brudnock Mem Sch Fd Private foundation · largest grant: Indiana University of Pennsylvania | Indiana, PA | $29K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| William F & Doris W Oliver Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Doctors Without Borders | Detroit, MI | $29K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Wvu Foundation Inc | Wheeling, WV | $29K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Rivendell Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Haven | Hockessin, DE | $29K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Robert and Joan Rothberg Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: WNET Group | Maplewood, NJ | $29K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Starmar Foundation Private foundation | Brookville, NY | $29K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Brown University | Monroeville, PA | $29K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| William H and Patti a Lehr Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Lehigh Valley Health Network | Bethlehem, PA | $28.9K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| United Way of Rhode Island Inc United Way · largest grant: Rhode Island Community Food Bank | Providence, RI | $28.9K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Helen M Watson Trust for Spca Private foundation · largest grant: Lycoming County Spca | Montoursville, PA | $28.9K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Silas Brown Decd for W & J Coll Private foundation · largest grant: Washington & Jefferson College | Pittsburgh, PA | $28.9K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Heavenly Doctrine Publishing Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Sociedade Cultural | Kempton, PA | $28.9K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Joseph Becker Trust Uw Fbo St Ignatius Private foundation · largest grant: St Ignatius Loyola Parish | Pittsburgh, PA | $28.9K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| C Raymond Selker Charitable Fdn Private foundation · largest grant: Immaculate Conception Catholic | St Petersburg, FL | $28.9K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Welker Dorothy Tw - St Mark's Private foundation · largest grant: St Mark's Lutheran Church | Buffalo, NY | $28.9K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Tsudis Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral | Pittsburgh, PA | $28.9K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Mattie G Blayney Trust Ua Fbo James C Donnell Private foundation · largest grant: Asbury Health Center | Pittsburgh, PA | $28.8K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| United Way of Mon Valley United Way · largest grant: Miscellaenous | Charleroi, PA | $28.8K tax year 2025 | Usually open rounds |
| Jane Beltz Trust Fbo Geisinger Medical Center Private foundation · largest grant: Geisinger Medical Center of Danville | Greensburg, PA | $28.8K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Uncle Larrys Fund Private foundation | Boca Grande, FL | $28.8K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Pella Rolscreen Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Central College | Pella, IA | $28.8K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| National Association of Police Athletic Activities Leagues Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Sheriffs Youth Foundation | Washington, DC | $28.8K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Marie J Kister T W Private foundation · largest grant: Village Improvement Association | Saint Louis, MO | $28.8K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Stewart a for Shipp Pub Libry-Tr Private foundation · largest grant: Shippensburg Public Library | Pittsburgh, PA | $28.8K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Paul E Beattie T U W Co Mauch Chunk Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Geisinger Health System Foundation | Jim Thorpe, PA | $28.8K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Joshua Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Good Shepard India | Bokeelia, FL | $28.8K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Irving and Geraldine Schaffer Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: New Israel Fund | Scarsdale, NY | $28.8K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Jamison for Wstmrlnd Symphy Etal-Tr Private foundation · largest grant: United Way of Southwestern Pa | Pittsburgh, PA | $28.7K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Connolly Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Villanova University | Wayne, PA | $28.7K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Shaq Moore Foundation Inc Private foundation | Powder Springs, GA | $28.7K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Smedley Scholarship Private foundation · largest grant: Venango Technology Center Fbo Alexis Brown | Pittsburgh, PA | $28.7K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Anna Pryor Tuw Charity Private foundation · largest grant: Waynesboro Hospital | Buffalo, NY | $28.6K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Growmark Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: University of Illinois Foundation | Bloomington, IL | $28.6K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Boerner Rn-Welfare Ta Private foundation · largest grant: Waynesboro Community and Human Services | Buffalo, NY | $28.6K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Lg&e and Ku Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Association of Community Ministries Inc | Louisville, KY | $28.6K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Isaiah 5812 Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Lutheran High School | Parker, CO | $28.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Filotimo Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Resolve Night of Hope Sponsorship | Raleigh, NC | $28.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| William B Lake Foundation Ias Private foundation · largest grant: Thomas Jefferson University | Saint Louis, MO | $28.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
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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