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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The E Rhoda Shaten Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Available Upon Request | Philadelphia, PA | $28.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Adams County Bar Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Mid Penn Legal Services | Gettysburg, PA | $28.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Stine Mary S for Tupc - Tr Private foundation · largest grant: Taylorstown United | Pittsburgh, PA | $28.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Ronald & Marcia J Rubin Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Adath Israel | Wynnewood, PA | $28.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Disaster Services Corporation Svdp USA | Alexandria, VA | $28.5K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Foundation for Children with Intell Ectual & Developmental Disabilities Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Civitan International | Catonsville, MD | $28.5K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Mcbean James Tuw Charity (pf) Private foundation · largest grant: Waynesboro YMCA | Buffalo, NY | $28.4K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Blaine and Loren Ward Charitable Foundation Inc Private foundation | Hagerstown, MD | $28.4K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Fern & Gladys Moyer Memorial Trust Private foundation · largest grant: City of Sunbury | Hermitage, PA | $28.4K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Lamberton Charles Tuw Private foundation · largest grant: Carlisle Area School District | Buffalo, NY | $28.4K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Pearlstein Foundation Inc Private foundation | Lutherville Timonium, MD | $28.4K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Charles H Hoeflich Charitable Trust Fbo Penn Private foundation · largest grant: Penn Foundation | Souderton, PA | $28.3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Gm & Gm Jackson Irrevocable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Presbyterian Church Of Brookville | Greensburg, PA | $28.3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Dil Se Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Janodaya Trust | Huntingdon Valley, PA | $28.3K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Tash Memorial Fund Private foundation · largest grant: Carnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh, PA | $28.3K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Perlman Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Npr Foundation | Sarasota, FL | $28.3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Sffc Foundation Inc Private foundation | Hendersonville, TN | $28.2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Schopene Alverta E Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Asbury Health Center | Pittsburgh, PA | $28.2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Mikvah USA Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Taharusam | Brooklyn, NY | $28.2K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Lynch Rev F Ta St Vincent Private foundation · largest grant: St Vincent Seminary Student Aid Fund | Buffalo, NY | $28.2K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Gloria M Mcdowell Irrv Tr Carlisle High Schoo Private foundation · largest grant: Colgate University | Chambersburg, PA | $28.1K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Sha'nini George Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Sharon Historical Society | Mercer, PA | $28.1K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Eugene & Mary-Elizabeth Williams Tua Fbo Private foundation · largest grant: Hospice & Community Care | Lancaster, PA | $28.1K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Jean G Lee 3 Pa Hospital Private foundation · largest grant: The University of Pennsylvania Office of Gift Planning | Pittsburgh, PA | $28.1K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Hunsberger Charles a - Uw Private foundation · largest grant: Se Pa Synod of Elcainner Miss Soc | Pittsburgh, PA | $28K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Ritter Gt & Ge Memtr (pf) Private foundation · largest grant: Luther Memorial Evangelical Lutheran Church | Buffalo, NY | $28K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Hurlbert Family Foundation Private foundation | Alpharetta, GA | $28K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Granger Farwell Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Bryn Mawr College | Dallas, TX | $28K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Netherland Fund Inc Private foundation | Erie, PA | $28K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Oshea Family Foundation Inc Private foundation | Newtown Square, PA | $28K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Mary Jane Berger Memorial Foundatio Private foundation · largest grant: Sat Morn Light Brigade | Bridgeville, PA | $28K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Dunlap H Fbo Et Al 4947 Ir Tua Private foundation · largest grant: Williamson College of the Trades | Saint Louis, MO | $28K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Free Quaker Society Private foundation · largest grant: Historic Philadelphia Inc | Radnor, PA | $28K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Smith H Fbo Chestnut Hill Tuw Private foundation · largest grant: Foundation for Health Equity | Saint Louis, MO | $28K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Fields Kathryn M Private foundation · largest grant: First Evangelical Lutheran Church | Buffalo, NY | $28K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Beatrice V Bowman Tw Fbo Parkville Fire Private foundation · largest grant: Hanover Area Vol Fire and Rescue | Buffalo, NY | $28K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| St Sue Foundation Private foundation | Malvern, PA | $28K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| RUTH & PETER METZ FAMILY FOUNDATION co THOMAS PHELAN Private foundation · largest grant: Charity Navigator | Westfield, NJ | $28K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Schmitz C Fbo 1st Church 4947 Tuw Private foundation · largest grant: First Church of Christ Scientist | Saint Louis, MO | $28K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Paul and Carol David Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Boys & Girls Club of Massillon | Canton, OH | $28K 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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