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 Heichemer Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Binghamton University Foundation | Jupiter, FL | $27.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| John R Thoren Charitable Trust J Stephen Pullum Co-Trustee Private foundation · largest grant: First Presbyterian Church Orlando | Lake Mary, FL | $27.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| St Andrews Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Jewish United Fund | Highland Park, IL | $27.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Great Adventure Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: St John's Presbyterian Churc | Malvern, PA | $27.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| New Britain Charitable Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Bridge of Hope Buxmont | Chalfont, PA | $27.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Josephine and Louise Crane Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Berkshire United Way Inc | Falmouth, MA | $27.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Home Rule Globally Private foundation · largest grant: Friends committee on national legislation | Jenkintown, PA | $27.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Paul B Greetin and Beryl S Greetin Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Elwyn | Downingtown, PA | $27.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Emmett R Quady Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Aio Foundation | Woodside, CA | $27.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Joseph & Arlene Taub Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Breast Cancer Research Foundation | Florham Park, NJ | $27.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Vinton Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Ocean Reef Community Foundation | Wilmington, DE | $27.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Davis-Tailer Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Community Food Share | Erie, CO | $27.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The John H and Katherine J Weiland Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Horatio Alger Association | Key Largo, FL | $27.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Hyman Levine Family Foundation L'dor V'dor Private foundation · largest grant: Jewish Family Services | Beverly Hills, CA | $27.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Jobs with Justice Education Fund Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Jobs With Justice San Francisco | Washington, DC | $27.5K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Krancer Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Sky's The Limit Fund | Philadelphia, PA | $27.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Lt Robert B Ritchie Mem Fund Private foundation · largest grant: Penn State University Fbo Daniel Romero | Saint Louis, MO | $27.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Lords Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: The Salvation Army of Jacksonville | Jacksonville, FL | $27.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Fred & Janet Brubaker Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church | Somerset, PA | $27.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Foundation for a Better Tomorrow Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Heaven on Earth Now Inc | Madison, MS | $27.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Gerson Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Jewish Communal Fund (598) | New York, NY | $27.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| AIDS United Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center | Washington, DC | $27.5K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Jewish Foundation of Memphis Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Memphis Jewish Federation | Memphis, TN | $27.5K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| King Harry M Tw Y B a Private foundation · largest grant: York Benevolent Association | Pittsburgh, PA | $27.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Hess Pauline-Charities Tw Private foundation · largest grant: Waynesboro Church of the Brethren | Buffalo, NY | $27.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Smith G Tuwfbo Falling Sprgs Cong Private foundation · largest grant: Hade's Brethren Church | Buffalo, NY | $27.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Bilyeu William H Uw Private foundation · largest grant: Childrens Hospital of Phila | Pittsburgh, PA | $27.4K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Sister District Action Network Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: State Futures | Covina, CA | $27.4K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Stephen Condit Tw Private foundation · largest grant: Parsippany Presbyterian Church | Pittsburgh, PA | $27.3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Hillis Family Trust Co David P a Seulean Private foundation · largest grant: Fir Point Bible Conference Inc | Eagan, MN | $27.3K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Mr & Mrs Arnold W Craft Sr Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Keystone College | Scranton, PA | $27.2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Lefever M Tuw Fbo Covenant Umc Private foundation · largest grant: Covenant United Methodist Church | Saint Louis, MO | $27.2K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Cochran T Penna Prison Soc T W Private foundation · largest grant: Pa Prison Soc Alleviat Misery | Saint Louis, MO | $27.2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Charles Zane Emanuel Education Scholarship Tr Private foundation · largest grant: Slippery Rock University | Hermitage, PA | $27.2K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Robert Patterson Tw Private foundation · largest grant: Ursinus College | Pittsburgh, PA | $27.2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| J Robert O'donnell Irr Trust B 43v115010 Private foundation · largest grant: Lebanon Valley College | Lancaster, PA | $27.2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Bowlers to Veterans Link Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Mynd Vr Inc | Fairfax, VA | $27.2K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Richard B Morris Memorial Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia | Pittsburgh, PA | $27.2K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Mathews Jos J for Missions Private foundation · largest grant: Board of Nat Miss of Presb Church | Pittsburgh, PA | $27.2K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Garvey Kansas Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Institute of World Politics | Wichita, KS | $27.2K tax year 2024 | 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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