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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| James and Susan Ratner Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: University Hospitals of Cleveland | Shaker Heights, OH | $25K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Gatinais Foundation 2601-21-44 Private foundation · largest grant: The Nature Conservancy | Philadelphia, PA | $25K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Kla Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Benevity Matching | Ann Arbor, MI | $25K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Irvin Stern Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Figueroa Wu Family Foundation | Boca Raton, FL | $25K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Randall Dick J and Carolyn L Fdn Private foundation · largest grant: Turning Point USA Nfp | Cincinnati, OH | $25K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Tuw Hollar Ed Scholarship Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Alissa Lalbeharry - Franklin & Marshall College | Orlando, FL | $25K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Wallace Genetic Foundation II Inc Private foundation · largest grant: New Venture Fund | Washington, DC | $25K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Perlman Family Foundation Founded by Anita and Louis Perlman Private foundation · largest grant: Jewish United Fund | Deerfield, IL | $25K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Edwin S Webster Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The Greater Boston Food Bank | Boston, MA | $25K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Hearthstone Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Westport Land Trust | Needham, MA | $25K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| C and a Johnson Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Healing Hands International Inc | Palm Beach, FL | $25K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Tamaqua Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Curtis School | Los Angeles, CA | $25K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Lucas Kaempfer Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Capital Area Food Bank | Mclean, VA | $25K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Bar-Levav Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Uja Federation of New York | Southfield, MI | $25K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Christopher & Constance Li Charitable Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Crosspoint Church of Silicon Valley | Palo Alto, CA | $25K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Gary Broad Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: San Diego Food Bank | Los Angeles, CA | $25K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Kinney Memorial Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Flatbush Tompkins Congregational Chu | Pittsburgh, PA | $25K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Golden Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Central Park Conservatory New York | Water Mill, NY | $25K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Norma Pace Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Inner-City Scholarship Fund | West Palm Beach, FL | $25K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| L & L Nippert Charitable Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: The University of Cincinnati Foundation | Blue Ash, OH | $25K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Aletto Family Foundation Gary S Aletto Private foundation · largest grant: Carmel Dads Club | Carmel, IN | $25K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Pm Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $25K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The C K Williams Fdn Inv Adv Acct Private foundation · largest grant: Bridgeport Hospital | Pittsburgh, PA | $25K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Carlson Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Brooke's House LLC | Chapel Hill, NC | $25K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Myer Family Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Austin Ridge Bible Church | Spicewood, TX | $25K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Karsh Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: University of Virginia - Karsh Institute of Democracy | Beverly Hills, CA | $25K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Vollman Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: National Philanthropic Trust | Wilmington, DE | $25K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Shouvlin Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Central Catholic High School Foundation | Jacksonville Beach, FL | $25K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| C & R Newman Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Saint John's Health Center Foundation | Encino, CA | $25K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Fund for Individual Potential Private foundation · largest grant: New York Presbyterian Fund Inc | Red Bank, NJ | $25K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Carroll F V Char Tr-Main Private foundation · largest grant: Heroes Camp Inc | Saint Louis, MO | $25K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Tannenbaum Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Dynasty Partners | West Palm Beach, FL | $25K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Catherine and Joseph Aresty Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Steven Aresty Foundation | New York, NY | $25K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Robin Smith Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Maltz Theatre | Tequesta, FL | $25K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Jolley Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: River Center of New Castle Inc | Wilmington, DE | $25K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Paragano Family Foundation Inc 5484-05-42 Private foundation · largest grant: South Street Theater Company Inc | Philadelphia, PA | $25K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Ceres Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Daniel Murphy Scholarship Foundation | Northfield, IL | $25K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Butler Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Inc - Metro Ny Region Now Blood Care United | Lake Forest, IL | $25K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Ethel and Harry Reckson Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Temple Judea | Coral Gables, FL | $25K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Apgar Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: American University | Indianapolis, IN | $25K 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?
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.