Private foundations
Search 74,872 U.S. private foundations by name, cause or the organizations they have funded. Each page shows the foundation's largest grants, where its money goes and — just as important — whether it accepts applications at all.
11,668 foundations that gave to recipients in Pennsylvania, sorted by giving in the state.
| Foundation | Based in | Given in PA | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milewski Family Scholarship Fund Largest grant: Our Lady of Hope Parish | Pittsburgh, PA | $6.79K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Frank J Dion Charitable Trustw Largest grant: St Patricks Church | Pittsburgh, PA | $6.78K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Alexander & Cassia Rau Trust Largest grant: Union Evangelical Lutheran Church | St Louis, MO | $6.77K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Turo Foundation | Mount Holly Springs, PA | $6.75K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Dc Council for Excellence Inc | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $6.75K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Hain H Tw Eng Pres Cong Hb Largest grant: Mkt Sq Presbyterian Church | Pittsburgh, PA | $6.7K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Allen Laura Decd Tr Uw Fbo Ira Largest grant: Indian Rights Association | Pittsburgh, PA | $6.7K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Kindness Fund Largest grant: Ardmore Food Pantry | Bala Cynwyd, PA | $6.69K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Maria Goodhue Trust Largest grant: American Baptist Home Mission Society | Dallas, TX | $6.69K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Seibert James Tw St Johns & Mtnit Largest grant: Mount Nittany Health Fdn | Buffalo, NY | $6.68K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Uw Anna W Breitigan Largest grant: St Paul's Lutheran Church | Orlando, FL | $6.66K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Charles W Diehl Jr Ta Crut-a Largest grant: St Paul's (zeigler's) Lutheran Church | Buffalo, NY | $6.66K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Cora a Keiser Trust Under Will Dated May 17 Largest grant: Glen Rock Fire Company | Shippensburg, PA | $6.65K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Harris E Strickhouser Trust Under Will Dtd Fe Largest grant: St Paul Zeigler's Lutheran Church | Shippensburg, PA | $6.65K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Smsn Foundation Inc Largest grant: Volunteer in Medicine | Shavertown, PA | $6.65K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Tw Florence Stout Fbo Charity (pf) Largest grant: Ottawa University | Buffalo, NY | $6.65K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Reiling Harry Tw Lutheran Church Largest grant: First Evangelical Lutheran Church | Buffalo, NY | $6.64K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| May Wilson Adams Char Fdn Largest grant: Lower Susquehanna Synod Elca | Pittsburgh, PA | $6.63K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Houston Wm B Decd for Library Largest grant: Cnsbg C N Strabane Public Library | Pittsburgh, PA | $6.63K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Russell Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Top Dog Pet Care | Portland, OR | $6.63K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Dearheart Charitable Foundation Inc Largest grant: Unique Design Custom Digitizing | Paramus, NJ | $6.62K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Anna M Macrae Scholarship Trust Largest grant: Matthew Mellendorf | Pittsburgh, PA | $6.61K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Hartman M Pearl Tw Largest grant: Homewood Foundation Inc | Buffalo, NY | $6.61K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Just for the Kids Education Foundation | Bensalem, PA | $6.6K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Katselas Family Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | $6.6K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Penrose Rae Mt Caramel School Tw Largest grant: Our Lady of Mt Carmel | Saint Louis, MO | $6.6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Faith Hope and Love Foundation Largest grant: Scholarship Recipients See Attached | Minneapolis, MN | $6.6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Charles a & Frances M Poux Char Fdn Largest grant: Saint Titus Church | Pittsburgh, PA | $6.59K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Edwin Gilbert Trust Uw | Newtown, CT | $6.56K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Cornelius L K Church Fund Largest grant: Hill United Presby Church | Pittsburgh, PA | $6.56K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Seedz 4 Needz Inc | Ebensburg, PA | $6.56K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Mcgeec Tw Largest grant: Ezra Johnson | Buffalo, NY | $6.54K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Casoli Family Foundation Largest grant: Steel Town Maulers Baseball | Monaca, PA | $6.53K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Henry Leffmann Largest grant: The Franklin Institute | Pittsburgh, PA | $6.53K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| J C Sibley Irr Fbo First Baptist Largest grant: First Baptist Church of Franklin | Pittsburgh, PA | $6.51K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Katcher Family Foundation Largest grant: Early Childhood Initiative | Miami, FL | $6.51K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Gateway Charities Largest grant: Carroll Township Fire Department | Monessen, PA | $6.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Lewis M Gabbe Foundation Inc Co James G Mortenson Largest grant: Grace Fellowship | Brielle, NJ | $6.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Lawrence and Carol Pollock Family Foundation Largest grant: Mccallum Theatre | Lafayette Hill, PA | $6.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Barbara Kay & Stephen John Demchyk Sr Fo Largest grant: Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church | Kutztown, PA | $6.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
From IRS Form 990-PF returns (latest e-filed return per foundation; foundations that gave under $5,000 are not listed). “Preselected only” means the foundation reported it does not accept unsolicited requests. Appearing here does not mean a foundation will consider your request.
Frequently asked questions
Do private foundations accept grant applications?
Many do not. Of the 74,872 foundations listed here, about 76% reported on Form 990-PF that they give only to preselected organizations and do not accept unsolicited requests. Use the "Accepts applications" filter to see the rest, and check each foundation's instructions.
Where does this foundation data come from?
From private foundations' Form 990-PF returns, e-filed with the IRS and published in the IRS Form 990 Series downloads. GrantsJunction keeps each foundation'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.