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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vp Family Foundation Largest grant: Tunnels to Towers | Glenmoore, PA | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Vijay R Sanghvi Family Foundation Largest grant: University of California San Francisco Foundation | Wilmington, DE | $5K tax year 2023 | Preselected only |
| The Peterson Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Inova Health System Foundation | Fairfax, VA | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Daniel and Gloria Kearney Foundation Largest grant: Civic Federation | Chicago, IL | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Fundacion Zaqueo Largest grant: Women in Need Inc | Wilmington, DE | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Charles E Smith Family Foundation Largest grant: Jewish Federation of Greater Washington | Arlington, VA | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Isola Charities Largest grant: Northwest Childrens Foundation | Mercer Island, WA | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Cox Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Shriners Hospital Burn Center | Lowell, FL | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Bulova Gale Foundation | Lenox, MA | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Harry H Beren Foundation Zb Largest grant: Beth Medrash Govoha of America | Denver, CO | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Teddy Foundation Largest grant: Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma-Marin | Wilmington, DE | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Robert & Joan Blackman Family Foundation Largest grant: United States Fund for Unicef | Malibu, CA | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Institute for Educational Advancement Inc Largest grant: Pace Academy | Atlanta, GA | $5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The RR Family Foundation | Houston, TX | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Robert & Judith Atlas Family Foundation Largest grant: Purdue for Life Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Bernard Family Foundation Largest grant: Make a Wish Foundation | Chevy Chase, MD | $5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Sauer Family Foundation | Chicago, IL | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Truefit Kingdom Builders Foundation Largest grant: Coalition for Christian Outreach | Lyndora, PA | $5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Thomas a Wendt Family Foundation Largest grant: The Chapel | Buffalo, NY | $5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Jameson Freedom & Education Foundation Largest grant: Hoover Institution (stanford University) | Del Mar, CA | $5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Dwayne Hawkins Family Foundation Inc D/B/a Crown Automotive Charities Largest grant: Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas Inc | St Petersburg, FL | $5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Bernard and Pamela Barbash Family Foundation Largest grant: American Friends of Magen David Adom | Garden City, NY | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Jackie Pang Fund Largest grant: South Brunswick Board of Education | Skillman, NJ | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Alan and Terri Spoon Family Foundation Largest grant: Ringling College of Artdesign | Longboat Key, FL | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Diamond Mind Foundation Largest grant: Humanility | Gaithersburg, MD | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Stouffer Family Charitable Trst | Hilton Head Island, SC | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Cornerstone Foundation Largest grant: Olivet University | Cincinnati, OH | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Ud Lakefield Family Foundation Largest grant: The Community YMCA Inc | New York, NY | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Van Dalen Foundation Inc Largest grant: Samaritan's Purse | Wyckoff, NJ | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Worthing Family Foundation Largest grant: St Francis Center | Atherton, CA | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Passkiewicz Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Make a Wish | Jacksonville, FL | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Window Cleaning & Building Service Found Largest grant: United Against Poverty | Vero Beach, FL | $5K tax year 2023 | May accept |
| The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Care Foundation Largest grant: Catlin Gabel School | Portland, OR | $4.97K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Stillwagon Family Foundation Largest grant: Mahoning Valley Historical Society | Youngstown, OH | $4.9K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Hendrick Iva M - Uw Largest grant: Crawford County Humane Society | Pittsburgh, PA | $4.87K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Anna Blauser Tua Largest grant: Family Services & Childrens Aid | Pittsburgh, PA | $4.87K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Grace C B Stebbins Tua Largest grant: Baystate Health Foundation Inc | Dallas, TX | $4.87K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Charlotte Palmer Phillips FoundationInc Largest grant: Saint David's School | Newton, MA | $4.83K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Mary Eaches Samson Trust Co Pnc Bank Na Largest grant: American Bible Society | Pittsburgh, PA | $4.83K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Schon Family Foundation Largest grant: Inclusion Matters | Sherman Oaks, CA | $4.8K 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?
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