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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Samson Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Franklin Institute | Cherry Hill, NJ | $866K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Bruce and Barbara Wiegand Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Eye & Ear Foundation of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | $865K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego Community foundation · largest grant: Massachusetts Institute of Technology | San Diego, CA | $864K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Healthspark Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Tricounty Community Network | Colmar, PA | $864K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Inez Benjamin Foundation Stephen Rosenberg Trustee Private foundation · largest grant: National Philanthropic Trust | Tarrytown, NY | $861K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| United Way of Pennsylvania United Way · largest grant: Union Mission | Harrisburg, PA | $859K tax year 2025 | Usually open rounds |
| Bedford Falls Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Trinity Washington University | Mclean, VA | $854K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Dc Action for Children | Washington, DC | $854K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Andrew & Julie Klingenstein Family Fund Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Schwab Donor Advised Fund | New York, NY | $854K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Penn Community Bank Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: United Way Bucks County | Perkasie, PA | $851K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Joanna Mcneil Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Philadelphia Zoo | New York, NY | $850K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Frick H C for City of Pgh Private foundation · largest grant: Frick Park | Pittsburgh, PA | $850K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Robert Jain Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The National Philanthropic Trust | New York, NY | $850K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Musser Custer Memorial Fund - Ud Private foundation · largest grant: University of Penna Trustees | Pittsburgh, PA | $850K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Baxter International Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Emergency Assistance Foundation Inc | Deerfield, IL | $848K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Tj Kavanagh Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Kennedy Catholic Family of Schools | Hermitage, PA | $848K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Burkholder Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: New York School of Urban Ministry | Myerstown, PA | $846K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Lilabean Foundation Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Children's Brain Tumor Network | Silver Spring, MD | $845K tax year 2025 | Check website |
| Five Together Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Philadelphia, PA | $843K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Pennsylvania Casa Association Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: CASA of Luzerne County | Mechanicsburg, PA | $842K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Joy In Childhood Foundation Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Feeding America | Canton, MA | $840K tax year 2025 | Check website |
| Glenn & Ruth Mengle Foundation Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Mengle Memorial Library Ms Darlene Marshall | Indiana, PA | $840K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Intersection Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Carnigie Library of Mckeesport | Pittsburgh, PA | $839K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Petrillo Family Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Lehigh University | New York, NY | $837K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| New Hampshire Charitable Foundation Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Tilton School | Concord, NH | $837K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Freeman Henry G Jr Decd Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard | Saint Louis, MO | $837K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| National Network of Public Health Institutes Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Michigan Public Health Institute (mphi) | New Orleans, LA | $837K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| The Scholler Foundation Co William W Keffer Esq Private foundation | Philadelphia, PA | $835K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| United Way of the Southern Alleghenies Inc United Way · largest grant: Beginnings Inc | Johnstown, PA | $835K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Bvm Capacity Building Institute Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Harvard Kennedy School | Atlanta, GA | $832K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| T Causemetics Foundation DBA Thrive Causemetics Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Positive Results Center | Bellevue, WA | $831K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Jewish Federation of North America | Allentown, PA | $829K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Lorenzini Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Villanova University | Wilmington, DE | $827K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Lily Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Anthony Wayne Theater | Wayne, PA | $827K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Steven and Catherine Jacob Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: National Philanthropic Trust | San Jose, CA | $826K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Alliance for Health Equity Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Chespenn Health Services | Coatesville, PA | $824K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Borealis Philanthropy Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs | Minneapolis, MN | $824K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: University of California San Francisco | Seattle, WA | $823K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Blair County Community Action Program | Altoona, PA | $822K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| The Recycling Partnership Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: City of Flint | Washington, DC | $818K tax year 2024 | Check website |
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.