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 Ohnell Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Williamson College of the Trades | Greenwich, CT | $815K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Service Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: National Philanthropic Trust | Vancouver, WA | $815K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Nazareth Family Foundation Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Nazareth Academy High School | Pittsburgh, PA | $813K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Miter Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Four Diamonds | Harrisburg, PA | $807K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Cohen Veterans Network Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Vietnam Veterans of San Diego (oceanside Clinic) | Stamford, CT | $807K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Robert H Spitz Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Jewish Community Center of Scranton | Scranton, PA | $806K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Honickman Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Project Home | Philadelphia, PA | $805K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Jampart Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Pa Alliance Foundation | Boston, MA | $804K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Chuck Noll Foundation for Brain Injury Research Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Upmc-the University of Pittsburgh - Doctor Mandal | Pittsburgh, PA | $800K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Bowen H and Janice Arthur Mccoy Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Haverford College | Glendale, CA | $800K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Skyline Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc | San Francisco, CA | $800K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Lowes Foundation Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Central Piedmont Community College Foundation | Mooresville, NC | $800K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Mckeesport Hospital Foundation Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Upmc Mckeesport Hospital | Mckeesport, PA | $798K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| American Jobs and Growth Fund Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Conserv Agenda for America | Vienna, VA | $795K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Foundation for Jewish Camp Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Camp Moshava Indian Orchard | New York, NY | $794K tax year 2025 | Check website |
| Grace S and W Linton Nelson Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Parkesburg Point Youth Center | Radnor, PA | $793K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Teto Corporation Private foundation · largest grant: Tenfold (formerly Taborlhop) | Mechanicsburg, PA | $793K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Caroline Alexander Buck Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Big Picture Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | $792K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| E Newbold & Margaret Dupont Smith F Foundation (dba Thornedge Fdn) Private foundation · largest grant: Vox Ama Deus | Wayne, PA | $790K tax year 2023 | May accept |
| Afzal Family Foundation Private foundation | Sellersville, PA | $790K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Widener Memorial School Endowment Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Widener Memorial Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | $790K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Schuylkill United Way United Way · largest grant: Big Brothersbig Sisters | Pottsville, PA | $787K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Intuitive Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: American Online Giving Foundation | Sunnyvale, CA | $787K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Keystone Savings Foundation Private foundation | Bethlehem, PA | $787K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Associated Jewish Charities of Baltimore Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Baltimore, MD | $784K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Community Foundation of the Northern Alleghenies Community foundation · largest grant: Elk County Catholic School System | St Marys, PA | $784K tax year 2025 | Usually open rounds |
| Players Philanthropy Fund Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Western Outreach Center Aka Cowboy Church of the Valley | Towson, MD | $783K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| J Russell Fawley Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Temple University | Pittsburgh, PA | $781K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Martin Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: River Crossing YMCA | Doylestown, PA | $780K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The George W Rentschler Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Northfield Mount Hermon School | Philadelphia, PA | $780K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Frank E Payne and Seba B Payne Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Field Museum of Natural History | Chicago, IL | $777K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Greenlight Fund Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Food Connect Co | Boston, MA | $775K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Educational Credit Management Corporation Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Ecmc Group Inc | Minneapolis, MN | $775K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Wolstenholme Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Holy Family Home | Westfield, PA | $770K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| William a and Grace S Mcdivitt Perpetual Private foundation · largest grant: Bethany Presbyterian Church | Pittsburgh, PA | $769K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Transplant Foundation Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Transplant House | Philadelphia, PA | $764K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Beatty Helen D Groome Uw Private foundation · largest grant: Cathedral Soup Kitchen Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | $764K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Another Light Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Beyond Celiac | Collegeville, PA | $763K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Woodstock Street Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Philadelphia Orchestra | Wilmington, DE | $763K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Eureka Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: United Way of Lackawanna & Wayne Counties | Waverly, PA | $761K 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?
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.