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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Hall Foundation Private foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | $14.7M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Lancaster County Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Dayspring Christian Academy | Lancaster, PA | $14.4M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Connelly Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Archdiocese of Philadelphia | West Conshohocken, PA | $14.4M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Cigna Group Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Scholarship America | Philadelphia, PA | $14.1M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Concordia Lutheran Ministriesfoundation Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Concordia Lutheran Ministries | Cabot, PA | $14M tax year 2024 | Check website |
| High Foundation Private foundation | Lancaster, PA | $14M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Mercy Health Foundation of Southeastern Pennsylvania Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Nazareth Hospital | Newtown Square, PA | $13.3M tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Gray Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: American Friends of Tel Aviv University | Albany, NY | $13.1M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Magee-Womens Research Institute and Foundation Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | $13.1M tax year 2024 | Check website |
| The Howley Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Gilmour Academy | Cleveland, OH | $13M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Tides Foundation Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Tides Advocacy | San Francisco, CA | $12.8M tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Walton Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Town Branch Foundation | Bentonville, AR | $12.6M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Bucks County Drug & Alcohol Commission Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Lenape Valley | Doylestown, PA | $12.6M tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Family Health Council of Central Pa Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Family First Health Corporation | Camp Hill, PA | $12.5M tax year 2024 | Check website |
| The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania United Way · largest grant: Jewish Family and Community Services of Pgh | Pittsburgh, PA | $12.3M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| The Rider-Pool Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Lehigh Valley Health Network | Pittsburgh, PA | $12.3M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Dhanam Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: National Philanthropic Trust | Palo Alto, CA | $12M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Grable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Allegheny Intermediate Unit | Pittsburgh, PA | $11.9M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Center on Budget and Policy Priorities | Princeton, NJ | $11.8M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Pennsylvania Automotive Association Foundation Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Central Pennsylvania Food Bank | Harrisburg, PA | $11.7M tax year 2025 | Check website |
| Falling Leaves Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: National Philanthropic Trust | Huntington Beach, CA | $11.7M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Claws Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | Reston, VA | $11.7M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Donors Fund Inc | Washington, DC | $11.6M tax year 2024 | Check website |
| American Athletic Conference Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: East Carolina University | Irving, TX | $11.5M tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Powder Mill Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Communty Connections for Children | York, PA | $11.4M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Lenfest Institute for Journalism Special Asset Fund of Tpf Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: The Philadelphia Inquirer | Philadelphia, PA | $11.3M tax year 2024 | Check website |
| John S and James L Knight Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The Associated Press | Miami, FL | $11.3M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: The Jewish Federations of North America | Pittsburgh, PA | $11.2M tax year 2024 | Check website |
| The Brown Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: National Philanthropic Trust | Houston, TX | $11M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| George Junior Republic Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: George Junior Republic in Pennsylvania | Grove City, PA | $11M tax year 2024 | Check website |
| W W Smith Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Temple University-of the Commonwealth System of Higher Educ | Saint Louis, MO | $11M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Lor Foundation Inc Private foundation | West Chester, PA | $10.8M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| PPG Industries Foundation Private foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | $10.5M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Jeffrey M Talpins Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: National Philanthropic Trust | New York, NY | $10.4M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Rise8 Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: National Philanthropic Trust | Hunt Valley, MD | $10.3M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Council on Chemical Abuse Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Treatment Access & Services Center | Reading, PA | $10.1M tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Hope International Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Hope Advancement Inc | Lancaster, PA | $10M tax year 2024 | Check website |
| The Barrack Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy | Bryn Mawr, PA | $10M tax year 2023 | Preselected only |
| Ahimsa Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | Niwot, CO | $9.74M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Ambrose Monell Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Monell Chemical Senses Center | New York, NY | $9.48M tax year 2024 | May accept |
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.