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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dscw Kennedy Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: National Philanthropic Trust | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | $475K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Hearst Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Children's Museum of Manhattan | New York, NY | $475K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Board of Jewish Education Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America | New York, NY | $474K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Gateway Housing Group Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Orion Communities Inc | Exton, PA | $474K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Campbell Educational and Community Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Homestead Borough | West Homestead, PA | $474K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Rjm Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Chester County Food Bank | New Hill, NC | $474K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Raskob Foundation for Catholic Activities Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Fadica (foundations & Donors Interested in Catholic Activities) | Wilmington, DE | $472K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Salizzoni Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Penn State Scholarships | Jupiter, FL | $472K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Sixers Youth Foundation Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Learn Fresh Education Co | Camden, NJ | $472K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Doll Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: National Christian Foundation | Princeton, NJ | $471K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| G Basila Scholarship Fund Private foundation · largest grant: Scranton Area Community Foundation | Scranton, PA | $470K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Schofield W Richison Tw Private foundation · largest grant: University of Pennsylvania | Saint Louis, MO | $470K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| William and Myrtle Jones Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Philmont Christian Academy | Souderton, PA | $470K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Sheila Fortune Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: St Francis in the Fields Episocopal Church | Boulder, CO | $470K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The William & Patricia Kassling Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania | Wilmington, DE | $469K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Chrysanta Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Wissahickon Trails | Lafayette, PA | $468K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Egan Family Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Fairfield University | Boston, MA | $468K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| United Way of Dane County Inc United Way · largest grant: RISE Wisconsin | Madison, WI | $468K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| The Steven H Korman Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: American Technion Society | Plymouth Meeting, PA | $468K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Democracy Fund Inc Private foundation · largest grant: New Venture Fund | Washington, DC | $465K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Bayard James - Uw Private foundation · largest grant: Albert Einstein Medical Center | Pittsburgh, PA | $465K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Philip & Sandra Vineyard Fdn Private foundation · largest grant: National Philathropic Trust | Charleston, SC | $463K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Carequest Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Community Catalyst | Boston, MA | $463K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Lubert Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: CHOP Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | $462K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Kolb Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Univ of Penn University Museum | Los Angeles, CA | $462K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Robinson Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Haverford College | Harrison, NY | $461K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Jhpiego | New York, NY | $461K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Hopewill Foundation Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Nephcure Kidney International | Tampa, FL | $460K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Mason Martha Annuity Mf Private foundation · largest grant: Wpahs Office of Development | Pittsburgh, PA | $460K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Pryor E & Arlene R Neuber Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Lancaster County Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | $459K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Willis and Elsie Shenk Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Lancaster Country Day School | Lancaster, PA | $459K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Park Lewis for a H E R C Private foundation · largest grant: Allegheny General Hospital | Pittsburgh, PA | $458K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Clayman Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Oc-87 Inc | Bala Cynwyd, PA | $458K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| C F Holdship Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Western Pa Planned Parenthood | Pittsburgh, PA | $457K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Blackhorse Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Wilkes University | Hanover Township, PA | $457K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Martin Guitar Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Northampton Community College Foundation | Nazareth, PA | $457K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Dorothy and Anthony Bardaro Foundation Inc Private foundation | Philadelphia, PA | $455K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Paul G Benedum Jr Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Brown University | Pittsburgh, PA | $455K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Fairfield County's Community Foundation Inc Community foundation · largest grant: Mothers Against Drunk Driving | Norwalk, CT | $453K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Rutters Childrens Charities Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Nacs Foundation | York, PA | $452K 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.