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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Sloun Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Trustees University of Pennsylvania | Marion, MA | $175K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Locks Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The Trustees of Princeton University - Princeton Art Museum | Fisher Island, FL | $175K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Kck Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: US Olympic & Paralympic Foundation | King of Prussia, PA | $175K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Sheba Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: North Suburban Synagogue Beth El | Highland Park, IL | $175K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Shawn Esfahani Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Penelope House | Daphne, AL | $175K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Russell Berrie Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Keren Shituf Tormim (keshet) | Teaneck, NJ | $175K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Stanford University | Chicago, IL | $175K tax year 2025 | Check website |
| Morse Charitable Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Entitlements How | Detroit, MI | $175K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Arnold D and Winifred W Palmer Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: St Vincent College | Pittsburgh, PA | $175K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Fidelio Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Cahill Property Foundation | Glenside, PA | $175K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Tina Snider Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Gevura Fund | Gloucester, MA | $175K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| NEO Philanthropy Action Fund Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Neo Philanthropy Inc | New York, NY | $175K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| William a Badger Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Baylor University | Saint Louis, MO | $175K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Chubb Foundation Private foundation | Philadelphia, PA | $175K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Internet Society Foundation Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Internet Society | Fredericksburg, VA | $174K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Peopleforbikes Foundation Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: National Association of City Transportation Officials Inc | Boulder, CO | $174K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Crane W & Edith Mem Schol Fd-Tr Private foundation · largest grant: Drexel University | Pittsburgh, PA | $174K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Louis E Silvi Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Foundation for Mount Nittany Medical Center DBA Mount Nittany Health Fd | State College, PA | $174K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Alan and Jill Miller Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County | Jupiter, FL | $174K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Kainz Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Donor Advised Funds (National Philanthropic Trust) | Lake Barrington, IL | $174K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Ginkinger Memorial Trust Private foundation · largest grant: The Salvation Army | Saint Louis, MO | $174K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| National Breast Cancer Foundation Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Parkland Health Foundation | Frisco, TX | $174K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Sme Education Foundation Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Hall County Schools | Southfield, MI | $174K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| D M Dilella Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Museum of the American Revolution | Delray Beach, FL | $174K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| United Way of Venango County and Titusville Region United Way · largest grant: Community Services | Reno, PA | $174K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| National Giving Foundation Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Rising Together | Mentone, CA | $174K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| National Association of Conservation Districts Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Alabama Association of Cd | Washington, DC | $173K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Harrison Thomas S Uw 12th Item Private foundation · largest grant: Thomas S Harrison Fdn | Pittsburgh, PA | $173K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Arts Midwest Incorporated Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: South Arts | Minneapolis, MN | $173K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Brooks Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Washington & Jefferson College | Murrysville, PA | $173K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc Community foundation · largest grant: The Works Inc | Memphis, TN | $173K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Ovid D Robinson Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Boys & Girls Club of Western Pa | Pittsburgh, PA | $172K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Griffith Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve | New Hope, PA | $172K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Beazer Charity Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Fisher House Inc | Atlanta, GA | $172K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Renziehausen Childrns Hosp 3 Private foundation · largest grant: Childrens Hospital of Pgh Fdn | Pittsburgh, PA | $172K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Genevieve B & John L Mccain Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The Stoneybrook Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | $172K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Center for Research on Women and Newborn Health Private foundation · largest grant: Patients R Waiting Inc | Lancaster, PA | $172K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Smith Richard Decd T W Private foundation · largest grant: Fairmount Park Trust Funds | Saint Louis, MO | $172K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Alexander M Fox Jr Private foundation · largest grant: Inglis House | Pittsburgh, PA | $172K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Bruce Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Northminster Presbyterian Church | New Castle, PA | $172K 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.