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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Tarrant County United Way · largest grant: Meals on Wheels Inc of Tarrant County | Fort Worth, TX | $121K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Richard W Abel and Jeannine E Abel Private foundation · largest grant: Oil Region Library Association Franklin Public Library | Hermitage, PA | $121K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| FirstBank Charitable Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Curing Kids Cancer Inc | Wilmington, DE | $121K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The James and Nancy Wolf Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Jcc of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | $121K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Wyeth Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Monhegan Island Associates | Chadds Ford, PA | $121K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Ross and Carol Nese Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Pennsylvania State University | Pittsburgh, PA | $121K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Grundy Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Bristol Riverside Theater Company Inc | Bristol, PA | $121K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Movement Strategy Center Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Urban Peace Movement | Oakland, CA | $121K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Baney E M Resid Private foundation · largest grant: Tyrone Hospital | Hermitage, PA | $121K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Lsst Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: University of Arizona | Tucson, AZ | $121K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| George H Irwin Md & Edith P Irwin Charitable Private foundation · largest grant: Upmc Cole Charles Cole Memorial Hospital | Olean, NY | $121K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh Private foundation · largest grant: University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | $121K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Barbara Silver Levin Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Anti-Defamation League | Philadelphia, PA | $121K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Susquehanna Valley United Way United Way · largest grant: The Women's Center | Sunbury, PA | $121K tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| The Vincent J and Diane R Pappas Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: One Nation Walking Together | Lansdale, PA | $121K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Azek Cares Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Cristo Rey | Chicago, IL | $121K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Aajc Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Aclu Foundation | Washington, DC | $121K tax year 2025 | Check website |
| Martin D Cohen Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: United Way of Greater Lv | Bethlehem, PA | $120K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Kaltenmark Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: National Philanthropic Trust | Sanibel, FL | $120K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Cornell Walter S Uw Private foundation · largest grant: Metro Christian Council of Phila | Pittsburgh, PA | $120K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Speedwell Foundation Private foundation | Atlanta, GA | $120K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Jolie Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Chop Foundation | King of Prussia, PA | $120K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Mitchell J Blutt and Margo Krody Blutt Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Trustees of University of Pennsylvania | New York, NY | $120K tax year 2023 | Preselected only |
| Radha Devi Joshi Family Foundation Inc Private foundation | Carmel, IN | $120K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Huang Pacific Foundation Private foundation | Atherton, CA | $120K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Sterling Mccall Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: National Philanthropic Trust | Houston, TX | $120K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Sundry Hosps Phila Dr G Baker T W Private foundation · largest grant: Thomas Jefferson University | Saint Louis, MO | $120K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Allegheny Gen Hsp Pgh Pa Walker T W Private foundation · largest grant: West Penn Allegheny Health System | Saint Louis, MO | $120K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Kirchhoff Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Camp Hill School District | Lancaster, PA | $120K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Hood Esther Gowen Uw Private foundation · largest grant: Lutheran Social Mission Society | Pittsburgh, PA | $120K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Christopher Kopernik Private foundation · largest grant: Wilkes University | Saint Louis, MO | $120K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Anthony E Meyer Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Macaulay Honors College Foundation | New York, NY | $120K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Dranthony R Volpe and Mrs Marlene M Volpe Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Children's Museum of Manhattan | Princeton Junction, NJ | $120K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Voices Underground Private foundation · largest grant: Lincoln University | Kennett Square, PA | $120K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Austin E Knowlton Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Ohio State University Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | $120K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Ash Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: University of Pennsylvania | Forest Hills, NY | $120K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Kelsey Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Childcare Resources of Indian River | Nissequogue, NY | $120K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Jessie G S Simpson #1 Fiduciary Trust Company Intl of Pa Private foundation · largest grant: Whyy - Pbs Support of Children's Education Program | Radnor, PA | $120K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Burkland Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation | Ligonier, PA | $120K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Alcoa Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Teach for All Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | $120K 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.