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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunbury Northumberland Commtr Private foundation · largest grant: Greater Susq Valley United Way | Orlando, FL | $105K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Poole Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Penn State | State College, PA | $105K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Jean H Brewster Declaration of Trust Dtd 316 Private foundation · largest grant: Latrobe Area Hospital | Chicago, IL | $105K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Matthew B Ridgway Mary Aridgway and Matthew Private foundation · largest grant: Bucknell University | Pittsburgh, PA | $104K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Frank P Streeper Private foundation · largest grant: Foundation for Health Equity | Pittsburgh, PA | $104K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Mickelberg Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Fox Chase Cancer Center | Bala Cynwyd, PA | $104K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Nydick Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Upper Dublin Lutheran Church | Miami Beach, FL | $104K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Children's National Hospital | Portland, OR | $104K tax year 2025 | Check website |
| Florence M Troemner Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Doylestown Hospital | Pittsburgh, PA | $104K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Lockhart for Shadyside Psby Church Private foundation · largest grant: Shadyside Presbyterian Church | Pittsburgh, PA | $104K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Community Nursing Service in Greensburg Inc Private foundation | Greensburg, PA | $104K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Ernest & Mae Sanctis Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | $104K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Clark Flegal Educational Trust Private foundation | Clearfield, PA | $104K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Dl Saunders Lawrence Saunders Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Achieve Now | Radnor, PA | $104K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Tr Paul Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Shadyside Hospital | Munhall, PA | $104K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Sutton Gertrude H - Tr Ui Private foundation · largest grant: Allegheny College | Pittsburgh, PA | $103K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| E Kneale Dockstader Foundation Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Brandywine Red Clay Alliance | West Grove, PA | $103K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Columbia Healthcare Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Columbia Dream Team | Columbia, PA | $103K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Sheila Reicher Fine Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Psc Partners | Pittsburgh, PA | $103K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Lydia Fisher Warner Memorial Tr Private foundation · largest grant: Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania | Saint Louis, MO | $103K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| William Curran T W Wilson College Fd Private foundation · largest grant: Wilson College | Saint Louis, MO | $103K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Gitlin Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Jewish Federation of Greater Phila | Fort Washington, PA | $103K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Puff Trixie Charitable Pvt Fdn Private foundation · largest grant: St Vincent's Seminary | Detroit, MI | $103K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Jlrj Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Harbelco Programming III LLC and Programming II LLC | New York, NY | $103K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Richard M Hartley Private foundation · largest grant: Turning Points for Children | Pittsburgh, PA | $103K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Styerdarlingtonirrev Residuary Td 1378 Private foundation · largest grant: Friends Boarding Home for Bucks Qtrly Mt | Newtown, PA | $103K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Metz Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Geisinger Health Foundation | Dallas, PA | $103K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Mattei-Rothschild Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: The Medical College of Wisconsin | Glenview, KY | $103K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Feagley F for Charities-Char Tr Private foundation · largest grant: The Salvation Army | Pittsburgh, PA | $103K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Westfield Insurance Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Center for Disaster Philanthropy Inc | Westfield, OH | $103K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Custos Foundation Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Syracuse University | Philadelphia, PA | $103K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| The Eastin Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Oklahoma State University Foundation | Dallas, TX | $103K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Eleanor & Herbert Katz Family Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Curry College | Boca Raton, FL | $103K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Ryder System Charitable Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: United Way Miami | Alpharetta, GA | $103K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Vyuha Inc Private foundation · largest grant: World Monuments Fund | Miami Beach, FL | $103K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Fraternal Order of Eagles Foundation Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Childrens Hospital Colorado | Grove City, OH | $102K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Braden Trust for Washington Hospital Private foundation · largest grant: Washington Health System Fdn | Pittsburgh, PA | $102K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Thomas D Klingenstein Fund Private foundation · largest grant: Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | Cranbury, NJ | $102K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Chipman Coker Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Skidmore College | Greenville, DE | $102K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Kline J&b Tuw Fbo Dickinson College Private foundation · largest grant: Dickinson College | Saint Louis, MO | $102K 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.