Private foundations
Search 74,872 U.S. private foundations by name, cause or the organizations they have funded. Each page shows the foundation's largest grants, where its money goes and — just as important — whether it accepts applications at all.
74,872 foundations, sorted by total giving.
| Foundation | Based in | Grants paid | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Laurie M Tisch Foundation Inc Largest grant: Children's Museum of Manhattan | New York, NY | $29.7M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Ray and Tye Noorda Foundation Largest grant: Against Malaria Foundation | Lindon, UT | $29.5M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation Largest grant: Caltech Beckman Institute | Irvine, CA | $29.5M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Peter Kiewit Foundation Largest grant: Omaha Discovery Trust | Omaha, NE | $29.2M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Eli Lilly and Company Foundation Largest grant: Additional Details Regarding Organizations | Indianapolis, IN | $29.1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Jeff and Marieke Rothschild Foundation Largest grant: Second Harvest of Silicon Valley | Palo Alto, CA | $29.1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The J Paul Getty Trust Largest grant: The Center for Cultural Innovation | Los Angeles, CA | $29.1M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation Inc Largest grant: Gulf Coast Community Foundation | Sarasota, FL | $29.1M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Merck Foundation a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation Largest grant: Partnership for Giving matching gifts | Rahway, NJ | $29.1M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Elbridge Stuart Foundation DBA Stuart Foundation | San Francisco, CA | $28.9M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Mona Bismarck American Center for Art and Culture Inc Largest grant: The American Library in Paris USA Foundation (alp Foundation) | New York, NY | $28.9M tax year 2023 | Preselected only |
| Betty Wold Johnson Foundation Largest grant: Success Academy | West Palm Beach, FL | $28.9M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Glenn Greenberg and Linda Vester Foundation Inc Largest grant: Yale University Temple Wing | New York, NY | $28.8M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Ting Tsung & Wei Fong Chao Foundation Largest grant: International Buddhist Progress Society | Houston, TX | $28.8M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Colorado Trust Largest grant: Charitable Contribution From Pass Through Entities | Denver, CO | $28.8M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Howley Foundation Largest grant: Gilmour Academy | Cleveland, OH | $28.5M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Presbyterian Health Foundation Largest grant: Grants Paid During the Year | Oklahoma City, OK | $28.5M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Alumbra Innovations Foundation Largest grant: International Community Foundation | Bentonville, AR | $28.5M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Leslie L Alexander Foundation Inc Largest grant: University of Texas Foundation | Delray Beach, FL | $28.4M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Keybank Foundation Largest grant: Contributions (detail Statement) | Cleveland, OH | $28.4M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Stanton Foundation Largest grant: The First Amendment Stanton Foundation | Boston, MA | $28.3M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The UPS Foundation Inc | Atlanta, GA | $28.3M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Sue & Edgar Wachenheim Foundation Largest grant: The Museum of Modern Art | Purchase, NY | $28.3M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Peter G Peterson Foundation Largest grant: Election Trust Initiative LLC | New York, NY | $28.3M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| People-People-People Foundation Largest grant: Barrow Nuerological Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | $28.2M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Libra Foundation Largest grant: Amalgamated Charitable Foundation | San Francisco, CA | $28M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Growald Climate Fund Inc Largest grant: European Climate Foundation | Brookline, MA | $28M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Sorenson Legacy Foundation Largest grant: Crocker Catalyst Foundation | Midvale, UT | $28M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Mercury Foundation Largest grant: Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors | Redwood City, CA | $28M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation Largest grant: Contributions From Passthrough Activity | Kansas City, MO | $28M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Redlich Horwitz Foundation Largest grant: Insita Group Ltd | Chappaqua, NY | $28M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment Inc Largest grant: Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated | Bethesda, MD | $27.9M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Alvin Goldfarb Foundation Largest grant: Community Impact Network | Saint Louis, MO | $27.9M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Howard Gilman Foundation Inc Largest grant: La Mama Experimental Theatre Club Inc | New York, NY | $27.8M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Siegel Family Endowment | New York, NY | $27.8M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Dane G Hansen Foundation Largest grant: Dane G Hansen Scholarship Program | Logan, KS | $27.8M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Essex Avenue Foundation Largest grant: Escuela Comunitaria Del Bronx Bronx Community Scho | Wilmington, DE | $27.8M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Icat Training Foundation | Decatur, IL | $27.7M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Jtb Family Foundation Largest grant: University of Minnesota Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | $27.7M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Eleven Eleven Foundation Largest grant: American Friends of Royal Foundation | Highland Park, IL | $27.6M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
From IRS Form 990-PF returns (latest e-filed return per foundation; foundations that gave under $5,000 are not listed). “Preselected only” means the foundation reported it does not accept unsolicited requests. Appearing here does not mean a foundation will consider your request.
Frequently asked questions
Do private foundations accept grant applications?
Many do not. Of the 74,872 foundations listed here, about 76% reported on Form 990-PF that they give only to preselected organizations and do not accept unsolicited requests. Use the "Accepts applications" filter to see the rest, and check each foundation's instructions.
Where does this foundation data come from?
From private foundations' Form 990-PF returns, e-filed with the IRS and published in the IRS Form 990 Series downloads. GrantsJunction keeps each foundation'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.