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.
101,800 funders, sorted by total giving.
| Funder | Based in | Grants paid | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howe Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Miami University | Cincinnati, OH | $4.25M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Nicholls Biondi Foundation Private foundation | Jericho, NY | $4.25M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Grove Action Fund Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: America Votes | Los Altos, CA | $4.25M tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Center for Jewish Culture & Creativity Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: The October 8 Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | $4.25M tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Textron Charitable Trust Dtd 122353 Private foundation · largest grant: United Way of the Plains Inc | Providence, RI | $4.24M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: California Science Center Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | $4.24M tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute Foundation Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Florida Atlantic University | Vero Beach, FL | $4.24M tax year 2024 | Check website |
| United Way Inc United Way · largest grant: The Opportunity Alliance | Portland, ME | $4.24M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Minneapolis Parks Foundation Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board | Minneapolis, MN | $4.24M tax year 2025 | Check website |
| Polk County Housing Trust Fund Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Community Housing Initiatives Inc | Des Moines, IA | $4.24M tax year 2024 | Check website |
| The Meredith and Rosemary Willson Charit (aka the Music Man Foundation) Private foundation · largest grant: John F Kennedy Center for Performing Arts | Los Angeles, CA | $4.24M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Ishiyama Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Npr | San Francisco, CA | $4.24M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| BHHS Legacy Foundation Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Back to School Clothing Drive Association | Phoenix, AZ | $4.24M tax year 2024 | Check website |
| The Walter Kaitz Foundation Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Ncta Education Foundation Inc | Washington, DC | $4.24M tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Nicholas J and Anna K Bouras Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Greek Orthodox Archdioces | Summit, NJ | $4.24M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Texoma Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Sweet Relief Musicians Fund | Denison, TX | $4.23M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Jack F and Glenna Y Wylie Charitable Fdn Tr Private foundation | Kansas City, MO | $4.23M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| United Way Association of South Carolina Inc United Way · largest grant: City Year Columbia | Columbia, SC | $4.23M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Cios Private foundation · largest grant: Agape Child and Family Services | Wilson, WY | $4.23M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Louise P Toole Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Bethany Christian Church of Evansville | St Petersburg, FL | $4.23M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| H E Butt Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Rccmh | Kerrville, TX | $4.23M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Kautz Family Foundation Private foundation | Tucson, AZ | $4.23M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| State Power Fund Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Groww Education | Youngstown, OH | $4.23M tax year 2024 | Check website |
| 1889 Foundation Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Center for Population Health | Johnstown, PA | $4.23M tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Save the Music Foundation Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: New York City Department of Education | New York, NY | $4.23M tax year 2025 | Check website |
| Stbarnabas Charitable Foundation Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: The Arbors at St Barnabas Inc | Gibsonia, PA | $4.23M tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Susan & Leonard Feinstein Foundation Private foundation | Springfield, NJ | $4.23M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Ross Stores Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Boys & Girls Clubs of America | Dublin, CA | $4.23M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Beren Sea Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Combat Hate Foundation | Wichita, KS | $4.23M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Friends of Sky Ranch Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Sky Ranches Inc | Van, TX | $4.23M tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Fairfield County Foundation Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Fairfield County Agricultural Socie | Lancaster, OH | $4.23M tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Chauncey and Marion D Mccormick Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Little Traverse Conservancy Inc | Chicago, IL | $4.22M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Juneau Community Foundation Community foundation · largest grant: Juneau Housing First Collaborative | Juneau, AK | $4.22M tax year 2024 | Usually open rounds |
| Idaho Elks Rehab Hospital Inc Private foundation · largest grant: St Luke's Health Foundation | Boise, ID | $4.22M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Claneil Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Food Connects | Plymouth Meeting, PA | $4.22M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Ben & Jerry's Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Tides Foundation | South Burlington, VT | $4.22M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Md Friedman Family Foundation Private foundation | Brooklyn, NY | $4.22M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Nora Eccles Treadwell Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: The Nora Eccles Treadwell Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | $4.22M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Black Spring Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Dementia Innovations | Sioux Falls, SD | $4.22M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Buhl Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Project Destiny Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | $4.22M tax year 2024 | May accept |
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.