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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salice Family Foundation Private foundation | Rye, NY | $4.11M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Eb Research Partnership Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: University of Colorado | New York, NY | $4.11M tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Beat the Streets Chicago | New York, NY | $4.1M tax year 2024 | Check website |
| The Gerald J and Dorothy R Friedman New York Foundation for Medical Research Private foundation · largest grant: Friedman Diabetes Institute | New York, NY | $4.1M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Jonathan & Kathleen Altman Fndtn Private foundation · largest grant: Ucsd Foundation | Santa Fe, NM | $4.1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Alexander & Margaret Stewart Trust Private foundation | Washington, DC | $4.1M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Crystelle Waggoner Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Texas A&m Foundation | Dallas, TX | $4.1M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| G Carl Ball Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: YMCA | West Chicago, IL | $4.1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Think Big America Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Dakotans for Health | Chicago, IL | $4.1M tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Edinburg Child Care Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Learning Central LLC | Edinburg, TX | $4.1M tax year 2024 | Check website |
| League of Chicago Theatres Foundation Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: League Chicago Foundation | Chicago, IL | $4.1M tax year 2024 | Check website |
| St Joseph Education Endowment Fund Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Catholic Foundation of Central Florida | Winter Haven, FL | $4.09M tax year 2024 | Check website |
| The Seidler Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Food Bank of Iowa | Des Moines, IA | $4.09M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Speedway Children's Charities Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Present Age Ministries Inc | Concord, NC | $4.09M tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Marine Ventures Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Schwab Charitable Fund | Boulder, CO | $4.09M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Shamai&richu Hartman Family Foundtn Private foundation · largest grant: The Donors Fund | Brooklyn, NY | $4.09M tax year 2023 | Preselected only |
| Act Foundation Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Vanderbilt University | Atlanta, GA | $4.09M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Aidsnet Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Hope at St Lukes | Bethlehem, PA | $4.09M tax year 2024 | Check website |
| York Health Foundation Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: York Hospital | York, PA | $4.09M tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Abel Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: University of Nebraska Foundation | Lincoln, NE | $4.09M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Rady Foundation Private foundation | San Diego, CA | $4.09M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Lumen Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: YWCA of Kalamazoo | Pittsburgh, PA | $4.09M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Canal Charitable Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Furman University - Timmons Arena Renovations | Greenville, SC | $4.09M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Common Ground Healthcare Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Greater Green Bay Community Foundation | Brookfield, WI | $4.09M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Broughton Foundation Private foundation | Media, PA | $4.08M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Ea Michelson Philanthropy Co Family Philanthropy Advisors Private foundation | Belmont, CA | $4.08M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Elizabeth Allan & Warren Shelden Fund Private foundation · largest grant: Ascension St John Foundation | Grosse Pointe, MI | $4.08M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Sheltering Arms Foundation Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Sheltering Arms Corporation | Mechanicsville, VA | $4.08M tax year 2024 | Check website |
| California State University Foundation Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Trustees of the Csu | Long Beach, CA | $4.08M tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health Inc Private foundation · largest grant: Boise State University Foundation Inc | Meridian, ID | $4.08M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Nancy Smith Hurd Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas | San Antonio, TX | $4.08M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Bend the Arc - a Jewish Partnership for Justice Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Tides Center - La | New York, NY | $4.08M tax year 2024 | Check website |
| doTERRA Healing Hands Foundation Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: CHOICE Humanitarian | Pleasant Grove, UT | $4.08M tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Paul Galvin Memorial Foundation Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Mayo Foundation | Chicago, IL | $4.08M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Cross Works Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Holy Family School | St Joseph, MN | $4.08M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Bangladesh American Society of Muslim Aid for Huma Private foundation | Boca Raton, FL | $4.08M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Karin Larson Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: American Swedish Institute | Reno, NV | $4.08M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The IV Fund Private foundation · largest grant: American Gift Fund | Folsom, CA | $4.08M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Mccombs Foundation Inc Private foundation | San Antonio, TX | $4.08M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Charles P & Lucy Miller Sturges Charitable Private foundation · largest grant: American Cancer Society | Chicago, IL | $4.08M 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.