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 Moore Charitable Foundation Inc | New York, NY | $23.4M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Macmillan Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: New York Genome Center Inc | New York, NY | $23.3M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc Largest grant: Jhpiego | New York, NY | $23.2M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Barbara Brunckhorst Foundation | Richmond, VA | $23.2M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Poplar Foundation Largest grant: Christian Community Foundation | Memphis, TN | $23.2M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Addy Foundation Largest grant: North Texas Public Broadcasting Inc | Dallas, TX | $23.2M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| American Express Foundation Largest grant: Common Purpose Charitable Trust | New York, NY | $23.2M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Dunaway Foundation Largest grant: Ntc Foundation | La Jolla, CA | $23.1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Target Foundation Largest grant: Caf America | Minneapolis, MN | $23.1M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Largest grant: Smithsonian Institution | Washington, DC | $23.1M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Zoma Foundation Inc Largest grant: The Nature Conservancy | Denver, CO | $23M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Sunlight Giving Largest grant: Lifemoves | Palo Alto, CA | $23M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Quetzal Trust Largest grant: Fidelity Charitable Giving Fund | Washington, DC | $23M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| American Electric Power Foundation Largest grant: Safety Blitz Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | $23M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati Largest grant: Jewish Federation of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | $23M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Kaphan Foundation Largest grant: Unite America Institute Inc | Seattle, WA | $22.9M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Smith Richardson Foundation Inc Largest grant: American Foreign Policy Council | Greensboro, NC | $22.9M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust Largest grant: Lifeline Recovery Center Inc | Paducah, KY | $22.8M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Kate B Reynolds Charitable Trust Largest grant: HIPA and LIPA SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE | Saint Louis, MO | $22.8M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust Largest grant: UMOM New Day Centers | Indianapolis, IN | $22.7M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Robert Brunner Foundation Inc Largest grant: Maison de LEnfant Jesus | New York, NY | $22.7M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Mjs Foundation Inc Largest grant: Robin Hood Foundation | New York, NY | $22.7M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Jonathan M Tisch Family Foundation Largest grant: Jewish Communal Fund | New York, NY | $22.6M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Texas Instruments Foundation Largest grant: Communities Foundation of Texas (cedar Hill and Desoto Isds Stem Districts) | Dallas, TX | $22.6M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Open Doors International Inc Largest grant: Open Doors Sub Saharan Africa | Orange, CA | $22.6M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Abraham J and Phyllis Katz Foundation Largest grant: Children's Healthcare of Atlanta | Newnan, GA | $22.6M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Seedlings Foundation Largest grant: Truth in Advertising Inc | Branford, CT | $22.6M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Dr Herbert Wertheim Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: The Ferrari Foundation | Miami, FL | $22.6M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Sidney E Frank Foundation Largest grant: Tippet Rise Foundation | Harrison, NY | $22.5M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Mulago Foundation Largest grant: Absolute Return for Kids | New York, NY | $22.5M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Bolick Foundation Largest grant: The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod | Conover, NC | $22.5M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Pwb Foundation Largest grant: Vanguard Charitable Fund | San Francisco, CA | $22.5M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Luminate Foundation Inc Largest grant: Amalgamated Charitable Foundation | Washington, DC | $22.5M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Esl Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Wealthforward Roc | Rochester, NY | $22.5M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Terry Foundation Largest grant: The Terry Scholars Fund | Houston, TX | $22.5M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Pyramid Peak Foundation Largest grant: Community Fdn of Greater Memphis | Memphis, TN | $22.4M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Champions of Love Foundation Inc Largest grant: Epiphany School Inc | Boston, MA | $22.4M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Leon and Toby Cooperman Family Foundation Largest grant: Rwj Barnabas Health Inc | Boca Raton, FL | $22.3M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Inasmuch Foundation Largest grant: Fuel Okc | Oklahoma City, OK | $22.2M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The William K Warren Foundation | Tulsa, OK | $22.2M tax year 2024 | May accept |
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.