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 James P Pace Family Foundation Largest grant: The Pace Family Donor Advised Fund | Mission Hills, KS | $1.72M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Godley Family Foundation Largest grant: Association of Migraine Disorders | Saunderstown, RI | $1.72M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Mighty Arrow Family Foundation Largest grant: Csu Foundation Paul Hudnut Impact Mba Fellowship | Fort Collins, CO | $1.72M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Peck Stacpoole Foundation Largest grant: New York Genealogical & Biographical Society | Marlboro, NY | $1.72M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Klesse Foundation Largest grant: (see Statement Attached) | San Antonio, TX | $1.72M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Trzcinski Foundation Largest grant: Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe | North Royalton, OH | $1.72M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Sandor Foundation Largest grant: Mejor Via Foundation | Beachwood, OH | $1.72M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Fasken Foundation | Midland, TX | $1.72M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Wilson Works Foundation Largest grant: The Delta School | Nashville, TN | $1.72M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Mike & Patti Hennessy Foundation Inc Largest grant: Hackensack meridian health foundation inc | Cranbury, NJ | $1.72M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Randi and Clifford Lane Foundation | Holbrook, NY | $1.72M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Holland Underwood Foundation Inc Largest grant: Brewton Parker College | Dublin, GA | $1.72M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Robert M Morand Scholarship Fund Largest grant: Community Foundation of Se Michigan | Bloomfield Hills, MI | $1.72M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Edward and Barbara Hulac Charitable Foundation Inc | Boise, ID | $1.72M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Grand Circle Foundation Inc Largest grant: Joint Distribution Committee | Boston, MA | $1.72M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Edith H Overly Foundation Largest grant: Trustees of Tufts College | Boston, MA | $1.72M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Glenn and Janice Mccoy Family Foundation Largest grant: City of Children | Westlake Village, CA | $1.72M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| El& Bg Lightfoot Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | $1.72M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Health Care Foundation of the Oranges Inc Largest grant: Transcend Outreach Center Inc | East Orange, NJ | $1.72M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Stratton Foundation | Blue Bell, PA | $1.72M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Feinstein Health Fund Inc Largest grant: Feinstein Institute for Medical Research | Springfield, NJ | $1.72M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Stern Family Philanthropic Foundation Largest grant: The Jewish Museum | Harrison, NY | $1.71M tax year 2023 | Preselected only |
| The Dorothea Lleonhardt Foundation Inc Largest grant: Roanoke College | Bellerose, NY | $1.71M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Lfh Foundation Family Trust Largest grant: Target Als | Delray Beach, FL | $1.71M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Bamford Foundation Largest grant: YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties | Tacoma, WA | $1.71M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The International Retinal Research Foundation Inc Largest grant: Vanderbilt University | Birmingham, AL | $1.71M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Ruettgers Family Charit Foundation Largest grant: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Inc | Boston, MA | $1.71M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Estate of Paul Lauzier | Ephrata, WA | $1.71M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Simmons Foundation Largest grant: Kids' Meals Inc | Houston, TX | $1.71M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Hard Rock Heals Foundation Inc Largest grant: American Cancer Society | Davie, FL | $1.71M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Jaunich Family Foundation Largest grant: National Philanthropic Trust | Palo Alto, CA | $1.71M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Alfa Foundation Largest grant: Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation | Montgomery, AL | $1.71M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Vande Steeg Foundation Inc Largest grant: Kingdom Causes Inc | Meridian, ID | $1.71M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Charles Barkley Foundation Inc Largest grant: Clark Atlanta University | Vestavia Hills, AL | $1.71M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Mary J Hutchins Foundation Inc Largest grant: The Campaign Against Hunger | New York, NY | $1.71M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Elm Street Foundation Largest grant: Vanguard Charitable Endowment | San Rafael, CA | $1.71M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Ryan Ida Alice Tuw Main Largest grant: Cathedral of Christ the King | Saint Louis, MO | $1.71M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Nelson Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Rivertree School | Prescott, WI | $1.71M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Bill & Agnes Monk Family Foundation Largest grant: University of North Carolina | Greenville, NC | $1.71M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Augustine Foundation | Flushing, NY | $1.71M tax year 2025 | 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.