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 Challenge Foundation Largest grant: Young American's Foundation | Tigard, OR | $1.69M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Waters Foundation | Concord, MA | $1.68M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Cedarmere Foundation Largest grant: Byrd Barr Place | Seattle, WA | $1.68M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Norman & Sadie Lee Foundation Largest grant: Los Angeles Philharmonic | Los Angeles, CA | $1.68M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Philadelphia Insurance Companies Fdn Largest grant: The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation | Bala Cynwyd, PA | $1.68M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Schuler Family Foundation Largest grant: Seattle Nativity School | Kirkland, WA | $1.68M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Penelope and Ed Peskowitz Eolp Inc Largest grant: Kidney Transplant Collaboration | Atlanta, GA | $1.68M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Phil & Gerry Rominger Foundatio Largest grant: The Rotary Foundation International | Efland, NC | $1.68M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Saul Foundation for Progress Inc Largest grant: Cambridge Reproductive Health Consultants | Washington, DC | $1.68M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Hlmh Inc Largest grant: The Religious Zionist Youth Movement - Bnei Akiva of the United States and | New York, NY | $1.68M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Golden Family Foundation Largest grant: Central Park Conservatory New York | Water Mill, NY | $1.68M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Picket Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: New York Historical Society | New York, NY | $1.68M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Schlosstein Hartley Foundation | Saratoga Springs, NY | $1.68M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Duke and Lori Vander Ark Foundation | Englewood, FL | $1.68M tax year 2023 | Preselected only |
| Ronald And Carol Moore Family Foundation Largest grant: University of Colorado Foundation | Denver, CO | $1.68M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The John R & Kiendl Dauphinot Gordon Fd Largest grant: Drumcliff Foundation | New York, NY | $1.68M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Jeanine Heller Foundation Inc Largest grant: Lutheran Disaster Response-Elca Gift Processing Center | West Hempstead, NY | $1.68M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Betsy and Jesse Fink Family Foundation Largest grant: Renaissance Charitable Foundation Inc | Fairfield, CT | $1.68M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Mike & Linda Fiterman Family Foundation Largest grant: Minneapolis Jewish Federation | St Louis Park, MN | $1.68M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Thomas & Lillian Sowell Charitable Trust Largest grant: United Way Fdn of Metropolitan Dallas | Dallas, TX | $1.68M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Beach Road Foundation Inc Largest grant: Angelic Kindness | Blairsville, GA | $1.68M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Anne and Rollin Bates Foundation Inc Largest grant: Mccall Center for Behavioral Health | Hartford, CT | $1.68M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| J Squared Family Foundation Largest grant: St Luke's United Methodist Church | Houston, TX | $1.68M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Rather Family Foundation Largest grant: Boston College | New York, NY | $1.68M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Anne G and Robert W Dorsey Family Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | $1.68M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The McDonnell Family Foundation Largest grant: Community Foundation of Greater Memphis | Memphis, TN | $1.68M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Gale Family Foundation Largest grant: May Center for Learning | Minneapolis, MN | $1.68M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Kc People's Fund Largest grant: Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | Kansas City, MO | $1.68M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Irwin Family Foundation Largest grant: University of Illinois Philanthropy Center | Westchester, IL | $1.68M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Amed Khan Foundation Inc Largest grant: Elpida Spiti Astik | Suffern, NY | $1.67M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Lynn Handleman Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Global Exchange | Oakland, CA | $1.67M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Lincoln Health Foundation Largest grant: The Health Hut | Ruston, LA | $1.67M tax year 2023 | May accept |
| Trust Uwo Herman Dana Largest grant: Combined Jewish Philanthropies | Newton, MA | $1.67M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Tom L Ward Family Foundation Largest grant: Skyline Church | Oklahoma City, OK | $1.67M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Masters Tournament Foundation Inc Largest grant: Masters Tournament Charities Inc | Augusta, GA | $1.67M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Dr C C and Mabel L Criss Memorial Largest grant: Childrens Hospital Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | $1.67M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Roger I & Ruth B Macfarlane Fndn Largest grant: Join Freeworld Inc | Berkeley, CA | $1.67M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Bursky Family Foundation Largest grant: Washington University | Greenwich, CT | $1.67M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Abigail K K Kawananakoa Foundation Largest grant: Lunalilo Home | Honolulu, HI | $1.67M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The John B Rosenthal Foundation Largest grant: The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia | Kingston, PA | $1.67M 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.