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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silverwing Foundation Founded by Jay and Betty Van Andel | Ada, MI | $1.61M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Louise Washington Charitable Tr Largest grant: Children's Specialized Hosp Fdn | Pittsburgh, PA | $1.61M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Howard E Butt III & Pamela C Butt Family Fd | San Antonio, TX | $1.61M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Clark R Smith Family Foundation Largest grant: Marthas Vineyard Boys and Girls Club Incorporated | Boston, MA | $1.61M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Primerica Foundation Inc Largest grant: United Way of Greater Atlanta | Duluth, GA | $1.61M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Lmcl Inc Largest grant: Legacy Heritage Teacher Leader Fellowship Program | New York, NY | $1.61M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Engraved Pencil Foundation Largest grant: Ecclesia Houston | Houston, TX | $1.61M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Shepard Mccaskill Foundation Largest grant: Amethyst Place Inc | St Louis, MO | $1.61M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Sdsc Global Foundation Largest grant: The Chikong and Susan Shue Gift Fund - Fidelity | Andover, MA | $1.61M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Samuel D & Virginia B Saffro Charitabl E Tr Largest grant: Vanguard Charitable | Milwaukee, WI | $1.61M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Havens Relief Fund Society | New York, NY | $1.61M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| James & Abigail Campbell Family Foundation Largest grant: Abigail Kuaihelani Campbell Donor Advised Fund | Kapolei, HI | $1.61M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Brindle Foundation Largest grant: Las Cumbres Community Services (year 2 of Two Year Grant) | Santa Fe, NM | $1.61M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Saddle Foundation Largest grant: YMCA of San Franciscoembarcadero | Ann Arbor, MI | $1.61M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| John H Watson Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Auburn University | Dothan, AL | $1.61M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Leaves of Grass Fund Largest grant: International Rescue Committee | Lincoln, MA | $1.61M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Woldenberg Foundation Largest grant: National Ww II Museum | Metairie, LA | $1.61M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Mercy Works Foundation Largest grant: Christopher Missions Foundation | Germantown, WI | $1.61M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Op & We Edwards Foundation Inc Largest grant: Red Lodge Area Community Foundation | Red Lodge, MT | $1.61M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Ball Foundation Largest grant: GlobalGiving Foundation | Broomfield, CO | $1.61M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Frederic R Coudert Foundation Largest grant: Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club | Melville, NY | $1.61M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| William T Evjue Charitable Trust Largest grant: The Evjue Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | $1.61M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Goodnow Fund Largest grant: Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation | Darien, CT | $1.61M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The James and Sandra Mantey Family Foundation Largest grant: Junior Achievement of South Florida | Wilmington, DE | $1.61M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Fidelity Bank Foundation Largest grant: Wichita Public Schools Foundation | Wichita, KS | $1.61M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Bomhoff Foundation Largest grant: American Red Cross of Kansas | Wichita, KS | $1.61M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Gary & Diane Heavin Community Fund Largest grant: The Lord's Work Inc | Gatesville, TX | $1.6M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Franklin Southampton Charities | Franklin, VA | $1.6M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| B&M Steinmetz Foundation Largest grant: Cong Ahaves Tzdokeh V'Chesed | Spring Valley, NY | $1.6M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Alexis Gregory Foundation Largest grant: The New School | Harrison, NY | $1.6M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Jenzabar Foundation Inc Largest grant: All Girls Allowed | Boston, MA | $1.6M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Edwin E and Janet L Bryant Foundation Inc Largest grant: Stoughton Schools | Stoughton, WI | $1.6M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Bradburd Family Foundation Largest grant: Unitarian Universalist Service Committee | Seattle, WA | $1.6M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Gsf Foundation Largest grant: Back(pack) to School | Irvine, CA | $1.6M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Arp Family Foundation | Weimar, CA | $1.6M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Rosenberg Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: The Davis Academy | Atlanta, GA | $1.6M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Dwayne Hawkins Family Foundation Inc D/B/a Crown Automotive Charities Largest grant: Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas Inc | St Petersburg, FL | $1.6M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Brown Foundation Inc Largest grant: Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | Palm Beach, FL | $1.6M tax year 2023 | Preselected only |
| Bet Lev Foundation Largest grant: Vanguard Charitable Donor Advised Fund | Castle Rock, CO | $1.6M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Courts Foundation Inc Largest grant: Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | $1.6M 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.