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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Foundation Largest grant: National Philanthropic Trust | Houston, TX | $1.6M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Elkin Lewis Fund Tw Largest grant: Jewish Fam and Child Svc of Phila | Saint Louis, MO | $1.6M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Harder Foundation Largest grant: Washington Conservation Action Ed Fund | Naples, FL | $1.6M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Prairie Foundation Largest grant: St Helena Hospital Foundation | Midland, TX | $1.6M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Dorinda Miles Smith Foundation Inc Largest grant: World Central Kitchen | Saratoga Springs, NY | $1.6M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Maud Ferris Robinson Charitable Trust | Vienna, VA | $1.6M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Wings of Freedom Foundation Largest grant: Mark Twain Hospital Foundation | Irvine, CA | $1.6M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| William and Ella Owens Medical Research Foundation | Sa, TX | $1.6M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Windreich Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | White Plains, NY | $1.6M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Wiancko Charitable Foundation Inc Largest grant: Planned Parenthood | Seattle, WA | $1.6M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Siadat Family Foundation Largest grant: Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation | Boca Raton, FL | $1.6M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Cherith Foundation Inc Largest grant: The National Philantropic Trust | Willmington, DE | $1.6M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Frank M Halley Charitable Trust Largest grant: Life Covenant Church | Tulsa, OK | $1.6M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Crimson Lion Foundation Largest grant: Anti-Defamation League | Boston, MA | $1.6M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Joukowsky Family Foundation Largest grant: National Philanthropic Trust | New York, NY | $1.6M tax year 2023 | Preselected only |
| Dranthony R Volpe and Mrs Marlene M Volpe Charitable Trust Largest grant: Children's Museum of Manhattan | Princeton Junction, NJ | $1.6M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Saw Island Foundation Inc Largest grant: Leland Stanford Junior University | Woodside, CA | $1.6M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Cricket Island Foundation Largest grant: Grow Dat Youth Farm | New York, NY | $1.6M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Cemala Foundation Inc Largest grant: Ready for School Ready for Life | Greensboro, NC | $1.6M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Harold E & Phyllis S Thomas Foundation | Boise, ID | $1.6M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Gallagher Family Foundation Largest grant: Clarke University | Waterloo, IA | $1.6M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Scaramucci Foundation Largest grant: Ssm Health St Anthony Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | $1.6M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Gaia Fund | Berkeley, CA | $1.6M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Marine Science and Technology Foundation Largest grant: Dafgiving360 (fka Schwab Charitable) | Palo Alto, CA | $1.6M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| University Champs Association Largest grant: Rodrigo Sevillano | New York, NY | $1.6M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Bates Family Foundation Largest grant: Annie Wright School | Seattle, WA | $1.6M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Irvin F & Alice S Etscorn Charitable Foundation | Louisville, KY | $1.6M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Henry J Prillwitz Trust for Charity Uad May 10 1994 Largest grant: Evangelism for Children Inc | Jacksonville, FL | $1.6M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Mcpike Zima Charitable Foundation US Largest grant: Perry Institute for Marine Science | New York, NY | $1.6M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Broadridge Foundation Largest grant: Matching Gift Pgm-Grantee List Available Upon Request | Newark, NJ | $1.6M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Paul Liebman Family Foundation Largest grant: Green Empowerment | Chicago, IL | $1.6M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Manaaki Foundation Largest grant: Planned Parenthood of Illinois | Chicago, IL | $1.59M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Nancy Peery Marriott Foundation Inc Largest grant: American Red Cross | Bethesda, MD | $1.59M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Charles Irwin Travelli Fund Largest grant: Northeastern University | Woburn, MA | $1.59M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Tony Schneiderman Charitable Tr Largest grant: Mid-Step Services Inc | George, IA | $1.59M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Sulzberger Foundation Inc Largest grant: Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Morristown, NJ | $1.59M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Green Family Foundation Trust Largest grant: Fiu Foundation | Coral Gables, FL | $1.59M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Potoff Private Philanthropy Largest grant: Arizona Local News Foundation | Tucson, AZ | $1.59M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Howard and Sarah D Solomon Foundation Largest grant: American Friends of the Paris Opera Ballet | New York, NY | $1.59M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Lenfest Scholars Foundation Inc Largest grant: Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Wayne, PA | $1.59M 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.