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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Pomar Foundation | Colorado Springs, CO | $20.4M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Anonymous Trust U/a Dated 2-4-2008 Largest grant: Fayetteville State University Foundation | Raleigh, NC | $20.3M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Edward Jones Foundation Largest grant: United Way of Greater St Louis Inc | St Louis, MO | $20.3M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Dhanam Foundation Largest grant: National Philanthropic Trust | Palo Alto, CA | $20.2M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| C K Blandin Residuary Trust Largest grant: C K Blandin Foundation | Saint Louis, MO | $20.2M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Delta Air Lines Foundation Largest grant: Delta Employee Matching Gifts to Collegesuniversities Via Bonterra | Atlanta, GA | $20.2M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Manitou Fund Largest grant: Schwab Charitable | White Bear Lake, MN | $20.1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Esb Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Laural Foundation | San Francisco, CA | $20M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Corabelle Lumps Foundation Largest grant: Partners in Health a Nonprofit Corporation | Princeton, NJ | $20M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Ambrose Monell Foundation Largest grant: Monell Chemical Senses Center | New York, NY | $19.9M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Karsh Family Foundation Largest grant: University of Virginia - Karsh Institute of Democracy | Beverly Hills, CA | $19.9M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Tll Temple Foundation | Lufkin, TX | $19.9M tax year 2023 | May accept |
| Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation Largest grant: Colorado Forum Fund Inc | Denver, CO | $19.8M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Bobolink Foundation Largest grant: Rainforest Trust | Chicago, IL | $19.8M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Anthony Pritzker Family Foundation | Chicago, IL | $19.8M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Still Water Foundation Largest grant: St Stephen's Episcopal School | Austin, TX | $19.8M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Lemelson Foundation Largest grant: National Collegiate Inventors & Innovators Alliance | Portland, OR | $19.7M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Charles Schwab Foundation Largest grant: Cs Cash Gifts Paid | Lone Tree, CO | $19.7M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Fund for Wisconsin Scholars Inc Largest grant: University of Wisconsin System | Madison, WI | $19.6M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Dow Company Foundation Largest grant: Charities Aid Foundation | Midland, MI | $19.6M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Neal and Sherrie Savage Family Foundation Largest grant: Dechomai Asset Trust | Midvale, UT | $19.6M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust Largest grant: Grants Approved in 2024 | Larkspur, CA | $19.6M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Edith L Trees Tw Char Tr Art X Largest grant: Recipient Statement Attached | Pittsburgh, PA | $19.5M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Timken Foundation of Canton Largest grant: Canton Palace Theater Association | Canton, OH | $19.5M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Gorongosa Project Inc Largest grant: Gorongosa Restoration Pro | Idaho falls, ID | $19.5M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Schooner Foundation Largest grant: Naacp | Boston, MA | $19.4M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Jewel Nail Bomar Trust Xxxxx4009 Largest grant: First Presbyterian Church | Chicago, IL | $19.4M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Stamps Family Charitable Foundation Inc Largest grant: Chicago Community Trust | Boston, MA | $19.4M tax year 2023 | Preselected only |
| Weitz Family Foundation Largest grant: Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law | Omaha, NE | $19.4M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Gitlab Foundation Largest grant: Digital Green Foundation | San Francisco, CA | $19.4M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Treehouse Family Foundation Largest grant: The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard | New York, NY | $19.3M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Wilburforce Foundation Largest grant: Together Rising As an Environmental Community | Seattle, WA | $19.3M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Beloved in Christ Foundation Largest grant: National Philanthropic Trust | Marble Falls, TX | $19.3M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Polk Bros Foundation Inc Largest grant: Illinois Immigrant Funders Collaborative | Chicago, IL | $19.3M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Intel Foundation Largest grant: American Online Giving Foundation Inc | Hillsboro, OR | $19.2M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Yawkey Foundation II Largest grant: Camp Harbor View Foundation Inc | Westwood, MA | $19.1M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Turquoise Charitable Foundation Largest grant: United States Ias Members' Trust | Clearwater, FL | $19.1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Eastern Bank Foundation Largest grant: City of Lynn | Wakefield, MA | $19M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Gilead Foundation Largest grant: America Online Giving Foundation Inc | Foster City, CA | $19M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Sherman Family Foundation Largest grant: Umbcuniversity System of Maryland Foundation Inc | Baltimore, MD | $19M 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.