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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald M Kline Family Foundation Largest grant: John Francis Polytechnic High School | San Ramon, CA | $1.52M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Goldman Family Foundation Largest grant: Mercer Street Friends | Newtown, PA | $1.52M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Mjh Foundation Largest grant: Jewish Federation of Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | $1.52M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Ausolus Trust Largest grant: Morris Aboretum | Boston, MA | $1.52M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Steve & Deana Campbell Family Fdn Campbell Largest grant: City of Hope | Las Vegas, NV | $1.51M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Rcm&d Foundation Largest grant: Johns Hopkins University | Hunt Valley, MD | $1.51M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Nancy Buck Ransom Foundation | Monterey, CA | $1.51M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Gerlach Foundation Inc Largest grant: Ohio State University | Columbus, OH | $1.51M tax year 2023 | Preselected only |
| Mckinstry Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Eastern Washington University Foundation | Seattle, WA | $1.51M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Jordan Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: American Red Cross | Milwaukee, WI | $1.51M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Furtherjustice Foundation Inc Largest grant: New Hour for Woman and Children | Harrison, NY | $1.51M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| John H Hart Foundation Largest grant: The Jessica Fund | Chicago, IL | $1.51M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Jockey Being Family Foundation Ltd Largest grant: Center for Adoption Support and Education | Kenosha, WI | $1.51M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Open Horizon Largest grant: Ignite the South | Alexandria, VA | $1.51M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Souder Family Foundation Largest grant: Evans Scholars Foundation | Chicago, IL | $1.51M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Deupree Family Foundation (2155000180) Regions Bank Trustee Largest grant: Schedule of Contributions Available Upon Request | Memphis, TN | $1.51M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Alpha Foundation for the Improvement of Mine Safety and Health Inc | Philadelphia, PA | $1.51M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Smart Family Fund Largest grant: Recidiviz Inc | Lisle, IL | $1.51M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Paul Bechtner Foundation Largest grant: Project Avary | Winnetka, IL | $1.51M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Jay & Deanie Stein Foundation Trust Largest grant: Los Angeles Philharmonic Association | Jacksonville, FL | $1.51M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Marshall H and Nellie Alworth Memorial Fund Largest grant: Ashley M Splett | Duluth, MN | $1.51M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Neshoma Foundation | Brooklyn, NY | $1.51M tax year 2023 | Preselected only |
| Smith Timothy Tr Uwill Largest grant: Timothy Smith Network Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | $1.51M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| John Ben Snow Memorial Tr Uw #839158 Largest grant: Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | $1.51M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Bornblum Foundation Largest grant: Bornblum Jewish Community School | Memphis, TN | $1.51M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Barker Welfare Foundation Largest grant: Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society Inc | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | $1.51M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Goldstein Family Foundation Largest grant: DAFgiving360 | Atlanta, GA | $1.51M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Rita M Mcginley Foundation Largest grant: Cenral Catholic High School | Pittsburgh, PA | $1.51M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Scott and Vanessa Thompson Foundation Largest grant: Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund | Dallas, TX | $1.51M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Saltzman Foundation Inc Largest grant: Donor Advised Philanthropy Acct | New York, NY | $1.51M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The William J and Frances E Deutsch Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Els for Autism Foundation | Riverside, CT | $1.51M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Dr John T Macdonald Foundation Inc | Coral Gables, FL | $1.51M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Audre Slater Foundation Largest grant: Madison Project | Los Angeles, CA | $1.51M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Dornick Foundation Inc Largest grant: Roaring Fork Conservancy | Woody Creek, CO | $1.51M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Brand Family Foundation Largest grant: University of Wisconsin Foundation | Madison, WI | $1.51M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Milstein Family Foundation Largest grant: Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles | Encino, CA | $1.5M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Elizabeth B and Arthur E Roswell Foundation Inc Largest grant: Formerly Incarcerated Convicted People & Families Movement | Baltimore, MD | $1.5M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| PGE Foundation | Portland, OR | $1.5M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Esther H Ludwig Scholarships | Saint Louis, MO | $1.5M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Anderson Community Partners Largest grant: Uc Riverside Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | $1.5M 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.