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 Poses Family Foundation Largest grant: Understood for All Inc | Florham Park, NJ | $18.9M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| S L Gimbel Foundation | Orange, CA | $18.9M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Searle Freedom Trust Largest grant: American Enterprise Institute | Madison, WI | $18.9M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Ezrah Charitable Trust Largest grant: Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | Charlotte, NC | $18.9M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The McMurry Foundation Largest grant: Wyo Complex | Wilmington, DE | $18.8M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Joseph and Vera Zilber Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Uwm Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | $18.8M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Dallas Morse Coors Foundation for the Performing Arts Largest grant: Washington National Opera | Wilmington, DE | $18.8M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| EGL Charitable Foundation | New York, NY | $18.8M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Shanahan Family Charitable Foundation | Pasadena, CA | $18.8M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Laygend Foundation Largest grant: Harvard Brigham and Women Hospital | Rancho Santa Fe, CA | $18.7M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Living Legacy Foundation Largest grant: Philanthropic Impact Foundation | Franklin, TN | $18.7M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Milton Roberts Tw Largest grant: Sinai Hospital of Baltimore | Pittsburgh, PA | $18.7M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Highmark Foundation Largest grant: Allegheny Health Network | Pittsburgh, PA | $18.7M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Kovner Foundation Largest grant: Uja Federation of Ny | Jupiter, FL | $18.7M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Georgia Power Foundation Inc Largest grant: Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation | Atlanta, GA | $18.6M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| G O Forward Charitable Trust Largest grant: Ordway Center for Performing Arts | Eagan, MN | $18.6M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Nuffield Foundation Largest grant: Part Xv Is Not Required to Be Completed - Per Form 990-Pf Instructions | London | $18.6M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| First Horizon Foundation | Memphis, TN | $18.6M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The George Foundation | Richmond, TX | $18.6M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Laural Foundation Largest grant: National Park Foundation | San Francisco, CA | $18.6M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Cisco Systems Foundation | San Jose, CA | $18.6M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Claws Foundation Largest grant: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | Reston, VA | $18.5M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Rose Family Foundation Largest grant: Trinity Park Conservancy | Dallas, TX | $18.5M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Viola Foundation Inc Largest grant: Prostate Cancer Foundation | New York, NY | $18.4M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Philecology Foundation Largest grant: Multipurpose Arena Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | $18.4M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Interlaken Foundation Inc Largest grant: Wildlife Conservation Network | New York, NY | $18.4M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Centerpoint Energy Foundation Inc Largest grant: American Online Giving Foundation Inc | Houston, TX | $18.3M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Dauten Family Foundation Largest grant: The Milken Institute | Chicago, IL | $18.3M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Northwest Area Foundation Largest grant: Native American Youth and Family Center | St Paul, MN | $18.2M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Willard & Pat Walker Charitable Foundation Inc | Fayetteville, AR | $18.2M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Duffy Foundation Largest grant: Umrc Foundation | Ann Arbor, MI | $18.2M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Robert and Ardis James Foundation Inc Largest grant: Carleton College | Wilmington, DE | $18.2M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Ralph M Parsons Foundation Largest grant: The Colburn School | Los Angeles, CA | $18.2M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Mays Family Foundation Largest grant: Texas A&m Foundation | San Antonio, TX | $18.2M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| J Christopher and Anne N Reyes Foundation Largest grant: University of Notre Dame | West Palm Beach, FL | $18.2M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Chesed Foundation of America | New York, NY | $18.2M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Champlin Foundation Largest grant: Newport Hospital | Pittsburgh, PA | $18.1M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Nayar Family Foundation Largest grant: The Nayar Foundation | Lombard, IL | $18.1M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Target Als Foundation Inc Largest grant: New York Genome Center | New York, NY | $18M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| William K Bowes Jr Foundation Largest grant: Ucsf Foundation | San Francisco, CA | $18M 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.