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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lcpv Foundation Inc Largest grant: Cong Bais Naftali | Monroe, NY | $1.39M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Sara & Robert Savage Charitable Foundation U/A/D 12-28-2004 Largest grant: Brown University | New York, NY | $1.39M tax year 2023 | Preselected only |
| James and Catherine Denny Foundation Largest grant: DePaul College Prep | Chicago, IL | $1.39M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| James S and Gail P Riepe Charitable Foundation Largest grant: The United Way of Central Maryland Inc | Wilmington, DE | $1.39M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Derek and Shelaine Maxfield Family Found Largest grant: The Policy Project | Lehi, UT | $1.39M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Edwin T Meredith Foundation Largest grant: Drake University | Des Moines, IA | $1.39M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Avery and Ferne Shinn Anderson Trust | Little Rock, AR | $1.39M tax year 2023 | Preselected only |
| Marvin Samson Foundation Largest grant: Franklin Institute | Cherry Hill, NJ | $1.39M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Carl R Kuehner III Foundation Largest grant: White Plains Medical Center | Wilmington, DE | $1.39M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Budd Family Foundation Largest grant: Incarnation Place Inc | Dallas, TX | $1.39M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The O-I Charities Foundation Largest grant: Toledo Alliance for the Performing Arts | Perrysburg, OH | $1.39M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Paul Ogle Foundation Inc Largest grant: River Heritage Conservancy | Jeffersonville, IN | $1.39M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Martha Sue Parr Trust Xxxxx6005 Largest grant: Cumberland Youth and Family Services | Chicago, IL | $1.39M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Helen W Bell Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Conservative Partnership Institute | Naples, FL | $1.39M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The David & Janyce Hoyt Family Foundation Largest grant: John Muir Health Foundation | Alamo, CA | $1.39M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Cowles Charitable Trust Largest grant: Grasp | Staten Island, NY | $1.38M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| George a Laughlin Trust Largest grant: Codey Caldwell and Jacquelin Helms | Wheeling, WV | $1.38M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Ralph Halloran Residuary Trust Largest grant: Catholic Relief Services | Pennington, NJ | $1.38M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Charles and Mary Crossed Foundation Largest grant: The Thomas More Society | Rochester, NY | $1.38M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Ruxer Foundation Inc Largest grant: Dubois County Community Foundation | Jasper, IN | $1.38M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Dw Mcmillan Foundation Largest grant: Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida | Brewton, AL | $1.38M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Jjr Foundation Largest grant: Jewish Communal Fund | New York, NY | $1.38M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| William a Cooke Foundation | Louisa, VA | $1.38M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Andrew P Caneza Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Bishop Moore Catholic High School | Longwood, FL | $1.38M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Bauman Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Kbia | Stuart, FL | $1.38M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Weiler Foundation Largest grant: Knoxville Hospital & Clinics Foundation | Knoxville, IA | $1.38M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Coherent II-Vi Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | $1.38M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Schneur Family Foundation Largest grant: Cornell University | Surfside, FL | $1.38M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Summit Foundation Inc Largest grant: Women's Reproductive Rights Assistance Project Wrrap | Philadelphia, PA | $1.38M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Tioga County Senior Citizens Foundation Largest grant: Community Foundation for South Central New York | Binghamton, NY | $1.38M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Rush and Kathryn Adams Limbaugh Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: The Curetivity Foundation | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | $1.38M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The William F Connell Charitable Trust Largest grant: Mass General Hospital 1910 Sh Richemontcie Fin | Boston, MA | $1.38M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Jacques and Natasha Gelman Foundation Largest grant: Maryland Institute College of Art | New York, NY | $1.38M tax year 2023 | May accept |
| Bank of Hawaii Charitable Fdn Largest grant: Aloha United Way | Honolulu, HI | $1.38M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Echo Street Foundation | New York, NY | $1.38M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Clb Foundation Largest grant: Heritage Christian Academy | Excelsior, MN | $1.38M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| David and Judy Norsworthy Charitable Trust | Austin, TX | $1.38M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| BD Foundation Inc Largest grant: Direct Relief | Franklin Lakes, NJ | $1.38M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The John F Nagel Foundation Largest grant: College of Western Idaho | Eagle, ID | $1.38M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Charles D & Mary a Bauer Foundation Largest grant: Artpark | Williamsville, NY | $1.38M 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.