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 Michelson 20mm Foundation Inc Largest grant: California State University Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | $1.29M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Boston Eleanora Unitrust-Charities Largest grant: American Cancer Society Inc | Eagan, MN | $1.29M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Harriet E Pfleger Foundation Largest grant: US Friends of the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust | San Diego, CA | $1.29M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The David J Cooper Family Charitable Foundation Inc Largest grant: Mobile Carnival Association | Mobile, AL | $1.29M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Howard & Betty White Foundation Largest grant: Menlo Park Presbyterian Church | Menlo Park, CA | $1.29M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Glenn Perkins Educational Foundation Largest grant: Nesson Public School District #2 | Williston, ND | $1.29M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Walter C Dissen Charitable Trust Largest grant: Luther Classical College | Lake Forest, IL | $1.29M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Cammarata Family Foundation Ua 5/29/97 Largest grant: Dana-Fiber Cancer Institute | Boca Raton, FL | $1.29M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Grayce B Kerr Fund Inc Largest grant: Chesapeake Conservancy | Easton, MD | $1.29M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Rcu Foundation Inc Largest grant: Children's Museum of Eau Claire | Eau Claire, WI | $1.29M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Ingrid D Tauber Fund Inc Largest grant: Ucsf Foundation | Rockville, MD | $1.29M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Dean L & Rosemarie Buntrock Foundation Largest grant: Illinois Policy Institute | Oakbrook Terrace, IL | $1.29M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Alan J Hirschfield Family Foundation Largest grant: Community Foundation of Jh | Jackson, WY | $1.29M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Rifkin Foundation | Denver, CO | $1.29M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Jerome Robbins Foundation Largest grant: Jerome Robbins Dance Division Nypl for the Performing Arts | New York, NY | $1.29M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Buckeye Foundation | Frankfort, IL | $1.29M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Shriners of Rhode Island Charities Trust | Cranston, RI | $1.29M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Ronald L Shurts Family Foundation Largest grant: The 1890 Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | $1.29M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Polish Womens Alliance of America Charitable and Educational Foundation | Naperville, IL | $1.29M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Foster Foundation Largest grant: University of Lynchburg | Brookneal, VA | $1.29M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Davmarn Foundation Largest grant: Yeshiva University of New York | Los Angeles, CA | $1.29M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Laszlo N Tauber Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: New Israel Fund | Rockville, MD | $1.29M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Veritas Foundation Largest grant: Hand in Hand Christian Montessori Home School Academy | Plymouth, MN | $1.29M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Thanks Oklahoma Foundation Largest grant: Central Ok Habitat for Humanity | Oklahoma City, OK | $1.29M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Collat Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Alabama Holocaust Education Center | Birmingham, AL | $1.29M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Cold Heading Foundation Largest grant: Warriors Baseball Club of Michigan | Warren, MI | $1.29M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Signal Foundation Largest grant: Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Harrison, NY | $1.29M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Abby S & Howard P Milstein Foundation Howard P Milstein Trustee Largest grant: Cornell University | New York, NY | $1.28M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Find Your Grind Foundation Largest grant: The Program Nyc the Program Nyc | West Hollywood, CA | $1.28M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Caswell F Holloway Jr and Marie B Holloway Foundation | Riviera Beach, FL | $1.28M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Wyn and Carol Laidig Foundation Inc Age Largest grant: Mishawaka Parks Foundation | Mishawaka, IN | $1.28M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Thomas M and Mary M Owens Foundation | Palos Heights, IL | $1.28M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Envision Healthcare Charitable Fund | Nashville, TN | $1.28M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Battle Family Foundation Co Villano and Associates Largest grant: Off the Street Club | Northbrook, IL | $1.28M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Rjjb Family Foundation Largest grant: National Christian Foundation | Mobile, AL | $1.28M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Hill Family Foundation Largest grant: Community Roots Housing | Mercer Island, WA | $1.28M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Turtle Pond Foundation | Albany, NY | $1.28M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Thompson Thrift Foundation Inc Largest grant: International Cooperating Ministries | Terre Haute, IN | $1.28M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Wing 2 Wing Foundation Largest grant: Miscellaneous Charities | Huntington, WV | $1.28M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Caufield Family Foundation Largest grant: Human Rights Watch | Palm Springs, CA | $1.28M 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.