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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John and Marilyn Wells Family Foundation Largest grant: University of Southern California-School of Cinematic Art | Encino, CA | $1.28M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Janus Henderson Foundation Largest grant: Greenwood Project | Denver, CO | $1.28M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Idol Family Foundation Largest grant: Georgetown University | New York, NY | $1.28M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Joseph & Arlene Taub Foundation Largest grant: Breast Cancer Research Foundation | Florham Park, NJ | $1.28M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Roxanne and Henry Brandt Foundation Largest grant: The Dream US | New York, NY | $1.28M tax year 2023 | Preselected only |
| The Hans and Barbara Bergstrom Foundation Largest grant: Stockholm School of Economics | Boca Raton, FL | $1.28M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Mary H Storer Foundation Largest grant: Whatcom Community Foundation | Cheyenne, WY | $1.28M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| SHEIN Foundation Largest grant: Boys & Girls Clubs of America | Wilmington, DE | $1.28M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Henry E & Consuelo S Wenger Foundation Inc Largest grant: The Stryke Fdn for Rare Disease | White Lake, MI | $1.28M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Joshua Max Simon Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Life Inter Faith Team on Unemployment and Poverty | Carbondale, CO | $1.28M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Sukup Family Foundation Largest grant: Yss of North Iowa | Sheffield, IA | $1.28M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Volentine Family Foundation Largest grant: Santa Barbara Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | $1.28M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| National Fuel Gas Co Foundation | Williamsville, NY | $1.28M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Crew Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Fidelity Charitable | Plainville, CT | $1.28M tax year 2023 | May accept |
| The Levitt Foundation Largest grant: Jewish Federation of Greater Washington | Potomac, MD | $1.28M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| John and Mary Raitt Family Foundation | Chicago, IL | $1.28M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Paul & Jane Meyer Family Foundation Largest grant: Mentoring Alliance | Waco, TX | $1.28M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Rt Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | New York, NY | $1.28M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Cf Industries Foundation Largest grant: One Acre Fund | Northbrook, IL | $1.28M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Clack Foundation Inc Largest grant: University of Wisconsin Foundation | Windsor, WI | $1.28M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Esler Family Foundation Largest grant: Tesseract Research Center | Saratoga Springs, NY | $1.28M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Robert and Esther Black Family Foundation Largest grant: Discovery School | Pittsburgh, PA | $1.28M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Judy Glickman Lauder Foundation Largest grant: University of Maine Foundation | Portland, ME | $1.28M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Jeanette Bertea Hennings Foundation Largest grant: Orange County Community Foundation | Seattle, WA | $1.28M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Lourie Foundation Inc Largest grant: Free Yezidi Foundation Inc USA | West Palm Beach, FL | $1.28M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Anantaa-Om Foundation Largest grant: The Nudge Foundation | Greenwich, CT | $1.28M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Ndpi Foundation Inc Largest grant: Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta | Washington, DC | $1.28M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Baumberger Endowment Largest grant: University of Texas Austin | San Antonio, TX | $1.28M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Leonard Litz Foundation Largest grant: Lamda Legal | Fairfield, CT | $1.28M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Healey Education Foundation Inc Largest grant: Catholic Partnership Schools | Cherry Hill, NJ | $1.28M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Rosenheim Family Charit Foundation Largest grant: Charles Schwab Donor Advisory Fd | St Louis, MO | $1.28M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Harlan E Anderson Foundation Largest grant: Women's Foundation of Colorado | New York, NY | $1.28M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Everlasting Private Foundation Co Annie Mh Chan Largest grant: American Conservative Union Foundation | Cupertino, CA | $1.27M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Ellen M Violett and Mary Pr Thomas Foundation Inc | New York, NY | $1.27M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| George E Richmond Foundation Largest grant: University of Chicago Medicine | Chicago, IL | $1.27M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Ck and Kay Ho Foundation | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | $1.27M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Scott Maxwell Foundation Largest grant: Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Wilmington, DE | $1.27M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Aj & Sl Stern Family Foundation Largest grant: Details of the Contributions Are Available for Inspection Upon Request | Lincolnwood, IL | $1.27M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Belle Jar Foundation Largest grant: Nc East Alliance | Creston, CA | $1.27M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Rosswood Foundation Largest grant: Crc Na Inc | Vero Beach, FL | $1.27M tax year 2025 | 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.