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 Kallir Family Foundation Largest grant: Museum of Modern Art | New York, NY | $1.25M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Ila & Dinesh Paliwal Foundation Largest grant: Miami University of Ohio | New York, NY | $1.25M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Francesco a Mascaro Charitable Trust Largest grant: Mara | Audubon, PA | $1.25M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Leo R Buder Foundation Trust Largest grant: The Salvation Army | Dallas, TX | $1.25M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Nerney Family Foundation Largest grant: Growing the Game | Wayne, PA | $1.25M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Bovenkerk Harold P Scholarship Tr Largest grant: University of Florida | Detroit, MI | $1.25M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Evelyn Sharp Foundation | New York, NY | $1.25M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Gloria & Ken Levy Foundation | Los Gatos, CA | $1.25M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Ed Gardner Trust Largest grant: The Annie Gardner Foundation | Paducah, KY | $1.25M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Pangea Cares Foundation Largest grant: Founders Pledge Daf | Chicago, IL | $1.25M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Mashhoon Family Foundation Largest grant: Orbis International | Vernon, CA | $1.25M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Dv & Ida Mceachern Charitable Tr Largest grant: Nourish Pierce County | Milwaukee, WI | $1.25M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Hoak Foundation Largest grant: Yale University | Dallas, TX | $1.25M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Fansler Foundation Largest grant: California State University Fresno | Fresno, CA | $1.25M tax year 2023 | May accept |
| Edward and Norma Jean Meer Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Woodward Avenue Shul | Oak Park, MI | $1.25M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| John I Smith Charities Inc Largest grant: Columbia Seminary | Greer, SC | $1.25M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Citybridge Foundation | Washington, DC | $1.25M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Corner Foundation Inc Largest grant: Nols | New York, NY | $1.25M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Ralph Evinrude Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | $1.25M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Henry Foundation Inc | Jacksonville, IL | $1.25M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| David W Hearst Jr Foundation Largest grant: The Scripps Research Institute | Rancho Santa Fe, CA | $1.25M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Alex and Laura Hanson CGF Inc | Pennginton, NJ | $1.25M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Coolidge Foundation Largest grant: Texas A&m University 12th Man Foundation | Houston, TX | $1.25M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Charles and Marie Robertson Foundation Largest grant: The Institute for World Politics | Carmel, CA | $1.25M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Molina Family Foundation Largest grant: Mount Vernon Ladies Association | South Pasadena, CA | $1.25M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Milfeld Family Charitable Trust Largest grant: St Louis Reg Public Media | Desoto, MO | $1.25M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Cpb Foundation Irrevocable Charitable Largest grant: Mainehealth | Philadelphia, PA | $1.25M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Swank Family Foundation Largest grant: Tulsa Police Foundation | Tulsa, OK | $1.25M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| East West Foundation Inc Largest grant: Koiwa Shion Christian Church | New York, NY | $1.25M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Hough Family Fdn-Pimco Largest grant: Cardinal's Scholarship Fund | Pennington, NJ | $1.25M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Walter S & Evan C Jones Foundation Largest grant: Educational Grants | Emporia, KS | $1.25M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Nathan Anne Kim & Julian Geller Foundation Largest grant: Friends of Jerusalem College of Technology | Los Angeles, CA | $1.25M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Kerri & Jeffrey Snow Family Private Foundation Inc Largest grant: Jewish Federation of Greater ATL - DAF | Atlanta, GA | $1.25M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Zimmerman Family Foundation Largest grant: Wyo Sports Ranch | Casper, WY | $1.25M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Stephenson Foundation Largest grant: Hoover Institution | Palo Alto, CA | $1.25M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Walters Family Foundation Largest grant: Conservation Resource Alliance | Milford, MI | $1.25M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| One Earth Future Foundation Inc Largest grant: Oef - Austria | Louisville, CO | $1.25M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Joseph and Debra Weinberg Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Living Classrooms Foundation | Timonium, MD | $1.25M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Hughes Texas Foundation Largest grant: Jesuit | Dallas, TX | $1.25M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Goldman Environmental Foundation Largest grant: Front Line Defenders USA Foundation | San Francisco, CA | $1.25M 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.