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 Kirkpatrick Family Foundation Co Kathleen M Pierce - Trustee | Seattle, WA | $1.19M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Gustaf Westfeldt Mcilhenny Family Founda Largest grant: Greater New Orleans Foundation | Boca Grande, FL | $1.19M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Georgia and Carroll Thomas Family Foundation | Midland, TX | $1.19M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Marion and Richard Graham Foundation Largest grant: Diety Animal Rescue & Foundation | Ft Lauderdale, FL | $1.19M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Lucille P & Edward C Giles Foundation Largest grant: On Eagles Wings Ministries | Charlotte, NC | $1.19M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Peter & Judy Copses Foundation Largest grant: The Atlas Society | Avon, CO | $1.19M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| All Points North Foundation Largest grant: Rahus Institute | Chestnut Hill, MA | $1.19M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Kh Dominion Foundation 5507-21-40 Largest grant: The Good Food Institute | Philadelphia, PA | $1.19M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Ruth and Hal Launders Charitable Trust Largest grant: Capital Area Food Bank | Herndon, VA | $1.18M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Weller Family Foundation Largest grant: Grandville Public Schools | Grand Rapids, MI | $1.18M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| L & W Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Camp Matzvic Inc | Long Grove, IL | $1.18M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Brook J Lenfest Foundation Inc Largest grant: Pennsylvania College of Technology | Audubon, PA | $1.18M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| R a Bryan Foundation Inc Largest grant: Ncsu School of Engineering | Goldsboro, NC | $1.18M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Friends of Soochow University Largest grant: Soochow University | Los Angeles, CA | $1.18M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Sharp Foundation | Virginia Beach, VA | $1.18M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Word & Deed Foundation of IMMI Inc Largest grant: Cru | Westfield, IN | $1.18M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Quarry Fund Largest grant: Opportunity International | Scottsdale, AZ | $1.18M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Franklin Square House Foundation Inc Largest grant: Transition House | Belmont, MA | $1.18M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Lewis Foundation Largest grant: Search Ministries Inc | Brentwood, TN | $1.18M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Fernandez Pave the Way Foundation Largest grant: Touching Miami with Love | Asheville, NC | $1.18M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Loeb Charitable Foundation | Seattle, WA | $1.18M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Wray Family Foundation Largest grant: Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada | Carson City, NV | $1.18M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Right Hand Charitable Trust U/a/D 12/12/14 Largest grant: Dafgiving360 | Wayzata, MN | $1.18M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Brunner Foundation co Larry LeGrand Largest grant: Charles Schwab Donor Advised Fund | St Louis, MO | $1.18M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Hartland & Mackie Family Foundation Largest grant: Vail Health Services Foundation | Wilmington, DE | $1.18M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Ralph and Bette Thomas Foundation Largest grant: Uthealth Houston | Houston, TX | $1.18M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Distracted Globe Foundation Largest grant: Artequity Community | New York, NY | $1.18M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Michael and Paula Rantz Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | $1.18M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Shannon M and Joel E Barthelemy Foundation Largest grant: Novant Health | Scottsdale, AZ | $1.18M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Lily Pointe Foundation Largest grant: Swedish Hospital | Bellevue, WA | $1.18M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Hank and Lynn Hopeman Foundation Inc Largest grant: Massachusetts General Hospital | Sunapee, NH | $1.18M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Merage Institute Largest grant: Orange County Community Foundation | Newport Beach, CA | $1.18M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Orion & Emma B Hurlbut Tr Fbo Memorial Fd Largest grant: Chattanooga Tumor Clinic | Chattanooga, TN | $1.18M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Doermer Family Foundation Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | $1.18M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Willard L & Ruth P Eccles Foundation Largest grant: Dovelewis Emergency Animal Hospital | Reno, NV | $1.18M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Rock Paper Scissors Foundation Inc Largest grant: Doctors Without Borders USA | Los Altos Hills, CA | $1.18M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Hassan Hashemi Charitable Trust | Newport Beach, CA | $1.18M tax year 2023 | May accept |
| Fairfax Foundation Largest grant: Huntington's Disease Society of America | Mentor, OH | $1.18M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Eugene and Janet Lerner Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Jewish United Fund | Chicago, IL | $1.18M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Copernicus Cultural Foundation of Stevens Point Wisconsin Inc Largest grant: Community Foundation of Central Wi | Mosinee, WI | $1.18M 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.