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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Dacy Charitable Trust Largest grant: Joe Dacy Foundation | Reston, VA | $1.18M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Dume Wolverine Foundation Largest grant: Howard University | Woodland Hills, CA | $1.18M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| MLE Foundation Inc Largest grant: New Canaan Town Players Inc | New Canaan, CT | $1.18M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Linda Ye and Robin Ren Family Foundation Largest grant: University of Pennsylvania | Aventura, FL | $1.18M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Gant Family Foundation Largest grant: Community Foundation of New Jersey | Melville, NY | $1.18M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Night Owl Foundation | Buffalo Grove, IL | $1.18M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Cabot Corporation Foundation Inc Largest grant: China Foundation for Disabled Persons | Boston, MA | $1.18M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Vivian & Paul Olum Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Tides Foudation | Sharon, MA | $1.18M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| E R G Foundation Largest grant: Brooklyn Holistic Synagogue | New York, NY | $1.18M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Wildwood Foundation Largest grant: American Museum of Natural History | New York, NY | $1.18M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Lux Foundation Inc Largest grant: The Atlantic Council of the United States | New York, NY | $1.18M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Burnett Family Foundation Largest grant: Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines | Des Moines, IA | $1.18M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Bff Foundation Inc Largest grant: Congregation Kibud Av | Brooklyn, NY | $1.18M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Todd and Karen Wanek Family Foundation Ltd Largest grant: H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute | Tampa, FL | $1.18M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| H Wayne Ferguson Family Foundation Largest grant: School for Creative and Performing Arts | Lawrenceburg, IN | $1.18M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Bulens Family Foundation Largest grant: Boston Childrens Hospital | Needham, MA | $1.18M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Elias Genevieve and Georgianna Atol Charitable Trust Largest grant: Cedars Sinai | Los Angeles, CA | $1.18M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Newton and Dorothy Teass Tw Xxxxx5003 Largest grant: University of Arizona | Chicago, IL | $1.18M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Bernice Barbour Foundation Inc 5487-00-40 Largest grant: Tufts University | Philadelphia, PA | $1.18M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Keidan Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: American Committee for Shaare Zedek Hospital in Jerusalem Inc | Briarcliff Manor, NY | $1.18M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Richard W & Phyllis B Duesenberg Foundation | Clayton, MO | $1.18M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Alfred & Rose Miniaci Foundation Inc Largest grant: Community Foundation of Broward | Ft Lauderdale, FL | $1.18M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Rasmussen Family Foundation Largest grant: St Joseph Orthodox Church | Lehi, UT | $1.18M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Robert B & Janet a Hoffman Foundation Largest grant: Vero Beach Museum of Art | Chapel Hill, NC | $1.18M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Allen Foundation Trust Largest grant: United States Space and Rocket Center | Appleton, WI | $1.18M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Catherine Hawkins Foundation Largest grant: Unrwa | Boston, MA | $1.18M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| So Inclined Philanthropic Foundation Largest grant: Stanford Cancer Institute | San Francisco, CA | $1.18M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Foundation 3311 Inc Largest grant: Christ Church of Vero Beach | Vero Beach, FL | $1.17M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Corning John J Est Tr Largest grant: Hartford Hospital | Dallas, TX | $1.17M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Blank Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Greater Miami Jewish Federation | Miami Gardens, FL | $1.17M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Red Backpack Foundation Inc Largest grant: The Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | $1.17M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Gary W Parr Family Foundation Largest grant: Ny Philharmonic | Lake Worth, FL | $1.17M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Rhi Legacy Foundation Inc Largest grant: Isothermal Community College Foundation | Rutherfordton, NC | $1.17M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Alkek and Williams Foundation Largest grant: Houston Ballet Foundation | Houston, TX | $1.17M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Grayvest Foundation Largest grant: Grantham Foundation for the Protection of the Environment | Boston, MA | $1.17M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Bob Barker Foundation Inc Largest grant: Clean State Utah | FuquayVarina, NC | $1.17M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Middlesex Savings Charitable Foundation Inc Largest grant: Greater Worcester Community Foundation-Scholarships | Natick, MA | $1.17M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| First Eagle Investments Foundation Largest grant: Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | Wilmington, DE | $1.17M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Gaska Alliance Foundation Largest grant: Armenian American Museum and Cultural Center of California | Glendale, CA | $1.17M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Pettus Foundation | St Louis, MO | $1.17M 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.