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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children Count Foundation Largest grant: ASHESI UNIVERSITY Foundation | Seattle, WA | $1.12M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| If Foundation Largest grant: Greater Washington Community Foundation | Washington, DC | $1.12M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Owen D and Jennifer Thomas Family Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Roundabout Theatre Company | Bronxville, NY | $1.12M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Fred B Snite Foundation Largest grant: University of Notre Dame | Lake Forest, IL | $1.12M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| David and Susan Kreisman Family Foundation Largest grant: University of Chicago | Delray Beach, FL | $1.12M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Dweck Philanthropies Inc Largest grant: Trustees of Columbia University | Washington, DC | $1.12M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| 1727 Foundation Largest grant: University of Notre Dame | New York, NY | $1.12M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Brandenburg Family Foundation Largest grant: The Forgotten International | San Jose, CA | $1.12M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Soderquist Family Foundation Largest grant: Westlawn Youth Network | Oak Park, IL | $1.12M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Finis Welch Foundation | College Station, TX | $1.12M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Miller Family Foundation Co Robert J Miller | Portland, OR | $1.12M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Appleby Foundation Largest grant: The Appleby Charitable Foundation (ein 93-6729583) Co Northern Trust Co | Sarasota, FL | $1.12M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Oaklawn Foundationinc Largest grant: The Hill School | Wilton, CT | $1.12M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Winderful Foundation Inc Largest grant: Greater Horizons | Riverside, CT | $1.12M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Maslow Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Greater Philadelphia Film Office | Kingston, PA | $1.12M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Nancy and Geoffrey Stack Family Foundation | Newport Beach, CA | $1.12M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Ramaswamy Bansal Family Foundation Largest grant: Morgan Stanley Daf | Palo Alto, CA | $1.12M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Woll-Yellin Family Foundation Largest grant: Issac Agree Downtown Synagogue | West Bloomfield, MI | $1.12M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Baughman Foundation Largest grant: Genesis Family Health | Liberal, KS | $1.12M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Scrooby Foundation Largest grant: Vail Valley Foundation | Saint Paul, MN | $1.12M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Sedley Philanthropic Fund Largest grant: Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | Boca Raton, FL | $1.12M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| David and Patricia Giuliani Family Foundation Largest grant: Southern Poverty Law Center | Seattle, WA | $1.12M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| So Hum Foundation Largest grant: Aravind Eye Foundation | Portland, OR | $1.12M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Pauline R Barrett Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Allen College | St Louis, MO | $1.12M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Dalal Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Sankara Eye Foundation USA | South Plainfield, NJ | $1.12M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Ferree Foundation Largest grant: Franklin & Marshall College | Lancaster, PA | $1.12M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Earl and Bettie Fields Automotive Group Foundation Inc Largest grant: Village Enterprise | Glencoe, IL | $1.12M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Cochran Family Foundation 6054-02-45 Largest grant: Bishop Malooly Scholarship Fund | Wilmington, DE | $1.12M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Age Fisher Foundation Largest grant: Purdue for Life Foundation | San Jose, CA | $1.12M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Leon & Arline Harman Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | $1.12M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Nolt Family Foundation Largest grant: Greater Horizons | Breckenridge, CO | $1.12M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| William S & Ina Levine Foundation Inc Largest grant: Hillel at Asu | Phoenix, AZ | $1.12M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The William Bingham Foundation Largest grant: Stella Maris Inc | Cleveland, OH | $1.12M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Natalie Orfalea Foundation Largest grant: Dignity Moves | Santa Barbara, CA | $1.12M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Sisler Mcfawn Foundation Pfdn Largest grant: Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges | Brooklyn, OH | $1.12M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Cash Family Foundation Largest grant: Ranch Life Learning Centernrhc | Lubbock, TX | $1.12M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Sheppard Foundation Largest grant: The John & Lynn Sheppard Family Fd | Darien, CT | $1.12M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Harvest Charities Largest grant: Miracle Hill Ministries Inc | Detroit, MI | $1.12M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Vann Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Mayo Clinic | Fort Wayne, IN | $1.12M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Michael J Kosloski Foundation Largest grant: Sarasota Memorial Hospital Foundation | Sarasota, FL | $1.12M 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.