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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champion McDowell Davis Charitable Foundation Inc | Wilmington, NC | $1.11M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Westlawn Foundation Largest grant: Yeshiva Yagdil Torah | Brooklyn, NY | $1.11M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The International Foundation | Fairfield, NJ | $1.11M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Bohler Family Infinity Foundation Inc Largest grant: Navy Seal Foundation | Jupiter, FL | $1.11M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Four Leaf Clover Foundation Largest grant: Eye Thrive | Cahokia Heights, IL | $1.11M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Laurie and Todd Platt Family Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Foundation for the Defense of Democracies | Dallas, TX | $1.11M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Needmor Fund for Social Justice Largest grant: Action St Louis | Perrysburg, OH | $1.11M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Park Loop Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Virginia Athletics Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | $1.11M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| George C Wadleigh Foundation Inc Largest grant: Sarah's Place Adult Health Center Inc | Haverhill, MA | $1.11M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Marie C and Joseph C Wilson Foundation Inc Largest grant: Connected Communities | Rochester, NY | $1.11M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Jim & Yvonne Sexton Family Foundation | Loretto, MN | $1.11M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Christian Education Charitable Trust Co Largest grant: Colson Center | Chattanooga, TN | $1.11M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Bellucci Depaoli Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Creighton University | Gainesville, FL | $1.11M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Rm Liu Family Foundation Largest grant: Fu Jen University Foundation | Gardena, CA | $1.1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Smith Vicars Family Foundation Largest grant: Foundation for Recovery | Charlottesville, VA | $1.1M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Weld Foundation Largest grant: North Haven Sustainable Housing | Boston, MA | $1.1M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Schilke Midland Hockey Endowment Ts Largest grant: Midland University | Fremont, NE | $1.1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Demoulas Foundation Largest grant: Metropolitan Opera | Chelmsford, MA | $1.1M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Richardson Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Make-a-Wish Southern Nevada | Las Vegas, NV | $1.1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Stern Sidney Memorial Tuw Largest grant: The UCLA Foundation | Saint Louis, MO | $1.1M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The M & T Fantastic Family Foundation Largest grant: Communities for a Better Environment | Los Angeles, CA | $1.1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Hinz Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Capitol Ministries | Pasadena, CA | $1.1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Davison Bruce Foundation Largest grant: Living Hope International Living Hope International | Nashville, TN | $1.1M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| L Robert & Patricia Payne Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Seattle Foundation | San Diego, CA | $1.1M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Mason Ave Family Foundation Largest grant: St Louis University High School | Webster Groves, MO | $1.1M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Paragano Family Foundation Inc 5484-05-42 Largest grant: South Street Theater Company Inc | Philadelphia, PA | $1.1M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Sky Rink Winter Games Training Facilities Inc Largest grant: Chelsea Piers Foundation -Contribution on Merger | New York, NY | $1.1M tax year 2023 | Preselected only |
| The Schmidt Family Foundation Xxxxx3004 Largest grant: Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life Inc | Chicago, IL | $1.1M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Tom Feist Foundation Largest grant: Spearville Senior Living | Wichita, KS | $1.1M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Leventhal Family Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Uja Federation | Purchase, NY | $1.1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Yleana Arce Foundation Inc Largest grant: gs donor advised Philanthropy fund | Dallas, TX | $1.1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Zelig and Rifky Weiss Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Congregation Ohel Yaakov | Brooklyn, NY | $1.1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Roenigk Family Foundation Largest grant: The Ohio University Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | $1.1M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Legacy Foundation of Southeast Arizona Largest grant: Cochise County Sheriff's Office | Sierra Vista, AZ | $1.1M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Center for State Enforcement of Antitrust & Consumer Protection La Largest grant: Iowa Attorney General Office | Washington, DC | $1.1M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Lida L Moffett Foundation 15544000 Largest grant: Autism Resource Center of Kansas City | Kansas City, MO | $1.1M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Tw Marian W Ottley-Watertown Largest grant: Waterbury Symphony Orchestra Inc | Saint Louis, MO | $1.1M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Siragusa Family Foundation Largest grant: Mayo Foundation | Chicago, IL | $1.1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Leslie M Modell I Family Foundation Largest grant: Ny Presbyterian Fund Inc | New York, NY | $1.1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Bram Family Foundation Largest grant: President & Trustees of Colby College | New York, NY | $1.1M 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.