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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiang J Li MD Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: President and Fellows of Harvard College | Boston, MA | $1.1M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Rjm Foundation Largest grant: Columbia University | San Francisco, CA | $1.1M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Ed Watkowski Foundation Largest grant: Diocese of Chicago - Holy Name Cathedral | Chicago, IL | $1.1M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Tusher Family Foundation Largest grant: Nevada Museum of Art | Reno, NV | $1.1M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Bakken Family Wrc Foundation Largest grant: Pavek Museum of Broadcasting | Prior Lake, MN | $1.1M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Petersen Bruce & Cecilia Fdn-Main Largest grant: The Inn Between | Saint Louis, MO | $1.1M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Resource Partners Foundation Largest grant: San Diego Humane Society | San Diego, CA | $1.1M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Ana Maria Weidner Foundation Largest grant: Animal Samaritans | Kirkland, WA | $1.1M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| John & Mary Manley Foundation Largest grant: The Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | $1.1M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Strasal Stiftung | Vaduz | $1.1M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Midgley Foundation Largest grant: Mendocino Land Trust | Pasadena, CA | $1.1M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Charrington Foundation | Birmingham, MI | $1.1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Kevin and Nicole Systrom Foundation Largest grant: Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Palo Alto, CA | $1.1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Walter Lee Barker and Betty Ruth Barker Foundation Largest grant: Harvard College | Chicago, IL | $1.1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Stanley Knapp Family Foundation Largest grant: Hebrew Academy of Cleveland | Beachwood, OH | $1.1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Justice Justice Foundation Largest grant: Planned Parenthood Shasta Diablo Inc | Wilmington, DE | $1.1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| St Etienne Foundation Largest grant: Kallir Research Institute | New York, NY | $1.1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Cause Du Jour Foundation Largest grant: Martin Trust Partnership in Education for Early Learners Inc | Brookline, MA | $1.1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Ann & Jack Graves Charitable Foundation Largest grant: The University of Texas at Dallas | Dallas, TX | $1.1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Clavis Foundation Largest grant: Choc Foundation | Corona Del Mar, CA | $1.1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Roseking Family Foundation Largest grant: Jewish Communal Fund | Teaneck, NJ | $1.1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Schott Family Foundation Largest grant: UBS Optimus Foundation | Charlotte, NC | $1.1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Dmk Foundation Largest grant: Oceana | Santa Monica, CA | $1.1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Robert J Werra Foundation Largest grant: The Heritage Foundation | Plano, TX | $1.1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| David & Leni Moore Family Foundation II Largest grant: The Minneapolis Foundation | New York, NY | $1.1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The William and Kathryn Scripps Family Foundation Largest grant: University of Colorado Foundation | Wilmington, DE | $1.1M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Piedmont Triad Charitable Foundation D/B/a Wyndham Championship Largest grant: Friends of Asheville Muni | Greensboro, NC | $1.1M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Howard Foundation Largest grant: Schwab Charitable | Grosse Pointe Woods, MI | $1.1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Hauske Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Versiti Blood Research Institute | Milwaukee, WI | $1.1M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Sandy River Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Abenaki Helping Abenaki | Farmington, ME | $1.1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Amos and Ruth Wilnai Foundation Largest grant: Pef Israel Endowment Funds | Palo Alto, CA | $1.1M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Rja Foundation | Playa Del Rey, CA | $1.1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Tina and Richard V Carolan Foundation Largest grant: Best Buddies | Mendham, NJ | $1.1M tax year 2023 | May accept |
| The Geoffrey Beene Foundation | New York, NY | $1.1M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Epker-Sinha Foundation Largest grant: University of Michigan | Boston, MA | $1.1M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Generation Trust Largest grant: National Christian Foundation Inc | Cincinnati, OH | $1.1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Ee Murry Family Foundation Largest grant: Blue Grass Community Foundation | Lexington, KY | $1.1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Living Closer Foundation Largest grant: University of Colorado Foundation | Greenwood Village, CO | $1.1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Martin R Prince Charitable Foundation Inc Largest grant: President and Fellows of Harvard College | New York, NY | $1.1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Trimix Foundation Largest grant: Mill Town Private Foundation | Providence, RI | $1.1M 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.