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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steven R Michels Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Delta Chi Educational Foundation | Brownsville, WI | $1.01M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Lupin Foundation | Metairie, LA | $1.01M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| HAND Foundation Largest grant: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junio | Wilmington, DE | $1.01M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Napoleon Hill Foundation Largest grant: University of Virginia at Wise | Wise, VA | $1.01M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Drescher Foundation Largest grant: American Comm Weizmann Institute of Science | New York, NY | $1.01M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Aufzien Foundation Inc Largest grant: American Friends of Tel Aviv University | Fairfield, NJ | $1.01M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| R Hugh Elliott Family Foundation Largest grant: Jupiter Medical Center | Auburn Hills, MI | $1.01M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Sumner Roy Kates Charitable Trust #0762147 Largest grant: New York University | Boston, MA | $1.01M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Wadhams Family Foundation Largest grant: University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | $1.01M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Gerald R Jordan Foundation Largest grant: Mass General Hospital | Quincy, MA | $1.01M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Ethel Wilson Bowles and Robert Bowles Memorial Fund Largest grant: Children's Hospital of Los Angeles | Pasadena, CA | $1.01M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Potter's Wheel Foundation Inc Largest grant: Charles Schwab Charitable Fund | New York, NY | $1.01M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| P Kent Hawryluk Charitable Trust Largest grant: Northwestern University | Carmel, IN | $1.01M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Htc Cottee Charles & Barbara Close Foundation Largest grant: Drexel University | Radnor, PA | $1.01M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Clausen Family Foundation Largest grant: Cincinnati's Children's Hospital | Holstein, IA | $1.01M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Anderson Foundation Largest grant: Water Is Life Kenya | Eden Prairie, MN | $1.01M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| National Mah Jongg League Foundation Inc Largest grant: Dallas Jewish Community Foundation | Harrison, NY | $1.01M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Freedom 51 Foundation Largest grant: Edgewater Christian Fellowship | Jacksonville, OR | $1.01M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Eagle's Wing Foundation Inc Largest grant: Jabil Cares Foundation Inc | St Petersburg, FL | $1.01M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Jeanette Travis Foundation Largest grant: Catholic Diocese of Moshi | Nashville, TN | $1.01M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Dale and Max Berger Family Foundation Largest grant: Columbia Law School | New York, NY | $1.01M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Ward Foundation Inc Largest grant: Maia | Gretna, LA | $1.01M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| England Elizabeth R - Uw Largest grant: Cathedral Church of the Savior | Pittsburgh, PA | $1.01M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Simpkins Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Florida United Methodist Children's | Winter Park, FL | $1.01M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| John & Patricia Adams Family Foundation | Concord, CA | $1.01M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Jarvis & Constance Doctorow Family Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | $1.01M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Ruth H Bohan Foundation 10014100 Largest grant: University of Kansas Endowment Dept of Gift Planning | Kansas City, MO | $1.01M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Guerrerio Family Foundation Largest grant: United States Military Academy | Saint Louis, MO | $1.01M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Merlin & Lynita Gehring Foundation Largest grant: Bible Baptist Church | Columbus, NE | $1.01M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Louise H Moffett Family Foundation Largest grant: Ascension Seton Foundation | Metairie, LA | $1.01M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Uw Martin S Paine Fdn Largest grant: American Red Cross | Dallas, TX | $1.01M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Irfan Kathwari Foundation Inc Largest grant: Hope Community Services Hope Community Services | Larchmont, NY | $1.01M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Riter Family Foundation Largest grant: Bethesda Health Clinc | Tyler, TX | $1.01M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Rosebury Charitable Foundation Largest grant: John 316 | Tulsa, OK | $1.01M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Edward and Hannah M Rutledge Charities Inc Largest grant: Hope Village | Chippewa Falls, WI | $1.01M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Speyer Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | New York, NY | $1.01M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Curci Fund Largest grant: Hoag Hospital Foundation | Newport Beach, CA | $1.01M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Susan Stein Shiva Foundation Fka the Susan S Shiva Foundation Largest grant: The Public Theater | New York, NY | $1.01M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Moody Manor Inc Largest grant: Ucp Association of Miami Inc | Hialeah, FL | $1.01M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Trehan Foundation Largest grant: Bitsaa International Inc | Mclean, VA | $1.01M 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.