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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fischer Family Foundation 2008 Largest grant: Educatenky | Fort Mitchell, KY | $13.9M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Ken Birdwell Foundation (dba Magic Cabinet) Largest grant: Native Americans in Philanthropy | Bellevue, WA | $13.9M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Sunshine Charitable Foundation Largest grant: The Massachusetts General Hospital | Campton, NH | $13.9M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Sauer Family Foundation Largest grant: Lutheran Social Services | St Paul, MN | $13.9M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Peter and Ann Lambertus Family Foundatio Largest grant: Massachusetts General Hospital | Norwood, MA | $13.9M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Edelman Family Foundation | New York, NY | $13.9M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Adobe Foundation Largest grant: Victoria and Albert Museum | Wilmington, DE | $13.9M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Kenneth T and Eileen L Norris Foundation Largest grant: Children's Hospital Los Angeles | Torrance, CA | $13.9M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Pg&e Corporation Foundation | Oakland, CA | $13.8M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Hp Foundation Largest grant: American Online Giving Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | $13.8M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Fritz B Burns Foundation a Nevada nonprofit corporation | Woodland Hills, CA | $13.8M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation Largest grant: Univ of South Carolina Educational Foundation | Houston, TX | $13.8M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Herb Chambers Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Massachusetts General Hospital | Glastonbury, CT | $13.8M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Novartis US Foundation Largest grant: Thurgood Marshall College Fund | East Hanover, NJ | $13.8M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Kemper & Ethel Marley Fdn | Phoenix, AZ | $13.8M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Schoeneckers Foundation Largest grant: College of St Benedicts | Minneapolis, MN | $13.8M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Volo Foundation Largest grant: Environmental Defense Fund Edf | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | $13.7M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Baxter International Foundation Largest grant: Emergency Assistance Foundation Inc | Deerfield, IL | $13.7M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Dovetail Impact Foundation (fka David Weekley Family Foundation) Largest grant: Landesa | Houston, TX | $13.7M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Herbert Simon Family Foundation Largest grant: Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | $13.7M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Wasserman Foundation Largest grant: UCLA Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | $13.7M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Csx Foundation Inc Largest grant: Blue Star Families | Jacksonville, FL | $13.7M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Ua for Helene Fuld Health Trust 10-205620 Largest grant: University Of Chattanooga Foundation Inc | New York, NY | $13.6M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Scully Peretsman Foundation | Miami Beach, FL | $13.6M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Henry M Rowan Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Doane Academy | Rancocas, NJ | $13.6M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Eugene & Agnes E Meyer Foundation Largest grant: Dc Justice Lab | Washington, DC | $13.6M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Rachael Ray Foundation Largest grant: North Shore Animal League America | New York, NY | $13.5M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Manning Family Foundation Largest grant: Fidelity Charitable | Charlottesville, VA | $13.5M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| McGregor Fund Largest grant: Detroit Phoenix Center | Detroit, MI | $13.5M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Bentson Foundation Largest grant: University of Minnesota Foundation | Wayzata, MN | $13.5M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| David F & Margaret T Grohne Family Foundation Largest grant: Ducks Unlimited Inc | Western Springs, IL | $13.5M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Tracy Family Foundation | Mt Sterling, IL | $13.5M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Volgenau Foundation Largest grant: Volgenau Climate Initiative | Mclean, VA | $13.4M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Natrona Collective Health Trust Largest grant: Banner Wyoming Medical Center | Casper, WY | $13.4M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Micky and Madeleine Arison Family Foundation Largest grant: Micky & Madeleine Arison Family Foundation - Donor Advised Fund (daf) | Coral Gables, FL | $13.4M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Applied Materials Foundation Largest grant: Second Harvest of Silicon Valley | Santa Clara, CA | $13.4M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Christ Cares for Kids Foundation Largest grant: International Justice Mission | Issaquah, WA | $13.4M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Abell Foundation Inc Largest grant: Center for Urban Families Inc | Baltimore, MD | $13.4M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Keren Keshet - the Rainbow Foundation Largest grant: Jewish Communal Fund #4681 | New York, NY | $13.4M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Acklie Charitable Foundation | Lincoln, NE | $13.4M tax year 2025 | 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.