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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa Creek Foundation Largest grant: Cal Poly Foundation | Odell, OR | $985K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Tioga Foundation Largest grant: Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | $985K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Nicholson Foundation Largest grant: Glassroots Inc | New York, NY | $984K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Siebert Williams Shank Foundation Largest grant: Motown Historical Museum Inc | New York, NY | $984K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Lordi Marker Family Foundation Largest grant: Missouri Prairie Foundation | Kansas City, MO | $984K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Nelson and Michele Carbonell Foundation Largest grant: Pga Tour First Tee Foundation | Germantown, MD | $984K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Tim and Libby Ash Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: The Rescue Mission | Fort Wayne, IN | $984K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Industrial Commission Largest grant: Port of Chehalis | Chehalis, WA | $983K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Smarelli Charitable Trust Largest grant: Pius Xi High School | Milwaukee, WI | $983K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Anna & Harold W Huffman Foundation Largest grant: Hamilton Community Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | $983K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Gershwind Foundation Largest grant: University of Pennsylvania Associate Vice Provost | New York, NY | $983K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Bridges Larson Foundation 81-38296510 Largest grant: Pbs Socal | Beverly Hills, CA | $982K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Lenz Edward and June Char Tr 71504 Largest grant: Pardeeville Boys Club Inc | Chicago, IL | $982K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Point Lookout Farmlife & Water Preserve Foundation Inc Largest grant: The Wyeth Foundation | Chadds Ford, PA | $982K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Kalman & Ida Wolens Foundation Co Joe Milkes | Plano, TX | $982K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Edward Colston Foundation Inc Largest grant: Catholic Leadership Institute | Atlanta, GA | $981K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Hrd-C Foundation Largest grant: Springer School & Center | Naples, FL | $981K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Marksbury Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Bluegrass Community Foundation | Nicholasville, KY | $981K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Ruth H & Warren a Ellsworth Foundation Largest grant: Clark University | Worcester, MA | $981K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Howard E Reynolds Tw Largest grant: Marietta Community Foundation Inc | Buffalo, NY | $980K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Bleu Blanc Rouge Foundation Largest grant: The Refugee Home Project | Dover, DE | $980K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The William R Hoch Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Catholic Relief Services | Berea, KY | $980K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Rosenzweig Coopersmith Foundation Largest grant: American Exchange Project | Culver City, CA | $980K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Fred Craves Family Foundation Largest grant: J David Gladstone Institutes | San Rafael, CA | $980K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Donald and Donna Baumgartner Charitable Trust Largest grant: Milwaukee Art Museum | Milwaukee, WI | $980K tax year 2023 | Preselected only |
| Paul E Kelly Foundation Largest grant: Alliance Defending Freedom Others | Narberth, PA | $979K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Aptiv Foundation Inc Largest grant: First Frc and Ftc in US | Troy, MI | $979K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Glaser Family Foundation Largest grant: University of Minnesota Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | $979K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Brant Foundation Largest grant: Common Power Future | New York, NY | $979K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Jacob L and Lillian Holtzmann Foundation Largest grant: DAFgiving360 | Palo Alto, CA | $978K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Lewis A Kingsley Foundation Largest grant: University of Utah | Costa Mesa, CA | $978K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Lowy Medical Research Institute Inc Largest grant: NYU Langone Health | La Jolla, CA | $978K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Mantz Foundation Largest grant: Childrens Hospital Corporation | Ocala, FL | $978K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Donald E Fike Family Foundation Largest grant: Refuge Ranch | Galesburg, IL | $978K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Vijay and Marie Goradia Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Armman-USA | Houston, TX | $978K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Bodner Family Foundation Largest grant: Congregation Ahavas Tzdokah V'chesed | Monsey, NY | $978K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Scsymmes Foundation Largest grant: Greenville Tech Charter High School | Saint Louis, MO | $978K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Comer Foundation Largest grant: Auburn University | Birmingham, AL | $976K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Simon Family Foundation Largest grant: Stanford University | White Plains, NY | $976K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Kavanaugh Family Foundation | Downers Grove, IL | $976K 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.