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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Cuba Astronomical Foundation Largest grant: President and Fellows of Harvard College | Wilmington, DE | $958K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Samuel J & Connie M Frankino Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Place of Hope | Rocky River, OH | $958K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Walsh Foundation Largest grant: Texas Christian University | Aledo, TX | $958K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Max Goldenson Foundation for Modern Dog Adoption Largest grant: Two Hands Four Paws Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | $958K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Elaine and Jeffrey Lovell Foundation Largest grant: University of Colorado Foundation | Wilmington, DE | $958K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Heineman Foundation for Research Educational Largest grant: Heineman-Robicsek Medical Outreach Inc | New York, NY | $957K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Atl Fdn-W Peters Main Largest grant: Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Inc | Saint Louis, MO | $957K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Wm Craig and Teneen L Dobbs Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Community Foundation of Elkhart Inc | Carmel, IN | $957K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Lynn & Louis Wolfson II Family Foundation Largest grant: The Cleo Institute Inc | Chicago, IL | $957K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Maor Foundation Largest grant: Dana Farber Cancer Institute | Clayton, MO | $957K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Ruby and Ernest Mcswain Worthy Lands Largest grant: City of Sanford | Sanford, NC | $957K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Maria & Bernard a Pargh Family Foundation Largest grant: Friends of United Hatzalah | Nashville, TN | $957K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Maryland Association of Community Action Agencies | Annapolis, MD | $956K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Edward J Phillips Family Foundation Largest grant: Mayo Foundation | Wayzata, MN | $956K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Presto Foundation | Eau Claire, WI | $956K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Grace Helen Spearman Foundation Largest grant: Eisenhower Health (medical Center) | Palm Springs, CA | $956K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Living Hope Foundation | San Martin, CA | $955K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Leiser Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Campus Crusade for Christ | Dallas, TX | $955K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| J & V Flynn Foundation Largest grant: Midwest Food Bank | Peoria, IL | $955K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Oakpoint Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Women's Art Center Of The Hamptons | Waltham, MA | $955K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Muriel Pollia Foundation Largest grant: People for the American Way | Fillmore, CA | $955K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Horwitz Family Memorial Foundation | Sammamish, WA | $954K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Crawley Family Foundation Largest grant: Texas A&m Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | $954K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Ivy Foundation Largest grant: Brown University | Minneapolis, MN | $953K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Schatzy Largest grant: Franciscan Sisters Third Order Regular of Penance of the Sorrowful Mother | Pittsburgh, PA | $953K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Healey Family Foundation Largest grant: Brown University | Melville, NY | $953K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| David Rosenbaum Family Foundation | Lakewood, NJ | $953K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Rosenstiel Foundation Largest grant: American Institute of Polish Culture | Philadelphia, PA | $953K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Knee Family Foundation Largest grant: Wvu Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | $953K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| New Era Cap Foundation Largest grant: The Childrens Hospital of Buffalo | Buffalo, NY | $952K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Harry E Chamberlain & Adrienne S Chamberlain Largest grant: Cancer Research Fund Damon Runyon | Dallas, TX | $952K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Penn Treaty Special Service District Largest grant: Northern Liberties Na | Philadelphia, PA | $952K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Warren and Mary Jane Crist Foundation | Phx, AZ | $951K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Cook Family Foundation Largest grant: The Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Ozark, MO | $951K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Seigle Foundation Largest grant: Community Crisis Center | Dundee, IL | $951K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Crotty Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Eye to Eye | Boston, MA | $951K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Clement O Miniger Memorial Foundati Co Trust Company Family Office | Holland, OH | $951K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Irwin and Ginny Edlavitch Foundation Inc Largest grant: Washington Hebrew Congregation | West Palm Beach, FL | $951K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Black-Brogan Foundation Largest grant: Greenwich Country Day | New York, NY | $951K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Buffy Wachs Foundation Largest grant: Schwab Charitable Fund | Wilmington, DE | $950K 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.