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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sustainable Charitable Legacy Inc Largest grant: Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of USA | Forest Hills, NY | $946K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Robert C Vance Char Fdn Largest grant: New Britain Museum of American Art | Dallas, TX | $946K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Grenfell Association of America Largest grant: Battle Harbour Assisted Living Corporation | Boston, MA | $945K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Chod Family Foundation Largest grant: Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School | St Louis, MO | $945K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Bennett Family Foundation Largest grant: University of Pennsylvania | New York, NY | $945K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Hattie Mae Lesley Foundation Inc Largest grant: Fort Worth Opera Association Inc | Dallas, TX | $945K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Chadwick-Loher Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | $945K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Good Words Foundation Largest grant: Nebraska Journalism Trust | Washington, DC | $945K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Kimsey Foundation Largest grant: Mclean Project for the Arts | Washington, DC | $945K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Delle Foundation Largest grant: Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains | Los Alamos, NM | $945K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| LSF Foundation | Houston, TX | $945K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Benjamin and Susan Winter Foundation Largest grant: Manhattan Theatre | New York, NY | $944K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Mab Foundation | New York, NY | $944K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Maude Pritchard Char Trust Xxxxx2009 Largest grant: Bank Street College of Education Developing Systems | Chicago, IL | $944K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Amherst College Foundation Trust Xxxxx9007 Largest grant: Amherst College | Chicago, IL | $944K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Ameritas Charitable Foundation | Lincoln, NE | $944K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Wise Foundation Largest grant: Buchanan Hall | Marshall, VA | $944K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Prl Keystone Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | $943K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Ike and Candy Brown Family Foundation Largest grant: Foundation for Defence of Democracies | Camden, NJ | $943K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Alfred and Hanna Fromm Foundation | Larkspur, CA | $943K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Mervyn L Brenner Foundation Inc | Walnut Creek, CA | $943K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Aerospike Foundation Inc Largest grant: Uc San Diego Foundation | New York, NY | $942K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Abraham & Esther Hersh Foundation | New York, NY | $942K tax year 2023 | Preselected only |
| Stephenson Foundation Largest grant: Intervarsity Christian Fellowship | Chicago, IL | $942K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Bruce and Barbara Wiegand Family Foundation Largest grant: Eye & Ear Foundation of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | $942K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Aspen Business Center Foundation Largest grant: Aspen Community Foundation | Aspen, CO | $942K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Lionel and Bea Harris Foundation | Cushing, OK | $941K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Herrman Family Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Renaissance Charitable Foundation Inc | Framingham, MA | $941K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Wtc Foundation Largest grant: Diocese of Nashville | Nashville, TN | $941K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Hajim Family Foundation Largest grant: New Jersey Performing Arts Center | Chicago, IL | $941K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Grassland Trust Largest grant: Global Health Ministries | Chicago, IL | $940K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The John J Leidy Foundation Inc Largest grant: Baltimore Alliance for Careers in Healthcare | Towson, MD | $940K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Inspirational Giving | Bend, OR | $940K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| American Friends of Victoria Hospitals Foundation | Tumwater, WA | $940K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Antoineo'brien Family Foundation Largest grant: University of Wisconsin Foundation | Sarasota, FL | $940K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Sandcastle Foundation Largest grant: University of St Thomas | Eden Prairie, MN | $940K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Harry L & Clara Cayo Wilson Fdn Tr Largest grant: Childrens Home Society | Milwaukee, WI | $940K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Berlin Family Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Cradle of Aviationmuseums | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | $940K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| George Codrington Fdnhirtlena Largest grant: Cleveland Public Market Corporation | Cleveland, OH | $940K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Candace and Richard S Weeks Family Foundation Largest grant: Boys & Girls Club of Newark Nj | Basking Ridge, NJ | $940K 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.