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 Howard W Swank Alma K Swank and Richard Kemper Swank Foundation Largest grant: The Nemours Foundation | Wilmington, DE | $915K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Charles M Vallee Foundation for Long Covid Research Inc Largest grant: Vanderbilt University Vanderbilt University | Miami, FL | $915K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Victor E & Caroline E Schutte Foundation Largest grant: Heart of America Council Boy Scouts | Dallas, TX | $915K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Judi & George Schwartz Foundation | Plymouth, MI | $915K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Fred J and Shirley H Jordan Foundation Largest grant: Community Living and Support Services Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | $915K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Beacon Foundation Charitable Trust Largest grant: Chattanooga State Technical Community College Foundation | Kennesaw, GA | $915K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Sheldon and Audrey Katz Foundation Largest grant: Green Forests Work | Silver Spring, MD | $915K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Bill and Fern England Foundation Largest grant: Moran Eye Center U of U | Salt Lake City, UT | $914K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Jerome Foundation | Tustin, CA | $914K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Graham and Carolyn Holloway Family Foundation | Colleyville, TX | $914K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Ernst & Elfriede Frank Foundation Inc Largest grant: Roosevelt University | New York, NY | $914K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| William and Charlene Glikbarg Foundation Largest grant: Wilderness Youth Project | Santa Barbara, CA | $914K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| A&j Kay Family Foundation Largest grant: American Civil Liberties Union | Los Angeles, CA | $914K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Hochberg Family Foundation Largest grant: Standwithus | Skokie, IL | $914K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Nancy Sayles Day Foundation Largest grant: Nantucket Conservation Foundation | Boston, MA | $914K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Wallace Minot Leonard Foundation Largest grant: Boston Lyric Opera | Boston, MA | $914K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Franci Neely Foundation | Albany, NY | $913K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Jake Owen Foundation Largest grant: St Jude Children's Hospital ALSAC | Nashville, TN | $913K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Covalent Foundation Largest grant: Ascension Seton Foundation | Reston, VA | $913K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Lazar Foundation Largest grant: Central Oregon Land Watch | Black Butte Ranch, OR | $913K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Dorsey Foundation Inc Largest grant: Indianapolis Zoo | Indianapolis, IN | $913K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Ernst Family Foundation Largest grant: Drake University | Dallas, TX | $913K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| MY Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Wilmington, DE | $912K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Stewart Huston Charitable Trust | Coatesville, PA | $912K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Mb Glassman Foundation Largest grant: Jewish Colorado | Denver, CO | $912K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Moran Family Foundation Largest grant: Some (so Other Might Eat) | Mclean, VA | $912K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Night Heron Foundation Largest grant: Gallery North Inc | Wilmington, DE | $912K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Young Family Charitable Foundation Largest grant: New Canaan Country School | New Canaan, CT | $912K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Art and Eva Camunez Tucker Foundation | San Angelo, TX | $912K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Broadside Philanthropic Foundation Largest grant: Thomas More College | Pittsburgh, PA | $912K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Tsh Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Hickory Museum of Art | Hickory, NC | $912K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Kentucky Educational Fund for Handicapped Children Largest grant: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee | Frankfort, KY | $912K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Denovo Initiative Largest grant: Incite Productions Inc | Portland, OR | $911K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Lorene and Ben Maibach Foundation Largest grant: Ashes to Glory Foundation | Southfield, MI | $911K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Mcgue Millhiser Family Trust James Mcn Millhiser Trustee Largest grant: The Hill School | Richmond, VA | $911K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Hoffman Family Fdn Agy Largest grant: Mayo Clinic | Minneapolis, MN | $911K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Lavie Shterna Popack Family Foundat | Brooklyn, NY | $910K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Holder Construction Foundation Inc Largest grant: Atlanta Police Foundation Inc | Atlanta, GA | $910K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Robert D Flickinger Foundation Largest grant: David F and Hallie F Schneeweiss Charitable Trust | East Aurora, NY | $910K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Universal Leaf Foundation | Richmond, VA | $910K tax year 2024 | 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.