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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont Institute for Human Flourishing Inc | Chicago, IL | $889K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Stubblefield Foundation Inc Largest grant: Nourish Up | Charlotte, NC | $889K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Susan Mott Webb Charitable Trust Largest grant: University of Alabama at Birmingham | Birmingham, AL | $889K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| J Stanley & Mary W Johnson Family Foundation Largest grant: Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties | Newport Beach, CA | $889K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| R and E Norton Philanthropic Tr Largest grant: Norton Gallery & School of Art | Dallas, TX | $888K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Saccomanno Higher Education Foundation Largest grant: Colorado Mesa University | Grand Junction, CO | $888K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Orchard Charities Largest grant: Uvu Foundation | Orem, UT | $888K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Fred and June Macmurray Foundation Largest grant: Anova Education and Behavioral Consultation Inc | Los Angeles, CA | $888K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Granite Foundation Agency (plg) Largest grant: La Paz Global | Mendota Heights, MN | $887K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Whippoorwill Family Foundation Largest grant: New Jersey Audubon Society | Prospect, KY | $887K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Tankenoff Families Foundation Largest grant: Minneapolis Jewish Federation | Minneapolis, MN | $887K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Uw Sg Welsh Char Trust Largest grant: Harvard University | Dallas, TX | $887K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Bernard Foundation Largest grant: The University of Texas at Tyler | Tyler, TX | $886K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The John and Bonnie Strauss Foundation | Plano, TX | $886K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Diane J and Robert a Mcdonald Family Foundation Largest grant: Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra | Windmere, FL | $886K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Llww Foundation Largest grant: Center for Curatorial Studies Bard College | Pasadena, CA | $886K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Dailey Family Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Fidelity Charitable | New York, NY | $886K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Yelp Foundation Largest grant: Freedom of The Press Foundation | San Francisco, CA | $886K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Robert Mccormack Family Charitable Largest grant: Hotchkiss School | Chicago, IL | $886K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Crescent Cities Charities Inc Largest grant: Grants and Contributions | Oxon Hill, MD | $886K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Harry W Morrison Foundation Inc | Boise, ID | $886K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Guardian Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Pledger Charitable | Brooklyn, NY | $885K tax year 2023 | Preselected only |
| The Ross Foundation | Lynchburg, VA | $885K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Ud Fp Bolton - Payne Fd Nma Largest grant: Payne Fund Inc | Dallas, TX | $885K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| American Warrior Initiative Inc Largest grant: Custom Canines Service Dog Academy Inc | Madison, WI | $885K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Weber Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Columbus Catholic Schools | Marshfield, WI | $885K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Beatrix Finston Padway Charitable Trust for Arts and Education Largest grant: Los Angeles Valley College Foundation | Beverly Hills, CA | $885K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Smith Foundation - Trustee Largest grant: University of Louisville | Orlando, FL | $885K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania Health Care Foundation Largest grant: Geisinger College of Health Sciences | Scranton, PA | $885K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Holloway Foundation Inc Largest grant: Brentwood Baptist Church | Nashville, TN | $885K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Md Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Ms Gift the Med Charitable Fund Co Jaisundar Siva | Chesterfield, MO | $884K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Julie and Brian Simmons Foundation Largest grant: Cox Science Center and Aquarium | Palm Beacch, FL | $884K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Sarah I Schieffelin Residuary Trust# Largest grant: St Marys Episcopal Church | Pittsburgh, PA | $884K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Sidney & Mildred Edelstein Foundation Largest grant: American Friends of Hebrew University | Boynton Beach, FL | $884K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Foster Family Charitable Trust Largest grant: John 316 Ministry | Batesville, AR | $884K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Root Family Foundation Largest grant: Museum of Arts & Sciences | Ormond Beach, FL | $884K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Ews Foundation Largest grant: Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh | Pennington, NJ | $883K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Better Place Foundation Largest grant: Alaquest Collaborative for Education | Birmingham, AL | $883K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Margaret D and Jeremy M Jacobs Family Foundation Largest grant: Jacobs Institute Inc | Buffalo, NY | $883K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Ketana Foundation | Monsey, NY | $883K 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.