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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel & Pamella Devos Foundation Largest grant: Northwood University | Grand Rapids, MI | $11.5M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| We Energies Foundation Inc Largest grant: Contributions | Milwaukee, WI | $11.4M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Rubio Butterfield Foundation Largest grant: Skystone Foundation | New York, NY | $11.4M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Willow Springs Charitable Trust Jenny B Stoddard Trustee Largest grant: Catalyst for Change | Mt Carroll, IL | $11.4M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Largest grant: New York Historical Society | New York, NY | $11.4M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Powder Mill Foundation Largest grant: Communty Connections for Children | York, PA | $11.4M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Ray Foundation Inc Largest grant: Aopa Air Safety Foundation | Naples, FL | $11.4M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| 128 Collective Foundation Largest grant: Labor Education and Research Project | Palo Alto, CA | $11.4M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Baszucki Family Foundation Largest grant: Unite America Insititute Inc | San Mateo, CA | $11.3M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| East West Bank Foundation Largest grant: Los Angeles County Museum of Art (lacma) | Pasadena, CA | $11.3M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Marilyn and Sonny Oates Foundation Largest grant: Communities Foundation of Texas | Dallas, TX | $11.3M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Raikes Foundation Largest grant: Amalgamated Charitable Foundation | Seattle, WA | $11.3M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation Largest grant: Nsu Art Museum Fort Lauderdale | New York, NY | $11.3M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Zoetis Foundation Inc Largest grant: American National Red Cross | Parsippany, NJ | $11.3M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Hugh J Andersen Foundation Largest grant: Lutheran Social Service of Mn | Bayport, MN | $11.3M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Paul Simons Foundation Inc Largest grant: Avalon Nature Preserve Inc | Stony Brook, NY | $11.3M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Danville Regional Foundation Largest grant: Averett University | Danville, VA | $11.2M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Nonna's Garden Largest grant: Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | Orlando, FL | $11.2M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Robert E & Jenny D Kirkland Foundation Largest grant: Discovery Park of America | Union City, TN | $11.2M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Hunter Family Foundation Largest grant: Ravinia Festival Association | Chicago, IL | $11.2M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Apollo Opportunity Foundation Largest grant: Available Upon Request | New York, NY | $11.2M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Children We Love Foundation Fka Well Baby Center Foundation Largest grant: The Deborah Groening-Rother Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | $11.2M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Educational Foundation of America Largest grant: Psychedelic Safety Institute | Bethesda, MD | $11.2M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Clayton Family Foundation Largest grant: Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Knoxville, TN | $11.1M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Annmarie Foundation Inc Largest grant: Eau Claire Community Foundation | Medford, WI | $11.1M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Richard K Lubin Family Foundation Largest grant: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Boston, MA | $11.1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Catherine and Joseph Aresty Foundation Inc Largest grant: Steven Aresty Foundation | New York, NY | $11.1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Seeds of Change Foundation Largest grant: Farm Input Promotions Africa | Sioux Falls, SD | $11.1M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Greater Impact Foundation Largest grant: Distree Sustainable Communities | Melville, NY | $11.1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Julius & Katheryn Hommer Foundation Largest grant: Nat Phil Tr-Hommer Daf Agy | Saint Louis, MO | $11.1M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Easton Sports Development Foundation II Largest grant: Easton Sports Development Foundation | Van Nuys, CA | $11.1M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Wilson Foundation Largest grant: National Philanthropic Trust | Saint Paul, MN | $11.1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Hirschfeld Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation | Kearney, NE | $11.1M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Erik E and Edith H Bergstrom Foundation A Charitable Trust Largest grant: Womens International Network for Guatemalan Soluti | Wilmington, DE | $11.1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Indiana University Health Morgan Inc Largest grant: Indiana University Health | Indianapolis, IN | $11.1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Arrow Impact Largest grant: Per Scholas | Menlo Park, CA | $11M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Gill Foundation Largest grant: Our American Future Foundation | Denver, CO | $11M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Lynn & Foster Friess Family Foundation Largest grant: National Christian Foundation Daf | Jackson, WY | $11M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Ebay Foundation Largest grant: Silicon Valley Community Foundation | San Jose, CA | $11M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Balay Ko Foundation Largest grant: Santa Barbara Rescue Mission | Santa Barbara, CA | $11M 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.