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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott and Jessica McClintock Foundation Largest grant: National Philanthropic Trust | Las Vegas, NV | $8.75M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| California Educational Foundation Trust Scd266439 Largest grant: The San Diego Foundation | La Mesa, CA | $8.74M tax year 2022 | Preselected only |
| Gabelli Foundation Inc | Reno, NV | $8.74M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| John & Ashley Rausch Family Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Cross Church | Fayetteville, AR | $8.74M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Dune Road Foundation Inc Largest grant: New York University | New York, NY | $8.73M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Stanley H & Theodora L Feldberg Foundation Largest grant: Over a Hump Foundation | Auburn, MA | $8.72M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Huntsman Foundation Largest grant: Huntsman World Senior Games | Salt Lake City, UT | $8.71M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Griffith R Harsh IV And Margaret C Whitman Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Environmental Defense Fund | new york, NY | $8.71M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Philip E and Carole R Ratcliffe Foundation Inc Largest grant: YMCA of Queen Anne's County - 2020 | Annapolis, MD | $8.71M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The James J and Joan a Gardner Family Foundation Largest grant: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center | Cincinnati, OH | $8.7M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Colin Family Foundation Largest grant: American Endowment Foundation | New York, NY | $8.7M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Ds Foundation Largest grant: National Philanthropic Trust | Miami, FL | $8.69M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Hofmann Family Foundation Largest grant: John Muir Health Foundation | Concord, CA | $8.68M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Speer Foundation Largest grant: Young Mens Christian Association of Greater St Petersburg | Brentwood, TN | $8.68M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Amelia Peabody Foundation Largest grant: Family Aid Boston Inc | Topsfield, MA | $8.68M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Independence Blue Cross Foundation Largest grant: Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | $8.66M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Alta and John Franks Foundation Largest grant: Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation | Shreveport, LA | $8.65M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Many Voices Foundation Largest grant: Partners in Health | Princeton, NJ | $8.62M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Mbk Educational Foundation Inc Largest grant: Haverford College | New York, NY | $8.62M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| State Farm Companies Foundation Largest grant: Matching Gift Program via Donor Advised Fund | Bloomington, IL | $8.6M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Tracking Foundation Largest grant: Tuskegee University | New York, NY | $8.6M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Lauren and Lee Fixel Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: University of Florida Foundation Inc | Nashville, TN | $8.58M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| James M Schoonmaker II Foundation Largest grant: Sailing Foundation of New York | Chicago, IL | $8.58M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Teagle Foundation Largest grant: Bard College | New York, NY | $8.56M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Diller-Von Furstenberg Family Foundation Largest grant: Vital Voices | New York, NY | $8.55M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Heb Tournament of Champions Charitable Trust | San Antonio, TX | $8.54M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Mayberg Foundation Inc Largest grant: Aish Global | Chevy Chase, MD | $8.54M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Stephen M Silberstein Foundation Largest grant: Mcf Donor Advised Fund | Belvedere, CA | $8.54M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Genan Foundation Largest grant: Appalachian Sustainable Development | Charlottesville, VA | $8.53M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Tortuga Charitable Foundation | Princeton, NJ | $8.52M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Jhm Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Tumo Foundation | Manhattan Beach, CA | $8.5M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Margaret M and Robert D Walter Foundation Largest grant: Margaret and Robert Walter Foundation | Columbus, OH | $8.5M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Irene E and George A Davis Foundation | Springfield, MA | $8.49M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Ecolab Foundation (a/K/a Ecolab Industry Foundation) Largest grant: Blackbaud Giving Fund | St Paul, MN | $8.49M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Brinson Foundation Largest grant: St John's Health Foundation | Chicago, IL | $8.48M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Anahata Foundation Xxxxx5004 Largest grant: The Nature Conservancy | Chicago, IL | $8.46M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| O'neill Family Charitable Trust Largest grant: Grand Teton National Park | New York, NY | $8.46M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Avvento Foundation Largest grant: Goldman Sachs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund - Account #3575 | Houston, TX | $8.46M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Teach a Man to Fish Foundation Largest grant: Walking Softer | Irvine, CA | $8.46M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Wood-Claeyssens Foundation Largest grant: Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital | Santa Barbara, CA | $8.45M 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.