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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wadhwani Charitable Foundation Largest grant: San Francisco Foundation | Los Altos, CA | $6.31M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Galena Foundation Largest grant: Denver Academy | Denver, CO | $6.31M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Haines Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia | Egg Harbor, NJ | $6.3M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Ronald S Lauder Foundation | New York, NY | $6.3M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Great Island Foundation Largest grant: Ocean Research & Conservation Association (orca) | New York, NY | $6.3M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Peterson Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Inova Health System Foundation | Fairfax, VA | $6.3M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Haron Dahan Foundation Inc Largest grant: Beth Tfiloh | Baltimore, MD | $6.3M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Southern Company Gas Charitable Foundation Inc Largest grant: American National Red Cross | Atlanta, GA | $6.28M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Stephanie and Peter Nolan Foundation Largest grant: Cornell University | Hermosa Beach, CA | $6.27M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Smith Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Lds Philanthropies | Carmel, IN | $6.27M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Robert and Michelle Cooke Atchinson Foundation Largest grant: Massachusetts Eye & Ear | Winchester, MA | $6.27M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Headwaters Health Foundation of Western Montana Largest grant: Montana Nonprofit Association Inc | Missoula, MT | $6.27M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Robert and Kate Niehaus Foundation Largest grant: Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School | New York, NY | $6.26M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Donald C Mcgraw Foundation Inc Largest grant: Brigham and Womans Hospital | Delray Beach, FL | $6.26M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Eqt Foundation Largest grant: National Financial Services (jp Morgan Chase Bank) | Canonsburg, PA | $6.26M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| B Bridger H Foundation Largest grant: Kents Hill School | New York, NY | $6.25M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Hao Family Foundation Largest grant: Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund | Saratoga Springs, NY | $6.25M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Neil & Anna Rasmussen Foundation Largest grant: MIT | Concord, MA | $6.25M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Regent Philanthropic Foundation Inc Largest grant: Fidelity Charitable | Hunt Valley, MD | $6.25M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Ttee Uw of Lloyd G Balfour | Dallas, TX | $6.24M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Endurance Fund | Nicasio, CA | $6.24M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Anheuser-Busch Foundation Largest grant: Please See Attached | Clayton, MO | $6.24M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| MidAmerican Energy Foundation | Des Moines, IA | $6.23M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| EL Wiegand Foundation | Reno, NV | $6.23M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Wa Criswell Foundation Inc Largest grant: Criswell College | Dallas, TX | $6.23M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Yung Family Foundation Largest grant: St Elizabeth Healthcare Foundation - Cancer Institute | Crestview Hills, KY | $6.22M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Mark a Chapman Foundation Largest grant: Texas A&m Foundation | Sealy, TX | $6.22M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| First Nonprofit Foundation | New York, NY | $6.22M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Lewis Humphreys Charitable Trust Largest grant: The Capper Foundation | Dallas, TX | $6.22M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Ray and Karyn Hendrickson Foundation Largest grant: Christianbook International Outreach | Quincy, MA | $6.22M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| JHC Foundation Largest grant: Food Fix Campaign Inc | Wilmington, DE | $6.21M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Mortenson Family Foundation Largest grant: Hawaiian Islands Land Trust (dba Hawaii Land Trust) | Minneapolis, MN | $6.21M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Raskob Foundation for Catholic Activities Inc Largest grant: Fadica (foundations & Donors Interested in Catholic Activities) | Wilmington, DE | $6.2M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The James M Stanton Foundation Largest grant: Summit Academy | Bloomington, MN | $6.2M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Al Williams Jr Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: A&a Charitable Giving Fund (daf) | Duluth, GA | $6.2M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Rockwell Automation Charitable Corp Largest grant: United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc | Milwaukee, WI | $6.2M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Hyams Foundation Inc Largest grant: Alternatives for Community and Environment Inc | Boston, MA | $6.19M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Independence Public Media of Philadelphia Inc Largest grant: Philadelphia Public Access Corp - Phillycam | Philadelphia, PA | $6.19M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| MD Anderson Foundation Largest grant: Baylor College of Medicine | Houston, TX | $6.19M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Peter J King Family Foundation Largest grant: Hope Academy | Golden Valley, MN | $6.19M 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.