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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eversource Energy Foundation Inc Largest grant: Boston Children's Hospital (ma) | Hartford, CT | $6.16M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Jane & Leonard Korman Family Foundation Largest grant: Korman Feldman Family Foundation | Trevose, PA | $6.16M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Weiss Asset Management Foundation Inc Largest grant: Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Boston, MA | $6.16M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The David Belk Cannon Foundation | Gastonia, NC | $6.16M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Teiger Foundation Largest grant: Moma Ps1 | New York, NY | $6.15M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Larry and Helen Hoag Foundation Largest grant: Orange County Music & Dance | Long Beach, CA | $6.15M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Michael & Quirsis Riney Family Fndn Largest grant: Mary Institute and Saint Louis Country Day School | St Louis, MO | $6.15M tax year 2023 | Preselected only |
| Bender Foundation Inc Largest grant: Bender Jcc of Greater Washington | Washington, DC | $6.15M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Worldquant Foundation Largest grant: Worldquant University | Old Greenwich, CT | $6.15M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Illinois Children's Healthcare Foundation Largest grant: Methodist Medical Center Illinois | Oak Brook, IL | $6.15M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Dinan Family Foundation Largest grant: The Rockefeller University | West Palm Beach, FL | $6.15M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Laughing Gull Foundation Largest grant: Campaign for Southern Equality | Durham, NC | $6.15M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Suc Tuw Kingsley Gillespie Crt Largest grant: The Stamford Hospital | Dallas, TX | $6.14M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Hyde and Watson Foundation Largest grant: Main Street Counseling Service | Warren Township, NJ | $6.14M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Kellogg Family Foundation Largest grant: Kellogg Programs Inc | Milwaukee, WI | $6.13M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Vista Hermosa Foundation Largest grant: Catholic Relief Services | Pasco, WA | $6.13M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The James and Rebecca Morgan Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Fidelity Daf - Jm | Los Altos, CA | $6.13M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Jp Fletcher Foundation Inc Largest grant: Grants Paid - Attached | North Haven, CT | $6.13M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Pilara Family Foundation Largest grant: The Metropolitan Museum of Art | San Francisco, CA | $6.12M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Charles T Bauer Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Roland Park Country School Inc | Baltimore, MD | $6.12M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Jean and David W Wallace Foundation Inc Largest grant: Salve Regina | New Canaan, CT | $6.12M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Rooted Alliance Inc Largest grant: Ozarks Technical Community College | Chicago, IL | $6.12M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Norwood Foundation Largest grant: Rapha Foundation Fund | Colorado Springs, CO | $6.11M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Couch Family Foundation Largest grant: Early Care and Education Association - Ecea | Hanover, NH | $6.11M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| UpMobility Foundation Inc Largest grant: The Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Cnty | Little Falls, NY | $6.1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Cross River Community Foundation Largest grant: Friends of Barzilai | Fort Lee, NJ | $6.1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Ws & Ec Jones Testamentary Trust Largest grant: Walter S & Evan C Jones Foundation | Dallas, TX | $6.1M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Josetta Fund Largest grant: Nbran | Boston, MA | $6.1M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Safety Signs Family Education Foundation Largest grant: Daf Giving 360 | Lakeville, MN | $6.1M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| L E Phillips Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Donors Trust | Eau Claire, WI | $6.1M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Robins Foundation Largest grant: Childsavers | Richmond, VA | $6.09M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Beal Family Foundation Largest grant: Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute | New York, NY | $6.09M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Pseg Foundation Inc Largest grant: Montclair State University Foundation RELATED PERSONS TRANSACTIONS | Newark, NJ | $6.09M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Mooney-Reed Charitable Foundation Largest grant: St Sebastian's School Inc | Rye, NH | $6.09M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Goldman-Sonnenfeldt Foundation Inc Largest grant: Aabgu | New York, NY | $6.09M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Franke Family Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Yale University Development | New York, NY | $6.09M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Stephen & Mary Birch Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | $6.08M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Suder Foundation | Dallas, TX | $6.08M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Osprey Foundation Inc Largest grant: United Nations Foundation | Towson, MD | $6.08M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Greenbaum Foundation Largest grant: Karuna Foundation | West Hollywood, CA | $6.08M 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.