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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The John & Mary Corcoran Family Foundation Largest grant: Tpi Cradle to Career Grants | Braintree, MA | $6.07M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Allyn Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Piikani Lodge Health Institute | Skaneateles, NY | $6.07M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Atrius Health Equity Foundation Inc Largest grant: United Way of Massachusetts Bay | Boston, MA | $6.04M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Watkins Christian Foundation Inc Largest grant: Young Life Southwind Camp | Atlanta, GA | $6.04M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Bill and Irma Dale Charitable Family Foundation Largest grant: Vanguard Charitable | Wayzata, MN | $6.03M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Bahuleyan Charitable Foundation Inc | Oak Park, IL | $6.03M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Robert P Holding Foundation Inc Largest grant: North Carolina Community Foundation | Smithfield, NC | $6.03M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Effie and Wofford Cain Foundation Largest grant: The University of Texas at Austin | Austin, TX | $6.03M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Casey Family Programs Largest grant: City of Seattle-Mayor's Office | Seattle, WA | $6.03M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation | Burbank, CA | $6.02M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Jane & John Justin Foundation Largest grant: Cook Children's Health Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | $6.02M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Moses Taylor Foundation Inc Largest grant: Scranton Area Community Foundation | Scranton, PA | $6.01M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Pittulloch Foundation Inc Largest grant: Resilient Georgia | Atlanta, GA | $6.01M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Bernard F & Alva B Gimbel Foundation Inc Largest grant: Neo Philanthropy Inc | New York, NY | $6.01M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Essential Foundation (F/K/A Aqua Charitable Trust) | Bryn Mawr, PA | $6.01M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Marguerite Delany Hark Foundation | Venice, FL | $6M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Kathleen S Craft Foundation | Tulsa, OK | $6M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Kenneth C English Family Foundation | Dallas, TX | $6M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Frances and Kenneth Eisenberg Charitable Foundation Largest grant: University of Michigan | Dearborn, MI | $6M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Peninsula Charities Foundation II Largest grant: Impact Access Foundation | Key Largo, FL | $6M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Norton Simon Foundation Largest grant: Norton Simon Museum of Art at Pasadena | Pasadena, CA | $6M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Offield Family Foundation | Chicago, IL | $6M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Common Stream Inc #0745935 Largest grant: Mwc Foundation Inc | Boston, MA | $6M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Earl and Kathryn Congdon Family Foundation Largest grant: Boys & Girls Club of Greater High Point Inc | Wilmington, DE | $6M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Zellerbach Family Foundation Largest grant: Iiba | San Francisco, CA | $6M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Cardinal Health Foundation Largest grant: Yourcause LLC | Dublin, OH | $5.98M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Southern Oklahoma Memorial Foundation Inc Largest grant: Southern Oklahoma Ambulance Service Inc | Ardmore, OK | $5.97M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Cele H & William B Rubin Family Fund Largest grant: Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund | Wellesley Hills, MA | $5.96M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Ruderman Family Foundation Largest grant: Ruderman Family Foundation Israel (amutah) | Newton Center, MA | $5.95M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Airie Knipel Harry V and J William Warehime Foundation Largest grant: York County Rail Trail Authority | Hanover, PA | $5.95M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| 1923 Fund Largest grant: University of Florida Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | $5.94M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| J William & Mary Straker Charitable Fdn Largest grant: Muskingum County Library System | Zanesville, OH | $5.94M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Hitz Foundation Largest grant: Oregon Shakespeare Festival | Palo Alto, CA | $5.94M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Snap Foundation Largest grant: Heart of Los Angeles Youth Inc | Los Angeles, CA | $5.94M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Bill and Bea Idema Foundation Largest grant: John Ball Zoo | Grand Rapids, MI | $5.93M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Roderick MacArthur Foundation Largest grant: Harper's Magazine Foundation | Niles, IL | $5.93M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Westwind Foundation Largest grant: Advocates for Youth | Norwalk, CT | $5.93M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Pvh Foundation Inc Largest grant: Fashion Institute of Techology Foundation | New York, NY | $5.92M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Alliss Educational Foundation-Equity Largest grant: Minnesota State System | Milwaukee, WI | $5.92M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Lavelle Fund for the Blind Inc Largest grant: Perkins School for the Blind | New York, NY | $5.91M tax year 2025 | 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?
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