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 Mcj Amelior Foundation Largest grant: Malaria No More Fund | Morristown, NJ | $5.78M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Orokawa Foundation Inc Largest grant: University of Md Baltimore Foundation Inc | Towson, MD | $5.78M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Kehe Cares Foundation Inc Largest grant: New Vision Community Church | Naperville, IL | $5.78M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Burton D Morgan Foundation Inc Largest grant: Bounce Innovation Hub | Hudson, OH | $5.78M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Asness Family Foundation | Melville, NY | $5.78M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Sidney J Weinberg Jr Foundation Largest grant: Central Park Conservancy | Albany, NY | $5.77M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Wadhwani Impact Trust Largest grant: Indian Institute of Technology Madras | Bridgeville, PA | $5.77M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| A Glimmer of Hope Foundation Largest grant: Guraghe Development and Cultural Association | Cedar Park, TX | $5.76M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Denise A& Eugene Chinery Foundation Largest grant: Harvard University | New York, NY | $5.75M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Mka Charitable Fund Largest grant: Airbnborg Inc | San Francisco, CA | $5.75M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Sarah and Ross Perot Jr Foundation Largest grant: St Mark's School of Texas | Dallas, TX | $5.75M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Twf Foundation Largest grant: University Catholic Center | Dallas, TX | $5.75M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Boler Family Foundation Largest grant: Rush University Medical Center | Schaumburg, IL | $5.74M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Caris Foundation Largest grant: Caris Foundation International | Irving, TX | $5.74M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Chs Foundation Largest grant: National FFA Foundation | Inver Grove Heights, MN | $5.74M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Panaphil Foundation Largest grant: ACLU Foundation | New York, NY | $5.74M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Flower Hill Foundation Austin Texas | Austin, TX | $5.74M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Walter J & Betty C Zable Foundation Largest grant: Support the Enlisted Project (step) | San Diego, CA | $5.74M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Wanda and James M Moran Jr Foundation Inc Largest grant: World Central Kitchen | Deerfield Beach, FL | $5.74M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Mcinerny Foundation Largest grant: Iolani School | Honolulu, HI | $5.73M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Charles and Phyllis M Frias Charitable Trust Largest grant: Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada | Las Vegas, NV | $5.73M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Yardi Foundation Largest grant: Ucsb Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | $5.73M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Katherine Wells Macmillan Foundation Largest grant: Community Foundation of the Florida Keys | Minneapolis, MN | $5.73M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Penny and Robert Sarver Charitable Foundation Largest grant: University of Arizona Foundation | Paradise Valley, AZ | $5.72M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Abby & David Cohen Family Foundation Largest grant: Metropolitan Opera Association Inc | New York, NY | $5.72M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Melitta S and Joan M Pick Charitable Trust | Milwaukee, WI | $5.72M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Block Friedman Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: 92nd Street Y | New York, NY | $5.71M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Apex Foundation Largest grant: Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason | Bellevue, WA | $5.71M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Gund Geoffrey Fdn Largest grant: Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Brooklyn, OH | $5.7M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Sue J Gross Foundation | Laguna Beach, CA | $5.7M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| M D Katz Foundation Inc Largest grant: Yeshiva University | Englewood, NJ | $5.69M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Wmr Family Foundation 045351-000 Co Wilmington Trust Company Largest grant: Kansas Public Radio | Wilmington, DE | $5.69M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Ghs Foundation Largest grant: Sam Houston State University | Houston, TX | $5.68M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Selma E Andrews Trust Largest grant: American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | $5.68M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Morris Goldseker Foundation of Maryland Inc Largest grant: The Associated Jewish Community Fed the Associated Jewish Community Fed | Baltimore, MD | $5.68M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Barbara Newington Foundation Agreement dated 12/17/14 Largest grant: Newington Cropsey Foundation | Palm Beach, FL | $5.68M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Barba Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Powers Family Foundation | Oakland, NJ | $5.68M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Allone Foundation | Wilkesbarre, PA | $5.68M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Ruth Lilly Foundation | Wilmington, DE | $5.67M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Owens Corning Foundation | Toledo, OH | $5.67M 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.