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 William R Orthwein Jr and Laura Rand Orthwein Foundation Inc Largest grant: Missouri Historical Society | St Louis, MO | $5.67M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Marriott Daughters Foundation Largest grant: Boston Children's Hospital Trust | Bethesda, MD | $5.67M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Solich Fund | Denver, CO | $5.66M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Randall Family Foundation Largest grant: cedars-sinai medical center | Westlake Village, CA | $5.66M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Peierls Foundation Largest grant: Doctors Without Borders USA | Golden, CO | $5.66M tax year 2023 | Preselected only |
| H7 Foundation FKA Commonwealth Foundation II | Charlottesville, VA | $5.65M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| 10x Better Foundation Largest grant: Open Philanthropy Advisors Inc (leaf) | San Francisco, CA | $5.64M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Charlie & Moll Anderson Foundation Largest grant: University of Tennessee Foundation | Florence, AL | $5.64M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Herndon Foundation Largest grant: Vmi Foundation | Richmond, VA | $5.64M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Naomi and Nehemiah Cohen Foundation Largest grant: Hand in Hand American Friends of the Center for Jewish-Arab Education in I | Bethesda, MD | $5.63M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Harold Juanita David Dennis & Gary Koon Family Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Hilltopper Athletic Foundation | Bowling Green, KY | $5.63M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation Largest grant: University of Virginia Foundation | Charlottesville, VA | $5.63M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Tykeson Family Charitable Trust Largest grant: Friends of the Children | Ovando, MT | $5.63M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Timothy T Day Foundation Inc Largest grant: The Tun Legacy Foundation Inc | Phoenix, AZ | $5.63M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Leonard Hill Charitable Trust | Santa Monica, CA | $5.63M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Semnani Family Foundation Largest grant: Vanguard Donor Advised Fund | Salt Lake City, UT | $5.63M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Stoddard Charitable Trust | Worcester, MA | $5.63M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Chris and Melody Malachowsky Family Foundation Largest grant: Ndn Collective Inc | Campbell, CA | $5.62M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Munger Charitable Trust Number Two Largest grant: John Thomas Dye School | Pasadena, CA | $5.62M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Mutual of Omaha Foundation Largest grant: Creighton University | Omaha, NE | $5.61M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Liebchen's Gift Foundation Largest grant: Southwest Wildlife Conservation Cen | East Amherst, NY | $5.61M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Dorrance Family Foundation Largest grant: Arizona State University Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | $5.61M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Glory Foundation Largest grant: Community Foundation of Western | Tigard, OR | $5.61M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Kovler Family Foundation | Chicago, IL | $5.61M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Gary Philanthropy | Denver, CO | $5.6M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Blue and You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas | Little Rock, AR | $5.6M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Marshall Legacy Foundation | Metairie, LA | $5.6M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Williams Brice Edwards Charitable Trust | Sumter, SC | $5.6M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Wayne Thiebaud Foundation Largest grant: Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art Uc Davis | Sacramento, CA | $5.59M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Lanterman Foundation Largest grant: Diocese of Toledo | Spokane, WA | $5.59M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Kaplen Foundation Largest grant: Dominican University | Tenafly, NJ | $5.59M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Sealark Foundation Inc Xxx-Xx-Xxxx Largest grant: Bard College at Simon's Rock | Boston, MA | $5.59M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Z S & M Wilf Foundation Inc Largest grant: Yeshiva University | Short Hills, NJ | $5.58M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Ten Talents Foundation Largest grant: Matthew's Hope Ministries | St Louis, MO | $5.57M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Woods Fund of Chicago Largest grant: Crossroads Fund | Chicago, IL | $5.57M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Amazin' Mets Foundation Inc Largest grant: Pitch in for Baseball (pifbs) | Flushing, NY | $5.57M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Fredrick W Petri Foundation Largest grant: YMCA | Pleasanton, CA | $5.57M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Hall-Perrine Foundation Largest grant: Brucemore Inc | Cedar Rapids, IA | $5.57M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Wilbur and Hilda Glenn Family Foundation | Atlanta, GA | $5.57M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Atherton Family Foundation | Honolulu, HI | $5.56M 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.