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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobsonlucas Family Foundation Largest grant: Trustees of Princeton University | San Rafael, CA | $56.8M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Surdna Foundation Inc Largest grant: Julia Dyckman Andrus Memorial | New York, NY | $56.5M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Norcliffe Foundation Largest grant: One Roof Stadium Partnership Fiscally Sponsored by Seattle Center Foundatio | Seattle, WA | $56.5M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc Largest grant: The Caroline D Bradley Association of Scholars | Milwaukee, WI | $56.5M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Point Reyes Foundation Inc Largest grant: Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Roseland, NJ | $56M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Thomas and Stacey Siebel Foundation Largest grant: University of Illinois Fdn | Redwood City, CA | $56M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Caterpillar Foundation | Peoria, IL | $55.8M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Bernard and Anne Spitzer Charitable Trust | New York, NY | $55.6M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Eugene McDermott Foundation | Dallas, TX | $55.5M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Holland M Ware Charitable Foundation Largest grant: 1318 Land Trust Inc | Eagle, ID | $55.4M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Conrad Prebys Foundation Largest grant: San Diego Symphony Orchestra Association | San Diego, CA | $54.9M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Wallace Foundation Largest grant: National Association of Latino Arts and Culture | New York, NY | $54.6M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Pritzker Family Foundation Largest grant: Northwestern University | Chicago, IL | $54.4M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation Largest grant: Noble Research Institute LLC | Ardmore, OK | $53.9M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Esther and Harold Mertz Foundation Largest grant: Tunnels to Towers | Sioux Falls, SD | $53.8M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Bush Foundation Largest grant: Exodus Financial Services | St Paul, MN | $53.7M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Aurora Foundation Largest grant: Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Wilmington, DE | $53.5M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Annenberg Foundation Largest grant: The Wallis Annenberg Legacy Foundation | Conshohocken, PA | $53.3M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Husco Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | $52.8M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Publix Super Markets Charities Inc Largest grant: Bonnet Springs Park | Lakeland, FL | $52.5M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Joyce Foundation Largest grant: Chicago Public Media - Chicago Sun-Times | Chicago, IL | $52.2M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Ryan Foundation Largest grant: Charles Schwab Donor Advised Fund | Greenwood Village, CO | $52M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Munger Charitable Trust Number Three Largest grant: Pasadena Community Foundation | Pasadena, CA | $51.7M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Stupski Foundation Largest grant: San Francisco State University | San Francisco, CA | $51.5M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Popplestone Foundation Largest grant: Protect Democracy Project | Boston, MA | $51.3M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Luke and Lori Morrow Family Foundation Largest grant: National Christian Foundation Inc | Mckinney, TX | $51.2M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Dalio Foundation Inc Largest grant: Tisbest Philanthropy | Westport, CT | $50.9M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | $50.6M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc Largest grant: American Online Giving Foundation Inc | Boston, MA | $50.6M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Carson Family Charitable Trust Largest grant: New York Genome Center Inc | New York, NY | $50.5M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| A Good Name Foundation Inc Largest grant: National Christian Foundation | Atlanta, GA | $50.3M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| United Health Foundation Largest grant: American Online Giving Foundation | Eden Prairie, MN | $50.3M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Hamill Family Foundation Largest grant: Hamill Charitable Trust - NT 03-18125 | Chicago, IL | $50.2M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Dart-L Foundation Largest grant: Jewish Community Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | $50.2M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Tansy Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Givewell | New York, NY | $50.1M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation Largest grant: State of Montana - Montana Historical Society | Missoula, MT | $50M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Roberts Foundation Largest grant: Total Grants Paid - See Attachment | San Mateo, CA | $49.8M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Farmer Family Foundation Largest grant: Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra | Cincinnati, OH | $49.6M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Gary and Mary West Charitable Trust Largest grant: Gary and Mary West Health Institute | La Jolla, CA | $49.5M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Henry Luce Foundation Inc Largest grant: American Council of Learned Societies | New York, NY | $49.3M 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.