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 Ruth & J O Stone Foundation Largest grant: Clearwater Free Clinic Inc | Wilmington, DE | $4.93M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Theodore W Batterman Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Divine Redeemer Lutheran Church and School | Milwaukee, WI | $4.93M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Joseph and Florence Mandel Family- Penni M and Stephen J Weinberg Family Fund Largest grant: Friends of Ir David Inc | Cleveland, OH | $4.93M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Roy and Patricia Disney Family Foundation Largest grant: Movement Strategy Center | Burbank, CA | $4.93M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Rocky Mountain Health Foundation Largest grant: Hilltop Community Resources Inc | Grand Junction, CO | $4.92M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Ud Seth Sprague Educ & Char Fdn | Dallas, TX | $4.92M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Eugene B Casey Foundation Largest grant: Weta | Gaithersburg, MD | $4.92M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Ralph J Harary Foundation Inc Largest grant: Flatbush Yeshiva | New York, NY | $4.91M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Kimberly-Clark Foundation Largest grant: Blackbaud Giving Fund | Irving, TX | $4.91M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Philip and Bernice Krupp Foundation for Jewish Life Largest grant: American Friends of Hand in Hand Haifa Endowment Match | Boston, MA | $4.91M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Kelben Foundation Inc Largest grant: United Way | Milwaukee, WI | $4.91M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Regions Foundation Largest grant: American Red Cross | Birmingham, AL | $4.9M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Frances N Alden Charitable Tr Largest grant: Home of the Innocents | Louisville, KY | $4.9M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Gary E Milgard Family Foundation - Mark Largest grant: The Humane Society - Tacoma & Pierce Co | Tacoma, WA | $4.9M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Fournier Family Foundation Largest grant: St Benedict's Preparatory School | Summit, NJ | $4.9M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Swartz Foundation Trust Largest grant: International Justice Mission | Forked River, NJ | $4.89M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Moderna Charitable Foundation Inc Largest grant: American Online Giving Foundation Inc | Cambridge, MA | $4.89M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Wellspring Foundation of Southwest Virginia Largest grant: Eo Companies | Abingdon, VA | $4.89M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| El Dorado Promise Inc | Houston, TX | $4.88M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Meg and Tim Callahan Family Foundation Largest grant: Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund - Echo Fund | Chicago, IL | $4.88M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Peyton Anderson Foundation Largest grant: The Corporation of Mercer University | Macon, GA | $4.88M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Ronald L Mcdaniel Foundation Largest grant: Stanley W Hayes Research Fdn Inc | Naperville, IL | $4.88M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation Inc Largest grant: College of Idaho Foundation - See Addendum for Add'l Information | Mccall, ID | $4.88M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Gary E Milgard Family Foundation-Cari Largest grant: Tacoma Rescue Mission | Tacoma, WA | $4.87M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Charles J Strosacker Foundation | Midland, MI | $4.87M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Elevate Prize Foundation Inc Largest grant: Player Philanthropy Fund | Miami, FL | $4.87M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Morton K and Jane Blaustein Foundation Inc Largest grant: Accelerate Change | Baltimore, MD | $4.87M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Affordable Housing Opportunity Fund Largest grant: Charlottesville Community Development Corp | Charlottesville, VA | $4.87M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Park Foundation Largest grant: Cleveland Clinic - Keep Memory Alive | Medina, OH | $4.86M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Deborah Rose Foundation Largest grant: Helping Africa Foundation | New York, NY | $4.86M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Neag Foundation | Wyomissing, PA | $4.86M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Samerian Foundation Inc Largest grant: Indiana University Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | $4.86M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Prospect Creek Foundation Largest grant: Schwab Charitable (dafgiving360) | Wayzata, MN | $4.86M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Connor Group Foundation aka The Connor Group Kids and Community Partners Largest grant: Greater Dayton School | Miamisburg, OH | $4.86M tax year 2023 | Preselected only |
| Trellis Charitable Fund Largest grant: American Civil Liberities Union | Washington, DC | $4.86M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Texas Civil War Museum Inc Largest grant: United Daughters of Confederacy | Hurst, TX | $4.86M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Angels Among US Inc Largest grant: Augustine Institute Inc | Garden City, ID | $4.85M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Conagra Brands Foundation | Omaha, NE | $4.85M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| General Service Foundation Largest grant: Groundswell Fund | San Ramon, CA | $4.84M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Healing Trust Formerly Baptist Healing Hospital Trust Largest grant: Civic Tn | Nashville, TN | $4.84M 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.