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 Patriot Foundation Largest grant: Vanguard Daf Fund the Wampus Fund | Chestnut Hill, MA | $4.19M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Nettie Millhollon Educational Trust Estate Largest grant: Stanton Isd Education Foundation | Stanton, TX | $4.19M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Giant Eagle Foundation Largest grant: Jewish Federation of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | $4.19M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Shp Christian Foundation Largest grant: Dignitymoves | Palo Alto, CA | $4.19M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Brakebush Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Goserv Global | Westfield, WI | $4.19M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Lennox Foundation Largest grant: Nature Conservancy | Wilmington, DE | $4.19M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Dr Lynn Hicks Foundation Inc Largest grant: W Lynn Hicks Educational Foundation | Nashville, TN | $4.18M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Amica Companies Foundation Largest grant: Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation Inc | Lincoln, RI | $4.18M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Joseph Meyerhoff Fund Inc Largest grant: Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | Baltimore, MD | $4.18M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Hillside Foundation Inc Largest grant: Smithsonian Institution | Washington, DC | $4.17M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Cdv5 Foundation Largest grant: Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services | Grand Rapids, MI | $4.17M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Story Garschina Foundation Co Kenneth Garschina Largest grant: National Philanthropic Trust | New York, NY | $4.17M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Foley Family Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Community Foundation Sonoma County | Whitefish, MT | $4.16M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Winn Foundation Trust 4019863075 Largest grant: Community Foundation of North Centr | Waldo, FL | $4.16M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| JF Maddox Foundation Largest grant: Habitat for Humanity International Inc | Hobbs, NM | $4.16M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Christy-Houston Foundation Inc Largest grant: Rutherfor Co Aeds | Murfreesboro, TN | $4.16M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| George H and Estelle M Sands Foundation Largest grant: Kindersmile Foundation - Trenton | Princeton, NJ | $4.16M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Catesby Foundation Largest grant: Vanguard Charitable Endowment | The Plains, VA | $4.16M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The James W and Frances Gibson Mcglothlin Foundation Largest grant: Appalacian College of Pharmacy | Bristol, VA | $4.16M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Richard and Ethel Herzfeld Foundation Inc Largest grant: Milwaukee Film Inc | Milwaukee, WI | $4.15M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Harold C Smith Foundation to Promote Christianity Largest grant: World Compassion Fellowship Inc | Wheaton, IL | $4.15M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Willard Tc Johnson Foundation Inc Largest grant: Lupus Research Alliance Inc | New York, NY | $4.15M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Ronald W Naito Md Foundation Largest grant: The Tides Foundation | Portland, OR | $4.15M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Corbett Family Charitable Foundation Inc Largest grant: University of Notre Dame University of Notre Dame | Tampa, FL | $4.14M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Hoehl Family Foundation | Shelburne, VT | $4.14M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Health Foundation for Western & Central New York Largest grant: Erie Niagara Area Health Education Center Inc | Buffalo, NY | $4.14M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Harley Langdale Jr Foundation Inc Largest grant: Uga Foundation | Valdosta, GA | $4.14M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Halperin Foundation Largest grant: Southern Gateway Public Green Foundation | Dallas, TX | $4.14M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Metrowest Health Foundation Inc Largest grant: Education Development Center Inc | Framingham, MA | $4.13M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Code Family Foundation Largest grant: National Christian Charitable Foundation | Hinsdale, IL | $4.13M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Ruth Mott Foundation Largest grant: Michigan State University | Flint, MI | $4.13M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Daniel P Amos Family Foundation | Columbus, GA | $4.12M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Carroll J Haas Tr agreement 53091 Largest grant: Carroll J Haas Foundation | Vicksburg, MI | $4.12M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Ss Family Foundation Largest grant: National Philanthropic Trust | Bellevue, WA | $4.12M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Nora Eccles Treadwell Foundation Largest grant: University of Utah - Cvrti | San Francisco, CA | $4.12M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Grizzard Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Young Life | Stone Mountain, GA | $4.12M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Kimmel Family Foundation Largest grant: Yeshiva Mesivta Menachem | New York, NY | $4.12M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| James P Gills Foundation Largest grant: International Cooperating Ministrie | Tarpon Springs, FL | $4.12M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Zichron Chana Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Ateres Moshe Institute | Brooklyn, NY | $4.11M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Jeffrey Cook Charitable Trust Lawrence B Cohen Et Al Trustees Largest grant: Kounkuey Design Initiative | Boston, MA | $4.11M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
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.