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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jw & Hm Goodman Family Charitable Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | $4.05M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Maclean Foundation | Mundelein, IL | $4.05M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Arbour Way Foundation Inc Largest grant: University of Pennsylvania | Boston, MA | $4.05M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| John Ruan Foundation Trust Largest grant: Mercy One Foundation | Urbandale, IA | $4.04M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Y & H Soda Foundation | Moraga, CA | $4.04M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Marshall Heritage Foundation | Metairie, LA | $4.04M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Laidir Foundation Largest grant: Sightline Institute | Seattle, WA | $4.04M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Sidley Austin Foundation Largest grant: Public Counsel | Chicago, IL | $4.03M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| David H Billion Foundation Largest grant: Lifescape Foundation | Sioux Falls, SD | $4.03M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Roddenberry Foundation Largest grant: The J Gladstone Institute | Sherman Oaks, CA | $4.03M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Thornton Foundation Delaware Largest grant: Detailed Information Available Upon Request | San Marino, CA | $4.03M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Paul Marciano Foundation Largest grant: Maurice and Paul Art Marciano Foundation (see Attached Stmt A) | Beverly Hills, CA | $4.03M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Lucille Lortel Foundation Inc | New York, NY | $4.02M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Waterwheel Foundation Largest grant: Vermont Community Foundation | New York, NY | $4.02M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Ad Impact Inc Largest grant: Hamilton College | Sarasota, FL | $4.02M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Pritzker Military Foundation Largest grant: Elizabeth Dole Foundation | Chicago, IL | $4.02M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Moglia Family Foundation Largest grant: Chicago Hope Academy | Bellevue, NE | $4.02M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Barra Foundation Inc Largest grant: Tcg Groceries | Philadelphia, PA | $4.02M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Anthony Abraham Foundation | Miami, FL | $4.02M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Frank S and Julia M Ladner Family Foundation | Saint Louis, MO | $4.01M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Fullerton Family Charitable Fund Largest grant: The Mayo Clinic | Aspen, CO | $4.01M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Kelin Foundation Largest grant: Georgia Tech Foundation | Atlanta, GA | $4.01M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Metta Fund Largest grant: Justice in Aging | San Francisco, CA | $4.01M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Clean Water Here Foundation Largest grant: World Vision | Hygiene, CO | $4.01M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Assurant Foundation Largest grant: American Red Cross | Atlanta, GA | $4.01M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Melva Bucksbaum Family Foundation Largest grant: Drake University | Chicago, IL | $4.01M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Smart Family Foundation of Illinois Largest grant: The Univeristy of Chicago | Chicago, IL | $4.01M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Antone and Marie Raymus Foundation | Manteca, CA | $4M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Cy Twombly Foundation Largest grant: Art Institute of Chicago | New York, NY | $4M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Feigenbaum Foundation Inc Largest grant: Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts | Pittsfield, MA | $4M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Reco Foundation Largest grant: Saint Francis Manchester | Richmond, VA | $4M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Aleinu Foundation Largest grant: Fidelity Inv Charitable Gift Fund | San Francisco, CA | $4M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Wo and Ann Powers Foundation Inc | Florence, SC | $4M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| New Mighty Foundation Largest grant: Chang Gung University | Washington, DC | $4M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Lester and Sue Smith Foundation Largest grant: Harris County Hosp Dist Foundation | Houston, TX | $4M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Spector Foundation Largest grant: The Boston Foundation | Boston, MA | $4M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The James M and Cathleen D Stone Foundation Largest grant: Ecole D Economie De Paris | Boston, MA | $4M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Wyant Foundation Trust Largest grant: University of Rochester | Tucson, AZ | $4M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| North Carolina Sports Legacy Foundation Fka Promote the Youth Foundation Largest grant: USA Bobsledskeleton | Charlotte, NC | $4M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Dora Roberts Foundation - Fi Xxxxx4008 Largest grant: Salvation Army of Big Spring | Chicago, IL | $4M 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.