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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward G Schlieder Educational Foundation Largest grant: St George's Episcopal School | New Orleans, LA | $3.74M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Atlantic Foundation Largest grant: Seward Johnson Atelier Inc | Hamilton, NJ | $3.74M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Zichron Simcha Dsassov | Spring Valley, NY | $3.74M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation Inc Largest grant: University of Central Florida Foundation Inc | Winter Park, FL | $3.74M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Robert and Jane Toll Foundation Largest grant: Five Together Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | $3.74M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Joseph and Kathleen Sorenson Legacy Foun Largest grant: Neuroworx | Draper, UT | $3.74M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Trinka Davis Foundation Largest grant: Katharine Davis Foundation | Ashville, AL | $3.73M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Mark Paul Terk Charitable Trust Largest grant: Mark Terk Charitable Foundation | Wilmington, DE | $3.73M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Schwartz Family Foundation Largest grant: Maharishi International University Foundation | Fairfield, IA | $3.73M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Seaver Institute | Santa Monica, CA | $3.73M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Nuttall Philanthropies Inc (fka Nuttal Family Foundation) Largest grant: Collegiate School | Albany, NY | $3.73M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Otto Schoitz Foundation Largest grant: Northeast Iowa Food Bank | Waterloo, IA | $3.73M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Iqair Foundation Largest grant: Atem X Residential | La Mirada, CA | $3.73M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| K5 Foundation co Pacific Foundation Services | San Francisco, CA | $3.73M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Wiregrass Foundation Largest grant: City of Dothan | Dothan, AL | $3.72M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Lamar Bruni Vergara Trust Largest grant: Texas A&m International University | Laredo, TX | $3.72M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| CG Charitable Fund Largest grant: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints | Spanish Fork, UT | $3.72M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Fran & Ray Stark Foundation Largest grant: Los Angeles County Museum of Art | Los Angeles, CA | $3.72M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Blanche & Irving Laurie Foundation Largest grant: Drew University | Roseland, NJ | $3.72M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Tw Lewis Foundation Largest grant: Barrow Neurological Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | $3.72M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Fondation Goldikova Inc Largest grant: Kedma - for Social and Educational Equality in Israel | New York, NY | $3.72M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| John L Nau III Foundation Largest grant: National Park Foundation | Houston, TX | $3.72M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Schiewetz Foundation Inc Largest grant: Dayton History | Dayton, OH | $3.72M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Drexel Fund Largest grant: St Augustine Preparatory | South Bend, IN | $3.72M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Foundation for Child Development Largest grant: Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors | New York, NY | $3.72M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Flamboyan Foundation Inc Largest grant: Academy of American Poets | Washington, DC | $3.71M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Avery Dennison Foundation Largest grant: Myriad USA Inc | Azusa, CA | $3.71M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Community Memorial Foundation Largest grant: Pillars Community Health | Hinsdale, IL | $3.71M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Martha Dana Mercer Trust Largest grant: Boston Symphony Orchestra Inc | Dallas, TX | $3.71M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Wilkens Family Foundation Largest grant: Feeding America | Stowe, VT | $3.71M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Akonadi Foundation | Oakland, CA | $3.71M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Hill Foundation Wells Fargo Bank Na | Saint Louis, MO | $3.7M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Prescott Miller Foundation Inc Largest grant: Vanderbilt University | Atlanta, GA | $3.7M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Laffey-Mchugh Foundation Largest grant: Ministry of Caring Inc | Wilmington, DE | $3.7M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Baker Family Trust Largest grant: Georgetown University | Wellesley, MA | $3.7M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Escoll-Lubeck Charitable Foundation Inc Largest grant: Chabad at Cornell | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | $3.7M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Peter & Jeri Dejana Foundation | Port Washington, NY | $3.7M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Huber Foundation Largest grant: American Civil Liberties Union Foundation | Falmouth, ME | $3.7M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Mccamish Foundation Inc Largest grant: Fidelity Charitale Donor Advised Fund | Atlanta, GA | $3.7M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Gold Family Charitable Trust Largest grant: NYU Langone | Briarcliff Manor, NY | $3.7M tax year 2024 | 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.