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 Stephen & Renee Bisciotti Foundation Largest grant: Associated Catholic Charities Inc | Baltimore, MD | $42.1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| THE PETER and JOAN SECCHIA FAMILY INC | Grand Rapids, MI | $42M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Shubert Foundation Inc Largest grant: Fund for Public Schools Inc | New York, NY | $42M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Mccune Foundation Pnc Bank Na Largest grant: Allegheny College | Pittsburgh, PA | $41.8M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Wyss Medical Foundation Inc | Washington, DC | $41.4M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Prudential Foundation Largest grant: American Online Giving Foundation | Newark, NJ | $41.3M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Eagle Foundation Largest grant: Creighton University - ARRUPE | Omaha, NE | $41.3M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Steans Family Foundation Largest grant: Grants- See Attached List | Chicago, IL | $41.3M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Longwood Foundation Inc Largest grant: Longwood Gardens Inc | Wilmington, DE | $40.8M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Dr Miriam & Sheldon G Adelson Medical Research Foundation Largest grant: University of California Los Angeles | Needham, MA | $40.8M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Koret Foundation Largest grant: American Friends of the Israel Museum | San Francisco, CA | $40.5M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Michelson Medical Research Foundation Inc Largest grant: The UCLA Foundation - Ciii | Los Angeles, CA | $40.3M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Goldman Sachs Foundation Largest grant: Jumpstart Inc | New York, NY | $40.3M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Charles and Mary Heider Family Foundation Largest grant: Creighton University | Omaha, NE | $40.3M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Amon G Carter Foundation Largest grant: Amon Carter Museum | Fort Worth, TX | $40M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Jesus Fund (section 501(c)(3) Exempt Private Foundation) Largest grant: National Christian Foundation | Little Rock, AR | $40M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| J Bulow Campbell Foundation Largest grant: The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Inc | Atlanta, GA | $40M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Burroughs Wellcome Fund | Durham, NC | $39.9M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Dan L Duncan Foundation Largest grant: Greater Houston Community Foundation | Houston, TX | $39.5M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The O Wayne Rollins Foundation Largest grant: Emory University | Atlanta, GA | $39.5M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Centene Foundation Largest grant: Jwch Institute Inc | St Louis, MO | $39.4M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Metlife Foundation | New York, NY | $39.4M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Endeavour Legacy Foundation Largest grant: Hampden-Sydney College | Richmond, VA | $38.8M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Visa Foundation Largest grant: American Online Giving Foundation Inc | San Francisco, CA | $38.8M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Arison Arts Foundation Largest grant: New World Symphony Inc | Coral Gables, FL | $38.8M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Holland Foundation Largest grant: Opera Omaha | Omaha, NE | $38.7M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Pinkerton Foundation Largest grant: Good Shepherd Services | New York, NY | $38.6M tax year 2023 | May accept |
| Leon Levy Foundation Largest grant: New York University | New York, NY | $38.5M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Robert a Welch Foundation Largest grant: The University of Texas at Austin | Houston, TX | $38.3M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Cummings Foundation Grants Inc (fka Oneworld Boston Inc) Largest grant: Partners in Health | Woburn, MA | $38.2M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Blackrock Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Breakthrough Energy Catalyst Foundation | New York, NY | $38.1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Weingart Foundation Largest grant: Destination Crenshaw | Los Angeles, CA | $38.1M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Omidyar Network Fund Inc Largest grant: Santa Fe Institute of Science | Redwood City, CA | $38.1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Allstate Foundation Largest grant: National Network to End Domestic Violence Inc | Northbrook, IL | $38M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| John H and Regina K Scully Foundation | San Rafael, CA | $38M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Xie Foundation | Sunnyvale, CA | $37.9M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Robert B Daugherty Foundation Largest grant: University of Nebraska Foundation | Omaha, NE | $37.9M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Lennar Foundation Largest grant: City of Hope | Miami, FL | $37.7M tax year 2023 | May accept |
| Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation Largest grant: Schwab Charitable | Dallas, TX | $37.7M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Pepsico Foundation Inc Largest grant: Charities Aid Foundation America | Purchase, NY | $37.6M 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.