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 Erick Shirley Foundation For Mental Health Largest grant: New York Presbyterian Fund | Seattle, WA | $3.35M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Cummins Family Foundation Largest grant: Providence Academy | Plymouth, MN | $3.35M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Dwight and Linda Davis Foundation Largest grant: Monk Botanical Gardens | Wausau, WI | $3.35M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Brian & Joelle Kelly Family Foundation | Red Bank, NJ | $3.35M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Puffin Foundation Ltd (f/K/a Puffin New Jersey Inc) Largest grant: Institute for Public Affairs | Teaneck, NJ | $3.35M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Ronald M Simon Family Foundation Largest grant: Orange County Music and Dance Inc | Newport Beach, CA | $3.35M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Lancaster County Partners for Youth | Lancaster, SC | $3.35M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Sam L Cohen Foundation Largest grant: Youth and Family Outreach | Portland, ME | $3.35M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Jm Rubin Foundation Inc Largest grant: Palm Beach Atlantic University | West Palm Beach, FL | $3.34M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| RLC Family Foundation Largest grant: Saprea | Salt Lake City, UT | $3.34M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Bridgestone Americas Trust Fund | Louisville, KY | $3.34M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| J Campbell Murrell Fund | Austin, TX | $3.34M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Bader Family Foundation Largest grant: Speech First | Arlington, VA | $3.34M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| James & Zita Gavin Foundation Largest grant: Sister of Holy Family - New Orleans | Kenilworth, IL | $3.34M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Julius W Hegeler II Foundation Largest grant: East Central Illinois Athletic Association | Danville, IL | $3.34M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The 1434 Foundation Inc Largest grant: Stephen Phillips Memorial | Boston, MA | $3.34M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Ilsababy Foundation Largest grant: Docs Without Borders | Sullivans Island, SC | $3.34M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Stimac Family Foundation Largest grant: The Mission Evangelical Church | Houston, TX | $3.34M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Cla Foundation Largest grant: Naba Inc | Minneapolis, MN | $3.34M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Kaplan Foundation Largest grant: Chicago Community Trust | Northbrook, IL | $3.33M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The John C Mithun Foundation Largest grant: Lobero Theatre | Santa Barbara, CA | $3.33M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| John Huntington Fund for Education Largest grant: College Now Greater Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | $3.33M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Gretchen C Valade Endowment for the Arts Largest grant: Detroit International Jazz Festival Foundation | Grosse Pointe Farms, MI | $3.33M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Fleming Foundation Largest grant: Cure Alzheimers Fund | Zionsville, PA | $3.33M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Gertrude C Ford Foundation Inc | Ridgeland, MS | $3.33M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Rhimes Foundation Largest grant: Emmett Till Interpretive Center | Wilmington, DE | $3.33M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Adams Family Foundation Largest grant: Covenant House | Naples, FL | $3.33M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Alro Steel Foundation Largest grant: University of Michigan | Jackson, MI | $3.33M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Visiting Nurse Association of Chicago (aka) Vna Foundation Largest grant: Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights | Chicago, IL | $3.32M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The George B Storer Foundation Inc Largest grant: North American Assoc for Environmental Education | Jackson, WY | $3.32M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Wt & Louise J Moran Foundation Largest grant: Camp for All Foundation | Houston, TX | $3.32M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Universal Music All Together Now Foundation Inc Largest grant: Naacp for Voter Rides | Santa Monica, CA | $3.32M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Brown Advisory Charitable Foundation Inc Largest grant: Uncommon Giving | Baltimore, MD | $3.32M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Jane's Trust Foundation Largest grant: Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences | Boston, MA | $3.32M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Ormjmp Foundation Largest grant: America First Policy Institute | Boca Raton, FL | $3.32M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Franklin P and Arthur W Perdue Foundation Inc Largest grant: Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore | Wilmington, DE | $3.32M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Kazma Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Big Shoulders Fund | Boca Raton, FL | $3.32M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Robinson-Broadhurst Foundation Inc Largest grant: Headwaters Ems Inc | Stamford, NY | $3.32M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Capewellg Jr Uw Htfd Hosp Et#2 Largest grant: Hartford Hospital | Dallas, TX | $3.32M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Edward S Gordon Foundation Largest grant: Jewish Communal Fund | New York, NY | $3.31M 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.