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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe-Brown Foundation Largest grant: Community Foundation of Greenville | Kalamazoo, MI | $3.31M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Canarelli Family Foundation Largest grant: Hopelink of Southern Nevada | Las Vegas, NV | $3.31M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Sita Foundation | Saratoga, CA | $3.31M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Dodson Foundation Inc Largest grant: Ithaca School District | Inverness, IL | $3.31M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Spray Foundation Inc Largest grant: Melmark Charitable Foundation | New York, NY | $3.31M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Harnisch Family Foundation Largest grant: Abortion Coalition for Telemedicine | New York, NY | $3.31M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Michelson Philanthropies Inc Largest grant: The Michelson 20mm Foundation Inc | Los Angeles, CA | $3.31M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Fletcher Foundation Largest grant: Ecotarium | Worcester, MA | $3.3M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Arhant Social Foundation Inc Largest grant: Success for All Foundation Inc | Clifton, VA | $3.3M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The John C Kish Foundation Largest grant: Social Cirkish Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | $3.3M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Rutgers University Tr Uw Xxxxx9006 Largest grant: Rutgers the State University | Chicago, IL | $3.3M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Mithun Family Foundation Largest grant: Guiding Eyes for the Blind | Wayzata, MN | $3.3M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Greenwall Foundation Largest grant: New Venture Fund | Washington, DC | $3.3M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Ehrenkranz Family Foundation Largest grant: New York University | New York, NY | $3.29M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Isabel Foundation Largest grant: Adventure Unlimited | Flint, MI | $3.29M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Marvy Finger Family Foundation Largest grant: Greater Houston Community Fdtn | Houston, TX | $3.29M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Howard and Irene Levine Family Foundation Largest grant: Los Angeles Jewish Home for the Aging | San Francisco, CA | $3.29M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Shared Earth Foundation Largest grant: Defenders of Wildlife | Chestertown, MD | $3.29M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Robert T Healey Sr Charitable Trust Largest grant: Healey Education Foundation Inc | Lumberton, NJ | $3.29M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Ejnra Foundation Largest grant: Ezrat Israel Inc | Miami, FL | $3.29M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Saban Family Foundation Largest grant: Academy Foundationacademy Museum Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | $3.29M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Mike and Gillian Goodrich Foundation Largest grant: The Nature Conservancy in Alabama | Birmingham, AL | $3.28M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Burke Foundation Inc Largest grant: Rutgers School of Public Health - Urban | Princeton, NJ | $3.28M tax year 2023 | Preselected only |
| J L Bedsole Foundation Regions Bank Co-Trustee Largest grant: Bayside Academy | Mobile, AL | $3.28M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Henry P Kendall Foundation Largest grant: Urban Food Initiative | Marion, MA | $3.28M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Blue Sky Foundation Inc Largest grant: New Life Ministries | New Albany, IN | $3.28M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The David Rockefeller Fund Inc Largest grant: Georgia Alliance Education Fund | New York, NY | $3.28M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Mcmichael Family Foundation Largest grant: Grants Under 100000 Available Upon Request | Madison, NC | $3.28M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Benjamin Leon Jr Charitable Foundation Inc Largest grant: Florida International University Fnd Inc | Doral, FL | $3.28M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Fund for New Jersey Largest grant: Eastern Environmental Law Center | Princeton, NJ | $3.28M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Edward E Ford Foundation Xxxxx2009 Largest grant: National Philanthropic Trust | Chicago, IL | $3.28M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Carl Angus Desantis Foundation Inc Largest grant: YWCA of South Florida | Delray Beach, FL | $3.27M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Shepherd 5 Points Family Foundation Largest grant: The University of Texas at Austin | Austin, TX | $3.27M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Koshland Foundation Largest grant: New Leaders | Menlo Park, CA | $3.27M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Rauner Family Foundation Largest grant: Environmental Defense Fund | New York, NY | $3.27M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| THE NATION FOUNDATION formerly known as JAMES AND SALLY NATION FOUNDATION | Dallas, TX | $3.27M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Oechsle Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Community Foundation for Greater New Haven | Wilmington, DE | $3.27M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Elbridge and Debra Stuart Family Foundation Largest grant: The Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation Inc | Incline Village, NV | $3.26M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Quinn Foundation Largest grant: Stray Dog Institute | Leawood, KS | $3.26M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Valinhos Foundation Inc Largest grant: The University of Notre Dame | South Bend, IN | $3.26M 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.