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 Aaron & Lillie Straus Fdn Inc 9830002 Largest grant: Camp Airy and Louise Foundation | Baltimore, MD | $3.18M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Betty Stieren Kelso Foundation Largest grant: San Antonio Botanical Societygarden | San Antonio, TX | $3.17M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Shekels Charitable Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | $3.17M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Father's Table Foundation Largest grant: Catholic Relief Services | Cleveland, OH | $3.17M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The John P Ellbogen Foundation Largest grant: University of Wyo Foundation | Laramie, WY | $3.17M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Tennis for Charity Inc Largest grant: City of Mason | Cincinnati, OH | $3.17M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Fridolin Charitable Trust Largest grant: NYU School of Medicine | New York, NY | $3.17M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| James P and Brenda S Grusecki Family Foundation Largest grant: Planned Parenthood of Illinois | Chicago, IL | $3.17M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| James S Bower Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | $3.17M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Marshall L and Perrine D Mccune Charitable Foundation Inc Largest grant: Hispanic Federation Inc | Santa Fe, NM | $3.17M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Horn Foundation Largest grant: Sundance Institute | Santa Monica, CA | $3.17M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| William B Dietrich Foundation Largest grant: Friends of Laurel Hill & West Laurel Hill Cemeteries | Philadelphia, PA | $3.17M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Louis L Borick Foundation Largest grant: Youth Homes Inc | Houston, TX | $3.17M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Lenzmeier Family Foundation Largest grant: Minnesota Orchestra | Minneapolis, MN | $3.17M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Elizabeth B Mcgraw Foundation Inc Largest grant: Ukandu Inc | East Falmouth, MA | $3.17M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Samuels Family Foundation Largest grant: American Endowment Foundation | Bellaire, TX | $3.17M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Bellevue Foundation Largest grant: Perot Museum of Nature and Science | Dallas, TX | $3.17M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Tony Mistlin and Family Private Foundation Largest grant: Vanguard Charitable | Reno, NV | $3.16M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| William & Martha Ford Fund Largest grant: Henry Ford Health System | Detroit, MI | $3.16M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Tyl Foundation Largest grant: Generatehope | Denver, CO | $3.16M tax year 2023 | Preselected only |
| Ray & Sharon Haber Foundation Inc Largest grant: Miscellaneous Items 100000 and Under | Avenel, NJ | $3.16M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Donald D Lynch Family Foundation | Findlay, OH | $3.16M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Robert S Campbell Foundation Largest grant: Campbell Young Leaders | Greenville, SC | $3.16M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Sarah Ketterer Family Foundation Largest grant: Stanford University | Los Angeles, CA | $3.16M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| WL Amos Sr Foundation Inc co William L Amos III Largest grant: First Presbyterian Day School | Columbus, GA | $3.16M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Longview Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | $3.16M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Joan and Herb Kelleher Charitable Foundation | San Antonio, TX | $3.16M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Norman M Kronick Fort Worth Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | $3.16M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Ahmad Family Charitable Foundation | Murphysboro, IL | $3.16M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Josiah Macy Jr Foundation Largest grant: Boston College | New York, NY | $3.16M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Oscar Rennebohm Foundation Inc Largest grant: Center for Black Excellence and Culture | Madison, WI | $3.15M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Wellmark Foundation Largest grant: Charities Aid Foundation America | Des Moines, IA | $3.15M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Bwd and Sjd Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: National Assistance Foundation | Far Hills, NJ | $3.15M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Canaday Family Charitable Trust Largest grant: Please See Attached List | Dallas, TX | $3.15M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Tyson Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Cache | Fayetteville, AR | $3.15M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Ream Foundation | Buffalo Grove, IL | $3.15M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Sidney Kohl Family Foundation Largest grant: Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County | Palm Beach, FL | $3.15M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| David & Barbara B Hirschhorn Foundation Inc Largest grant: The Park School | Baltimore, MD | $3.15M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Carl & Ruth Shapiro Family Foundation Largest grant: Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital | Wellesley, MA | $3.15M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Goppert Foundation | Lees Summit, MO | $3.15M 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.