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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ono Pharma Foundation Largest grant: University of California Los Angeles Dr Keriann Backus | New York, NY | $3.11M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Aileen S Andrew Foundation | Orland Park, IL | $3.1M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Adam and John Brown Foundation Inc Largest grant: Stetson University | Naples, FL | $3.1M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Amani Family Foundation Largest grant: Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Wilmington, DE | $3.1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Cedar Fair Charities Inc Largest grant: American Red Cross | Sandusky, OH | $3.1M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Daniel M Soref Rvoc Tr Largest grant: Milwaukee Jewish Federation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | $3.1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| John Brown Cook Foundation Largest grant: Foundation for Individual Rights in Education | Chester, CT | $3.1M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Moley Family Foundation Largest grant: Goldman Sachs Philantrophy Fund - Daf | Palo Alto, CA | $3.1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Edward M Dowd Foundation Largest grant: Palma School | San Francisco, CA | $3.1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Joshua Green Foundation Inc Largest grant: Bellwether Housing | Seattle, WA | $3.1M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Mericos Foundation Largest grant: United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County | Pasadena, CA | $3.1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Tobin Endowment Largest grant: Bexar County Performing Arts Center Foundation | San Antonio, TX | $3.1M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Avatar Alliance Foundation Largest grant: The Game Changers Foundation | New York, NY | $3.1M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The William H Pitt Foundation Inc Largest grant: Cox Science Center and Aquarium | West Palm Beach, FL | $3.1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Richard & Leslie Gilliam Foundation Largest grant: Focused Ultrasound Foundation | Charlottesville, VA | $3.09M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Ros Foundation Largest grant: Feeding America Eastern Wi | Greenfield, WI | $3.09M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| John and Victoria Tos Family Foundation Inc | Hanford, CA | $3.09M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Sage Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Washington University in St Louis | St Louis, MO | $3.09M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Hill Crest Foundation Inc Largest grant: Big Oak Ranch | Mountain Brook, AL | $3.09M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Ralph and Ricky Lauren Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: New York Presbyterian Fund | New York, NY | $3.08M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Perry & Ruby Stevens Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Hill Country Community Needs Council | Kerrville, TX | $3.08M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Oscar J Tolmas Charitable Trust Largest grant: Bridge House Corporation | Metairie, LA | $3.08M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Berry Coll Campbell Tr Largest grant: Berry College | Orlando, FL | $3.08M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Vibrant Village Foundation Largest grant: Fundacion Tierra Viva | Beaverton, OR | $3.08M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Cl Werner Foundation Largest grant: Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries | Valley, NE | $3.08M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Marvin Buzz Oates Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Destiny Community Services | Wilmington, DE | $3.07M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Mysun Charitable Foundation | Clayton, MO | $3.07M tax year 2023 | May accept |
| Laloo Vision Inc Largest grant: Catholic Relief Services | Yorba Linda, CA | $3.07M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Butt Rogers Charitable Trust Largest grant: Moving Forward Foundation | San Antonio, TX | $3.07M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Hoehn Family Charitable Trust Catheryn E Hoehn Trustee | Chicago, IL | $3.06M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Thank You Dad Foundation | Woodside, CA | $3.06M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Perry Family Charitable Foundation Largest grant: University of Illinois Foundation | Chicago, IL | $3.06M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Milkey Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Schwab Charitables Fund | St Pete Beach, FL | $3.06M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Robinson Foundation Largest grant: St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc | Wilmington, DE | $3.06M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Daniel E and Joyce G Straus Family Foundation Largest grant: Charles Schwab Daf Fund | Fort Lee, NJ | $3.06M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Bridgemill Foundation Largest grant: Ms Global Impact Funding-the Willow Fund (see Attached) | New Canaan, CT | $3.06M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Todd and Doris Ahlsten Foundation | Larkspur, CA | $3.06M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Abra Prentice Foundation Inc Largest grant: Shelburne Farms | Chicago, IL | $3.06M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| John S and Amy S Weinberg Foundation Largest grant: Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund | New York, NY | $3.06M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Lily Street Foundation Largest grant: St George's College Foundation | Calgary | $3.06M 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.