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 Shillman Foundation Largest grant: Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Rancho Santa Fe, CA | $3.06M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Thomas and Agnes Carvel Foundation Largest grant: Inspiring Futures | Yonkers, NY | $3.06M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Kroner Family Foundation Largest grant: Uc San Diego Foundation | San Rafael, CA | $3.06M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Poor Richard's Charitable Trust Largest grant: Philadelphia Museum of Art | Chesterbrook, PA | $3.06M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Lieber Family Foundation Inc | Cedarhurst, NY | $3.05M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Rosalyn and Richard Slifka Charitable Trust Largest grant: National Ms Society | Waltham, MA | $3.05M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Andrea Waitt Carlton Family Foundation Largest grant: Belmont University | Nashville, TN | $3.05M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Khimji Foundation Largest grant: The Aga Khan Foundation | Irving, TX | $3.05M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Reser Family Foundation Largest grant: Oregon State University Foundation | Beaverton, OR | $3.05M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Galena-Yorktown Foundation Largest grant: Yeshiva of Greater Washington | Washington, DC | $3.05M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation Largest grant: Northwestern State University | Baton Rouge, LA | $3.05M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Goldsmith Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: The Associated | Baltimore, MD | $3.05M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| El&jb Steiniger Foundation Largest grant: Catholic Charities Community Services Archdiocese of New York | Wilmington, DE | $3.05M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Michael J and Patricia Levitt Family Charitable Foundation Inc Largest grant: The Michaels Organization Educational Foundation | Camden, NJ | $3.05M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Peter Alfond Foundation Largest grant: Caras | Bethesda, MD | $3.05M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Pasculano Foundation Largest grant: Bigelow Laboratory | Cape Elizabeth, ME | $3.05M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Stamp Charitable Fund Largest grant: Oglebay Foundation | Wheeling, WV | $3.05M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Meredith and Whitney George Family Foundation Inc | Darien, CT | $3.04M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Thomas and Jeanne Elmezzi Private Foundation | Astoria, NY | $3.04M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Rita and Alex Hillman Foundation | New York, NY | $3.04M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| B Thomas Golisano Foundation | Victor, NY | $3.04M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Lawrence & Janet Dee Foundation Largest grant: Contributions | Salt Lake City, UT | $3.04M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Stephen and Amandine Freidheim Foundation Largest grant: French Institute Alliance Francaise | New York, NY | $3.04M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Marks Family Foundation Largest grant: East Coast Assistance Dogs Inc | Wilmington, DE | $3.04M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Karen and Gary Schwartz Foundation Largest grant: Kline Galland Foundation | Seattle, WA | $3.04M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Samuel Bronfman Foundation Inc Largest grant: The Bronfman Youth Fellowship in Israel Inc | New York, NY | $3.04M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Kiphart Family Foundation Largest grant: The University of Chicago | Key Largo, FL | $3.04M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Haggerty Family Foundation Ma | Minneapolis, MN | $3.04M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The H & R Block Foundation | Kansas City, MO | $3.03M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Tew Foundation Largest grant: University of Washington Foundation | Seattle, WA | $3.03M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Kunes Family Foundation Largest grant: Timber-Lee Ministries Inc | Delavan, WI | $3.03M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Barrow Foundation Uk Largest grant: The Society of British Neurological Surgeons | Phoenix, AZ | $3.03M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Holt Catania Foundation Largest grant: Nita Stewart Haley Memorial Library Nita Stewart Haley Memorial Library | Midland, TX | $3.03M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Elinor Patterson Baker Foundation | Greenwich, CT | $3.03M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Clover Foundation Largest grant: Pontifica Universita Della Santa Croce (pusc) | New York, NY | $3.03M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Fred C Gloeckner Foundation Inc Largest grant: American Floral Endowment | New Canaan, CT | $3.03M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Edmonds Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: University of Notre Dame | Granger, IN | $3.03M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Av Hunter Trust Incorporated Largest grant: La Puente Home Inc | Glendale, CO | $3.03M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Ponsold Motherwell Charitable Trust Largest grant: Provincetown Art Association & Museum Inc | Stanfordville, NY | $3.03M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Goldberg Family Foundation Largest grant: Crystal Springs Uplands School | Woodside, CA | $3.03M 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.