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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| L3harris Foundation Inc Largest grant: Inroads Inc | Melbourne, FL | $3.02M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The JEM Project Largest grant: the Center for Reproductive Rights inc | Tiburon, CA | $3.02M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Stanley E Hanson Foundation Largest grant: Philanthropic Impact Foundation | Laguna Hills, CA | $3.02M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Wilson Family Foundation Largest grant: UNC Health Foundation | High Point, NC | $3.02M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| David R Clare & Margaret C Clare Fnd Largest grant: North County Lifeline Inc | Parsippany, NJ | $3.02M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Goulder Family Foundation Largest grant: Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund | Pennington, NJ | $3.02M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Sehgal Foundation Largest grant: S M Sehgal Foundation | Des Moines, IA | $3.02M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Caris Charitable Trust II Dtd 09162004 Largest grant: Arizona State University Foundation | Chicago, IL | $3.02M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Jack and Laura Dangermond Conservati on Foundation Largest grant: The Nature Conservancy of California | Redlands, CA | $3.02M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Robert L & Kathrina H Maclellan Founda Foundation Largest grant: Chattanooga Chamber Foundation | Chattanooga, TN | $3.01M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation Largest grant: Borealis Philanthropy | New York, NY | $3.01M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Eliot Spalding Foundation Largest grant: Community Foundation for Southern Arizona | Oro Valley, AZ | $3.01M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Ahavas Avraham Foundation Largest grant: Yeshiva Beth Yehudah | Detroit, MI | $3.01M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Nakash Family Foundation Largest grant: Var Religious Charities- Detail Avail Upon Request | New York, NY | $3.01M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Marilyn Brachman Hoffman Foundation Largest grant: North Texas Community Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | $3.01M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Edward J Mallinckrodt Jr Foundation Largest grant: Washington University | St Louis, MO | $3.01M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Grandy Foundation | Buffalo Grove, IL | $3.01M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Schlinger Family Foundation Largest grant: The Prentice School | Wilmington, DE | $3M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Avis Foundation Inc Largest grant: Taylor University | Upland, IN | $3M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Regal Foundation Largest grant: Boys and Girls Clubs of America | Knoxville, TN | $3M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Echo Foundation Largest grant: Whatcom Community Foundation | Lynden, WA | $3M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Loewenberg Foundation Largest grant: National Philanthropic Trust | New York, NY | $3M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| William a Solomene Charitable Foundation Largest grant: University of Dallas | Dallas, TX | $3M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Weary Family Foundation Largest grant: Ohio State University Foundation - Weary Fdtn Endowed Chair #484071 | Manhattan, KS | $3M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| John Stauffer Charitable Trust | Pasadena, CA | $3M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Meyer Foundation Largest grant: Innocence Project | New York, NY | $3M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Chispa Fund G Cameron Duncan Jr President Largest grant: Amalgamated Charitable Foundation | San Antonio, TX | $3M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Luddy Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Thales Academy | Raleigh, NC | $3M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Peter and Anna Kolchinsky Foundation Largest grant: Representus Education Fund | Portsmouth, NH | $3M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Horace G Fralin Charitable Trust Largest grant: Virginia Tech Foundation | Roanoke, VA | $3M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| 199 Philanthropic Fund Largest grant: Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | New York, NY | $3M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Rosenthal Family Foundation Largest grant: Anti-Recidivism Coalition | Los Angeles, CA | $3M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Charles P & Mary E Belgarde Foundation Largest grant: National Philanthripoc Trust | St Louis Park, MN | $3M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Umb Financial Corporation Charitable Largest grant: Inclusion Connections | Kansas City, MO | $3M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Garver Black Hilyard Family Foundation Largest grant: Houston Botanic Garden | Houston, TX | $3M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Grace Foundation of Memphis Inc Largest grant: Church Health | Memphis, TN | $3M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| J S Bridwell Foundation Largest grant: Midwestern State University | Wichita Falls, TX | $3M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Sallie Mae Fund Inc Largest grant: Thurgood Marshall College Fund | Newark, DE | $2.99M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Elmer & Kaya Berg Foundation No 2 Largest grant: Fargo-Moorhead Area Foundation | Fargo, ND | $2.99M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Honda USA Foundation Largest grant: Catalyst Sports Inc | Torrance, CA | $2.99M tax year 2025 | 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.