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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| George W Strickland Jr Foundation Inc Largest grant: Arts & Cultural Authority of Claxton and Evans County | Valdosta, GA | $2.92M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Nustar Foundation | Dallas, TX | $2.92M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Rx Foundation Largest grant: A Healthier Democracy Inc | Hadley, MA | $2.92M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Me & Fj Callahan Foundation Largest grant: The Cleveland Orchestra | Chagrin Falls, OH | $2.92M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Museo Reina Sofia Foundation (usa) Inc Largest grant: Fundacion Museo Reina Sofia | New York, NY | $2.92M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Patricia Schaefer Foundation Tr Largest grant: Ball State University Fnd | Fort Wayne, IN | $2.92M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The David Berg Foundation Inc Largest grant: Nli USA Inc | New York, NY | $2.91M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Peery Foundation Largest grant: Philanthropic Ventures Foundation | Midway, UT | $2.91M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Alvarez Charitable Foundation Inc Largest grant: Statue of Liberty- Ellis Island Fund | New York, NY | $2.91M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Eastman Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Donor-Advised Fund at Fiduciary Charitable Foundation DBA Fiduciary Trust | N Easton Ma, MA | $2.91M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Stone Family Foundation Largest grant: She's the First | Santa Barbara, CA | $2.91M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| FK Morrow Foundation Largest grant: Sisters of St Joseph of Toronto | Toronto | $2.91M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Paek Family Foundation Largest grant: United States IAS Members Trust | Irving, TX | $2.91M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Ramesh and Kalpana Bhatia Family Foundation Largest grant: Cornerstone Housing for Adults with Disabilities | Wilmington, DE | $2.91M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Jeanie Wyatt Family Foundation Largest grant: St Mary's Hall | San Antonio, TX | $2.91M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Mussafer Family Foundation Largest grant: Tulane University | Boston, MA | $2.91M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Cape Fear Memorial Foundation Largest grant: Cape Fear Clinic Inc | Wilmington, NC | $2.91M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Lev Zahav NFP | Chicago, IL | $2.91M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Fern Odessa Charitable Trust Largest grant: Core Influencer Institute Inc | Overland Park, KS | $2.91M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Edward B and Joan T Knight Foundati Foundation Inc Largest grant: Cfk Foundation | Key West, FL | $2.9M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Yawkey Foundation Largest grant: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources | Westwood, MA | $2.9M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Kenneth Kendal King Foundation Largest grant: Second Chance Center Inc | Denver, CO | $2.9M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The David & Sondra Mack Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Hofstra University | Fort Lee, NJ | $2.9M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Paul and Carol David Foundation Largest grant: Boys & Girls Club of Massillon | Canton, OH | $2.9M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Henry J Predolin Foundation Inc Largest grant: Mayo Clinic | Madison, WI | $2.9M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Alpha Foundation Largest grant: Hudson-Alpha Foundation Hudson-Alpha Foundation | Huntsville, AL | $2.9M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Melvin Douglas and Victoria Kay Ivester Foundation Inc Largest grant: Hall County School District | Atlanta, GA | $2.9M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Aj and Sigismunda Palumbo Charitable Trust | Pittsburgh, PA | $2.9M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| John Marshall Lockhart Trust for R P I Largest grant: Rensselaer Polytechnic | New York, NY | $2.89M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Ladish Co Foundation Largest grant: Zoological Society of Milwaukee County | Elm Grove, WI | $2.89M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Davenport Family Foundation Largest grant: The Mercersburg Academy | Southeastern, PA | $2.89M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Unnewehr Family Foundation Largest grant: Cincinnati Zoo | Cincinnati, OH | $2.89M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Textor Family Foundation | Locust Valley, NY | $2.89M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Linda and Lenny Bell Family Foundation Largest grant: America Votes Education Fund | Wilmington, DE | $2.89M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Efrusy Family Foundation Largest grant: African Leadership Foundation | Wilmington, DE | $2.89M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Tw Marian W Ottley Atlanta Main Largest grant: Path Foundation Inc | Saint Louis, MO | $2.89M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Swyer Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Albany Law School | Albany, NY | $2.89M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Fls Foundation Inc Fls | Monsey, NY | $2.89M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Abrams Family Foundation Marlyon E Abrams Largest grant: Williamsburg Junior Athletics Ass | Williamsburg, OH | $2.89M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Ethel and James Flinn Foundation Largest grant: The Board of Governors Wayne State University | Detroit, MI | $2.89M 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.