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 Carter Chapman Shreve Family Foundation Largest grant: Givedirectly Inc | Wilmington, DE | $2.89M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Ric & Suzanne Kayne Foundation Largest grant: Combat Hate Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | $2.88M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Michael and Mary Johnston Foundation | Watchung, NJ | $2.88M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Kauffman Foundation Inc Largest grant: Childrens' Healthcare of Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | $2.88M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Margaret L Wendt Foundation Largest grant: Buffalo Seminary | Buffalo, NY | $2.88M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Kellanova Fund | Battle Creek, MI | $2.88M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Malcolm E Ghazal Md Foundation | Clovis, CA | $2.88M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Steps Ahead Charitable Family Foundation Largest grant: American Policy Roundtable | Canton, OH | $2.88M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Amparo Foundation Largest grant: Pathways Adult Learning Center Inc | Plano, TX | $2.88M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Catherine Jefferson Foundation Inc Largest grant: Avon Old Farms | Durham, NC | $2.88M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation Inc Largest grant: California Institute of Technology | New York, NY | $2.87M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Heffernan Family Foundation Largest grant: Iona Preparatory School | Rye Brook, NY | $2.87M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| R C Kemper Jr Charitable Trust 10023600 Largest grant: University of Kansas Hospital System | Kansas City, MO | $2.87M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Ricbac Foundation Largest grant: Mass General Hospital | Newtonville, MA | $2.87M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Rosamary Foundation Largest grant: From Passthrough K-1's | New Orleans, LA | $2.87M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Macbea Foundation Largest grant: St John Neumann Catholic Church | Columbus, OH | $2.87M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| John S Kiewit Memorial Foundation Largest grant: The Trust for Public Land | Santa Barbara, CA | $2.87M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation Inc Largest grant: The Learning Alliance | Tolland, CT | $2.87M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Dierberg Foundation | Saint Louis, MO | $2.87M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Phelps Community Foundation Inc Largest grant: Elizabeth Seton Children's Center | Sleepy Hollow, NY | $2.87M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Gingerbread Literacy Foundation Inc Largest grant: Really Great Reading | North Palm Beach, FL | $2.87M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Amy's Legacy Foundation Largest grant: Lifesong for Orphans | Plymouth, MN | $2.87M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Hermann Family Foundation Largest grant: St Louis Children's Hospital Foundation | St Louis, MO | $2.87M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Little Orchard Foundation | Albany, NY | $2.87M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Firedoll Foundation Largest grant: Social Good Fund | Walnut Creek, CA | $2.87M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Care Foundation of America Inc Two Brentwood Commons Largest grant: Renewal House | Brentwood, TN | $2.87M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Andrew R and Janet F Miller Foundation Largest grant: Leelanau Conservancy | Naples, FL | $2.87M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The C&s Family Foundation Largest grant: Case Western Reserve University | Valley City, OH | $2.86M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Harold & Mary Louise Shaw Foundation Largest grant: Cheyenne Mountain Zoo | Colorado Springs, CO | $2.86M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Mackesy Family Foundation Largest grant: William & Mary Foundation | Bronxville, NY | $2.86M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Joseph M Bryan Foundation Largest grant: Shifted | Greensboro, NC | $2.86M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Suzanne McGraw Foundation Inc Largest grant: University of Pennsylvania | Stamford, CT | $2.86M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Hoban Family Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Hoban Family Charitable Foundation | Chicago, IL | $2.86M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Paul K Richter Memorial Fund Largest grant: Knox College | Dallas, TX | $2.86M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Ousri Foundation for Goodwill Largest grant: Unhrc | Vienna, VA | $2.86M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Harvey & Gloria Kaylie Foundation Inc Largest grant: Jewish National Fund | New York, NY | $2.85M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Donnell B & Elizabeth D Stewart Education Foundation Largest grant: Weber State University | Ogden, UT | $2.85M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Michael and Karen Stone Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Duke University | Wilmington, DE | $2.85M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Simperman-Corette Foundation Largest grant: Carroll College | Sammamish, WA | $2.85M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Ellwood Foundation | Houston, TX | $2.85M 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.