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142,510 US foundations — free to search.

The largest free directory of US private foundations and grantmakers. Browse by state and focus area to find funders aligned with your mission — built from public IRS data, with no paywall and no signup.

142,510 grantmakers All 50 states 311 community foundations

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Browse funders by focus area

Find foundations that fund work like yours.

Philanthropy & Grantmaking

62,234

Education

10,940

Human Services

6,188

Arts, Culture & Humanities

5,250

Recreation & Sports

3,995

Religion-Related

3,704

Youth Development

1,914

Animal-Related

1,859

Health Care

1,846

Community Improvement

1,694

Public & Societal Benefit

1,537

Environment

1,245

Mental Health & Crisis

1,209

Housing & Shelter

990

International & Foreign Affairs

826

Food, Agriculture & Nutrition

702

Health — Disease & Disorders

655

Medical Research

599

Public Safety & Disaster Relief

536

Crime & Legal

521

Science & Technology

447

Civil Rights & Advocacy

371

Employment & Jobs

316

Mutual & Membership Benefit

196

Social Science

110

Largest foundations by assets

Lilly Endowment Inc

Indianapolis, IN $105894.1M in assets

Gates Foundation

Seattle, WAPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $78673.5M in assets

Gates Foundation Trust

Kirkland, WAPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $77564.4M in assets

The Wellcome Trust

United Kingdom $57932.4M in assets

Ford Foundation

New York, NYPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $17484.7M in assets

William & Flora Hewlett Foundation

Menlo Park, CAPhilanthropy & Grantmaking $14202.8M in assets

Browse foundations by state

Local funders often prioritize their own communities.

California14,212New York12,713Texas12,444Florida10,832Pennsylvania8,008Illinois6,567Ohio5,282Missouri4,857New Jersey4,549Massachusetts4,376Georgia3,245Michigan3,203Delaware3,006Virginia2,985North Carolina2,843Minnesota2,695Maryland2,554Colorado2,485Wisconsin2,479Washington2,229Connecticut2,071Arizona2,010Indiana2,009Tennessee1,816Alabama1,676Utah1,454Oklahoma1,441South Carolina1,338Iowa1,303Nevada1,291Kansas1,207Louisiana1,206Oregon1,187Kentucky1,183Nebraska806New Hampshire754Arkansas747Hawaii741Idaho653Maine635Mississippi611West Virginia577Montana559New Mexico537Wyoming513Rhode Island506Vermont358South Dakota346North Dakota238Alaska177

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Frequently asked questions

What is this foundation directory?

A free, searchable directory of US private foundations and grantmakers, built from the public IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Each profile shows location, focus area, assets, and guidance on how nonprofits can connect.

Is it really free?

Yes. The data is public-domain IRS information. There is no paywall and no account required — unlike commercial foundation databases that charge thousands of dollars per year.

Can I apply to these foundations directly here?

No. These are funder profiles, not open applications. Most private foundations set their own priorities and processes, and many do not accept unsolicited proposals. Use each profile to research the funder, then contact them directly through the channel they publish.

I work at one of these foundations — can I update our profile?

Yes. Open your foundation's profile and click "Claim this profile." After we verify your connection, you can add your website, focus areas, and application guidance.

Foundation data is sourced from the public IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File and is provided for general informational purposes. Figures reflect the latest IRS extract and may lag. VolunteerBadge is not affiliated with any foundation listed.