Brighter Future Foundation

Ernst & Young Foundation

New York, NY

The Ernst & Young Foundation primarily supports higher education and preparation for business careers, with additional grants for educational projects, social justice, and disaster relief. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,056 to $316,005, with a median of $13,525, and went to organizations across the United States.

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Princeton, NJ

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation funds work to improve health and health equity in the United States, including health policy, community health, prevention, and social justice. In 2024, its grants ranged from $125 to $12.15 million, with a median of $40,000, and went to recipients across multiple states. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

D'Aloia Family Foundation

Florham Park, NJ

The Irene Herbert Ross and Harper Grant

Wall Township, NJ

The Irene Herbert Ross and Harper Grant’s giving supported Yale University’s Ross Endowment; past grants ranged from $85,000 total across 17 grants in 2023 to a single $1,426,295 grant in 2024. Based in Wall Township, New Jersey, the foundation dissolved in July 2025 and no longer makes grants, so it does not accept unsolicited requests.

Morgan Stanley Foundation Inc

New York, NY

The Morgan Stanley Foundation supports children’s physical and mental health, including healthcare, nutrition, mental health, and play, with grants to organizations in several U.S. states, especially New York and Illinois. Its 2024 grants ranged from $500 to $1.88 million, with a median of $1,500; it says it gives only to preselected charities and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Edward E Ford Foundation

Chicago, IL

The Edward E. Ford Foundation supports U.S. independent secondary schools and associations, funding areas such as capital projects, curriculum, faculty development, financial aid, and educational innovation. Traditional grants are typically $25,000–$100,000, while Educational Leadership grants can reach $250,000; its grants support schools throughout the United States. Applicants are directed to request agenda placement and follow the program’s application steps; whether unsolicited requests are accepted is not stated.

IBM International Foundation

Armonk, NY

The IBM International Foundation funds education and workforce programs that build 21st-century and technology job skills, including initiatives for underserved students and job seekers. Its 2024 grants ranged from $10,000 to $8.48 million, with a median of $100,000, and went to organizations across several U.S. states, especially Delaware and Massachusetts. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Pittsburgh Foundation

Pittsburgh, PA

The Pittsburgh Foundation funds basic needs, racial equity and social justice, environmental action, arts and culture, and economic mobility, primarily for organizations located in or serving Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 grants had a median of $18,576, though awards varied widely; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

The William Penn Foundation

Philadelphia, PA

The William Penn Foundation funds arts and culture, children and families, civic engagement, the environment and public spaces, and workforce training across the Philadelphia region. Its 2024 grants ranged from $45 to $7.78 million, with a median of $50,000. It accepts unsolicited requests through a limited open-application process, though it recommends applying through a relevant RFP when available.

Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation

Coraopolis, PA

The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation primarily funds youth sports programs that reduce barriers to participation, with additional support for public lands and outdoor access. Its 2025 grants had a median of $5,000, though awards ranged from $626 to $2.5 million, and its Sports Matter program supports eligible organizations across the U.S. Sports Matter opportunities are by invitation only.

Hillman Family Foundations

Pittsburgh, PA

The 18 independently operated Hillman foundations fund varied projects—including arts, health, education, workforce development, and community development—with priorities and geographic reach that differ by foundation. In 2024, grants ranged from $75 to $5 million, with a median award of $20,000. The stated application process begins with a brief letter of intent through the online portal; no deadline is listed.