Community Foundations
1,164 grantmakers in this list reported grants on their latest 990s. The 808 that made at least 5 grants gave $10.4B. The largest by giving are Silicon Valley Community Foundation, California Community Foundation and Greater Houston Community Foundation. The list below ranks grantmakers with at least 5 grants by annual giving, and each funder links to a profile with its grant history and financials.
Giving at a glance
Active grantmakers
1,164
reported grants on latest 990
Annual giving
$10.4B
from the 808 with 5+ grants
Typical grant
$32K
median of each funder's average grant
Median annual giving
$613K
per grantmaker
Top 10 funders by annual giving
| # | Funder | Location | Annual giving | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Mountain View, CA | $3.2B | 3,576 |
| 2 | California Community Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | $326.6M | 2,174 |
| 3 | Greater Houston Community Foundation | Houston, TX | $232.3M | 1,724 |
| 4 | Marin Community Foundation | Novato, CA | $186.1M | 1,573 |
| 5 | The Oregon Community Foundation | Portland, OR | $171.4M | 2,149 |
| 6 | Christian Community Foundation Inc | Colorado Springs, CO | $161.8M | 1,651 |
| 7 | Tulsa Community Foundation | Tulsa, OK | $158.6M | 1,066 |
| 8 | The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Inc | Atlanta, GA | $152.3M | 1,414 |
| 9 | Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego | San Diego, CA | $148.1M | 774 |
| 10 | Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | $142.2M | 1,063 |
Ranked by grants reported on each funder's latest 990. Only grantmakers with at least 5 grants are ranked; 1 organization that reported large giving in fewer grants (usually one transfer to an affiliated charity) is left out.
Most common focus areas
- Community Improvement & Capacity Building 38 · 35%
- Human Services 18 · 17%
- Education 14 · 13%
- Housing & Shelter 7 · 6%
- Health 6 · 6%
- Recreation & Sports 4 · 4%
Share of grantmakers with a program NTEE code (55% carry any NTEE code); general grantmaking foundations (NTEE T) are not counted.
Where these funders are based
- California 143 · $4.5B
- Michigan 67 · $301.3M
- Indiana 67 · $216.1M
- Ohio 63 · $134.8M
- Illinois 49 · $82.9M
- Texas 43 · $540.4M
Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, latest available year per organization (most of the largest funders' latest filing: tax year 2024).
Showing all 1,213 foundations and grantmakers
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Mountain View, CA
Assets
$12.3B
Grants
3,576
Total Given
$3.2B
California Community Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
Assets
$2.3B
Grants
2,174
Total Given
$326.6M
Greater Houston Community Foundation
Houston, TX
Assets
$1.1B
Grants
1,724
Total Given
$232.3M
Marin Community Foundation
Novato, CA
Assets
$1.3B
Grants
1,573
Total Given
$186.1M
The Oregon Community Foundation
Portland, OR
Assets
$3.3B
Grants
2,149
Total Given
$171.4M
Christian Community Foundation Inc
Colorado Springs, CO
Assets
$746.4M
Grants
1,651
Total Given
$161.8M
Tulsa Community Foundation
Tulsa, OK
Assets
$1.1B
Grants
1,066
Total Given
$158.6M
The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Inc
Atlanta, GA
Assets
$1.5B
Grants
1,414
Total Given
$152.3M
Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego
San Diego, CA
Assets
$862.3M
Grants
774
Total Given
$148.1M
Hawaii Community Foundation
Honolulu, HI
Assets
$1.1B
Grants
1
Total Given
$146.8M
Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Assets
$1.2B
Grants
1,063
Total Given
$142.2M
Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc
Memphis, TN
Assets
$953.1M
Grants
761
Total Given
$134.3M
Orange County Community Foundation
Irvine, CA
Assets
$743.6M
Grants
975
Total Given
$120.4M
Greater Washington Community Foundation
Washington, DC
Assets
$518.3M
Grants
1,417
Total Given
$116.9M
Christian Community Foundation of Memphis
Memphis, TN
Assets
$229.0M
Grants
636
Total Given
$109.7M
The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc
Nashville, TN
Assets
$832.0M
Grants
2,450
Total Given
$107.1M
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Detroit, MI
Assets
$1.2B
Grants
938
Total Given
$105.1M
Community Foundation of New Jersey
Morristown, NJ
Assets
$1.0B
Grants
1,321
Total Given
$93.8M
Arizona Community Foundation
Phoenix, AZ
Assets
$1.2B
Grants
1,174
Total Given
$92.9M
The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida Inc
Jacksonville, FL
Assets
$708.7M
Grants
2,470
Total Given
$78.0M
Los Altos Mountain View Community Foundation
Los Altos, CA
Assets
$64.1M
Grants
103
Total Given
$77.5M
The Rhode Island Community Foundation
Providence, RI
Assets
$1.3B
Grants
977
Total Given
$72.0M
Community Foundation for Monterey County
Monterey, CA
Assets
$420.2M
Grants
1
Total Given
$64.8M
St Louis Community Foundation Inc
St. Louis, MO
Assets
$494.4M
Grants
839
Total Given
$63.9M
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Frequently asked questions
Which funders in this list give the most?
By grants reported on their latest 990s, the largest are Silicon Valley Community Foundation ($3.2B across 3,576 grants), California Community Foundation ($326.6M) and Greater Houston Community Foundation ($232.3M). Together the top 10 account for 46% of the $10.4B given by the 808 grantmakers in this list that made at least 5 grants. Organizations that reported large giving in fewer grants, usually a single transfer to an affiliated charity, are left out of the ranking.
How big is a typical grant from these funders?
The typical grant is about $32K (the median of each grantmaker's average grant). Half of these grantmakers gave less than $613K in total in their latest filing year, so many are small foundations that give to a few organizations they already know. The largest funders make many more grants, but also get the most requests.
Where are these funders based?
Most are in California (143), Michigan (67) and Indiana (67). Many foundations only fund near where they are based, so check each funder's giving geography before you apply.
How do I find which of these funders accept unsolicited proposals?
Most private foundations don't run an open application. Their 990-PF says whether they only give to preselected charities, and their past grants show who they actually fund. Start with the funders above whose grant counts and typical grant size fit your budget, then check each profile's grant history for organizations like yours before you reach out. Read the grant prospecting guide.
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