Corporate Foundations
63 grantmakers in this list reported grants on their latest 990s. The 42 that made at least 5 grants gave $111.8M. The largest by giving are Eli Lilly and Company Foundation, Dow Company Foundation and Shell USA Company 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
63
reported grants on latest 990
Annual giving
$111.8M
from the 42 with 5+ grants
Typical grant
$22K
median of each funder's average grant
Median annual giving
$469K
per grantmaker
Top 10 funders by annual giving
| # | Funder | Location | Annual giving | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eli Lilly and Company Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | $29.1M | 95 |
| 2 | Dow Company Foundation | Midland, MI | $19.6M | 221 |
| 3 | Shell USA Company Foundation | Houston, TX | $16.0M | 4,650 |
| 4 | The Kraft Heinz Company Foundation | Chicago, IL | $8.0M | 13 |
| 5 | Turner Construction Company Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | $4.3M | 292 |
| 6 | Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | $3.8M | 3,375 |
| 7 | Simplot Company Foundation Inc | Boise, ID | $3.8M | 134 |
| 8 | International Paper Company Foundation | Memphis, TN | $3.4M | 472 |
| 9 | The Mosaic Company Foundation | Tampa, FL | $2.7M | 16 |
| 10 | The United Company Foundation | Bristol, VA | $2.6M | 102 |
Ranked by grants reported on each funder's latest 990. Only grantmakers with at least 5 grants are ranked; 2 organizations that reported large giving in fewer grants (usually one transfer to an affiliated charity) are left out.
Most common focus areas
- Education 2 · 50%
- Public, Societal Benefit 1 · 25%
- Religion Related 1 · 25%
Share of grantmakers with a program NTEE code (33% carry any NTEE code); general grantmaking foundations (NTEE T) are not counted.
Where these funders are based
- California 9 · $4.7M
- Minnesota 6 · $2.9M
- Illinois 5 · $8.2M
- Ohio 5 · $5.4M
- New York 5 · $2.5M
- Wisconsin 5 · $1.8M
Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, latest available year per organization (most of the largest funders' latest filing: tax year 2024).
Showing 42 grantmakers with 5+ grants on their latest 990, most giving first
Eli Lilly and Company Foundation
Indianapolis, IN
Assets
$13.8M
Grants
95
Total Given
$29.1M
Dow Company Foundation
Midland, MI
Assets
$250.1M
Grants
221
Total Given
$19.6M
Shell USA Company Foundation
Houston, TX
Assets
$52.3M
Grants
4,650
Total Given
$16.0M
The Kraft Heinz Company Foundation
Chicago, IL
Assets
$2.5M
Grants
13
Total Given
$8.0M
Turner Construction Company Foundation
Cincinnati, OH
Assets
$3.6M
Grants
292
Total Given
$4.3M
Tractor Supply Company Foundation
Brentwood, TN
Assets
$6.1M
Grants
3,375
Total Given
$3.8M
Simplot Company Foundation Inc
Boise, ID
Assets
$147.9M
Grants
134
Total Given
$3.8M
International Paper Company Foundation
Memphis, TN
Assets
$76.4M
Grants
472
Total Given
$3.4M
The Mosaic Company Foundation
Tampa, FL
Assets
$1.7M
Grants
16
Total Given
$2.7M
The United Company Foundation
Bristol, VA
Assets
$58.7M
Grants
102
Total Given
$2.6M
The Discovery Land Company Foundation
Beverly Hills, CA
Assets
$15.4M
Grants
10
Total Given
$2.3M
The Allen & Company Foundation Inc
New York, NY
Assets
$177K
Grants
15
Total Given
$2.0M
Pebble Beach Company Foundation
Pebble Beach, CA
Assets
$32.5M
Grants
74
Total Given
$1.7M
Charter Manufacturing Company Foundation Inc
Milwaukee, WI
Assets
$20.0M
Grants
32
Total Given
$1.4M
Leprino Foods Company Foundation
Denver, CO
Assets
$11.7M
Grants
59
Total Given
$1.4M
HB Fuller Company Foundation
St. Paul, MN
Assets
$168K
Grants
110
Total Given
$1.1M
Red Wing Shoe Company Foundation
Red Wing, MN
Assets
$604K
Grants
5
Total Given
$926K
Otter Tail Power Company Foundation
Fergus Falls, MN
Assets
$11.3M
Grants
156
Total Given
$882K
Physicians Mutual Insurance Company Foundation
Omaha, NE
Assets
$6.2M
Grants
33
Total Given
$878K
Hulman & Company Foundation Inc
Indianapolis, IN
Assets
$18.3M
Grants
37
Total Given
$803K
Reynolds and Reynolds Company Foundation
Kettering, OH
Assets
$3.7M
Grants
11
Total Given
$754K
Mortenson Company Foundation
Wilmington, DE
Assets
$22.6M
Grants
25
Total Given
$550K
George E Ley Company Foundation
Glenmoore, PA
Assets
$18K
Grants
71
Total Given
$514K
The Merchants Bonding Company Foundation
West Des Moines, IA
Assets
$1.7M
Grants
186
Total Given
$469K
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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 Eli Lilly and Company Foundation ($29.1M across 95 grants), Dow Company Foundation ($19.6M) and Shell USA Company Foundation ($16.0M). Together the top 10 account for 83% of the $111.8M given by the 42 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 $22K (the median of each grantmaker's average grant). Half of these grantmakers gave less than $469K 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 (9), Minnesota (6) and Illinois (5). 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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