Foundations That Fund Disability Services
637 grantmakers in this list reported grants on their latest 990s. The 265 that made at least 5 grants gave $2.4B. The largest by giving are The Ford Foundation, Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago and M J Murdock Charitable Trust. 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
637
reported grants on latest 990
Annual giving
$2.4B
from the 265 with 5+ grants
Typical grant
$42K
median of each funder's average grant
Median annual giving
$256K
per grantmaker
Top 10 funders by annual giving
| # | Funder | Location | Annual giving | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Ford Foundation | New York, NY | $844.7M | 4,007 |
| 2 | Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago | Chicago, IL | $166.6M | 896 |
| 3 | M J Murdock Charitable Trust | Vancouver, WA | $116.6M | 797 |
| 4 | The Rees-Jones Foundation | Dallas, TX | $103.9M | 177 |
| 5 | Hillman Family Foundations | Pittsburgh, PA | $88.8M | 814 |
| 6 | Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association Inc | Chicago, IL | $73.3M | 79 |
| 7 | Daniels Fund | Denver, CO | $69.7M | 1,593 |
| 8 | Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership | Chicago, IL | $66.9M | 98 |
| 9 | Public Health Institute | Oakland, CA | $58.8M | 445 |
| 10 | Alliance for Aging Inc | Miami, FL | $50.9M | 24 |
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
- Human Services 69 · 47%
- Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines 15 · 10%
- Education 11 · 8%
- Health 9 · 6%
- Housing & Shelter 7 · 5%
- International, Foreign Affairs & National Security 6 · 4%
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
- New York 66 · $928.6M
- California 51 · $121.0M
- Florida 44 · $167.0M
- Illinois 42 · $343.0M
- Texas 38 · $151.9M
- Pennsylvania 37 · $113.3M
Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, latest available year per organization (most of the largest funders' latest filing: tax year 2025).
Showing 265 grantmakers with 5+ grants on their latest 990, most giving first
The Ford Foundation
New York, NY
Assets
$17.5B
Grants
4,007
Total Given
$844.7M
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago
Chicago, IL
Assets
$1.1B
Grants
896
Total Given
$166.6M
M J Murdock Charitable Trust
Vancouver, WA
Assets
$2.0B
Grants
797
Total Given
$116.6M
The Rees-Jones Foundation
Dallas, TX
Assets
$666.1M
Grants
177
Total Given
$103.9M
Hillman Family Foundations
Pittsburgh, PA
Assets
$1.9B
Grants
814
Total Given
$88.8M
Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association Inc
Chicago, IL
Assets
$523.7M
Grants
79
Total Given
$73.3M
Daniels Fund
Denver, CO
Assets
$1.4B
Grants
1,593
Total Given
$69.7M
Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership
Chicago, IL
Assets
$23.4M
Grants
98
Total Given
$66.9M
Public Health Institute
Oakland, CA
Assets
$133.3M
Grants
445
Total Given
$58.8M
Alliance for Aging Inc
Miami, FL
Assets
$20.4M
Grants
24
Total Given
$50.9M
Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc
Boston, MA
Assets
$46.1M
Grants
706
Total Given
$50.6M
Wounded Warrior Project Inc
Jacksonville, FL
Assets
$590.8M
Grants
50
Total Given
$48.2M
Dayton Foundation Plus Inc
Dayton, OH
Assets
$436.8M
Grants
231
Total Given
$46.6M
Ford Philanthropy
Dearborn, MI
Assets
$221.0M
Grants
207
Total Given
$41.6M
The Dayton Foundation
Dayton, OH
Assets
$771.2M
Grants
589
Total Given
$32.6M
The Commonwealth Fund
New York, NY
Assets
$922.7M
Grants
534
Total Given
$31.3M
Lakeshore Foundation
Redwood City, CA
Assets
$265.8M
Grants
18
Total Given
$21.7M
Proteus Fund Inc
Waltham, MA
Assets
$67.1M
Grants
219
Total Given
$21.6M
Area Agency on Aging Region One Incorporated
Phoenix, AZ
Assets
$23.3M
Grants
44
Total Given
$17.2M
Nevada Community Foundation Inc
Las Vegas, NV
Assets
$253.5M
Grants
122
Total Given
$16.5M
Pinellas Community Foundation
Clearwater, FL
Assets
$154.6M
Grants
205
Total Given
$15.1M
Jewish National Fund (Keren Kayemeth Leisrael) Inc
New York, NY
Assets
$697.6M
Grants
150
Total Given
$14.0M
The Kenneth T and Eileen L Norris
Torrance, CA
Assets
$127.4M
Grants
159
Total Given
$13.9M
Homeless Service Network of Central FL Florida Inc
Orlando, FL
Assets
$8.2M
Grants
24
Total Given
$12.1M
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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 The Ford Foundation ($844.7M across 4,007 grants), Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago ($166.6M) and M J Murdock Charitable Trust ($116.6M). Together the top 10 account for 67% of the $2.4B given by the 265 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 $42K (the median of each grantmaker's average grant). Half of these grantmakers gave less than $256K 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 New York (66), California (51) and Florida (44). 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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