Foundations That Fund Disability Services
598 grantmakers in this list reported grants on their latest 990s. The 237 that made at least 5 grants gave $2.2B. 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
598
reported grants on latest 990
Annual giving
$2.2B
from the 237 with 5+ grants
Typical grant
$42K
median of each funder's average grant
Median annual giving
$246K
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 | Alliance for Aging Inc | Miami, FL | $50.9M | 24 |
| 9 | Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc | Boston, MA | $50.6M | 706 |
| 10 | Wounded Warrior Project Inc | Jacksonville, FL | $48.2M | 50 |
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
- Human Services 65 · 47%
- Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines 15 · 11%
- Education 10 · 7%
- Health 8 · 6%
- Housing & Shelter 7 · 5%
- International, Foreign Affairs & National Security 6 · 4%
Share of grantmakers with a program NTEE code (32% carry any NTEE code); general grantmaking foundations (NTEE T) are not counted.
Where these funders are based
- New York 66 · $928.6M
- California 46 · $59.7M
- Florida 43 · $154.9M
- Illinois 38 · $268.2M
- Pennsylvania 34 · $110.3M
- Texas 32 · $130.6M
Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, latest available year per organization (most of the largest funders' latest filing: tax year 2025).
Showing all 659 foundations and grantmakers
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
Shands Jacksonville Medical Center Inc
Jacksonville, FL
Assets
$1.3B
Grants
3
Total Given
$111.0M
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
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
James Whitcomb Riley Memorial Association
Indianapolis, IN
Assets
$558.2M
Grants
4
Total Given
$48.7M
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
Metlife Foundation
New York, NY
Assets
$106.5M
Grants
1
Total Given
$39.4M
The Commonwealth Fund
New York, NY
Assets
$922.7M
Grants
534
Total Given
$31.3M
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC Foundation
Durham, NC
Assets
$217.0M
Grants
1
Total Given
$24.6M
Lakeshore Foundation
Redwood City, CA
Assets
$265.8M
Grants
18
Total Given
$21.7M
Usaging
Washington, DC
Assets
$11.4M
Grants
185
Total Given
$21.6M
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
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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 72% of the $2.2B given by the 237 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 $246K 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 (46) and Florida (43). 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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