Disaster Relief Foundations & Grantmakers
1,311 grantmakers in this list reported grants on their latest 990s. The 495 that made at least 5 grants gave $6.9B. The largest by giving are The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Legal Services Corporation and Feed the Children Inc. 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
1,311
reported grants on latest 990
Annual giving
$6.9B
from the 495 with 5+ grants
Typical grant
$27K
median of each funder's average grant
Median annual giving
$103K
per grantmaker
Top 10 funders by annual giving
| # | Funder | Location | Annual giving | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation | Princeton, NJ | $622.6M | 3,093 |
| 2 | Legal Services Corporation | Washington, DC | $544.9M | 132 |
| 3 | Feed the Children Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | $343.7M | 487 |
| 4 | Direct Relief | Santa Barbara, CA | $337.4M | 1,367 |
| 5 | Good Ventures Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | $306.7M | 565 |
| 6 | Conrad N Hilton Foundation | Westlake Village, CA | $287.7M | 1,339 |
| 7 | United Jewish Appeal-Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of New York Inc | New York, NY | $275.5M | 306 |
| 8 | Convoy of Hope | Springfield, MO | $234.0M | 236 |
| 9 | Greater Houston Community Foundation | Houston, TX | $232.3M | 1,724 |
| 10 | Matthew 25 Ministries Inc | Cincinnati, OH | $200.6M | 210 |
Ranked by grants reported on each funder's latest 990. Only grantmakers with at least 5 grants are ranked.
Most common focus areas
- Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief 317 · 69%
- Crime & Legal Related 30 · 7%
- International, Foreign Affairs & National Security 28 · 6%
- Human Services 22 · 5%
- Education 16 · 3%
- Environment & Animals 9 · 2%
Share of grantmakers with a program NTEE code (44% carry any NTEE code); general grantmaking foundations (NTEE T) are not counted.
Where these funders are based
- California 161 · $1.3B
- New York 120 · $914.2M
- Texas 93 · $268.5M
- Florida 89 · $158.7M
- Pennsylvania 66 · $76.8M
- Minnesota 49 · $7.7M
Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, latest available year per organization (most of the largest funders' latest filing: tax year 2025).
Showing 495 grantmakers with 5+ grants on their latest 990, most giving first
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Princeton, NJ
Assets
$13.4B
Grants
3,093
Total Given
$622.6M
Legal Services Corporation
Washington, DC
Assets
$208.1M
Grants
132
Total Given
$544.9M
Feed the Children Inc
Oklahoma City, OK
Assets
$133.3M
Grants
487
Total Given
$343.7M
Direct Relief
Santa Barbara, CA
Assets
$1.3B
Grants
1,367
Total Given
$337.4M
Good Ventures Foundation
Palo Alto, CA
Assets
$10.1B
Grants
565
Total Given
$306.7M
Conrad N Hilton Foundation
Westlake Village, CA
Assets
$7.4B
Grants
1,339
Total Given
$287.7M
United Jewish Appeal-Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of New York Inc
New York, NY
Assets
$1.9B
Grants
306
Total Given
$275.5M
Convoy of Hope
Springfield, MO
Assets
$258.1M
Grants
236
Total Given
$234.0M
Greater Houston Community Foundation
Houston, TX
Assets
$1.1B
Grants
1,724
Total Given
$232.3M
Matthew 25 Ministries Inc
Cincinnati, OH
Assets
$125.2M
Grants
210
Total Given
$200.6M
The Mental Health Association of New York City Inc
New York, NY
Assets
$171.8M
Grants
29
Total Given
$189.7M
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago
Chicago, IL
Assets
$1.1B
Grants
896
Total Given
$166.6M
Tulsa Community Foundation
Tulsa, OK
Assets
$1.1B
Grants
1,066
Total Given
$158.6M
World Vision Inc
Federal Way, WA
Assets
$515.3M
Grants
410
Total Given
$157.4M
Delivering Good Inc
New York, NY
Assets
$3.2M
Grants
131
Total Given
$132.4M
Greater Good Charities
Seattle, WA
Assets
$24.4M
Grants
357
Total Given
$123.4M
The Coca-Cola Foundation Inc
Atlanta, GA
Assets
$533.9M
Grants
246
Total Given
$117.2M
Americares Foundation Inc
Stamford, CT
Assets
$372.5M
Grants
635
Total Given
$113.3M
Santa Barbara Foundation
Santa Barbara, CA
Assets
$503.6M
Grants
447
Total Given
$107.7M
The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc
Nashville, TN
Assets
$832.0M
Grants
2,450
Total Given
$107.1M
Habitat for Humanity International Inc
Americus, GA
Assets
$760.0M
Grants
719
Total Given
$101.6M
NFL Foundation Inc
New York, NY
Assets
$64.8M
Grants
324
Total Given
$97.6M
Church World Service Inc
Elkhart, IN
Assets
$76.4M
Grants
127
Total Given
$60.6M
International Rescue Committee INC
New York, NY
Assets
$697.0M
Grants
77
Total Given
$55.0M
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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 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation ($622.6M across 3,093 grants), Legal Services Corporation ($544.9M) and Feed the Children Inc ($343.7M). Together the top 10 account for 49% of the $6.9B given by the 495 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 $27K (the median of each grantmaker's average grant). Half of these grantmakers gave less than $103K 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 (161), New York (120) and Texas (93). 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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