Employment Foundations & Grantmakers
382 grantmakers focused on employment reported grants on their latest 990s. The 126 that made at least 5 grants gave $384.8M. The largest by giving are Rural Capital Area Workforce Development Board, United Association of Journeymen & Apprentices of the Plumbing & Pipe and Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation. 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
382
reported grants on latest 990
Annual giving
$384.8M
from the 126 with 5+ grants
Typical grant
$39K
median of each funder's average grant
Median annual giving
$100K
per grantmaker
Top 10 funders by annual giving
| # | Funder | Location | Annual giving | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rural Capital Area Workforce Development Board | Cedar Park, TX | $44.4M | 10 |
| 2 | United Association of Journeymen & Apprentices of the Plumbing & Pipe | Annapolis, MD | $38.9M | 88 |
| 3 | Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation | Detroit, MI | $23.8M | 27 |
| 4 | Workforce Development Council Seattle-Ki | Seattle, WA | $21.4M | 105 |
| 5 | David and Katherine Moore Family Foundation | Rye Brook, NY | $18.4M | 70 |
| 6 | Worksystems Inc | Portland, OR | $17.5M | 24 |
| 7 | Aspyr | Columbus, OH | $13.4M | 20 |
| 8 | Jobs for the Future Inc | Boston, MA | $12.4M | 126 |
| 9 | Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon | Portland, OR | $12.4M | 38 |
| 10 | The Corps Network | Washington, DC | $12.1M | 69 |
Ranked by grants reported on each funder's latest 990. Only grantmakers with at least 5 grants are ranked; 3 organizations that reported large giving in fewer grants (usually one transfer to an affiliated charity) are left out.
Where these funders are based
- California 42 · $20.2M
- New York 32 · $23.7M
- Pennsylvania 22 · $17.5M
- Illinois 21 · $24.6M
- Texas 18 · $52.4M
- Florida 17 · $14.5M
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 464 foundations and grantmakers
Jobsohio
Columbus, OH
Assets
$1.4B
Grants
377
Total Given
$173.4M
Rural Capital Area Workforce Development Board
Cedar Park, TX
Assets
$10.8M
Grants
10
Total Given
$44.4M
United Association of Journeymen & Apprentices of the Plumbing & Pipe
Annapolis, MD
Assets
$532.9M
Grants
88
Total Given
$38.9M
Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette
Portland, OR
Assets
$500.9M
Grants
1
Total Given
$25.0M
Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation
Detroit, MI
Assets
$17.4M
Grants
27
Total Given
$23.8M
Workforce Development Council Seattle-Ki
Seattle, WA
Assets
$6.1M
Grants
105
Total Given
$21.4M
David and Katherine Moore Family Foundation
Rye Brook, NY
Assets
—
Grants
70
Total Given
$18.4M
Worksystems Inc
Portland, OR
Assets
$14.5M
Grants
24
Total Given
$17.5M
Goodwill Industries of Middle TN Inc
Nashville, TN
Assets
$133.0M
Grants
2
Total Given
$15.0M
Aspyr
Columbus, OH
Assets
$6.6M
Grants
20
Total Given
$13.4M
Jobs for the Future Inc
Boston, MA
Assets
$62.9M
Grants
126
Total Given
$12.4M
Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon
Portland, OR
Assets
$17.4M
Grants
38
Total Given
$12.4M
Goodwill Legacy Group Foundation Inc
Indianapolis, IN
Assets
$72.9M
Grants
3
Total Given
$12.2M
The Corps Network
Washington, DC
Assets
$6.2M
Grants
69
Total Given
$12.1M
Chicago Cred Inc
Chicago, IL
Assets
$34.0M
Grants
45
Total Given
$11.9M
District Lodge 751 Strike Fund
Seattle, WA
Assets
$7.6M
Grants
1
Total Given
$11.2M
Youthbuild Global Inc
Roxbury, MA
Assets
$41.8M
Grants
94
Total Given
$11.1M
Fresno Area Workforce Investment Corporation
Fresno, CA
Assets
$5.6M
Grants
29
Total Given
$11.0M
Bosma Industries for the Blind Inc
Indianapolis, IN
Assets
$128.2M
Grants
3
Total Given
$10.9M
Southcentral Workforce Investment Board
Harrisburg, PA
Assets
$7.6M
Grants
22
Total Given
$8.9M
National Automatic Sprinkler Industry Apprentice & Training Fund
Landover, MD
Assets
$10.0M
Grants
11
Total Given
$8.1M
Careersource Florida Inc
Tallahassee, FL
Assets
$10.2M
Grants
67
Total Given
$7.8M
Texas Educational Foundation Inc
San Antonio, TX
Assets
$1.1M
Grants
3
Total Given
$7.7M
TD Jakes Foundation
Dallas, TX
Assets
$4.2M
Grants
10
Total Given
$7.7M
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Frequently asked questions
What are the largest employment foundations?
By grants reported on their latest 990s, the largest are Rural Capital Area Workforce Development Board ($44.4M across 10 grants), United Association of Journeymen & Apprentices of the Plumbing & Pipe ($38.9M) and Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation ($23.8M). Together the top 10 account for 56% of the $384.8M given by the 126 grantmakers focused on employment 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 $39K (the median of each grantmaker's average grant). Half of these grantmakers gave less than $100K 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 (42), New York (32) and Pennsylvania (22). 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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