Foundations That Fund Homeless Services
394 grantmakers in this list reported grants on their latest 990s. The 194 that made at least 5 grants gave $3.1B. The largest by giving are The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, California Community Foundation and Conrad N Hilton 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
394
reported grants on latest 990
Annual giving
$3.1B
from the 194 with 5+ grants
Typical grant
$49K
median of each funder's average grant
Median annual giving
$358K
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 | California Community Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | $326.6M | 2,174 |
| 3 | Conrad N Hilton Foundation | Westlake Village, CA | $287.7M | 1,339 |
| 4 | Marin Community Foundation | Novato, CA | $186.1M | 1,573 |
| 5 | Greater Good Charities | Seattle, WA | $123.4M | 357 |
| 6 | Greater Washington Community Foundation | Washington, DC | $116.9M | 1,417 |
| 7 | The Rees-Jones Foundation | Dallas, TX | $103.9M | 177 |
| 8 | The San Diego Foundation | San Diego, CA | $94.3M | 1,158 |
| 9 | Annie E Casey Foundation Inc | Baltimore, MD | $93.1M | 1,462 |
| 10 | Daniels Fund | Denver, CO | $69.7M | 1,593 |
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 40 · 45%
- Housing & Shelter 34 · 39%
- Environment & Animals 4 · 5%
- Health 2 · 2%
- Religion Related 2 · 2%
- Education 2 · 2%
Share of grantmakers with a program NTEE code (36% carry any NTEE code); general grantmaking foundations (NTEE T) are not counted.
Where these funders are based
- California 57 · $1.1B
- Florida 31 · $113.1M
- New York 28 · $29.9M
- Texas 22 · $105.5M
- Massachusetts 19 · $106.4M
- Illinois 19 · $67.5M
Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, latest available year per organization (most of the largest funders' latest filing: tax year 2024).
Showing all 464 foundations and grantmakers
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Princeton, NJ
Assets
$13.4B
Grants
3,093
Total Given
$622.6M
California Community Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
Assets
$2.3B
Grants
2,174
Total Given
$326.6M
Conrad N Hilton Foundation
Westlake Village, CA
Assets
$7.4B
Grants
1,339
Total Given
$287.7M
Seattle Children's Foundation
Seattle, WA
Assets
$2.7M
Grants
2
Total Given
$210.0M
Marin Community Foundation
Novato, CA
Assets
$1.3B
Grants
1,573
Total Given
$186.1M
Greater Good Charities
Seattle, WA
Assets
$24.4M
Grants
357
Total Given
$123.4M
Greater Washington Community Foundation
Washington, DC
Assets
$518.3M
Grants
1,417
Total Given
$116.9M
The Rees-Jones Foundation
Dallas, TX
Assets
$666.1M
Grants
177
Total Given
$103.9M
The San Diego Foundation
San Diego, CA
Assets
$1.7B
Grants
1,158
Total Given
$94.3M
Annie E Casey Foundation Inc
Baltimore, MD
Assets
$2.3B
Grants
1,462
Total Given
$93.1M
Daniels Fund
Denver, CO
Assets
$1.4B
Grants
1,593
Total Given
$69.7M
The Ahmanson Foundation
Beverly Hills, CA
Assets
$1.5B
Grants
442
Total Given
$65.5M
Valley of the Sun United Way
Phoenix, AZ
Assets
$100.4M
Grants
98
Total Given
$62.9M
The Community Foundation of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
Assets
$190.4M
Grants
299
Total Given
$60.0M
The Annenberg Foundation
Conshohocken, PA
Assets
$1.5B
Grants
543
Total Given
$53.3M
Publix Super Markets Charities Inc
Lakeland, FL
Assets
$233.8M
Grants
3,269
Total Given
$52.5M
Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc
Boston, MA
Assets
$46.1M
Grants
706
Total Given
$50.6M
United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc
Milwaukee, WI
Assets
$50.8M
Grants
639
Total Given
$42.7M
Metlife Foundation
New York, NY
Assets
$106.5M
Grants
1
Total Given
$39.4M
The Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation
Tulsa, OK
Assets
$281.0M
Grants
476
Total Given
$37.3M
The Skip Viragh Foundation Inc
Reno, NV
Assets
$204.8M
Grants
52
Total Given
$31.1M
Strategies to End Homelessness Inc
Cincinnati, OH
Assets
$12.9M
Grants
21
Total Given
$29.8M
BABY2BABY
Los Angeles, CA
Assets
$75.3M
Grants
614
Total Given
$26.4M
Unity of Greater New Orleans Inc
New Orleans, LA
Assets
$13.2M
Grants
31
Total Given
$25.3M
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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), California Community Foundation ($326.6M) and Conrad N Hilton Foundation ($287.7M). Together the top 10 account for 64% of the $3.1B given by the 194 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 $49K (the median of each grantmaker's average grant). Half of these grantmakers gave less than $358K 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 (57), Florida (31) and New York (28). 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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