Housing & Shelter Foundations & Grantmakers
851 grantmakers focused on housing & shelter reported grants on their latest 990s. The 154 that made at least 5 grants gave $318.2M. The largest by giving are The Holland Foundation, The Resurrection Project and Destination Home SV co Silicon Valley Community 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
851
reported grants on latest 990
Annual giving
$318.2M
from the 154 with 5+ grants
Typical grant
$73K
median of each funder's average grant
Median annual giving
$150K
per grantmaker
Top 10 funders by annual giving
| # | Funder | Location | Annual giving | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Holland Foundation | Omaha, NE | $38.7M | 40 |
| 2 | The Resurrection Project | Chicago, IL | $17.8M | 56 |
| 3 | Destination Home SV co Silicon Valley Community Foundation | San Jose, CA | $17.6M | 62 |
| 4 | Partners for Home Inc | Atlanta, GA | $16.7M | 21 |
| 5 | Arundel Community Development Services Inc | Annapolis, MD | $12.8M | 105 |
| 6 | La Cooperativa Campesina de California | Sacramento, CA | $12.6M | 6 |
| 7 | Hearth Connection | Saint Paul, MN | $12.0M | 35 |
| 8 | Coalition for the Homeless of Houston Harris County | Houston, TX | $11.2M | 17 |
| 9 | Corporation for Supportive Housing | New York, NY | $11.2M | 40 |
| 10 | National Housing and Health Care Trust Inc | Winchester, VA | $10.6M | 5 |
Ranked by grants reported on each funder's latest 990. Only grantmakers with at least 5 grants are ranked; 14 organizations that reported large giving in fewer grants (usually one transfer to an affiliated charity) are left out.
Where these funders are based
- California 139 · $57.2M
- New York 79 · $16.7M
- Texas 51 · $13.7M
- Florida 51 · $10.5M
- Maryland 30 · $16.1M
- Colorado 27 · $8.7M
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 1,165 foundations and grantmakers
Front Porch Communities and Services
Glendale, CA
Assets
$1.5B
Grants
1
Total Given
$129.2M
Orlando Neighborhood Improvement Corporation Inc
Orlando, FL
Assets
$76.7M
Grants
1
Total Given
$51.0M
The Holland Foundation
Omaha, NE
Assets
$38.2M
Grants
40
Total Given
$38.7M
Willow Creek Housing Inc
North Bethesda, MD
Assets
$5.9M
Grants
1
Total Given
$27.8M
The Partnership Inc
Riviera Beach, FL
Assets
$24.6M
Grants
1
Total Given
$27.7M
Kinneret Inc
Orlando, FL
Assets
$9.2M
Grants
1
Total Given
$22.5M
Kinneret II Inc
Orlando, FL
Assets
$8.6M
Grants
1
Total Given
$22.5M
CASA De La Paloma
Duarte, CA
Assets
—
Grants
1
Total Given
$18.8M
The Resurrection Project
Chicago, IL
Assets
$54.2M
Grants
56
Total Given
$17.8M
Henry Phipps Plaza South HDFC
New York, NY
Assets
$53.8M
Grants
1
Total Given
$17.8M
Destination Home SV co Silicon Valley Community Foundation
San Jose, CA
Assets
$86.6M
Grants
62
Total Given
$17.6M
Partners for Home Inc
Atlanta, GA
Assets
$52.5M
Grants
21
Total Given
$16.7M
The Temple Foundation Inc
Fairfax, VA
Assets
$2.9M
Grants
2
Total Given
$16.1M
Affordable Housing Corporation
Winchester, VA
Assets
$2.2M
Grants
3
Total Given
$14.9M
Mercy Housing Calwest
Denver, CO
Assets
$148.0M
Grants
1
Total Given
$14.1M
Acts Community Development Corporation
Milwaukee, WI
Assets
$16.3M
Grants
3
Total Given
$13.0M
Arundel Community Development Services Inc
Annapolis, MD
Assets
$34.7M
Grants
105
Total Given
$12.8M
La Cooperativa Campesina de California
Sacramento, CA
Assets
$5.0M
Grants
6
Total Given
$12.6M
Kahala Senior Living Community Inc
Honolulu, HI
Assets
$320.5M
Grants
1
Total Given
$12.6M
Hearth Connection
Saint Paul, MN
Assets
$1.5M
Grants
35
Total Given
$12.0M
Salt Lake County NMTC Inc
Salt Lake City, UT
Assets
$16.1M
Grants
1
Total Given
$11.8M
Coalition for the Homeless of Houston Harris County
Houston, TX
Assets
$19.8M
Grants
17
Total Given
$11.2M
Corporation for Supportive Housing
New York, NY
Assets
$389.8M
Grants
40
Total Given
$11.2M
National Housing and Health Care Trust Inc
Winchester, VA
Assets
$1.9M
Grants
5
Total Given
$10.6M
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Frequently asked questions
What are the largest housing & shelter foundations?
By grants reported on their latest 990s, the largest are The Holland Foundation ($38.7M across 40 grants), The Resurrection Project ($17.8M) and Destination Home SV co Silicon Valley Community Foundation ($17.6M). Together the top 10 account for 51% of the $318.2M given by the 154 grantmakers focused on housing & shelter 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 $73K (the median of each grantmaker's average grant). Half of these grantmakers gave less than $150K 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 (139), New York (79) and Texas (51). 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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