Human Services Foundations & Grantmakers
4,308 grantmakers focused on human services reported grants on their latest 990s. The 1,382 that made at least 5 grants gave $3.5B. The largest by giving are Central Florida Behavioral Health Network Inc, Lutheran Services Florida Inc and Catholic Charities Diocese of Fort Worth. 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
4,308
reported grants on latest 990
Annual giving
$3.5B
from the 1,382 with 5+ grants
Typical grant
$26K
median of each funder's average grant
Median annual giving
$80K
per grantmaker
Top 10 funders by annual giving
| # | Funder | Location | Annual giving | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Florida Behavioral Health Network Inc | Tampa, FL | $293.6M | 85 |
| 2 | Lutheran Services Florida Inc | Tampa, FL | $248.3M | 99 |
| 3 | Catholic Charities Diocese of Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | $226.0M | 20 |
| 4 | Early Learning Coalition of Broward County Inc | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $152.2M | 636 |
| 5 | Delivering Good Inc | New York, NY | $132.4M | 131 |
| 6 | Triumph Gulf Coast Inc | Tallahassee, FL | $87.3M | 27 |
| 7 | Camelot Community Care Inc | Clearwater, FL | $64.1M | 145 |
| 8 | Buckner Foundation Inc | Dallas, TX | $57.2M | 8 |
| 9 | Childnet Inc | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $50.9M | 69 |
| 10 | Alliance for Aging Inc | Miami, FL | $50.9M | 24 |
Ranked by grants reported on each funder's latest 990. Only grantmakers with at least 5 grants are ranked; 7 organizations that reported large giving in fewer grants (usually one transfer to an affiliated charity) are left out.
Where these funders are based
- California 518 · $245.3M
- Florida 327 · $1.3B
- New York 319 · $337.0M
- Texas 316 · $409.0M
- Pennsylvania 192 · $59.0M
- Illinois 168 · $106.7M
Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, latest available year per organization (most of the largest funders' latest filing: tax year 2024).
Showing 1,382 grantmakers with 5+ grants on their latest 990, most giving first
Central Florida Behavioral Health Network Inc
Tampa, FL
Assets
$45.0M
Grants
85
Total Given
$293.6M
Lutheran Services Florida Inc
Tampa, FL
Assets
$134.0M
Grants
99
Total Given
$248.3M
Catholic Charities Diocese of Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX
Assets
$76.9M
Grants
20
Total Given
$226.0M
Early Learning Coalition of Broward County Inc
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Assets
$15.9M
Grants
636
Total Given
$152.2M
Delivering Good Inc
New York, NY
Assets
$3.2M
Grants
131
Total Given
$132.4M
Triumph Gulf Coast Inc
Tallahassee, FL
Assets
$617.7M
Grants
27
Total Given
$87.3M
Camelot Community Care Inc
Clearwater, FL
Assets
$67.8M
Grants
145
Total Given
$64.1M
Buckner Foundation Inc
Dallas, TX
Assets
$547.1M
Grants
8
Total Given
$57.2M
Childnet Inc
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Assets
$26.8M
Grants
69
Total Given
$50.9M
Alliance for Aging Inc
Miami, FL
Assets
$20.4M
Grants
24
Total Given
$50.9M
Democracy Fund Inc
Washington, DC
Assets
$15.8M
Grants
237
Total Given
$49.2M
Healthy Start Momcare Network Inc
Tallahassee, FL
Assets
$21.5M
Grants
33
Total Given
$46.7M
National Council of YMCAs of the USA
Chicago, IL
Assets
$260.5M
Grants
540
Total Given
$44.1M
Sea Change Foundation
San Francisco, CA
Assets
$208.5M
Grants
9
Total Given
$37.4M
CWI Works Inc
Silver Spring, MD
Assets
$27.0M
Grants
52
Total Given
$35.3M
Covenant House
New York, NY
Assets
$161.9M
Grants
15
Total Given
$32.0M
The Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida Inc
Tallahassee, FL
Assets
$14.1M
Grants
46
Total Given
$30.8M
Strategies to End Homelessness Inc
Cincinnati, OH
Assets
$12.9M
Grants
21
Total Given
$29.8M
Area Agency on Aging of Palm Beach Treasure Coast Inc
West Palm Beach, FL
Assets
$13.6M
Grants
10
Total Given
$29.5M
Area Resources for Community & Human Services
St. Louis, MO
Assets
$11.7M
Grants
47
Total Given
$28.0M
West Michigan Partnership for Children
Dorr, MI
Assets
$11.2M
Grants
5
Total Given
$27.3M
Pure Inc
Bentonville, AR
Assets
$1.4M
Grants
93
Total Given
$27.3M
Public Safety Properties Foundation
Decatur, IL
Assets
—
Grants
6
Total Given
$27.3M
Senior Connection Center Inc
Tampa, FL
Assets
$11.8M
Grants
13
Total Given
$26.9M
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Frequently asked questions
What are the largest human services foundations?
By grants reported on their latest 990s, the largest are Central Florida Behavioral Health Network Inc ($293.6M across 85 grants), Lutheran Services Florida Inc ($248.3M) and Catholic Charities Diocese of Fort Worth ($226.0M). Together the top 10 account for 39% of the $3.5B given by the 1,382 grantmakers focused on human services 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 $26K (the median of each grantmaker's average grant). Half of these grantmakers gave less than $80K 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 (518), Florida (327) and New York (319). 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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