Immigrant Services Foundations & Grantmakers
374 grantmakers in this list reported grants on their latest 990s. The 153 that made at least 5 grants gave $4.8B. The largest by giving are The Ford Foundation, Freedom Together Foundation and Direct Relief. 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
374
reported grants on latest 990
Annual giving
$4.8B
from the 153 with 5+ grants
Typical grant
$50K
median of each funder's average grant
Median annual giving
$258K
per grantmaker
Top 10 funders by annual giving
| # | Funder | Location | Annual giving | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Ford Foundation | New York, NY | $844.7M | 4,007 |
| 2 | Freedom Together Foundation | New York, NY | $470.0M | 595 |
| 3 | Direct Relief | Santa Barbara, CA | $337.4M | 1,367 |
| 4 | California Community Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | $326.6M | 2,174 |
| 5 | WK Kellogg Foundation | Battle Creek, MI | $303.9M | 1,818 |
| 6 | Conrad N Hilton Foundation | Westlake Village, CA | $287.7M | 1,339 |
| 7 | Lutheran Services Florida Inc | Tampa, FL | $248.3M | 99 |
| 8 | US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants Inc | Arlington, VA | $195.9M | 142 |
| 9 | Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago | Chicago, IL | $166.6M | 896 |
| 10 | National Education Association of the United States | Washington, DC | $158.0M | 240 |
Ranked by grants reported on each funder's latest 990. Only grantmakers with at least 5 grants are ranked.
Most common focus areas
- Human Services 51 · 41%
- International, Foreign Affairs & National Security 20 · 16%
- Crime & Legal Related 9 · 7%
- Education 9 · 7%
- Community Improvement & Capacity Building 5 · 4%
- Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy 5 · 4%
Share of grantmakers with a program NTEE code (39% carry any NTEE code); general grantmaking foundations (NTEE T) are not counted.
Where these funders are based
- California 72 · $1.4B
- New York 48 · $1.5B
- Massachusetts 21 · $15.3M
- Texas 19 · $3.7M
- Illinois 17 · $258.1M
- District of Columbia 17 · $204.4M
Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, latest available year per organization (most of the largest funders' latest filing: tax year 2025).
Showing 153 grantmakers with 5+ grants on their latest 990, most giving first
The Ford Foundation
New York, NY
Assets
$17.5B
Grants
4,007
Total Given
$844.7M
Freedom Together Foundation
New York, NY
Assets
$3.4B
Grants
595
Total Given
$470.0M
Direct Relief
Santa Barbara, CA
Assets
$1.3B
Grants
1,367
Total Given
$337.4M
California Community Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
Assets
$2.3B
Grants
2,174
Total Given
$326.6M
WK Kellogg Foundation
Battle Creek, MI
Assets
$481.0M
Grants
1,818
Total Given
$303.9M
Conrad N Hilton Foundation
Westlake Village, CA
Assets
$7.4B
Grants
1,339
Total Given
$287.7M
Lutheran Services Florida Inc
Tampa, FL
Assets
$134.0M
Grants
99
Total Given
$248.3M
US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants Inc
Arlington, VA
Assets
$136.5M
Grants
142
Total Given
$195.9M
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago
Chicago, IL
Assets
$1.1B
Grants
896
Total Given
$166.6M
National Education Association of the United States
Washington, DC
Assets
$432.7M
Grants
240
Total Given
$158.0M
World Vision Inc
Federal Way, WA
Assets
$515.3M
Grants
410
Total Given
$157.4M
Greater Good Charities
Seattle, WA
Assets
$24.4M
Grants
357
Total Given
$123.4M
Santa Barbara Foundation
Santa Barbara, CA
Assets
$503.6M
Grants
447
Total Given
$107.7M
NEO Philanthropy Inc
New York, NY
Assets
$185.6M
Grants
558
Total Given
$103.5M
Common Counsel Foundation
Oakland, CA
Assets
$67.5M
Grants
621
Total Given
$101.2M
Charles Koch Foundation
Arlington, VA
Assets
$758.9M
Grants
93
Total Given
$64.1M
International Rescue Committee INC
New York, NY
Assets
$697.0M
Grants
77
Total Given
$55.0M
Hias Inc
Silver Spring, MD
Assets
$72.7M
Grants
33
Total Given
$50.5M
The California Wellness Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
Assets
$1.0B
Grants
681
Total Given
$48.8M
South Dakota Community Foundation
Pierre, SD
Assets
$939.2M
Grants
390
Total Given
$39.7M
Weingart Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
Assets
$909.4M
Grants
540
Total Given
$38.1M
Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights
Chicago, IL
Assets
$28.8M
Grants
83
Total Given
$37.1M
Focusing Philanthropy Inc
Santa Monica, CA
Assets
$14.5M
Grants
20
Total Given
$35.8M
The Grove Foundation
Los Altos, CA
Assets
$69.5M
Grants
128
Total Given
$34.3M
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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 Ford Foundation ($844.7M across 4,007 grants), Freedom Together Foundation ($470.0M) and Direct Relief ($337.4M). Together the top 10 account for 69% of the $4.8B given by the 153 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 $50K (the median of each grantmaker's average grant). Half of these grantmakers gave less than $258K 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 (72), New York (48) and Massachusetts (21). 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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