International, Foreign Affairs & National Security Foundations & Grantmakers
962 grantmakers focused on international, foreign affairs & national security reported grants on their latest 990s. The 230 that made at least 5 grants gave $2.6B. The largest by giving are Feed the Children Inc, Direct Relief and Convoy of Hope. 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
962
reported grants on latest 990
Annual giving
$2.6B
from the 230 with 5+ grants
Typical grant
$30K
median of each funder's average grant
Median annual giving
$97K
per grantmaker
Top 10 funders by annual giving
| # | Funder | Location | Annual giving | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feed the Children Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | $343.7M | 487 |
| 2 | Direct Relief | Santa Barbara, CA | $337.4M | 1,367 |
| 3 | Convoy of Hope | Springfield, MO | $234.0M | 236 |
| 4 | Matthew 25 Ministries Inc | Cincinnati, OH | $200.6M | 210 |
| 5 | Children's Hunger Fund | Rancho Cascades, CA | $155.9M | 305 |
| 6 | Rippleworks Inc | San Francisco, CA | $153.8M | 89 |
| 7 | Gavi Alliance | $151.2M | 39 | |
| 8 | Americares Foundation Inc | Stamford, CT | $113.3M | 635 |
| 9 | Habitat for Humanity International Inc | Americus, GA | $101.6M | 719 |
| 10 | Family Health International Inc | Durham, NC | $72.3M | 146 |
Ranked by grants reported on each funder's latest 990. Only grantmakers with at least 5 grants are ranked.
Where these funders are based
- New York 159 · $145.9M
- California 132 · $682.2M
- District of Columbia 99 · $168.2M
- Texas 60 · $18.9M
- Massachusetts 38 · $15.1M
- Florida 31 · $1.3M
Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, latest available year per organization (most of the largest funders' latest filing: tax year 2025).
Showing 230 grantmakers with 5+ grants on their latest 990, most giving first
Feed the Children Inc
Oklahoma City, OK
Assets
$133.3M
Grants
487
Total Given
$343.7M
Direct Relief
Santa Barbara, CA
Assets
$1.3B
Grants
1,367
Total Given
$337.4M
Convoy of Hope
Springfield, MO
Assets
$258.1M
Grants
236
Total Given
$234.0M
Matthew 25 Ministries Inc
Cincinnati, OH
Assets
$125.2M
Grants
210
Total Given
$200.6M
Children's Hunger Fund
Rancho Cascades, CA
Assets
$41.2M
Grants
305
Total Given
$155.9M
Rippleworks Inc
San Francisco, CA
Assets
$2.5B
Grants
89
Total Given
$153.8M
Gavi Alliance
Assets
$9.5B
Grants
39
Total Given
$151.2M
Americares Foundation Inc
Stamford, CT
Assets
$372.5M
Grants
635
Total Given
$113.3M
Habitat for Humanity International Inc
Americus, GA
Assets
$760.0M
Grants
719
Total Given
$101.6M
Family Health International Inc
Durham, NC
Assets
$348.2M
Grants
146
Total Given
$72.3M
Save The Children Federation Inc
Fairfield, CT
Assets
$548.8M
Grants
293
Total Given
$68.5M
Church World Service Inc
Elkhart, IN
Assets
$76.4M
Grants
127
Total Given
$60.6M
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
Global Impact
Washington, DC
Assets
$283.6M
Grants
266
Total Given
$48.2M
Institute of International Education Inc
New York, NY
Assets
$499.4M
Grants
70
Total Given
$42.9M
United Nations Foundation Inc
Washington, DC
Assets
$285.1M
Grants
92
Total Given
$33.4M
Path
Seattle, WA
Assets
$416.1M
Grants
43
Total Given
$22.8M
Islamic Relief USA
Alexandria, VA
Assets
$232.4M
Grants
436
Total Given
$22.1M
Pact Inc
Washington, DC
Assets
$58.9M
Grants
20
Total Given
$21.1M
Digital Promise Global
Washington, DC
Assets
$141.2M
Grants
59
Total Given
$17.2M
Freedom House
Washington, DC
Assets
$34.2M
Grants
12
Total Given
$16.3M
Internet Society Foundation
Fredericksburg, VA
Assets
$90.3M
Grants
28
Total Given
$14.5M
Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere Inc
Atlanta, GA
Assets
$612.7M
Grants
24
Total Given
$13.8M
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Frequently asked questions
What are the largest international, foreign affairs & national security foundations?
By grants reported on their latest 990s, the largest are Feed the Children Inc ($343.7M across 487 grants), Direct Relief ($337.4M) and Convoy of Hope ($234.0M). Together the top 10 account for 72% of the $2.6B given by the 230 grantmakers focused on international, foreign affairs & national security 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 $30K (the median of each grantmaker's average grant). Half of these grantmakers gave less than $97K 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 New York (159), California (132) and District of Columbia (99). 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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