Mental Health Foundations & Grantmakers
1,295 grantmakers in this list reported grants on their latest 990s. The 413 that made at least 5 grants gave $5.4B. The largest by giving are The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation and Central Florida Behavioral Health Network Inc. 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
1,295
reported grants on latest 990
Annual giving
$5.4B
from the 413 with 5+ grants
Typical grant
$39K
median of each funder's average grant
Median annual giving
$111K
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 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation | Chicago, IL | $356.1M | 1,086 |
| 3 | Central Florida Behavioral Health Network Inc | Tampa, FL | $293.6M | 85 |
| 4 | United Jewish Appeal-Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of New York Inc | New York, NY | $275.5M | 306 |
| 5 | The Arthur M Blank Family Foundation | Atlanta, GA | $212.1M | 586 |
| 6 | UPMC Group | Pittsburgh, PA | $189.8M | 395 |
| 7 | The Mental Health Association of New York City Inc | New York, NY | $189.7M | 29 |
| 8 | Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Inc | New York, NY | $172.6M | 601 |
| 9 | South Florida Behavioral Health Network | Miami, FL | $137.5M | 43 |
| 10 | Orange County Community Foundation | Irvine, CA | $120.4M | 975 |
Ranked by grants reported on each funder's latest 990. Only grantmakers with at least 5 grants are ranked.
Most common focus areas
- Mental Health & Crisis Intervention 436 · 82%
- Health 34 · 6%
- Human Services 22 · 4%
- Education 13 · 2%
- Youth Development 5 · 1%
- Medical Research 4 · 1%
Share of grantmakers with a program NTEE code (46% carry any NTEE code); general grantmaking foundations (NTEE T) are not counted.
Where these funders are based
- California 170 · $712.3M
- New York 97 · $758.6M
- Texas 88 · $208.0M
- Florida 85 · $868.1M
- Pennsylvania 60 · $266.7M
- Illinois 59 · $474.3M
Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, latest available year per organization (most of the largest funders' latest filing: tax year 2025).
Showing 413 grantmakers with 5+ grants on their latest 990, most giving first
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Princeton, NJ
Assets
$13.4B
Grants
3,093
Total Given
$622.6M
John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation
Chicago, IL
Assets
$9.3B
Grants
1,086
Total Given
$356.1M
Central Florida Behavioral Health Network Inc
Tampa, FL
Assets
$45.0M
Grants
85
Total Given
$293.6M
United Jewish Appeal-Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of New York Inc
New York, NY
Assets
$1.9B
Grants
306
Total Given
$275.5M
The Arthur M Blank Family Foundation
Atlanta, GA
Assets
$466.3M
Grants
586
Total Given
$212.1M
UPMC Group
Pittsburgh, PA
Assets
$14.5B
Grants
395
Total Given
$189.8M
The Mental Health Association of New York City Inc
New York, NY
Assets
$171.8M
Grants
29
Total Given
$189.7M
Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Inc
New York, NY
Assets
$3.9B
Grants
601
Total Given
$172.6M
South Florida Behavioral Health Network
Miami, FL
Assets
$38.9M
Grants
43
Total Given
$137.5M
Orange County Community Foundation
Irvine, CA
Assets
$743.6M
Grants
975
Total Given
$120.4M
M J Murdock Charitable Trust
Vancouver, WA
Assets
$2.0B
Grants
797
Total Given
$116.6M
Americares Foundation Inc
Stamford, CT
Assets
$372.5M
Grants
635
Total Given
$113.3M
Southeast Florida Behavioral Health Network Inc
Jupiter, FL
Assets
$29.3M
Grants
67
Total Given
$109.8M
Santa Barbara Foundation
Santa Barbara, CA
Assets
$503.6M
Grants
447
Total Given
$107.7M
The Rees-Jones Foundation
Dallas, TX
Assets
$666.1M
Grants
177
Total Given
$103.9M
The Sunderland Foundation
Overland Park, KS
Assets
$927.0M
Grants
25
Total Given
$102.1M
Broward Behavioral Health Coalition Inc
Lauderhill, FL
Assets
$25.6M
Grants
52
Total Given
$97.0M
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
Stanford Health Care
Stanford, CA
Assets
$13.6B
Grants
27
Total Given
$85.8M
Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas Inc
San Antonio, TX
Assets
$2.2B
Grants
218
Total Given
$64.2M
Camelot Community Care Inc
Clearwater, FL
Assets
$67.8M
Grants
145
Total Given
$64.1M
Public Health Institute
Oakland, CA
Assets
$133.3M
Grants
445
Total Given
$58.8M
Hobsonlucas Family Foundation
San Rafael, CA
Assets
$1.2B
Grants
336
Total Given
$56.8M
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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), John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation ($356.1M) and Central Florida Behavioral Health Network Inc ($293.6M). Together the top 10 account for 48% of the $5.4B given by the 413 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 $39K (the median of each grantmaker's average grant). Half of these grantmakers gave less than $111K 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 (170), New York (97) and Texas (88). 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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