Mutual/Membership Benefit Foundations & Grantmakers
129 grantmakers focused on mutual/membership benefit reported grants on their latest 990s. The 30 that made at least 5 grants gave $25.7M. The largest by giving are G O Forward Charitable Trust, Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation Inc and Dooley Family 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
129
reported grants on latest 990
Annual giving
$25.7M
from the 30 with 5+ grants
Typical grant
$15K
median of each funder's average grant
Median annual giving
$47K
per grantmaker
Top 10 funders by annual giving
| # | Funder | Location | Annual giving | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | G O Forward Charitable Trust | Eagan, MN | $18.6M | 18 |
| 2 | Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation Inc | Miramar Beach, FL | $2.5M | 12 |
| 3 | Dooley Family Foundation | New York, NY | $839K | 15 |
| 4 | North Carolina Electric Membership Corporation | Raleigh, NC | $585K | 36 |
| 5 | Van Dykebilly Foundation | Hopkins, MN | $500K | 41 |
| 6 | Credit Builders Alliance Inc | Washington, DC | $385K | 21 |
| 7 | The Mead Lake Foundation | Buffalo, WY | $230K | 10 |
| 8 | Appna South Texas Chapter | Sugar Land, TX | $226K | 9 |
| 9 | Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks 1246 | Summit, NJ | $203K | 19 |
| 10 | The Lords Great Commission East | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | $171K | 11 |
Ranked by grants reported on each funder's latest 990. Only grantmakers with at least 5 grants are ranked; 21 organizations that reported large giving in fewer grants (usually one transfer to an affiliated charity) are left out.
Where these funders are based
- New York 15 · $1.2M
- Pennsylvania 12 · —
- California 10 · $171K
- Illinois 7 · —
- Florida 5 · $2.6M
- Texas 5 · $331K
Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, latest available year per organization (most of the largest funders' latest filing: tax year 2025).
Showing all 189 foundations and grantmakers
New Hampshire Individual Health Plan Benefit Association
Concord, NH
Assets
$29.7M
Grants
4
Total Given
$42.3M
CWA Local 1180 Administrative Fund
New York, NY
Assets
$66.1M
Grants
4
Total Given
$24.6M
G O Forward Charitable Trust
Eagan, MN
Assets
$302.7M
Grants
18
Total Given
$18.6M
Clara Abbott Foundation
Abbott Park, IL
Assets
$224.1M
Grants
2
Total Given
$12.5M
Tersigni Family Foundation
Bruce Township, MI
Assets
—
Grants
4
Total Given
$6.3M
Diocese Rockville Centre Catholic Cemetery Permanent Maint Trust
Westbury, NY
Assets
$111.7M
Grants
1
Total Given
$2.7M
Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation Inc
Miramar Beach, FL
Assets
$4.4M
Grants
12
Total Given
$2.5M
Delta Dental of Pennsylvania
Camp Hill, PA
Assets
$468.0M
Grants
6
Total Given
$2.3M
Andrew E Parker Cem Tr Ui 82952
Concord, NH
Assets
—
Grants
0
Total Given
$1.8M
Oakwood Cemetery Association Trust
Dallas, TX
Assets
—
Grants
0
Total Given
$1.5M
The North Carolina Masonic Foundation Inc
Raleigh, NC
Assets
$29.6M
Grants
2
Total Given
$1.4M
The Actors' Fund of America
New York, NY
Assets
$181.9M
Grants
1
Total Given
$947K
Motion Picture Players Welfare Fund
New York, NY
Assets
—
Grants
3
Total Given
$855K
Dooley Family Foundation
New York, NY
Assets
$9.3M
Grants
15
Total Given
$839K
Spring Hill Cemetery Combined Endowment Fund Inc
Charleston, WV
Assets
$2.0M
Grants
1
Total Given
$628K
North Carolina Electric Membership Corporation
Raleigh, NC
Assets
$2.4B
Grants
36
Total Given
$585K
Penna Elks Legacy Trust Fund
Pittsburgh, PA
Assets
$6.3M
Grants
1
Total Given
$572K
America's Health Insurance Plans Inc
Washington, DC
Assets
$94.8M
Grants
15
Total Given
$514K
Western Wisconsin Workforce Development Board
La Crosse, WI
Assets
$190K
Grants
0
Total Given
$513K
Van Dykebilly Foundation
Hopkins, MN
Assets
$9.0M
Grants
41
Total Given
$500K
Tufts Health Public Plans Inc
Canton, MA
Assets
$988.4M
Grants
15
Total Given
$402K
Credit Builders Alliance Inc
Washington, DC
Assets
$8.6M
Grants
21
Total Given
$385K
2828 Corbett Inc
Portland, OR
Assets
$2.9M
Grants
1
Total Given
$326K
Paso Robles Destination DBA Travel Paso
Paso Robles, CA
Assets
$1.2M
Grants
19
Total Given
$294K
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Frequently asked questions
What are the largest mutual/membership benefit foundations?
By grants reported on their latest 990s, the largest are G O Forward Charitable Trust ($18.6M across 18 grants), Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation Inc ($2.5M) and Dooley Family Foundation ($839K). Together the top 10 account for 94% of the $25.7M given by the 30 grantmakers focused on mutual/membership benefit 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 $15K (the median of each grantmaker's average grant). Half of these grantmakers gave less than $47K 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 (15), Pennsylvania (12) and California (10). 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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