Private Foundations
362 grantmakers in this list reported grants on their latest 990s. The 178 that made at least 5 grants gave $60.7M. The largest by giving are John C Dunphy Private Foundation Inc, Martin and Sondra Rappaport Charitable Private Foundation Inc and Jensen Private Foundation 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
362
reported grants on latest 990
Annual giving
$60.7M
from the 178 with 5+ grants
Typical grant
$11K
median of each funder's average grant
Median annual giving
$54K
per grantmaker
Top 10 funders by annual giving
| # | Funder | Location | Annual giving | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John C Dunphy Private Foundation Inc | Albany, NY | $3.9M | 19 |
| 2 | Martin and Sondra Rappaport Charitable Private Foundation Inc | Clifton, NJ | $3.5M | 21 |
| 3 | Jensen Private Foundation Inc | Muscatine, IA | $3.1M | 14 |
| 4 | Thomas R Brown Family Private Foundation | Tucson, AZ | $2.8M | 16 |
| 5 | Baxter Trust co Private Foundation Services | Houston, TX | $2.4M | 48 |
| 6 | Williams Family Private Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | $2.3M | 11 |
| 7 | Crawford-Howard Private Foundation | West Palm Beach, FL | $1.9M | 28 |
| 8 | Stephen J Wolfe Jr Private Foundation | Dayton, OH | $1.9M | 23 |
| 9 | The Ballmann Family Private Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | $1.8M | 35 |
| 10 | The Falic Family Private Foundation | Hollywood, FL | $1.4M | 43 |
Ranked by grants reported on each funder's latest 990. Only grantmakers with at least 5 grants are ranked; 5 organizations that reported large giving in fewer grants (usually one transfer to an affiliated charity) are left out.
Most common focus areas
- Education 13 · 36%
- Human Services 9 · 25%
- Environment & Animals 2 · 6%
- Community Improvement & Capacity Building 2 · 6%
- Health 2 · 6%
- Religion Related 2 · 6%
Share of grantmakers with a program NTEE code (61% carry any NTEE code); general grantmaking foundations (NTEE T) are not counted.
Where these funders are based
- Florida 52 · $10.8M
- California 48 · $5.1M
- Delaware 30 · $4.4M
- Texas 29 · $3.6M
- New York 25 · $7.4M
- Missouri 15 · $814K
Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, latest available year per organization (most of the largest funders' latest filing: tax year 2025).
Showing 178 grantmakers with 5+ grants on their latest 990, most giving first
John C Dunphy Private Foundation Inc
Albany, NY
Assets
$8.2M
Grants
19
Total Given
$3.9M
Martin and Sondra Rappaport Charitable Private Foundation Inc
Clifton, NJ
Assets
—
Grants
21
Total Given
$3.5M
Jensen Private Foundation Inc
Muscatine, IA
Assets
$6.5M
Grants
14
Total Given
$3.1M
Thomas R Brown Family Private Foundation
Tucson, AZ
Assets
$45.6M
Grants
16
Total Given
$2.8M
Baxter Trust co Private Foundation Services
Houston, TX
Assets
$49.6M
Grants
48
Total Given
$2.4M
Williams Family Private Foundation
Palo Alto, CA
Assets
$19.6M
Grants
11
Total Given
$2.3M
Crawford-Howard Private Foundation
West Palm Beach, FL
Assets
$29.4M
Grants
28
Total Given
$1.9M
Stephen J Wolfe Jr Private Foundation
Dayton, OH
Assets
$26.0M
Grants
23
Total Given
$1.9M
The Ballmann Family Private Foundation
Milwaukee, WI
Assets
$23.1M
Grants
35
Total Given
$1.8M
The Falic Family Private Foundation
Hollywood, FL
Assets
$262K
Grants
43
Total Given
$1.4M
Wilson & Johnson Private Foundation
Wilmington, DE
Assets
$17.3M
Grants
37
Total Given
$1.4M
The Shepard Family Private Foundation
Baltimore, MD
Assets
$3.4M
Grants
31
Total Given
$1.2M
Marisa Martini Private Foundation Inc
Whippany, NJ
Assets
$23.7M
Grants
57
Total Given
$1.2M
Katherine G Young Private Foundation
Anna Maria, FL
Assets
$29.5M
Grants
32
Total Given
$1.0M
Foroulis Private Foundation
Las Vegas, NV
Assets
$16.3M
Grants
66
Total Given
$897K
Se Belcher Jr Private Foundation #3
Columbus, GA
Assets
$13.1M
Grants
31
Total Given
$892K
Collins C Diboll Private Foundation
New Orleans, LA
Assets
$24.9M
Grants
19
Total Given
$858K
Schultz Family Private Foundation
Lake Bluff, IL
Assets
$14K
Grants
32
Total Given
$828K
The Elzbieta & David Grove Private Foundation Inc
Armonk, NY
Assets
$7.1M
Grants
22
Total Given
$820K
Braniff Family Private Foundation
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Assets
$15.6M
Grants
12
Total Given
$813K
Weaver Family Private Foundation
Laguna Beach, CA
Assets
$5.1M
Grants
35
Total Given
$812K
The FJK Private Foundation
Wilmington, DE
Assets
$27.8M
Grants
41
Total Given
$800K
Michael W Louis Private Foundation
Lake Geneva, WI
Assets
$8.3M
Grants
30
Total Given
$775K
Mae Private Foundation
New York, NY
Assets
—
Grants
9
Total Given
$726K
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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 John C Dunphy Private Foundation Inc ($3.9M across 19 grants), Martin and Sondra Rappaport Charitable Private Foundation Inc ($3.5M) and Jensen Private Foundation Inc ($3.1M). Together the top 10 account for 41% of the $60.7M given by the 178 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 $11K (the median of each grantmaker's average grant). Half of these grantmakers gave less than $54K 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 Florida (52), California (48) and Delaware (30). 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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