Foundations That Fund Senior Services
707 grantmakers in this list reported grants on their latest 990s. The 261 that made at least 5 grants gave $2.6B. The largest by giving are The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, The New York Community Trust and Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago. 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
707
reported grants on latest 990
Annual giving
$2.6B
from the 261 with 5+ grants
Typical grant
$58K
median of each funder's average grant
Median annual giving
$300K
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 | The New York Community Trust | New York, NY | $193.8M | 2,748 |
| 3 | Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago | Chicago, IL | $166.6M | 896 |
| 4 | M J Murdock Charitable Trust | Vancouver, WA | $116.6M | 797 |
| 5 | The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc | Nashville, TN | $107.1M | 2,450 |
| 6 | St David's Foundation | Austin, TX | $85.1M | 145 |
| 7 | The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida Inc | Jacksonville, FL | $78.0M | 2,470 |
| 8 | Daniels Fund | Denver, CO | $69.7M | 1,593 |
| 9 | Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Inc | Atlanta, GA | $63.3M | 208 |
| 10 | Alliance for Aging Inc | Miami, FL | $50.9M | 24 |
Ranked by grants reported on each funder's latest 990. Only grantmakers with at least 5 grants are ranked; 1 organization that reported large giving in fewer grants (usually one transfer to an affiliated charity) is left out.
Most common focus areas
- Human Services 87 · 40%
- Housing & Shelter 85 · 39%
- Health 13 · 6%
- Education 6 · 3%
- Food, Agriculture & Nutrition 5 · 2%
- Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy 5 · 2%
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 83 · $105.1M
- New York 60 · $287.5M
- Florida 41 · $199.2M
- Pennsylvania 36 · $63.3M
- Illinois 35 · $247.7M
- Texas 32 · $152.5M
Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, latest available year per organization (most of the largest funders' latest filing: tax year 2025).
Showing 261 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
The New York Community Trust
New York, NY
Assets
$3.5B
Grants
2,748
Total Given
$193.8M
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago
Chicago, IL
Assets
$1.1B
Grants
896
Total Given
$166.6M
M J Murdock Charitable Trust
Vancouver, WA
Assets
$2.0B
Grants
797
Total Given
$116.6M
The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc
Nashville, TN
Assets
$832.0M
Grants
2,450
Total Given
$107.1M
St David's Foundation
Austin, TX
Assets
$2.0B
Grants
145
Total Given
$85.1M
The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida Inc
Jacksonville, FL
Assets
$708.7M
Grants
2,470
Total Given
$78.0M
Daniels Fund
Denver, CO
Assets
$1.4B
Grants
1,593
Total Given
$69.7M
Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Inc
Atlanta, GA
Assets
$990.9M
Grants
208
Total Given
$63.3M
Alliance for Aging Inc
Miami, FL
Assets
$20.4M
Grants
24
Total Given
$50.9M
National Council on Aging Inc
Arlington, VA
Assets
$19.9M
Grants
190
Total Given
$46.5M
United Jewish Foundation
Bloomfield Hills, MI
Assets
$761.7M
Grants
274
Total Given
$43.6M
Energy Outreach Colorado
Denver, CO
Assets
$50.6M
Grants
115
Total Given
$38.2M
Gates Family Foundation
Denver, CO
Assets
$423.7M
Grants
374
Total Given
$36.3M
San Antonio Area Foundation
San Antonio, TX
Assets
$640.7M
Grants
379
Total Given
$35.4M
Delta Dental Community Care Foundation
San Francisco, CA
Assets
$42.5M
Grants
389
Total Given
$32.9M
The Commonwealth Fund
New York, NY
Assets
$922.7M
Grants
534
Total Given
$31.3M
Merck Foundation a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation
Rahway, NJ
Assets
$337.9M
Grants
74
Total Given
$29.1M
Ageoptions Inc (FKA Suburban Area Agency on Aging)
Oak Park, IL
Assets
$8.2M
Grants
61
Total Given
$28.3M
Charlottesville Area Community Foundation
Charlottesville, VA
Assets
$292.3M
Grants
437
Total Given
$27.9M
The Jim Moran Foundation Inc
Deerfield Beach, FL
Assets
$283.3M
Grants
216
Total Given
$27.3M
Magee-Womens Research Institute and Foundation
Pittsburgh, PA
Assets
$95.8M
Grants
50
Total Given
$27.0M
Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust
Phoenix, AZ
Assets
$429.9M
Grants
483
Total Given
$24.5M
Moose International Inc
Mooseheart, IL
Assets
$304.1M
Grants
185
Total Given
$22.4M
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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), The New York Community Trust ($193.8M) and Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago ($166.6M). Together the top 10 account for 59% of the $2.6B given by the 261 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 $58K (the median of each grantmaker's average grant). Half of these grantmakers gave less than $300K 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 (83), New York (60) and Florida (41). 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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