Foundations That Fund Veterans
473 grantmakers in this list reported grants on their latest 990s. The 117 that made at least 5 grants gave $799.3M. The largest by giving are Greater Good Charities, Robert R McCormick Foundation and The Heinz Endowments. 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
473
reported grants on latest 990
Annual giving
$799.3M
from the 117 with 5+ grants
Typical grant
$25K
median of each funder's average grant
Median annual giving
$50K
per grantmaker
Top 10 funders by annual giving
| # | Funder | Location | Annual giving | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greater Good Charities | Seattle, WA | $123.4M | 357 |
| 2 | Robert R McCormick Foundation | Chicago, IL | $106.1M | 255 |
| 3 | The Heinz Endowments | Pittsburgh, PA | $85.4M | 550 |
| 4 | Wounded Warrior Project Inc | Jacksonville, FL | $48.2M | 50 |
| 5 | Koret Foundation | San Francisco, CA | $40.5M | 251 |
| 6 | Folds of Honor Foundation | Owasso, OK | $37.6M | 1,551 |
| 7 | Inland Empire Community Foundation | Riverside, CA | $28.2M | 266 |
| 8 | The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | $26.0M | 55 |
| 9 | Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Charitable Service Trust | Erlanger, KY | $17.8M | 105 |
| 10 | Bob Woodruff Family Foundation Inc | Long Island City, NY | $16.8M | 105 |
Ranked by grants reported on each funder's latest 990. Only grantmakers with at least 5 grants are ranked; 3 organizations that reported large giving in fewer grants (usually one transfer to an affiliated charity) are left out.
Most common focus areas
- Public, Societal Benefit 128 · 68%
- Human Services 14 · 7%
- Education 13 · 7%
- Housing & Shelter 7 · 4%
- Arts, Culture & Humanities 5 · 3%
- Food, Agriculture & Nutrition 4 · 2%
Share of grantmakers with a program NTEE code (44% carry any NTEE code); general grantmaking foundations (NTEE T) are not counted.
Where these funders are based
- California 43 · $110.4M
- Florida 35 · $82.9M
- Pennsylvania 32 · $103.3M
- Texas 32 · $1.2M
- New York 26 · $25.7M
- Virginia 21 · $8.2M
Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, latest available year per organization (most of the largest funders' latest filing: tax year 2025).
Showing 117 grantmakers with 5+ grants on their latest 990, most giving first
Greater Good Charities
Seattle, WA
Assets
$24.4M
Grants
357
Total Given
$123.4M
Robert R McCormick Foundation
Chicago, IL
Assets
$1.8B
Grants
255
Total Given
$106.1M
The Heinz Endowments
Pittsburgh, PA
Assets
$2.2B
Grants
550
Total Given
$85.4M
Wounded Warrior Project Inc
Jacksonville, FL
Assets
$590.8M
Grants
50
Total Given
$48.2M
Koret Foundation
San Francisco, CA
Assets
$287.4M
Grants
251
Total Given
$40.5M
Folds of Honor Foundation
Owasso, OK
Assets
$122.3M
Grants
1,551
Total Given
$37.6M
Inland Empire Community Foundation
Riverside, CA
Assets
$156.1M
Grants
266
Total Given
$28.2M
The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation
Scottsdale, AZ
Assets
$24.8M
Grants
55
Total Given
$26.0M
Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Charitable Service Trust
Erlanger, KY
Assets
$91.1M
Grants
105
Total Given
$17.8M
Bob Woodruff Family Foundation Inc
Long Island City, NY
Assets
$73.3M
Grants
105
Total Given
$16.8M
Partners for Home Inc
Atlanta, GA
Assets
$52.5M
Grants
21
Total Given
$16.7M
Capital Workforce Partners Inc
Hartford, CT
Assets
$7.9M
Grants
23
Total Given
$15.6M
Rancho Santa Fe Foundation
Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Assets
$188.7M
Grants
253
Total Given
$14.3M
The Cigna Group Foundation
Philadelphia, PA
Assets
$127.2M
Grants
4,075
Total Given
$14.1M
The Duffield Family Foundation
Pleasanton, CA
Assets
$277.6M
Grants
181
Total Given
$14.0M
Illinois Equal Justice Foundation
Chicago, IL
Assets
$11.3M
Grants
54
Total Given
$13.9M
United Way of Northeast Florida Inc
Jacksonville, FL
Assets
$59.3M
Grants
75
Total Given
$13.4M
Essex County Community Foundation Inc
Beverly, MA
Assets
$150.5M
Grants
302
Total Given
$13.0M
Veterans United Foundation
Columbia, MO
Assets
$36.1M
Grants
386
Total Given
$12.5M
Shipley Foundation Inc
Boston, MA
Assets
$159.6M
Grants
83
Total Given
$10.0M
Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation
Incline Village, NV
Assets
$887.3M
Grants
14
Total Given
$9.7M
Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Inc
Jacksonville, FL
Assets
$28.5M
Grants
390
Total Given
$8.9M
United Way of South Hampton Roads
Norfolk, VA
Assets
$66.0M
Grants
60
Total Given
$8.2M
Bass Pro Shops & Cabelas Outdoor Fund
Springfield, MO
Assets
$14.2M
Grants
126
Total Given
$7.9M
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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 Greater Good Charities ($123.4M across 357 grants), Robert R McCormick Foundation ($106.1M) and The Heinz Endowments ($85.4M). Together the top 10 account for 66% of the $799.3M given by the 117 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 $25K (the median of each grantmaker's average grant). Half of these grantmakers gave less than $50K 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 (43), Florida (35) and Pennsylvania (32). 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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