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Viju & Asha Charitable Foundation

Boca Raton, FL

The Community Foundation of Louisville Depository Inc

Louisville, KY

The Community Foundation of Louisville supports a broad range of causes, including arts, parks, education, social services, and libraries, with most 2025 grant dollars going to Kentucky organizations. Its 2025 grants had a median of $15,200 and ranged from $5,100 to over $2.3 million; the available information does not say whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Catholic Education Foundation Inc

Louisville, KY

The foundation supports Catholic education, chiefly tuition assistance for families, as well as school and parish technology, educator development, and religious education in the Archdiocese of Louisville and central Kentucky. Its 2025 grants ranged from $10,000 to $330,864, with a median of $76,720; the stated application process is for tuition assistance and a teacher innovation award, and the profile does not say whether it accepts unsolicited grant requests.

The Vonderhaar Family Foundation

Bettendorf, IA

The Vonderhaar Family Foundation supports charitable, educational, faith-based, food assistance, and community organizations, primarily in Iowa, with some giving to other states. Its 2025 grants ranged from $2,000 to $150,000, with a median of $5,000. The filing reports no formal application process or required materials and says eligible 501(c)(3) organizations may receive contributions.

By the Hand Foundation

Rocky River, OH

By The Hand Foundation funds charitable organizations working to empower vulnerable people through education and basic-needs support, foster self-reliance, and protect animal welfare. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,800 to $5.1 million, with a median of $9,390, and went to organizations in Ohio and Illinois. The filing requests a letter describing the organization’s charitable purpose and states there are no restrictions on awards; it does not say whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Rochester Area Community Foundation

Rochester, NY

Rochester Area Community Foundation supports nonprofits and public-sector entities working on upward mobility, arts and culture, and environmental justice and sustainability across an eight-county Greater Rochester region. Competitive grants typically range from $500 to $50,000, depending on the opportunity. It accepts applications through its online grant portal for listed opportunities.

Arness Family Charitable Foundation

Olney, MD

The foundation supports preselected charitable organizations, including religious groups, emergency services, hospitals, and other nonprofits, primarily in Washington, DC, with some grants in Maryland and other states. In 2025 it gave $21,000 across 14 grants, ranging from $500 to $5,000. It does not accept unsolicited funding requests.

Knights of Columbus #6911 Our Lady of the Island

Massapequa Park, NY

Donations to charitable organizations; fraternal and patriotic activities.

The Michael & Patricia Smith Foundation

La Canada, CA

The Michael & Patricia Smith Foundation primarily funds scholarships and educational institutions, along with general support for a range of charitable organizations. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $20,000, with a median of $1,000, and 93% of grant dollars went to California organizations. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

America's Charities

Chantilly, VA

AMERICA’S CHARITIES routes donor-directed workplace giving to member charities and provides emergency assistance to eligible employees and people affected by disasters; its reported grants are fiscal-agent disbursements, not awards selected through an application process. In 2025 it reported 808 grants totaling $16.4 million, ranging from $5,000 to $515,354 (median $9,664), to recipients across the United States, with the largest shares going to Pennsylvania, California, Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Arizona. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

The Ford Foundation

New York, NY

The Ford Foundation funds organizations and initiatives working to reduce inequality and advance social justice, including work on civic engagement, civil rights, climate justice, disability rights, and technology and society. In 2024, its grants ranged from $45 to $15 million, with a median of $100,000, supporting work in the U.S. and internationally. It says most grants are identified by the foundation and it does not accept unsolicited proposals by mail, email, or phone; limited opportunities may be offered separately.