Lighthouse Ministries Inc

Wheaton Foundation

Jackson, MS

The foundation supports orphanages and schools in underserved countries, as well as benevolence projects providing food, clothing, and medical expenses; its grants also include children’s services and Christ-centered education. In 2024, its median grant was $18,000, with awards ranging from $1,100 to $726,271. It gave to Mississippi and international work, and accepts only requests from preselected organizations—not unsolicited applications.

Arnold-Chiari Foundation Inc

Montgomery, AL

The Smith 5 Private Foundation NFP

Lockport, IL

The Smith 5 Private Foundation NFP supports preselected 501(c)(3) charities, with recent grants spanning community, hospice, food pantry, and recreation organizations; most funding went to Illinois, with smaller amounts to Georgia, Ohio, New York, and New Jersey. In 2025 it awarded 11 grants totaling $44,902, ranging from $500 to $12,437, with a median of $4,000. It does not accept unsolicited funding requests.

Aetna Foundation Inc

Hartford, CT

Aetna Foundation supported health and wellness, access to health care, and related community needs; its 2021 grants ranged from $5,000 to $1 million, with a median of $40,000, and went to organizations across multiple states, especially in D.C. and Connecticut. Its 2021 filing was marked final, so it appears to have ended or be winding down grantmaking; that filing said there were no restrictions on who could apply and pointed applicants to its website for application materials.

The Schmitz Family Foundation

Bluffton, SC

The Schmitz Family Foundation supports a range of charitable work, including veterans and military families, animal welfare, youth sports, poverty reduction, and education. Its 2025 grants ranged from $2,500 to $40,000, with a median of $10,000, and primarily went to organizations in South Carolina, with additional funding in Ohio and North Carolina. The filing says giving is not restricted to preselected organizations and instructs applicants to contact David L. Schmitz with specified documents.

Believer's Trust for Ballet Magnificat

Birmingham, AL

Lovin' Lake County

Two Harbors, MN

Lovin’ Lake County funds event marketing and promotion that supports tourism, economic development, and community quality of life, with events required to take place in the Lake County, Minnesota lodging district. Its 2026 Local Event Grant offers $300–$30,000; in 2024, its grants had a median of $10,000. It is accepting applications for 2026 event grants.

Publix Super Markets Charities Inc

Lakeland, FL

Publix Super Markets Charities supports nonprofits addressing hunger, homelessness and housing, youth, education, and community needs in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and Kentucky. Its 2024 median grant was $2,500, though awards ranged widely; it accepts online requests from eligible organizations, with application periods varying by program.

The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida Inc

Jacksonville, FL

The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida supports neighborhood strengthening, nonprofit capacity, education, older adults, the arts, and other community needs, primarily in Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, Putnam, and St. Johns counties. Its 2024 grants had a median of $5,000, while its Program Support grants offer up to $25,000; eligible nonprofits may apply to competitive programs, but donor-advised funds do not accept applications.

Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Inc

Tampa, FL

The Community Foundation of Tampa Bay funds nonprofits through competitive grants and other programs focused on economic opportunity, environmental resilience, health and wellbeing, education, and vibrant communities. Its typical grant is about $25,000, and it serves Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando, and Citrus counties. It accepts applications through its competitive grants process and rolling Critical Needs List.

Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc

Venice, FL

Gulf Coast Community Foundation funds arts and culture, civic and economic development, education, the environment, health and human services, and disaster response, with grants generally serving Sarasota and Charlotte counties, DeSoto County, Boca Grande, Lakewood Ranch, and Longboat Key, Florida. In 2025, grants ranged from $5,030 to $2,101,739, with a median of $16,251; Community Grants are capped at $25,000 per nonprofit per fiscal year. It accepts letters of inquiry for Community Grants; Catalytic and Initiative Grants are by invitation.

Early Learning Coalition of Broward County Inc

Fort Lauderdale, FL

The Early Learning Coalition of Broward funds child care reimbursement and early-learning providers, including programs supporting child care and preschool, primarily in Broward County, Florida. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,127 to $3,994,863, with a median of $158,921. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.