Making Smiles Foundation

Synchrony Foundation

Stamford, CT

In 2024, Synchrony Foundation supported charitable organizations across workforce development, education, financial assistance, and giving, with grants ranging from $150 to $2.6 million and a median of $10,000. Its largest shares of grant funding went to Connecticut, New York, and South Carolina, followed by the District of Columbia and New Jersey; it does not accept unsolicited requests and funds preselected organizations only.

H E Graves Jr Family Foundation Inc

Copley, OH

The foundation supports varied charitable work, including general operating costs, community events, and food-bank support, generally in Summit County, Ohio, and Palm Beach County, Florida. Its 2024 grants ranged from $50 to $35,700, with a median of $1,000. It accepts written applications if possible; the annual deadline is November 15.

Christian Community Foundation Inc

Colorado Springs, CO

WaterStone funds charitable and educational efforts, especially direct Christian ministries, through donor-recommended grants to eligible U.S. and international nonprofits whose missions align with its Statement of Faith. Its 2025 grants had a median of $20,000, though amounts varied widely; it does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests, and grants are recommended by donors.

Christ Foundation

Hartville, OH

The Christ Foundation funds 501(c)(3) organizations working in community development, education, health, and human services, with an emphasis on children and families in need. It serves Ohio and surrounding states; its 2024 grants ranged from $270 to $500,000, with a median of $10,000. It accepts requests through an online application, with deadlines in March, June, and September.

Mutual of America Foundation

New York, NY

The foundation supports U.S. nonprofits, including organizations that build cross-sector partnerships to strengthen communities, and its 2025 grants covered a range of causes. Grants ranged from $1 to $100,000, with a median of $150; its Community Partnership Awards include awards of $75,000 and $100,000. New York received the largest share of 2025 grant dollars, and the foundation says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations; contact it for application details.

United Charitable

Ashburn, VA

United Charitable supports charitable projects through donor-advised funds and fiscal sponsorship, with reported grants spanning areas such as youth, education, community development, the environment, health, and social justice; sponsored work can be local, national, or global. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,100 to $3,479,862, with a median of $10,500. It does not state whether it accepts unsolicited grant requests; fiscal sponsorship starts with an inquiry, and only qualified programs are invited to apply.

Frankenmuth Insurance Foundation

Frankenmuth, MI

The foundation funds community betterment and basic needs, including affordable housing, food, health and disease research, the arts, and certain insurance-related education and career programs. In 2024, grants ranged from $250 to $50,000, with a median of $2,500, for organizations serving states where Frankenmuth Insurance operates. It accepts applications through an online form; the filing states there is no deadline.

Comrie Foundation Inc

Boca Grande, FL

South Carolina Christian Foundation

Spartanburg, SC

The foundation funds Christian ministries, churches, and quality-of-life organizations, with particular attention through its Community Trust Grants to Christian nonprofits in five South Carolina counties. Its 2024 grants had a median of $15,000, though awards varied widely; most grant dollars went to South Carolina, with additional funding in other states. Community Trust applicants must submit a Ministry Introduction Form and be invited to apply; the profile does not state whether other requests are unsolicited.

The Louis B & Joan M Perry Family

Wadsworth, OH

The Louis B. and Joan M. Perry Family Foundation supports education, medical research, the arts and sciences, faith-based work, and local charities, with most of its 2024 funding going to Ohio organizations. Grants ranged from $500 to $165,299, with a median of $5,074. It accepts applications by mail; applicants are told to contact Louis and Joan Perry, and phone calls are not accepted.

Columbus Foundation

Columbus, OH

The Columbus Foundation supports nonprofits and community initiatives in areas including arts and culture, education, youth, neighborhoods, basic needs, and capacity building, with a median 2024 grant of about $21,500. Its focus is Central Ohio, though it also funds organizations elsewhere; most grants are donor-directed and not application-based, but some programs accept applications.

The Greater Cincinnati Foundation

Cincinnati, OH

The Greater Cincinnati Foundation supports education, affordable housing, arts and culture, community well-being, neighborhood development, and basic needs, with responsive grants focused on its eight-county Greater Cincinnati service area. Its 2024 grants had a median of $20,000, while specific opportunities range from small awards to grants of up to $450,000. It offers open RFP and LOI opportunities; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests outside those opportunities.