Peter E and Catherine R Getchell Foundation

M J Murdock Charitable Trust

Vancouver, WA

The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust funds nonprofit capacity-building projects, including program and staff expansion, capital improvements, and equipment or technology, across areas such as education, health, arts, and community services. Its 2024 grants ranged from $4,000 to about $1.55 million, with a median of $87,000; it focuses on Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington, and also considers projects with more than half their impact there. Applicants start with an eligibility assessment and, if eligible, submit a Letter of Inquiry; the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Naples Zoo Inc

Naples, FL

Naples zoo is accredited by the american zoo & aquarium association (AZA) and has numerous animal exhibits placed on its 45-acre site. (continued on schedule o)each exhibit is unique and designed to simulate typical conditions for the animals and to ensure the visitors have as much visual interaction as possible while maintaining the safety of both the animals and guests. The zoo provides educational experiences to guests through question and answer formats with our zoo keepers, lectures and multimedia presentations incorporating information about nutritional diets, healthy/clean environments, veterinary care and methods for creating behavioral enrichment for the mental and physical well being for the wild animals in the zoo's care. The zoo educates its guests about the importance of conserving wild animals and their natural habitats.

Dr Scholl Foundation

Northbrook, IL

The Dr. Scholl Foundation funds eligible nonprofits working in education, social services, healthcare, civic and cultural activities, and the environment, primarily in the United States; overseas requests may be considered when a board member knows the applicant. Grants typically average $5,000–$25,000, though awards vary widely, and the foundation accepts requests through an LOI process, with full applications by invitation.

AK Foundation Inc

Coral Gables, FL

United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc

Chicago, IL

United Way of Metropolitan Chicago funds nonprofit work on basic needs and community-led efforts, including healthcare, housing, food assistance, early learning, safety, legal services, and workforce development across greater Chicago and the surrounding region. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,002 to $2,038,325, with a median of $25,000; the current Impact Grants cycle is closed to new applicants and limited to current partners, and the BridgeBuilders application is also closed.

Weisman Family Foundation

Chicago, IL

The Weisman Family Foundation’s 2022 grants supported Jewish organizations, arts and cultural groups, and organizations serving older adults, refugees, and people affected by cancer. Grants ranged from $25 to $1,800, with a median of $50, and primarily went to organizations in Illinois and Florida, with some national and other-state recipients. It does not accept unsolicited requests and contributes only to preselected organizations.

Sternberg Charitable Foundation

Memphis, TN

Lenfestey Family Foundation Inc

Green Bay, WI

This Green Bay foundation gives broadly to literary and community organizations, environmental and humanitarian groups, and disaster response, with 2024 grants ranging from $1,000 to $25,000 (median $2,500). Most funding went to Minnesota, with additional grants in Michigan, North Carolina, New Mexico, California, and other states. It says no standard application is required and no award restrictions apply; contact Private Philanthropy Services.

The Cigna Group Foundation

Philadelphia, PA

The Cigna Group Foundation funds nonprofits addressing community health, especially youth and veteran mental health, health equity, and disaster relief, in communities across the U.S. and globally. Current program awards are generally $100,000–$250,000, depending on the focus area. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Chubb Charitable Foundation

Philadelphia, PA

The Chubb Charitable Foundation supports youth development through education, mentorship, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and community programs, as well as organizations working in areas such as humanitarian aid, health, and disability services. Its 2024 grants ranged from $50 to $1 million, with a median of $200; funding was concentrated in New York, Washington, D.C., New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. The foundation directs applicants to its proposal guidelines and states that it does not limit giving to preselected organizations.

Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc

Radnor, PA

Lincoln Financial Foundation funds nonprofits focused on financial wellness and workforce development, youth education, and human services such as housing, homelessness, and food insecurity, with an emphasis on measurable outcomes. Its 2025 grants ranged from $3 to $250,000, with a median of $100, and it supports eligible organizations serving listed communities where Lincoln Financial has a significant presence, including Philadelphia, Atlanta, Boston, and Omaha. It does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Pittsburgh Foundation

Pittsburgh, PA

The Pittsburgh Foundation funds basic needs, racial equity and social justice, environmental action, arts and culture, and economic mobility, primarily for organizations located in or serving Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 grants had a median of $18,576, though awards varied widely; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.