The Slichter Family Foundation

Barton Family Foundation

Federal Way, WA

The Barton Family Foundation funds a varied mix of charitable organizations, including arts, education, youth programs, community development, and justice; its 2025 grants ranged from $202 to $3.5 million, with a median of $2,500. Grant dollars went primarily to recipients in New York, with smaller amounts in Alabama and Washington. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Louis P Singer Fund Inc

Portsmouth, NH

The Louis P Singer Fund supports a range of charitable organizations, including education, arts, community services, and healthcare, with most of its giving going to Colorado and smaller amounts to organizations in New York and California. In 2025, grants ranged from $500 to $134,500, with a median of $10,000. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

United Way Worldwide

Alexandria, VA

United Way Worldwide funds community programs focused on youth opportunity, health, financial security, education, and disaster relief, with 2024 grants made across multiple U.S. states and internationally. Its 209 reported grants ranged from $5,100 to $736,333, with a median of $22,675. It does not state whether it accepts unsolicited grant requests.

The Richard R Howe Foundation

Short Hills, NJ

Eugene M Lang Foundation

New York, NY

The Eugene M. Lang Foundation funds creative, substantive work in arts and culture, education, health and social services, and justice, with a focus on expanding opportunity and capacity. It concentrates giving in New York City and Washington, D.C., and may fund work elsewhere in certain circumstances; 2025 grants ranged from $15 to $1,125,000, with a median of $3,375. It accepts applications by letter with supporting information; no deadline is listed.

Global Impact

Washington, DC

Global Impact funds a broad range of charitable and social-impact work, including global causes, social welfare, equity, refugee assistance, and nonprofit programs. In 2025, it reported 266 grants, with a median of $75,000 and awards ranging from $6,808 to $5.85 million; grants went mainly to U.S. organizations, especially in DC, California, and New York. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

The Rockefeller Foundation

New York, NY

The Rockefeller Foundation funds initiatives in energy access, sustainable food systems, health, climate, economic opportunity, and finance in the United States and around the world. In 2024, it made 381 grants, with a median grant of about $171,000, though awards ranged widely; it does not accept unsolicited requests and funds preselected organizations only.

Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation

St. Paul, MN

The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation funds community-led work in areas including economic opportunity, health and human services, youth and education, housing, and organizational capacity. Its 2025 grants had a median of $26,000; listed programs offer up to $50,000 for eligible East Metro work and up to $15,000 for qualifying Minnesota organizations. It accepts applications through specific programs, including rolling application opportunities; the Community Solutions Grant Program serves Dakota, Ramsey, and Washington counties.

Boston Foundation Inc

Boston, MA

The Boston Foundation funds nonprofits and community initiatives focused on equity and opportunity, including child well-being, economic opportunity, community wealth, and community leadership, primarily in Greater Boston. Its 2025 grants had a median of $25,000, while specific programs offer amounts such as $50,000; whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.

Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Mountain View, CA

Silicon Valley Community Foundation funds work in areas such as housing, economic security, education, health, the environment, arts and culture, and civic engagement, with Community Action Grants supporting local, community-led organizations in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. Its 2024 grants had a median of $51,716, though amounts varied widely; applications depend on the program, and SVCF states that it does not accept unsolicited proposals for advised funds.

The Chicago Community Trust

Chicago, IL

The Chicago Community Trust funds eligible nonprofits working to narrow the wealth gap and meet urgent needs, with priorities including economic mobility, education, jobs, homeownership, and community development in metropolitan Chicago and Cook County. Its 2025 grants had a median of $26,500, though amounts varied widely; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.