The Steve Sabol Foundation

NFL Foundation Inc

New York, NY

The NFL Foundation funds athlete health, safety and wellness, youth football, and community programs connected to the game, including education, youth services, social justice, and medical research. Its 2025 grants had a median of $20,000, though amounts varied widely; funding includes NFL club communities, and the profile does not specify a broader geographic limit. Application routes vary by program: organizations may submit a Social Justice Grant idea for possible invitation to apply, but the profile does not say whether general unsolicited requests are accepted.

The Matson Family Foundation

Mason, OH

Tripp & Blair Rackley Family Foundation Inc

Atlanta, GA

In 2024, the foundation gave to a range of charitable organizations, including Georgia Tech groups, camps, a church, and a conservation organization; grants went to recipients in California, Georgia, and Tennessee. Its 11 grants totaled $920,765, ranging from $1,000 to $538,965, with a median grant of $25,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Lift a Life Foundation Inc

Mayfield Heights, OH

Lift a Life Foundation funds high-impact work in early childhood education, food insecurity, diabetes care, military and first responder support, and leadership development, with a focus on Kentucky communities. Its Community Impact Grants are typically $5,000–$50,000; it says it funds preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests, though its grant program uses an LOI and invitation process.

Fisk 5 Foundation

Denver, CO

Arthur Venneri Foundation

Mountainside, NJ

This New Jersey-based foundation supports religious organizations, health and social services, and community initiatives across multiple states, with a particular focus on brain trauma support, cancer services, and emergency responders. With annual giving around $14,000 distributed through approximately 30 grants, typical award sizes range from $250 to $1,000, making this an accessible funder for smaller nonprofits. The foundation maintains a geographic presence primarily in New Jersey, Indiana, Colorado, and Florida, and prioritizes parish support, meals programs, and assistance for children and families in need.

Robertson Foundation

New York, NY

This private family foundation distributes approximately $100 million annually to support transformational change in education (particularly literacy and the teaching profession), environment (energy and food systems), and medical research. Grants typically range from $45,000 to $21 million, with a focus on measurable outcomes and partnerships with proven organizations and aligned funders. The Foundation primarily serves New York, North Carolina, and Florida, and does not accept unsolicited proposals.

The Cigna Group Foundation

Philadelphia, PA

The Cigna Group Foundation, established in 1964, supports nonprofits addressing critical health challenges including youth mental health, veteran support, health equity, and senior care, with a commitment of over $27 million in grants through 2026. Grants typically range from $50,000 to $150,000+, though the foundation made thousands of smaller grants averaging $3,000 in 2024. The foundation prioritizes funding in ten states where Cigna has significant customer presence: Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Texas.

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

One of the nation's oldest and largest community foundations, The Pittsburgh Foundation distributes approximately $59 million annually to nonprofits addressing critical needs across Allegheny County and the Pittsburgh region. The Foundation awards grants ranging from $10,000 to $150,000 through competitive and donor-advised programs, with a particular focus on advancing Black arts, social justice, education, economic development, and STEM initiatives. With a mission to create an equitable and just Pittsburgh region where everyone can thrive, the Foundation has awarded over $1.2 billion in grants since its establishment in 1945.

The William Penn Foundation

Philadelphia, PA

The William Penn Foundation funds arts and culture, children and families, civic engagement, the environment and public spaces, and workforce training across the Philadelphia region. Its 2024 grants ranged from $45 to $7.78 million, with a median of $50,000. It accepts unsolicited requests through a limited open-application process, though it recommends applying through a relevant RFP when available.