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Cause Mutual benefitAll States554 funders

Foundations that fund mutual benefit

554 private foundations with a return in the last two years gave $28.2 million to mutual benefit organizations in 596 grants. The median grant was $5,000, and 144 of these foundations accept applications.

Foundations with a return in the last two years, each by its latest return (tax years 2023 to 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

Ranked by giving to mutual benefit

Top 50

Grants in each foundation’s latest return to organizations whose IRS category is mutual benefit.

  1. The Argo Family FundAtlanta, GA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $2,491,297 to mutual benefit
  2. The Marcus Foundation IncAtlanta, GA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $2,256,000 to mutual benefit
  3. The Seaman Foundation IncSeffner, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $2,150,000 to mutual benefit
  4. Wal-Mart FoundationBentonville, AR · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $2,000,000 to mutual benefit
  5. Waldman FoundationHarrison, NY · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $1,796,000 to mutual benefit
  6. The Regenstein FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $1,060,000 to mutual benefit
  7. The Gerald J and Dorothy R Friedman New York Foundation for Medical ResearchNew York, NY · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $1,000,000 to mutual benefit
  8. Nathan J Esformes Foundation IncMiami, FL · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $900,000 to mutual benefit
  9. Wells Fargo FoundationMinneapolis, MN · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $800,000 to mutual benefit
  10. The Arthur M Blank Family FoundationAtlanta, GA · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $680,000 to mutual benefit
  11. Covenant Foundation IncAtlanta, GA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $611,000 to mutual benefit
  12. The Andrew W Mellon FoundationNew York, NY · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $555,000 to mutual benefit
  13. Walton Family Foundation IncBentonville, AR · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $500,000 to mutual benefit
  14. Adobe FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $500,000 to mutual benefit
  15. HMS Foundation IncAtlanta, GA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $371,239 to mutual benefit
  16. Stupski FoundationSan Francisco, CA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $285,000 to mutual benefit
  17. Rosenthal Family FoundationLos Angeles, CA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $275,000 to mutual benefit
  18. Joseph E and Rosemarie Corcoran Family Charitable FoundationBoston, MA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $250,000 to mutual benefit
  19. John & Nancy Hughes Charitable FoundationLake Forest, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $250,000 to mutual benefit
  20. The Shimon Ben Joseph Foundation DBA Jim Joseph FoundationSan Francisco, CA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $241,737 to mutual benefit
  21. Mitchell Wolfson Sr FoundationMiami, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $229,359 to mutual benefit
  22. The Frank Family Foundation IncAtlanta, GA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $226,000 to mutual benefit
  23. Hookeedoo Foundation IncAtlanta, GA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $225,000 to mutual benefit
  24. Steelcase FoundationGrand Rapids, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $212,901 to mutual benefit
  25. Wings for Things Foundation IncSandy Hook, CT · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $200,000 to mutual benefit
  26. Ethlyn I Ward Administration TrustMinneapolis, MN · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $185,051 to mutual benefit
  27. Michael and Andrea Leven Family FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $180,000 to mutual benefit
  28. Frechette Family FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $177,500 to mutual benefit
  29. The Chatham Valley Foundation 2016 IncNew York, NY · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $175,000 to mutual benefit
  30. Tim & Lauren Schrager Family FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $151,856 to mutual benefit
  31. Henry and Elaine Kaufman Foundation IncAlbany, NY · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $150,000 to mutual benefit
  32. The Ortner Family FoundationMcLean, VA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $150,000 to mutual benefit
  33. Baron Family FoundationNew York, NY · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $125,000 to mutual benefit
  34. The Annenberg FoundationConshohocken, PA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $125,000 to mutual benefit
  35. Perenchio FoundationPasadena, CA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $125,000 to mutual benefit
  36. Berlanti Family FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $125,000 to mutual benefit
  37. The Leon Levine FoundationCharlotte, NC · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $120,000 to mutual benefit
  38. WK Kellogg FoundationBattle Creek, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $115,000 to mutual benefit
  39. Elias S Faison FoundationCharlotte, NC · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $107,374 to mutual benefit
  40. Truist Foundation IncOrlando, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $100,000 to mutual benefit
  41. The Resslergertz FoundationSherman Oaks, CA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $100,000 to mutual benefit
  42. The Trzcinski FoundationNorth Royalton, OH · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $100,000 to mutual benefit
  43. Zell Family FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $100,000 to mutual benefit
  44. The Burke Foundation IncPrinceton, NJ · tax year 2023 1 grant Preselected only $100,000 to mutual benefit
  45. John and Marilyn Wells Family FoundationEncino, CA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $100,000 to mutual benefit
  46. Not These Ovaries IncMiami, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $100,000 to mutual benefit
  47. Woldenberg Family Foundation IncMiami, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $100,000 to mutual benefit
  48. Schwob Family Foundation IncAtlanta, GA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $90,500 to mutual benefit
  49. Sciabica Family FoundationTucson, AZ · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $88,000 to mutual benefit
  50. Musicians Emergency Relief Fund - 802New York, NY · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $83,500 to mutual benefit

Open to applications

25 foundations

The return gives an application contact and does not check the preselected-only box.

  1. The Seaman Foundation IncSeffner, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $2,150,000 to mutual benefit
  2. Wal-Mart FoundationBentonville, AR · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $2,000,000 to mutual benefit
  3. The Andrew W Mellon FoundationNew York, NY · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $555,000 to mutual benefit
  4. The Leon Levine FoundationCharlotte, NC · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $120,000 to mutual benefit
  5. WK Kellogg FoundationBattle Creek, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $115,000 to mutual benefit
  6. Truist Foundation IncOrlando, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $100,000 to mutual benefit
  7. The Trzcinski FoundationNorth Royalton, OH · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $100,000 to mutual benefit
  8. Woldenberg Family Foundation IncMiami, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $100,000 to mutual benefit
  9. Adeline & George McQueen Foundation XXXXX1007Chicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $75,000 to mutual benefit
  10. George B Kaufman Foundation IncAtlanta, GA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $72,500 to mutual benefit
  11. Jack Joseph & Morton Mandel FoundationCleveland, OH · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $70,000 to mutual benefit
  12. Aaron & Rachel Meyer Memorial FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $65,099 to mutual benefit
  13. Mrs Giles Whiting FoundationNew York, NY · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $56,650 to mutual benefit
  14. The Richard Meier FoundationNew York, NY · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to mutual benefit
  15. TD Charitable FoundationPortland, ME · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to mutual benefit
  16. Louis N Cassett FoundationPhiladelphia, PA · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $50,000 to mutual benefit
  17. The Moody FoundationGalveston, TX · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to mutual benefit
  18. ORC Sheltered Friends FoundationLa Crosse, WI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to mutual benefit
  19. Thomas M Helen McKee & John P Ryan Fo John P Ryan Foundation IncFort Worth, TX · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $45,000 to mutual benefit
  20. Oak Tree Charitable FoundationArcadia, CA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $45,000 to mutual benefit
  21. Rollie R Kelley Family FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $40,000 to mutual benefit
  22. Prince FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $35,000 to mutual benefit
  23. Rasmuson FoundationAnchorage, AK · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $35,000 to mutual benefit
  24. The Jack M Matthews CorporationGalax, VA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $30,000 to mutual benefit
  25. The Louis and Gloria Flanzer Philanthropic TrustSarasota, FL · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $29,370 to mutual benefit

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