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Cause ReligionAll States12,652 funders

Foundations that fund religion

12,652 private foundations with a return in the last two years gave $1 billion to religion organizations in 27,695 grants. The median grant was $5,000, and 3,122 of these foundations accept applications.

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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 religion

Top 50

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

  1. Lilly Endowment IncIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2025 124 grants Accepts applications $149,596,740 to religion
  2. J E Barbey 8 FBO Tenacre FDNPittsburgh, PA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $35,541,513 to religion
  3. The Shimon Ben Joseph Foundation DBA Jim Joseph FoundationSan Francisco, CA · tax year 2024 67 grants Preselected only $19,040,500 to religion
  4. The Koum Family FoundationPalo Alto, CA · tax year 2024 20 grants Preselected only $16,678,000 to religion
  5. The Marcus Foundation IncAtlanta, GA · tax year 2024 22 grants Preselected only $15,060,133 to religion
  6. Arie and Ida Crown MemorialChicago, IL · tax year 2024 48 grants Accepts applications $10,343,013 to religion
  7. Dart-L FoundationLos Angeles, CA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $10,000,000 to religion
  8. Perry Family FoundationCincinnati, OH · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $10,000,000 to religion
  9. Jay and Jean Schottenstein FoundationColumbus, OH · tax year 2024 17 grants Preselected only $9,072,170 to religion
  10. The Samuel Roberts Noble FoundationArdmore, OK · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $8,348,600 to religion
  11. Orville D & Ruth A Merillat FoundationAnn Arbor, MI · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $7,253,000 to religion
  12. M J Murdock Charitable TrustVancouver, WA · tax year 2024 54 grants Accepts applications $7,209,318 to religion
  13. Stoller FoundationHouston, TX · tax year 2024 48 grants Accepts applications $6,552,252 to religion
  14. The Eleanor and J Hunter Flack Foundation IncElba, AL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $6,500,000 to religion
  15. William Davidson FoundationBirmingham, MI · tax year 2024 14 grants Preselected only $6,375,000 to religion
  16. Malchus FoundationBrooklyn, NY · tax year 2024 29 grants Preselected only $5,828,255 to religion
  17. John Templeton FoundationWest Conshohocken, PA · tax year 2024 20 grants Accepts applications $5,673,534 to religion
  18. ONE8 FoundationBoston, MA · tax year 2024 11 grants Preselected only $5,491,000 to religion
  19. Bill & Peggy Britt Foundation IncChapel Hill, NC · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $5,000,000 to religion
  20. The Jon S Corzine FoundationNew York, NY · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $4,615,691 to religion
  21. The Karsh Family FoundationBeverly Hills, CA · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $4,505,050 to religion
  22. Stanley E Fulton Family FoundationDallas, TX · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $4,385,000 to religion
  23. The Wing Shadow FoundationAda, MI · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $4,318,275 to religion
  24. Stewardship FoundationEscondido, CA · tax year 2024 9 grants Preselected only $3,660,000 to religion
  25. Margaret A Cargill FoundationEden Prairie, MN · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $3,627,500 to religion
  26. Tyl FoundationDenver, CO · tax year 2024 10 grants Preselected only $3,594,000 to religion
  27. Allen I Gross Charitable FoundationNew York, NY · tax year 2024 6 grants Preselected only $3,412,885 to religion
  28. Conrad N Hilton FoundationWestlake Village, CA · tax year 2024 27 grants Accepts applications $3,396,376 to religion
  29. Still Water FoundationAustin, TX · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $3,391,334 to religion
  30. The Manhattan Charitable FoundationNew York, NY · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $3,110,000 to religion
  31. The Eunice Joyce Gardiner Charitable FoundationPalm Beach, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $3,065,323 to religion
  32. The Ford FoundationNew York, NY · tax year 2024 22 grants Accepts applications $2,964,050 to religion
  33. The Judy and Michael Steinhardt FoundationNew York, NY · tax year 2024 5 grants Preselected only $2,943,900 to religion
  34. Living Legacy FoundationFranklin, TN · tax year 2024 13 grants Preselected only $2,862,838 to religion
  35. Connelly FoundationWest Conshohocken, PA · tax year 2024 7 grants Accepts applications $2,811,908 to religion
  36. Zichron Yechiel Mechel FoundationUniondale, NY · tax year 2024 22 grants Preselected only $2,758,664 to religion
  37. The Jean & E Floyd Kvamme FoundationScotts Valley, CA · tax year 2024 9 grants Preselected only $2,340,000 to religion
  38. Every OrgSan Francisco, CA · tax year 2024 14 grants Preselected only $2,293,017 to religion
  39. Honey FoundationRichmond, VA · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $2,201,000 to religion
  40. Freedom Together FoundationNew York, NY · tax year 2024 5 grants Preselected only $2,145,000 to religion
  41. Wayfarer FoundationHighland Park, IL · tax year 2024 5 grants Preselected only $2,132,000 to religion
  42. The Harold C Smith Foundation to Promote ChristianityWheaton, IL · tax year 2025 23 grants Preselected only $2,074,635 to religion
  43. The James Irvine FoundationSan Francisco, CA · tax year 2024 5 grants Preselected only $2,049,500 to religion
  44. CDL Foundation IncLawrence, NY · tax year 2024 5 grants Preselected only $2,000,000 to religion
  45. Mattick Family Foundation IncLeesburg, FL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $2,000,000 to religion
  46. Musk FoundationAustin, TX · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $2,000,000 to religion
  47. John Elda Fritsche CharitablePennington, NJ · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $1,986,217 to religion
  48. The William & Flora Hewlett FoundationMenlo Park, CA · tax year 2024 15 grants Accepts applications $1,957,266 to religion
  49. The N & P FoundationNashville, TN · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $1,946,483 to religion
  50. Mayberg Foundation IncChevy Chase, MD · tax year 2024 19 grants Accepts applications $1,936,780 to religion

Open to applications

25 foundations

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

  1. Lilly Endowment IncIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2025 124 grants Accepts applications $149,596,740 to religion
  2. Arie and Ida Crown MemorialChicago, IL · tax year 2024 48 grants Accepts applications $10,343,013 to religion
  3. The Samuel Roberts Noble FoundationArdmore, OK · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $8,348,600 to religion
  4. M J Murdock Charitable TrustVancouver, WA · tax year 2024 54 grants Accepts applications $7,209,318 to religion
  5. Stoller FoundationHouston, TX · tax year 2024 48 grants Accepts applications $6,552,252 to religion
  6. John Templeton FoundationWest Conshohocken, PA · tax year 2024 20 grants Accepts applications $5,673,534 to religion
  7. Conrad N Hilton FoundationWestlake Village, CA · tax year 2024 27 grants Accepts applications $3,396,376 to religion
  8. The Ford FoundationNew York, NY · tax year 2024 22 grants Accepts applications $2,964,050 to religion
  9. Connelly FoundationWest Conshohocken, PA · tax year 2024 7 grants Accepts applications $2,811,908 to religion
  10. The William & Flora Hewlett FoundationMenlo Park, CA · tax year 2024 15 grants Accepts applications $1,957,266 to religion
  11. Mayberg Foundation IncChevy Chase, MD · tax year 2024 19 grants Accepts applications $1,936,780 to religion
  12. Eula Mae and John Baugh FoundationSan Antonio, TX · tax year 2024 17 grants Accepts applications $1,930,000 to religion
  13. Trent Elijah FoundationOrange, CA · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $1,877,400 to religion
  14. Koret FoundationSan Francisco, CA · tax year 2025 9 grants Accepts applications $1,857,000 to religion
  15. J Bulow Campbell FoundationAtlanta, GA · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $1,750,000 to religion
  16. The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2024 15 grants Accepts applications $1,737,750 to religion
  17. Jack Joseph & Morton Mandel FoundationCleveland, OH · tax year 2024 15 grants Accepts applications $1,715,500 to religion
  18. Daniels FundDenver, CO · tax year 2024 7 grants Accepts applications $1,608,000 to religion
  19. Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable TrustPaducah, KY · tax year 2024 7 grants Accepts applications $1,580,360 to religion
  20. The Robert Wood Johnson FoundationPrinceton, NJ · tax year 2024 40 grants Accepts applications $1,554,271 to religion
  21. Marian FoundationPowell, OH · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $1,498,169 to religion
  22. Wal-Mart FoundationBentonville, AR · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $1,414,700 to religion
  23. The McKnight FoundationMinneapolis, MN · tax year 2024 10 grants Accepts applications $1,400,000 to religion
  24. SHP Christian FoundationPalo Alto, CA · tax year 2024 6 grants Accepts applications $1,370,073 to religion
  25. Circle of Service FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 26 grants Accepts applications $1,309,254 to religion

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