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Cause Veterans and militaryAll States1,480 funders

Foundations that fund veterans and military

1,480 private foundations with a return in the last two years gave $98.7 million to veterans and military organizations in 1,983 grants. The median grant was $4,000, and 519 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 veterans and military

Top 50

Grants in each foundation’s latest return to organizations whose IRS category is veterans and military.

  1. Lilly Endowment IncIndianapolis, IN · tax year 2025 6 grants Accepts applications $42,000,000 to veterans and military
  2. The Marcus Foundation IncAtlanta, GA · tax year 2024 5 grants Preselected only $5,750,000 to veterans and military
  3. Wayne and Nan Kocourek FoundationBuffalo Grove, IL · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $5,047,507 to veterans and military
  4. CSX Foundation IncJacksonville, FL · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $4,207,078 to veterans and military
  5. Reader's Digest FoundationNew York, NY · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $2,066,100 to veterans and military
  6. Boniface FoundationSt Louis, MO · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $1,918,500 to veterans and military
  7. Cohen Veterans Network IncStamford, CT · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $1,738,297 to veterans and military
  8. Diana Davis Spencer Foundation IncBethesda, MD · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $1,010,000 to veterans and military
  9. The Patrick J McGovern Foundation IncBoston, MA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $1,000,000 to veterans and military
  10. Every OrgSan Francisco, CA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $981,530 to veterans and military
  11. The Call of Duty EndowmentSanta Monica, CA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $660,000 to veterans and military
  12. Pritzker Military FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $636,000 to veterans and military
  13. The Lutheran Foundation for Long-Term LivingErie, PA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $592,600 to veterans and military
  14. The Duchossois Family FoundationChicago, IL · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $560,408 to veterans and military
  15. Freedom Together FoundationNew York, NY · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $550,000 to veterans and military
  16. Nucor Charitable FoundationCharlotte, NC · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $510,000 to veterans and military
  17. The Heinz EndowmentsPittsburgh, PA · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $505,000 to veterans and military
  18. James M Cox Foundation of Georgia IncAtlanta, GA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $468,000 to veterans and military
  19. T Causemetics Foundation DBA Thrive Causemetics FoundationBellevue, WA · tax year 2025 5 grants Preselected only $415,876 to veterans and military
  20. The Taylor FoundationMcDonough, GA · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $415,526 to veterans and military
  21. Westmeath FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $407,500 to veterans and military
  22. The Morgridge Family FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $400,345 to veterans and military
  23. Wells Fargo FoundationMinneapolis, MN · tax year 2025 6 grants Preselected only $370,000 to veterans and military
  24. Walton & Ada Thompson Charitable FoundatMadison, VA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $306,000 to veterans and military
  25. The Prudential FoundationNewark, NJ · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $300,000 to veterans and military
  26. JP's Peace Love & Happiness FoundationWilmington, DE · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $300,000 to veterans and military
  27. Joseph B Whitehead FoundationAtlanta, GA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $300,000 to veterans and military
  28. The William & Flora Hewlett FoundationMenlo Park, CA · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $275,000 to veterans and military
  29. Paul L Foster Family FoundationEl Paso, TX · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $256,824 to veterans and military
  30. Clark Associates Charitable FoundationLancaster, PA · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $254,000 to veterans and military
  31. John and Daria Barry FoundationMiami, FL · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $250,000 to veterans and military
  32. Sergey Brin Family FoundationSan Francisco, CA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $250,000 to veterans and military
  33. Houston Endowment IncHouston, TX · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $250,000 to veterans and military
  34. The Brown Foundation IncHouston, TX · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $250,000 to veterans and military
  35. Jennifer and Jonathan Allan Soros FoundaNew York, NY · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $250,000 to veterans and military
  36. Mack Family FoundationLas Vegas, NV · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $250,000 to veterans and military
  37. Scott K Canepa FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $250,000 to veterans and military
  38. The David William Upham FoundationLos Angeles, CA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $250,000 to veterans and military
  39. National Museum of Military VehiclesDubois, WY · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $247,076 to veterans and military
  40. Pfeiffer Family FoundationAberdeen, SD · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $215,000 to veterans and military
  41. Dave & Cheryl Duffield FoundationIncline Village, NV · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $200,000 to veterans and military
  42. Wallace Global Fund IIWashington, DC · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $200,000 to veterans and military
  43. Patriot Fund IncMantua, NJ · tax year 2025 4 grants Preselected only $185,000 to veterans and military
  44. New York State Health FDN D/B/A New York Health FoundationNew York, NY · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $171,864 to veterans and military
  45. Semanik Foundation IncJacksonville, FL · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $170,878 to veterans and military
  46. Rainwater Charitable FoundationFort Worth, TX · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $170,000 to veterans and military
  47. Daniels FundDenver, CO · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $170,000 to veterans and military
  48. The Don & Lorraine Freeberg FoundationGlendale, CA · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $168,000 to veterans and military
  49. Fred G Harrison FoundationHerrin, IL · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $166,795 to veterans and military
  50. The Arthur M Blank Family FoundationAtlanta, GA · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $165,000 to veterans and military

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 6 grants Accepts applications $42,000,000 to veterans and military
  2. The Lutheran Foundation for Long-Term LivingErie, PA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $592,600 to veterans and military
  3. The Heinz EndowmentsPittsburgh, PA · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $505,000 to veterans and military
  4. James M Cox Foundation of Georgia IncAtlanta, GA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $468,000 to veterans and military
  5. The Taylor FoundationMcDonough, GA · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $415,526 to veterans and military
  6. Walton & Ada Thompson Charitable FoundatMadison, VA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $306,000 to veterans and military
  7. Joseph B Whitehead FoundationAtlanta, GA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $300,000 to veterans and military
  8. The William & Flora Hewlett FoundationMenlo Park, CA · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $275,000 to veterans and military
  9. Clark Associates Charitable FoundationLancaster, PA · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $254,000 to veterans and military
  10. Houston Endowment IncHouston, TX · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $250,000 to veterans and military
  11. The Brown Foundation IncHouston, TX · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $250,000 to veterans and military
  12. Scott K Canepa FoundationReno, NV · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $250,000 to veterans and military
  13. New York State Health FDN D/B/A New York Health FoundationNew York, NY · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $171,864 to veterans and military
  14. Daniels FundDenver, CO · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $170,000 to veterans and military
  15. The Don & Lorraine Freeberg FoundationGlendale, CA · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $168,000 to veterans and military
  16. Fred G Harrison FoundationHerrin, IL · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $166,795 to veterans and military
  17. The William G Irwin Charity FoundationSan Francisco, CA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $150,000 to veterans and military
  18. The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $130,000 to veterans and military
  19. John S and James L Knight FoundationMiami, FL · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $130,000 to veterans and military
  20. Stanley W Ekstrom Foundation IncSanta Ana, CA · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $126,400 to veterans and military
  21. The James J and Joan A Gardner Family FoundationCincinnati, OH · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $125,000 to veterans and military
  22. Meadows Foundation IncDallas, TX · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $125,000 to veterans and military
  23. The Cigna Group FoundationPhiladelphia, PA · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $120,489 to veterans and military
  24. Dick's Sporting Goods FoundationCoraopolis, PA · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $115,000 to veterans and military
  25. Rockefeller Brothers Fund IncNew York, NY · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $105,000 to veterans and military

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