This directory highlights foundations of all sizes — from multibillion-dollar institutions to emerging philanthropies — with a focus on mission alignment, funding priorities, and long-term impact. Browse by focus area or geography to better understand where philanthropic capital is concentrated — and where opportunity exists.
A Chicago-based independent foundation supporting people, institutions, and networks working on major societal challenges through grantmaking, prizes, and impact investing, with global reach across long-term “big bets.”
A US private foundation that funds arts, culture, and humanities work—primarily through invited grants—to support more just, creative, and informed communities
The Helmsley Charitable Trust is a major private foundation funding innovative efforts in healthcare, medical research, and community development. Backed by a multi-billion-dollar endowment, it supports programs across the U.S. and globally.
The Pew Charitable Trusts is a global nonprofit focused on data-driven research, analysis, and pragmatic policy solutions to improve public policy, inform the public, and strengthen civic life.
The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation is a major U.S. family foundation funding long-term initiatives to reduce disadvantage worldwide, including youth, homelessness, refugees, safe water, early childhood development, and Catholic sisters
The Rockefeller Foundation is a global private foundation founded in 1913 that funds and convenes cross-sector partners to advance human well-being, with current emphasis on health, food, power, innovation, and economic opportunity.