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.
The John Templeton Foundation is a U.S.-based private foundation that supports research and public engagement exploring life’s deepest questions, including human purpose, freedom, and the relationship between science, philosophy, and religion.
The New York Community Trust is a community foundation supporting equitable and thriving communities across New York City, Long Island, and Westchester through philanthropy and nonprofit partnerships.
A Kansas City-based private foundation focused on expanding access to opportunity through grantmaking and operating programs aligned with college access, workforce development, and entrepreneurship.
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation is a U.S.-based private foundation that supports healthier, more engaged communities by investing in journalism, arts and culture, and community development across select U.S. cities.
Houston Endowment is a private, nonpartisan foundation dedicated to improving quality of life in Greater Houston through long-term investments in education, civic life, arts and culture, and access to greenspaces.
The Edna McConnell Clark Foundation is a U.S. private foundation that has focused on improving outcomes for children and youth in poverty, using large, performance-based investments and collaborative funding models.