Discover 11,802 grantmaking foundations funding community development programs, with combined annual giving of $32.6B. The median grant size for community development is $15K.
Foundations
11,802
Total Annual Giving
$32.6B
Total Assets Under Management
$1.5T
Median Grant Size
$15K
States with Funders
77
Total Grants on Record
154,452
Live programs funding community development that your nonprofit can apply to now.
Who can apply: Organizations must be registered Community Development Corporations holding a 501(c)(3) IRS designation and be eligible for the Community Investment Tax Credit program in Massachusetts. Timing is subject to approval of grant funds from the state of origin.
From Phillips County Community Foundation
Who can apply: Applicants must meet GNWKCF grant eligibility requirements and be in the designated geographic area.
From Arundel Community Development Services
Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations and community associations implementing projects or programs benefiting residents within a three-mile radius of Live! Casino.
From Ulster County Economic Development Alliance
Who can apply: Applicants may include affordable housing developers, nonprofit organizations, and individuals proposing eligible housing or housing-related projects in Ulster County. Projects must serve households earning no more than 80% of Area Median Income, use non-fossil-fuel systems and appliances, and remain affordable for at least 50 years. Funds are released after construction permits are issued, and recipients must report annually on progress and affordability.
From Montana Community Foundation
Who can apply: Eligibility varies by grant stream. The foundation supports supplemental tax base, economic development, taxing districts, and impacted workers. Grants are reviewed quarterly.
Who can apply: Applicants must be nonprofits or municipalities serving or located in the Adirondack Park/greater Adirondack region. For-profit businesses, endowment expansion campaigns, very large capital campaigns, and organizations without multiple funding sources are not accepted. One deadline application per applicant per round is permitted, except for fiscal sponsors. Projects should generally have impact within six months. Requests above 20% of project or program cost may receive additional scrutiny.
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| Foundation | Location | Annual Giving | Total Assets | Median Grant | NTEE | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND | BOSTON, MA | $15.1B | $86.3B | — | S500 | National |
| AMERICA VOTES | WASHINGTON, DC | $168.6M | $22.3M | $200K | S20 | National |
| STAND TOGETHER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC | ARLINGTON, VA | $149.5M | $257.3M | $125K | S41 | National |
| NCRC COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $149.3M | $55.6M | $44K | S40 | National |
| FIDELITY NON-PROFIT MANAGEMENT FOUNDATION | BOSTON, MA | $135.2M | $2.6B | $525K | S500 | Regional |
| FOOD BANK FOR NEW YORK CITY | NEW YORK, NY | $117.6M | $75M | $83K | S50 | Local |
| LOCAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT CORPORATION | NEW YORK, NY | $102.8M | $1.6B | $41K | S200 | National |
| COMMON COUNSEL FOUNDATION | OAKLAND, CA | $101.2M | $67.5M | $30K | S50 | National |
| NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT CORPORATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $99.2M | $67.9M | $346K | S20 | National |
| DAIRY PROMOTION INC | KANSAS CITY, KS | $75.9M | $476K | $894K | S41 | National |
BOSTON, MA
$15.1B
$86.3B
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ARLINGTON, VA
$149.5M
$257.3M
$125K
WASHINGTON, DC
$149.3M
$55.6M
$44K
BOSTON, MA
$135.2M
$2.6B
$525K
NEW YORK, NY
$102.8M
$1.6B
$41K
OAKLAND, CA
$101.2M
$67.5M
$30K
WASHINGTON, DC
$99.2M
$67.9M
$346K
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Top 15 states by foundation count
| State | Foundations | Total Annual Giving | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ON | 1,267 | $139.1M | ||
| QC | 1,233 | $10.5M | ||
| California | 628 | $1.1B | View all in California | |
| BC | 620 | $30.8M | ||
| New York | 500 | $2.5B | View all in New York | |
| Texas | 474 | $603M | View all in Texas | |
| AB | 447 | $2.7M | ||
| NS | 416 | $818K | ||
| MB | 341 | $929K | ||
| Illinois | 338 | $344.1M | View all in Illinois | |
| Florida | 337 | $432.6M | View all in Florida | |
| Pennsylvania | 323 | $531.3M | View all in Pennsylvania | |
| Ohio | 314 | $451.2M | View all in Ohio | |
| SK | 220 | $529K | ||
| Massachusetts | 203 | $15.4B | View all in Massachusetts |
1,267
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1,233
$10.5M
620
$30.8M
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416
$818K
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$529K
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$657.9M in annual giving
$200.1M in annual giving
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$47M in annual giving
$27.1B in annual giving
Median Grant Size
$15K
New Grantee Rate
45%
Accept Unsolicited Proposals
73%
Most Recent Filing Year
2026
The typical Community Development foundation awards grants of $15K. Approximately 45% of Community Development foundations actively fund new organizations, and 73% accept unsolicited proposals.
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