Disaster Relief Grants

2,955 foundations$19.4B total annual giving$9K median grant64 states with funders

Discover 2,955 grantmaking foundations funding disaster relief programs, with combined annual giving of $19.4B. The median grant size for disaster relief is $9K.

Disaster Relief Grantmaking at a Glance

Foundations

2,955

Total Annual Giving

$19.4B

Total Assets Under Management

$38.5B

Median Grant Size

$9K

States with Funders

64

Total Grants on Record

12,052

Open Grant Opportunities

Live programs funding disaster relief that your nonprofit can apply to now.

Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: $5K – $100K

Maui Nui Resilience and Emergency Response Fund

From Maui United Way

Disaster reliefLong-term recoveryCommunity resilience+2 more

Who can apply: Eligible proposals are evaluated based on community need, alignment with recovery and resiliency priorities, available funding and potential impact. The content does not provide additional eligibility requirements or grant amounts.

Open nowCloses in 3 days (Sep 30, 2026)Award: Varies

Shirley Smith Youth Service Fund

From Adams County Community Foundation

Youth serviceMission workHumanitarian outreach+3 more

Who can apply: Individual young people ages 14–24 in the greater Adams County region may apply for local, national, or international service projects overseen by a church, school, or nonprofit. The application must identify the sponsoring organization, describe the project and motivation, provide total costs, and explain plans to raise the applicant's share. Awards are paid to the sponsoring charitable organization and are the last-dollar source.

Open nowCloses in 12 days (Oct 9, 2026)Award: $5K – $25K

Disaster Relief Grants

From Wrobel Family Foundation

Disaster reliefHumanitarian assistanceEmergency response

Who can apply: 501(c)(3) organizations engaged in disaster relief work. Must have active tax-exempt status and demonstrate effective management and use of funds.

Open nowCloses Oct 30, 2026Award: $10K+

Impact Grants

From Outer Banks Community Foundation

Animal welfareArts and cultureChildren and youth+7 more

Who can apply: Qualifying nonprofit organizations may apply for charitable projects benefiting the Outer Banks. Projects may address any charitable focus area and have no restrictions on scope or focus; applicants should review OBCF grant guidelines and contact staff before applying.

Open nowCloses Oct 31, 2026

The Ball Foundation — General Grant Program

From Ball Foundation

RecyclingSTEM educationManufacturing education+5 more

Who can apply: Grants are awarded to nonprofit organizations in U.S. communities where Ball operates. The Foundation focuses on specific, measurable projects and programs. Funding to individual schools is limited. The Foundation generally does not fund individuals, religious groups for religious purposes, medical research, capital campaigns, travel, lobbying, unaccredited schools, or organizations for which it would be the sole funding source.

Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: $0 – $500

FFGC Disaster Relief Grant Program

From Florida Federation of Garden Clubs

Disaster reliefGarden club facilitiesCommunity landscapes+3 more

Who can apply: A district or individual federated garden club or circle in good standing with the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. may apply. The applicant must participate in some aspect of the project. Funding is not provided for markers, flower shows or NGC/FFGC educational opportunities, salaries, personal benefits, political action programs, capital drives or building funds, scholarships or endowments, private gardens or landscapes, lawsuits, or reimbursement of fees for completed projects.

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Largest Disaster Relief Foundations

NETWORK FOR GOOD

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$308M

Total Assets

$96.2M

Median Grant

$13K

M19National
THE BREAST CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$61.1M

Total Assets

$220.5M

Median Grant

$450K

M20ZNational
UNITED WAY FOR SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN

DETROIT, MI

Annual Giving

$52.6M

Total Assets

$88.9M

Median Grant

$38K

M20Local
KPMG US FOUNDATION INC

MONTVALE, NJ

Annual Giving

$33.5M

Total Assets

$12.4M

Median Grant

$20K

M99ZNational
LOS ANGELES FIRE DEPARTMENT FOUNDATION

LOS ANGELES, CA

Annual Giving

$18M

Total Assets

$96M

Median Grant

$22K

M11Local
CALIFORNIA FIRE SAFE COUNCIL INC

MCCLELLAN, CA

Annual Giving

$13.7M

Total Assets

$6.6M

Median Grant

$60K

M24Local
Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Inc

Jacksonville, FL

Annual Giving

$9.8M

Total Assets

$24.3M

Median Grant

$25K

M192National
CENTER FOR DISASTER PHILANTHROPY INC

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$8M

Total Assets

$66.5M

Median Grant

$200K

M05National
CENCORA IMPACT FOUNDATION

CONSHOHOCKEN, PA

Annual Giving

$7.4M

Total Assets

$15.2M

Median Grant

$20K

M12National
Realtors Relief Foundation

Chicago, IL

Annual Giving

$6.4M

Total Assets

$8.8M

Median Grant

$48K

M20National

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Where Disaster Relief Funders Are Located

Top 15 states by foundation count

New YorkView all
Foundations

261

Total Giving

$135.6M

PennsylvaniaView all
Foundations

225

Total Giving

$69.8M

Foundations

217

Total Giving

$86.1M

CaliforniaView all
Foundations

209

Total Giving

$155.2M

FloridaView all
Foundations

158

Total Giving

$81.5M

BC
Foundations

115

Total Giving

$184K

New JerseyView all
Foundations

101

Total Giving

$11.5M

VirginiaView all
Foundations

93

Total Giving

$32.1M

ON
Foundations

91

Total Giving

$10.5M

IllinoisView all
Foundations

88

Total Giving

$16.1B

Foundations

88

Total Giving

$12.7M

NS
Foundations

77

Total Giving

$139K

North CarolinaView all
Foundations

72

Total Giving

$21M

MinnesotaView all
Foundations

69

Total Giving

$13.1M

MarylandView all
Foundations

57

Total Giving

$21.1M

Types of Foundations in Disaster Relief

Family Foundation920 (31.1%)

$260.4M in annual giving

Independent Foundation598 (20.2%)

$186.5M in annual giving

Operating Nonprofit514 (17.4%)

$117.6M in annual giving

Service Club / Fraternal158 (5.3%)

$22.7M in annual giving

Private Operating Foundation142 (4.8%)

$11.8M in annual giving

Requires Review87 (2.9%)

$675K in annual giving

Corporate Foundation84 (2.8%)

$119.3M in annual giving

Other452 (15.3%)

$18.7B in annual giving

Typical Grant Profile in Disaster Relief

Median Grant Size

$9K

New Grantee Rate

40%

Accept Unsolicited Proposals

73%

Most Recent Filing Year

2026

The typical Disaster Relief foundation awards grants of $9K. Approximately 40% of Disaster Relief foundations actively fund new organizations, and 73% accept unsolicited proposals.

Frequently Asked Questions About Disaster Relief Grants

How many foundations fund disaster relief?
There are 2,955 grantmaking foundations that fund disaster relief programs across 64 states.
What is the median grant size for disaster relief?
The median grant from foundations funding disaster relief is $9K. Actual grant sizes vary widely depending on the foundation's size and giving strategy.
What are the largest disaster relief foundations?
The largest foundations funding disaster relief by annual giving include NETWORK FOR GOOD, THE BREAST CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC, UNITED WAY FOR SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN, with combined giving of $421.7M.
Which states have the most disaster relief funders?
The states with the most disaster relief foundations are New York (261), Pennsylvania (225), Texas (217). Use the geographic breakdown above to see the full distribution.
How do I find disaster relief grants for my nonprofit?
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