Homelessness Grants

2,204 foundations$1.2B total annual giving$8K median grant52 states with funders

Discover 2,204 grantmaking foundations funding homelessness programs, with combined annual giving of $1.2B. The median grant size for homelessness is $8K.

Homelessness Grantmaking at a Glance

Foundations

2,204

Total Annual Giving

$1.2B

Total Assets Under Management

$43.8B

Median Grant Size

$8K

States with Funders

52

Total Grants on Record

53,752

Open Grant Opportunities

Live programs funding homelessness that your nonprofit can apply to now.

Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: Varies

Anne & Henry Zarrow Foundation Grants

From Zarrow Families Foundation

homelessness preventionaffordable housinghunger relief+8 more

Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations aligned with current funding priorities. Primarily supports organizations in the Tulsa metro area; in special cases statewide in Oklahoma and in Israel. Does not typically fund dinners, runs/walks, special events, or fundraisers. Applicants must adhere to EEOC requirements.

Open nowCloses Jul 31, 2026Award: Up to $10K

Navigant Credit Union - Donations (Community Donations Program)

From Navigant Credit Union

Food InsecurityHousing / HomelessnessMental Health+1 more

Who can apply: Nonprofits serving Rhode Island. Applicants should provide Tax ID, W-9 or 501c3 designation letter, and sponsorship level or other pertinent information. Donations program does not support donations to individuals or scholarships.

Open nowCloses Aug 1, 2026

Alpharetta Rotary Foundation Matching Grants

From Alpharetta Rotary Foundation

Community welfareVolunteer-led projectsYouth and education+2 more

Who can apply: Likely requires a submitting organization and alignment with Foundation priorities; completion of the Matching Grant application and supporting documentation (see standard grant checklist). A Rotarian champion is recommended.

Open nowCloses Aug 1, 2026Award: $4K – $40K

GPOA Foundation Grants (Children & Youth Programs)

From Gpoa Foundation

Early childhood education / kindergarten readinessReading proficiency by third grade (K-3 literacy; summer learning)Out-of-school enrichment programs (music, art, dance, STEM)+5 more

Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations that serve children or youth in Orleans Parish (New Orleans area). Organizations with large unrestricted endowments, programs outside the parish, building/renovation projects, event sponsorships, individual scholarships, or nonprofits that make grants to other nonprofits are not typically funded.

Open nowCloses Sep 30, 2026Award: $100 – $5K

CFHC Impact Grants

From Community Foundation of Harfor

Animal welfareAnimal shelters (domestic and feral cats)Children+7 more

Who can apply: 501(c)(3) organizations and other tax-exempt organizations for charitable projects serving Harford County. Schools may be considered for designated Impact Grants. Individuals are not eligible. Faith-based projects must serve the wider community.

Open nowRolling / open intake

GoATL Affordable Housing Fund (impact capital and production support)

From Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta

housing stabilityhomelessness serviceseviction prevention+2 more

Who can apply: Organizations working in housing stability, homelessness services, eviction prevention, or housing policy and advocacy. Existing housing portfolio organizations from 2023-2025 may be automatically considered; new organizations may apply.

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Largest Homelessness Foundations

COMMUNITY SHELTER BOARD

COLUMBUS, OH

Annual Giving

$43.5M

Total Assets

$29.2M

Median Grant

$870K

L41Local
Strategies to End Homelessness Inc

Cincinnati, OH

Annual Giving

$29.8M

Total Assets

$12.9M

Median Grant

$1.2M

P85Local
For the Girls Inc

Wheaton, MD

Annual Giving

$19.5M

Total Assets

$4M

Median Grant

$16K

P85National
Helping the Homeless Inc

Newark, NJ

Annual Giving

$19.4M

Total Assets

$768K

Median Grant

$50K

P85Regional
SHELTER PARTNERSHIP INC

LOS ANGELES, CA

Annual Giving

$16.8M

Total Assets

$23.8M

Median Grant

$36K

L41Local
Sacramento Steps Forward

Sacramento, CA

Annual Giving

$14.5M

Total Assets

$24.5M

Median Grant

$2M

P85Local
HOMELESS SERVICES NETWORK OF CENTRAL FLORIDA INC

ORLANDO, FL

Annual Giving

$10M

Total Assets

$7.3M

Median Grant

$108K

P85ZLocal
PARTNERS FOR HOME INC

ATLANTA, GA

Annual Giving

$6.4M

Total Assets

$7.7M

Median Grant

$254K

L41Local
SAN DIEGO RESCUE MISSION INC

SAN DIEGO, CA

Annual Giving

$6.4M

Total Assets

$44.5M

Median Grant

$6.4M

L410Local
ABODE SERVICES

FREMONT, CA

Annual Giving

$5.7M

Total Assets

$66.5M

Median Grant

$1.8M

L410Local

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Where Homelessness Funders Are Located

Top 15 states by foundation count

CaliforniaView all
Foundations

257

Total Giving

$168.7M

FloridaView all
Foundations

206

Total Giving

$77.1M

Foundations

149

Total Giving

$70.7M

MassachusettsView all
Foundations

117

Total Giving

$92.2M

IllinoisView all
Foundations

96

Total Giving

$33.8M

PennsylvaniaView all
Foundations

87

Total Giving

$15.5M

Foundations

80

Total Giving

$123.2M

New YorkView all
Foundations

78

Total Giving

$24M

MichiganView all
Foundations

61

Total Giving

$123.8M

VirginiaView all
Foundations

59

Total Giving

$22.6M

TennesseeView all
Foundations

55

Total Giving

$46M

WisconsinView all
Foundations

53

Total Giving

$11.5M

MarylandView all
Foundations

51

Total Giving

$29.6M

OklahomaView all
Foundations

47

Total Giving

$7.3M

North CarolinaView all
Foundations

46

Total Giving

$10.5M

Types of Foundations in Homelessness

Family Foundation1,008 (45.7%)

$308M in annual giving

Independent Foundation557 (25.3%)

$188.6M in annual giving

Operating Nonprofit155 (7.0%)

$133.6M in annual giving

Private Operating Foundation79 (3.6%)

$6.8M in annual giving

Faith-Based Foundation69 (3.1%)

$63.3M in annual giving

Community Foundation56 (2.5%)

$57.8M in annual giving

Service Club / Fraternal54 (2.5%)

$8.1M in annual giving

Other226 (10.3%)

$443.9M in annual giving

Typical Grant Profile in Homelessness

Median Grant Size

$8K

New Grantee Rate

57%

Accept Unsolicited Proposals

86%

Most Recent Filing Year

2026

The typical Homelessness foundation awards grants of $8K. Approximately 57% of Homelessness foundations actively fund new organizations, and 86% accept unsolicited proposals.

Frequently Asked Questions About Homelessness Grants

How many foundations fund homelessness?
There are 2,204 grantmaking foundations that fund homelessness programs across 52 states.
What is the median grant size for homelessness?
The median grant from foundations funding homelessness is $8K. Actual grant sizes vary widely depending on the foundation's size and giving strategy.
What are the largest homelessness foundations?
The largest foundations funding homelessness by annual giving include COMMUNITY SHELTER BOARD, Strategies to End Homelessness Inc, For the Girls Inc, with combined giving of $92.8M.
Which states have the most homelessness funders?
The states with the most homelessness foundations are California (257), Florida (206), Texas (149). Use the geographic breakdown above to see the full distribution.
How do I find homelessness grants for my nonprofit?
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