Human Services Grants

39,453 foundations$43.9B total annual giving$10K median grant95 states with funders

Discover 39,453 grantmaking foundations funding human services programs, with combined annual giving of $43.9B. The median grant size for human services is $10K.

Human Services Grantmaking at a Glance

Foundations

39,453

Total Annual Giving

$43.9B

Total Assets Under Management

$1.2T

Median Grant Size

$10K

States with Funders

95

Total Grants on Record

818,042

Open Grant Opportunities

Live programs funding human services that your nonprofit can apply to now.

Open nowCloses in 4 days (Nov 16, 2026)Award: $0 – $2K

Mini Grants (Projects with budget $2,000 or less)

From Troy Foundation

Arts and cultureCommunity and economic developmentEducation+6 more

Who can apply: Charitable organizations eligible for the Troy Foundation's General Fund grants may use the Mini Grant process when the overall project budget is $2,000 or less. Funded projects must benefit residents in Troy, Ohio, or a substantial population within the City of Troy.

Open nowCloses in 11 days (Nov 23, 2026)Award: $20K+

Loudoun Community Response Fund – Collaborative Community Solutions Grants 2026

From Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties

Rental assistance and housing stabilityFood accessLegal services+3 more

Who can apply: Only 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations or organizations with a qualified fiscal sponsor serving Loudoun County residents may apply. One proposal per organization. Strong partnerships are prioritized.

Open nowCloses in 20 days (Dec 2, 2026)

Community Investment Process

From United Way Foundation of Indian River County

EducationFinancial StabilityHealth+14 more

Who can apply: Open to nonprofit organizations serving Indian River County residents that can demonstrate measurable participant progress based on outcomes and indicators established by United Way of Indian River County. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent through e-CImpact and, if approved to proceed, complete the subsequent grant application process. Programs should focus on communities or neighborhoods with the greatest need and report measurable outcomes.

Open nowCloses Jan 15, 2027

Schurz Communications Foundation Grants

From Schurz Communications Foundation

ArtsEducationHuman services+2 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, align with the arts, education, or human services, and demonstrate community impact within Foundation-supported regions. Applicants must provide proof of 501(c)(3) designation and Federal Tax ID. Organizations in communities served by Schurz Communications local companies other than the Indiana region must first contact their local General Manager, who serves as the community sponsor and provides next steps before application submission.

Open nowCloses Jan 29, 2027Award: $1K – $35K

Carpenter Foundation General Grantmaking (Human Services, Education, Arts, Public Interest)

From Carpenter Foundation

Human ServicesEducationArts+6 more

Who can apply: Applications are accepted from tax-exempt agencies, schools, and governmental entities. No grants are made to individuals. Funded programs, projects, or services must benefit residents of Jackson and/or Josephine Counties, even if the applicant is located elsewhere. Organizations generally may apply no more than once in a twelve-month period. Fiscal-sponsor applicants must contact the Program Officer before applying. The Foundation rarely makes multi-year grants, grants for historical applications, hospital construction or equipment, group or individual trips, or grants for religious activities.

Open nowCloses Feb 1, 2027

Human Services Grants

From Ueberroth Family Foundation

Human servicesFood assistanceShelter+2 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be nonprofit charitable organizations qualified under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code. Organizations that have not received funding from the foundation in the last year are considered new grantees and must submit a letter of inquiry. Funding is generally focused on Orange County or regions where the foundation's directors reside. The foundation does not fund individual scholarships, religious institutions, debt retirement, budget deficits, or event sponsorships. Core operating support and capital campaigns may be considered.

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Largest Human Services Foundations

Genentech Patient Foundation

South San Francisco, CA

Annual Giving

$3.5B

Total Assets

$424.1M

Median Grant

$3.4B

P60Local
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB PATIENT ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION INC

PRINCETON, NJ

Annual Giving

$2.7B

Total Assets

$230.7M

Median Grant

$3.6B

P58Local
BLUE MERIDIAN PARTNERS INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$484.2M

Total Assets

$2.4B

Median Grant

$2.2M

P12National
CENTRAL FLORIDA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NETWORK INC

TAMPA, FL

Annual Giving

$293.6M

Total Assets

$45M

Median Grant

$582K

P30Local
LUTHERAN SERVICES FLORIDA INC

TAMPA, FL

Annual Giving

$248.3M

Total Assets

$134M

Median Grant

$469K

P200Local
CATHOLIC CHARITIES DIOCESE OF FORT WORTH

Fort Worth, TX

Annual Giving

$226M

Total Assets

$76.9M

Median Grant

$8.2M

P20Local
EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF BROWARD COUNTY INC

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL

Annual Giving

$152.2M

Total Assets

$15.9M

Median Grant

$186K

P12Local
ILLINOIS NETWORK OF CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL AGENCIES

BLOOMINGTON, IL

Annual Giving

$148.8M

Total Assets

$15.7M

Median Grant

$246.1M

P99unknown
DELIVERING GOOD INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$132.4M

Total Assets

$3.2M

Median Grant

$52K

P190National
FARMLINK PROJECT

LOS ANGELES, CA

Annual Giving

$106.7M

Total Assets

$9.5M

Median Grant

$138K

P20National

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Where Human Services Funders Are Located

Top 15 states by foundation count

ON
Foundations

3,703

Total Giving

$374.4M

QC
Foundations

3,641

Total Giving

$152.9M

CaliforniaView all
Foundations

2,762

Total Giving

$6.2B

Foundations

2,400

Total Giving

$2.4B

FloridaView all
Foundations

2,078

Total Giving

$2.7B

New YorkView all
Foundations

1,926

Total Giving

$3.2B

PennsylvaniaView all
Foundations

1,510

Total Giving

$804.1M

BC
Foundations

1,421

Total Giving

$53.1M

IllinoisView all
Foundations

1,309

Total Giving

$1.3B

Foundations

1,001

Total Giving

$762.9M

AB
Foundations

988

Total Giving

$14.2M

MassachusettsView all
Foundations

804

Total Giving

$633.9M

MissouriView all
Foundations

755

Total Giving

$512.3M

MichiganView all
Foundations

755

Total Giving

$420.9M

New JerseyView all
Foundations

741

Total Giving

$7.2B

Types of Foundations in Human Services

Operating Nonprofit13,166 (33.4%)

$6B in annual giving

Family Foundation10,867 (27.5%)

$4.5B in annual giving

Independent Foundation7,922 (20.1%)

$4.6B in annual giving

Private Operating Foundation1,294 (3.3%)

$10.6B in annual giving

Faith-Based Foundation934 (2.4%)

$2.1B in annual giving

Service Club / Fraternal644 (1.6%)

$227.6M in annual giving

Community Foundation634 (1.6%)

$524.4M in annual giving

Other3,992 (10.1%)

$15.4B in annual giving

Typical Grant Profile in Human Services

Median Grant Size

$10K

New Grantee Rate

38%

Accept Unsolicited Proposals

64%

Most Recent Filing Year

2026

The typical Human Services foundation awards grants of $10K. Approximately 38% of Human Services foundations actively fund new organizations, and 64% accept unsolicited proposals.

Frequently Asked Questions About Human Services Grants

How many foundations fund human services?
There are 39,453 grantmaking foundations that fund human services programs across 95 states.
What is the median grant size for human services?
The median grant from foundations funding human services is $10K. Actual grant sizes vary widely depending on the foundation's size and giving strategy.
What are the largest human services foundations?
The largest foundations funding human services by annual giving include Genentech Patient Foundation, BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB PATIENT ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION INC, BLUE MERIDIAN PARTNERS INC, with combined giving of $6.7B.
Which states have the most human services funders?
The states with the most human services foundations are ON (3,703), QC (3,641), California (2,762). Use the geographic breakdown above to see the full distribution.
How do I find human services grants for my nonprofit?
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