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Fasken Foundation Grants
Capacity BuildingCommunity DevelopmentEducation+1 more
Who can apply: 501(c)(3) organizations serving the Permian Basin of West Texas.
Human Services Grants
39,454 foundations$42B total annual giving$10K median grant90 states with funders
Discover 39,454 grantmaking foundations funding human services programs, with combined annual giving of $42B. The median grant size for human services is $10K.
Human Services Grantmaking at a Glance
Foundations
39,454
Total Annual Giving
$42B
Total Assets Under Management
$1.2T
Median Grant Size
$10K
States with Funders
90
Total Grants on Record
226,339
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healthhousingeducation+2 more
Who can apply: Supports effective programs and partnerships that seek to change lives; funding is directed to global entities aligned with the foundation's mission and focus areas. Grant applications must be received by September 30th, and after 4 consecutive years of funding there is a single year with no funding.
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Luverne Area Community Foundation — General Grant Program
From Luverne Area Community Foundation
Community developmentEducation / scholarshipsHealth & human services+2 more
Who can apply: Local nonprofits, public schools, government entities, scholarship applicants and other community organizations serving the Luverne/Rock County area. (Applicants must follow criteria and guidelines posted on the Foundation's grants portal.)
Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: Varies
Four County Community Grants
From Four County Community Foundation
EducationHealthCommunity development+3 more
Who can apply: Eligible IRS tax-exempt organizations, schools, and governmental agencies operating in the Four County Community Foundation service area may apply. Grants generally support one-year projects and are not normally made for operating budgets, wages, basic educational or municipal functions, sectarian religious programs, or completed projects.
Open nowCloses in 4 days (Oct 1, 2026)
Beaver Dam Area Community Foundation - Competitive Grant Cycles (Affiliate grant program)
From Fond Du Lac Area Foundation
educationhealthhuman service+3 more
Who can apply: Local nonprofit organizations and students who meet application criteria. Grants are directed using local expertise and the volunteer advisory board.
Open nowCloses in 5 days (Oct 2, 2026)Award: $8K – $75K
Discretionary Grants
From Dayton Foundation Depository
Arts and cultureHealthEducation+3 more
Who can apply: Organizations must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits established for at least two years, benefit Greater Dayton residents, demonstrate inclusion, collaboration, and address needs not fully met by existing resources. Final reports for prior Foundation grants must be submitted.
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Largest Human Services Foundations
| Foundation | Location | Annual Giving | Total Assets | Median Grant | NTEE | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genentech Patient Foundation | South San Francisco, CA | $3.5B | $424.1M | $3.4B | P60 | Local |
| BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB PATIENT ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION INC | PRINCETON, NJ | $2.7B | $230.7M | $3.6B | P58 | Local |
| BLUE MERIDIAN PARTNERS INC | NEW YORK, NY | $352.9M | $2.1B | $2.2M | P12 | National |
| CENTRAL FLORIDA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NETWORK INC | TAMPA, FL | $293.6M | $45M | $582K | P30 | Local |
| LUTHERAN SERVICES FLORIDA INC | TAMPA, FL | $248.3M | $134M | $469K | P200 | Local |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES DIOCESE OF FORT WORTH | Fort Worth, TX | $226M | $76.9M | $8.2M | P20 | Local |
| EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF BROWARD COUNTY INC | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | $152.2M | $15.9M | $186K | P12 | Local |
| ILLINOIS NETWORK OF CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL AGENCIES | BLOOMINGTON, IL | $148.8M | $15.7M | $246.1M | P99 | unknown |
| DELIVERING GOOD INC | NEW YORK, NY | $132.4M | $3.2M | $52K | P190 | National |
| FARMLINK PROJECT | LOS ANGELES, CA | $106.7M | $9.5M | $138K | P20 | National |
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
$352.9M
Total Assets
$2.1B
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
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Where Human Services Funders Are Located
Top 15 states by foundation count
| State | Foundations | Total Annual Giving | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ON | 3,707 | $951.6M | ||
| QC | 3,644 | $152.9M | ||
| California | 2,762 | $6.2B | View all in California | |
| Texas | 2,400 | $2.3B | View all in Texas | |
| Florida | 2,078 | $2.6B | View all in Florida | |
| New York | 1,924 | $2.4B | View all in New York | |
| Pennsylvania | 1,510 | $968.7M | View all in Pennsylvania | |
| BC | 1,422 | $53.9M | ||
| Illinois | 1,310 | $1.3B | View all in Illinois | |
| Ohio | 1,001 | $762.8M | View all in Ohio | |
| AB | 989 | $14.2M | ||
| Massachusetts | 803 | $513.6M | View all in Massachusetts | |
| Missouri | 755 | $504.2M | View all in Missouri | |
| Michigan | 755 | $427.4M | View all in Michigan | |
| New Jersey | 742 | $7.2B | View all in New Jersey |
ON
Foundations
3,707
Total Giving
$951.6M
QC
Foundations
3,644
Total Giving
$152.9M
BC
Foundations
1,422
Total Giving
$53.9M
AB
Foundations
989
Total Giving
$14.2M
Types of Foundations in Human Services
Operating Nonprofit13,15133.3%$6B
33.3%
Operating Nonprofit13,151 (33.3%)
$6B in annual giving
Family Foundation10,86527.5%$4.4B
27.5%
Family Foundation10,865 (27.5%)
$4.4B in annual giving
Independent Foundation7,90020.0%$4.7B
20.0%
Independent Foundation7,900 (20.0%)
$4.7B in annual giving
Private Operating Foundation
1,2943.3%$10.6B
Private Operating Foundation1,294 (3.3%)
$10.6B in annual giving
Faith-Based Foundation
9312.4%$2.2B
Faith-Based Foundation931 (2.4%)
$2.2B in annual giving
Service Club / Fraternal
6381.6%$225.9M
Service Club / Fraternal638 (1.6%)
$225.9M in annual giving
Community Foundation
6311.6%$538.6M
Community Foundation631 (1.6%)
$538.6M in annual giving
Other4,04410.2%$13.2B
10.2%
Other4,044 (10.2%)
$13.2B in annual giving
Foundation TypeCountShareGiving
Typical Grant Profile in Human Services
Median Grant Size
$10K
New Grantee Rate
37%
Accept Unsolicited Proposals
70%
Most Recent Filing Year
2026
The typical Human Services foundation awards grants of $10K. Approximately 37% of Human Services foundations actively fund new organizations, and 70% accept unsolicited proposals.
Frequently Asked Questions About Human Services Grants
How many foundations fund human services?
There are 39,454 grantmaking foundations that fund human services programs across 90 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 $6.5B.
Which states have the most human services funders?
The states with the most human services foundations are ON (3,707), QC (3,644), 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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