People with Disabilities Grants

1,428 foundations$631M total annual giving$10K median grant54 states with funders

Discover 1,428 grantmaking foundations funding people with disabilities programs, with combined annual giving of $631M. The median grant size for people with disabilities is $10K.

People with Disabilities Grantmaking at a Glance

Foundations

1,428

Total Annual Giving

$631M

Total Assets Under Management

$14.5B

Median Grant Size

$10K

States with Funders

54

Total Grants on Record

38,480

Open Grant Opportunities

Live programs funding people with disabilities that your nonprofit can apply to now.

Open nowCloses in 3 days (Aug 15, 2026)Award: Up to $40K

Kjellstrom Family Foundation - General Grant Program

From Kjellstrom Family Foundation

arts (visual and performing)youthmuseums+6 more

Who can apply: Organizations must be located and serving Winnebago, Boone, Ogle, and/or Stephenson counties, with emphasis on charitable organizations in Winnebago County. The foundation generally awards grants only to organizations that have been in operation for over 3 years and generally does not fund organizations with operating deficits. Special consideration is given to youth-serving and arts organizations.

Open nowCloses in 20 days (Sep 1, 2026)Award: $5K – $100K

OCF Joseph E. Weston Public Foundation Grants

From Ocf Joseph E Weston Public Foundation

Primary and secondary educationYouth servicesMinor children+7 more

Who can apply: Qualifying applicants must be nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organizations in good standing with the IRS. The foundation does not authorize grants to governmental agencies or to the arts except for nominal grants for transportation and financial assistance. Applicants must conform to the Weston Foundation mission statement. For unrestricted operating grants, the total amount is limited to no more than 18% of the annual operating budget. Capital campaign requests are limited and generally require at least 75% of the campaign goal to already be secured.

Open nowCloses in 20 days (Sep 1, 2026)Award: $25K – $50K

Responsive Grantmaking (Responsive Grants)

From Healthcomp Foundation

social connectednesscommunity supportdiscrimination+9 more

Who can apply: Tax-exempt nonprofit organizations based in Cuyahoga County and serving Cuyahoga County residents are eligible. Rare exceptions may be made for organizations headquartered outside the county that deliver services aligned with foundation priorities to Cuyahoga County residents. Grassroots, community-based organizations are prioritized. Large organizations must demonstrate meaningful partnership and power-sharing with organizations proximate to residents with lived experience. Applications addressing populations with the worst health outcomes are prioritized, including Black and Hispanic/Latinx communities, people without a high school education, people with disabilities, and low-income individuals and families.

Open nowCloses Oct 1, 2026

Grantmaking Program

From Frenchmans Reserve Charitable Foundation

EducationHealth and WellnessSocial Services+3 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be qualified not-for-profit charities in good standing with the IRS, current with the Florida Secretary of State, and have filed a solicitation statement with the Florida Department of Agriculture Consumer Services. Organizations must be located and serving Palm Beach County, Florida; organizations outside the county are only considered if the proposed program serves the local population. The foundation does not fund general operating support, salaries, overhead, multi-year commitments, debt reduction, bridge loans, individuals, private foundations, or political/sectarian purposes.

Open nowRolling / open intake

The Erma A. Bantz Foundation (administered by GCF)

From Greater Cincinnati Foundation

disability servicesvision impairmenthearing impairment

Who can apply: Applicants must have IRS 501(c)(3) status; in most cases organizations must be located in the Greater Cincinnati area; foundations usually prefer to participate along with other donors in support of a specific project; in most cases organizations must wait 24 months after final payment of a grant or decline of an application before reapplying.

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Largest People with Disabilities Foundations

ARC THRIFT STORES INC

LAKEWOOD, CO

Annual Giving

$16.6M

Total Assets

$173.9M

Median Grant

$943K

P820Local
ST LOUIS OFFICE FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY RESOURCES

SAINT LOUIS, MO

Annual Giving

$6.7M

Total Assets

$20.6M

Median Grant

$94K

P82Local
AWS FOUNDATION INC

FORT WAYNE, IN

Annual Giving

$6.5M

Total Assets

$130.1M

Median Grant

$50K

P82Local
L C Industries Inc

DURHAM, NC

Annual Giving

$2.8M

Total Assets

$267.9M

Median Grant

$1.8M

P860Local
THE ARC OF THE UNITED STATES

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$876K

Total Assets

$21.3M

Median Grant

$18K

P82National
PLANNED LIFETIME ASSISTANCE NETWORK OF MASSACHUSETTS AND RHODE ISLANDINC

QUINCY, MA

Annual Giving

$605K

Total Assets

$44.2M

Median Grant

$25K

P82Local
THE LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND

ST LOUIS, MO

Annual Giving

$593K

Total Assets

$116.3M

Median Grant

$49K

P86Regional
KOVAR CORPORATION

ROANOKE, VA

Annual Giving

$554K

Total Assets

$2.8M

Median Grant

$17K

P82JLocal
FIRLAND FOUNDATION

SHORELINE, WA

Annual Giving

$479K

Total Assets

$3.8M

Median Grant

$25K

P82Regional
NATIONAL INDUSTRIES FOR THE BLIND

ALEXANDRIA, VA

Annual Giving

$418K

Total Assets

$102.2M

Median Grant

$30K

P86National

Explore People with Disabilities Foundations

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Where People with Disabilities Funders Are Located

Top 15 states by foundation count

FloridaView all
Foundations

128

Total Giving

$59.3M

CaliforniaView all
Foundations

128

Total Giving

$47M

IllinoisView all
Foundations

124

Total Giving

$83.8M

New YorkView all
Foundations

94

Total Giving

$47.9M

PennsylvaniaView all
Foundations

92

Total Giving

$25.3M

Foundations

83

Total Giving

$19.6M

MissouriView all
Foundations

65

Total Giving

$18.2M

MichiganView all
Foundations

56

Total Giving

$50M

Foundations

56

Total Giving

$17.1M

New JerseyView all
Foundations

51

Total Giving

$26.6M

MassachusettsView all
Foundations

41

Total Giving

$4.9M

IndianaView all
Foundations

32

Total Giving

$22.8M

MarylandView all
Foundations

32

Total Giving

$26.4M

OklahomaView all
Foundations

30

Total Giving

$12.9M

WisconsinView all
Foundations

25

Total Giving

$4.5M

Types of Foundations in People with Disabilities

Family Foundation649 (45.4%)

$161.1M in annual giving

Independent Foundation386 (27.0%)

$221.2M in annual giving

Operating Nonprofit126 (8.8%)

$89.4M in annual giving

Service Club / Fraternal58 (4.1%)

$8.6M in annual giving

Private Operating Foundation48 (3.4%)

$3.3M in annual giving

Federated Fund31 (2.2%)

$8.9M in annual giving

Corporate Foundation28 (2.0%)

$9.1M in annual giving

Other102 (7.1%)

$129.4M in annual giving

Typical Grant Profile in People with Disabilities

Median Grant Size

$10K

New Grantee Rate

32%

Accept Unsolicited Proposals

71%

Most Recent Filing Year

2026

The typical People with Disabilities foundation awards grants of $10K. Approximately 32% of People with Disabilities foundations actively fund new organizations, and 71% accept unsolicited proposals.

Frequently Asked Questions About People with Disabilities Grants

How many foundations fund people with disabilities?
There are 1,428 grantmaking foundations that fund people with disabilities programs across 54 states.
What is the median grant size for people with disabilities?
The median grant from foundations funding people with disabilities is $10K. Actual grant sizes vary widely depending on the foundation's size and giving strategy.
What are the largest people with disabilities foundations?
The largest foundations funding people with disabilities by annual giving include ARC THRIFT STORES INC, ST LOUIS OFFICE FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY RESOURCES, AWS FOUNDATION INC, with combined giving of $29.8M.
Which states have the most people with disabilities funders?
The states with the most people with disabilities foundations are Florida (128), California (128), Illinois (124). Use the geographic breakdown above to see the full distribution.
How do I find people with disabilities grants for my nonprofit?
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