People with Disabilities Grants

1,423 foundations$579.1M total annual giving$10K median grant52 states with funders

Discover 1,423 grantmaking foundations funding people with disabilities programs, with combined annual giving of $579.1M. The median grant size for people with disabilities is $10K.

People with Disabilities Grantmaking at a Glance

Foundations

1,423

Total Annual Giving

$579.1M

Total Assets Under Management

$13.2B

Median Grant Size

$10K

States with Funders

52

Total Grants on Record

29,465

Open Grant Opportunities

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

Open nowCloses Jul 31, 2026Award: $500 – $2K

Adaptive Lacrosse Financial Grant

From Us Lacrosse

adaptive lacrossedisability inclusionfinancial support+1 more

Who can apply: Organizations must serve youth in the United States and meet USA Lacrosse grant eligibility requirements; priority for organizations starting or expanding adaptive lacrosse programming.

Open nowCloses Aug 1, 2026Award: $500 – $3K

Dermody Properties Foundation Grants

From Dermody Properties Foundation

artseducationfamily+5 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) organization, submit the online grant request, include IRS verification of 501(c)(3) status, a board of directors list, and a current operating budget, and be located within approximately 30 miles of one of Dermody's current projects.

Open nowCloses Oct 1, 2026

The Erma A. Bantz Foundation (administered by GCF)

From Greater Cincinnati Foundation

disabilityvisual impairment

Who can apply: Applicants must have IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit 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; most applicants must wait 24 months after final payment of a grant or decline of an application before reapplying.

Open nowRolling / open intake

Fairview Trust

From Oregon Community Foundation

EducationHealth and Well-being

Who can apply: Projects that improve or maintain housing for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: Up to $10K

Centers for Inclusive Dentistry (Funding & Equipment Grants)

From Delta Dental of Virginia Foundation

oral health accessdisability inclusionadaptive equipment+1 more

Who can apply: Selected safety-net clinics participating in the Centers for Inclusive Dentistry certification program.

Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: Up to $10K

Centers for Inclusive Dentistry (Funding & Training)

From Delta Dental of Virginia Foundation

oral health accessdisability inclusionclinic capacity building+1 more

Who can apply: Safety-net clinics serving the oral health care needs of persons with disabilities in their region.

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Largest People with Disabilities Foundations

ARC THRIFT STORES INC

LAKEWOOD, CO

Annual Giving

$16M

Total Assets

$161.4M

Median Grant

$943K

P820Local
SPASTIC CHILDREN'S ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION

CHATSWORTH, CA

Annual Giving

$13.5M

Total Assets

$82.2M

Median Grant

$6.6M

P820Local
E MATILDA ZIEGLER FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND

GREENWICH, CT

Annual Giving

$9.9M

Total Assets

$10.3M

Median Grant

$250K

P86National
AWS FOUNDATION INC

FORT WAYNE, IN

Annual Giving

$6.5M

Total Assets

$130.1M

Median Grant

$50K

P82Local
ST LOUIS OFFICE FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY RESOURCES

SAINT LOUIS, MO

Annual Giving

$6.5M

Total Assets

$19.9M

Median Grant

$94K

P82Local
THE MOSAIC FOUNDATION INC

OMAHA, NE

Annual Giving

$4.9M

Total Assets

$68.8M

Median Grant

$3.5M

P820Local
HELPING HAND CENTER

COUNTRYSIDE, IL

Annual Giving

$4.4M

Total Assets

$23.8M

Median Grant

$4.4M

P820Local
UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY SEGUIN OF GREATER CHICAGO

CICERO, IL

Annual Giving

$3.6M

Total Assets

$39.5M

Median Grant

$1.8M

P820Local
ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY CENTERS ON DISABILITIES

SILVER SPRING, MD

Annual Giving

$2.7M

Total Assets

$6.9M

Median Grant

$60K

P82CNational
LEADER DOGS FOR THE BLIND

ROCHESTER HILLS, MI

Annual Giving

$2.5M

Total Assets

$29M

Median Grant

$2.5M

P860Local

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Where People with Disabilities Funders Are Located

Top 15 states by foundation count

FloridaView all
Foundations

128

Total Giving

$58.3M

CaliforniaView all
Foundations

128

Total Giving

$46.5M

IllinoisView all
Foundations

124

Total Giving

$50.9M

New YorkView all
Foundations

94

Total Giving

$50.2M

PennsylvaniaView all
Foundations

92

Total Giving

$26.3M

Foundations

83

Total Giving

$18.4M

MissouriView all
Foundations

65

Total Giving

$17.6M

MichiganView all
Foundations

56

Total Giving

$60.5M

Foundations

56

Total Giving

$16.8M

New JerseyView all
Foundations

51

Total Giving

$26.2M

MassachusettsView all
Foundations

41

Total Giving

$4.6M

IndianaView all
Foundations

32

Total Giving

$13.2M

MarylandView all
Foundations

32

Total Giving

$24.3M

OklahomaView all
Foundations

30

Total Giving

$9.2M

WisconsinView all
Foundations

25

Total Giving

$9.4M

Types of Foundations in People with Disabilities

Family Foundation649 (45.6%)

$157.3M in annual giving

Independent Foundation386 (27.1%)

$165.1M in annual giving

Operating Nonprofit123 (8.6%)

$104.3M in annual giving

Service Club / Fraternal58 (4.1%)

$9.1M in annual giving

Private Operating Foundation48 (3.4%)

$3.5M in annual giving

Federated Fund31 (2.2%)

$8.3M in annual giving

Corporate Foundation28 (2.0%)

$10M in annual giving

Other100 (7.0%)

$121.6M in annual giving

Typical Grant Profile in People with Disabilities

Median Grant Size

$10K

New Grantee Rate

53%

Accept Unsolicited Proposals

94%

Most Recent Filing Year

2026

The typical People with Disabilities foundation awards grants of $10K. Approximately 53% of People with Disabilities foundations actively fund new organizations, and 94% accept unsolicited proposals.

Frequently Asked Questions About People with Disabilities Grants

How many foundations fund people with disabilities?
There are 1,423 grantmaking foundations that fund people with disabilities programs across 52 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, SPASTIC CHILDREN'S ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION, E MATILDA ZIEGLER FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND, with combined giving of $39.4M.
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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