Discover 6,942 grantmaking foundations funding community development programs, with combined annual giving of $26.1B. The median grant size for community development is $15K.
Foundations
6,942
Total Annual Giving
$26.1B
Total Assets Under Management
$1.4T
Median Grant Size
$15K
States with Funders
60
Total Grants on Record
152,800
Live programs funding community development that your nonprofit can apply to now.
Who can apply: Grants are only made to organizations that are tax exempt under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. The Foundation does not make grants to individuals or loans.
Who can apply: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations (or equivalent) generally; projects outside the U.S. require a well-known U.S.-based organization for due diligence. Foundation funds specific projects with detailed budgets, not general operating support.
From Marshall County Community Foundation
Who can apply: Applicants must be organizations with 501(c)(3) IRS status or organizations with 501(c) IRS status whose request is charitable in nature. MCCF does not consider requests from individuals, for sectarian or religious purposes, long-term funding, operating budgets, or post-event/after-the-fact situations.
From Lettie Pate Evans Foundation
Who can apply: 501(c)(3) public charities/institutions; located/operating in Georgia (Virginia eligible only if previously supported by Mrs. Evans); paid full-time staff and annual budget over $500,000; alignment with Education priorities. The Foundation does not fund scholarships, student organizations, endowments, public education, academic research, or athletic facilities.
From Pickaway County Community Foundation
Who can apply: Nonprofits in the region must meet PCCF guidelines, priorities for funding, and standards of eligibility. Grants are available to nonprofits large and small serving communities in Pickaway County.
From Community Foundation Alliance
Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations tax-exempt under 501(c)(3) and 509(a) or governmental agencies serving the county; non-501(c)(3) organizations may be considered with a fiscal sponsor.
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| Foundation | Location | Annual Giving | Total Assets | Median Grant | NTEE | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOBSOHIO BEVERAGE SYSTEM | COLUMBUS, OH | $625M | $1.2B | $440M | S32 | Local |
| FUND FOR POLICY REFORM | WILMINGTON, DE | $412M | $3.3B | $329.9M | S80 | Regional |
| STAND TOGETHER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC | ARLINGTON, VA | $149.5M | $257.3M | $125K | S41 | Regional |
| NCRC COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $149.3M | $67.3M | $44K | S40 | National |
| FIDELITY NON-PROFIT MANAGEMENT FOUNDATION | BOSTON, MA | $135.2M | $2.6B | $525K | S500 | Regional |
| NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT CORPORATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $115.5M | $75.2M | $346K | S20 | National |
| MARINE PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION | PHOENIX, AZ | $103.1M | $52.8M | $96M | S03 | Regional |
| LOCAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT CORPORATION | NEW YORK, NY | $102.8M | $1.6B | $41K | S200 | National |
| COMMON COUNSEL FOUNDATION | OAKLAND, CA | $101.2M | $67.5M | $30K | S50 | National |
| FOOD BANK FOR NEW YORK CITY | NEW YORK, NY | $96.6M | $86.5M | $83K | S50 | Local |
WILMINGTON, DE
$412M
$3.3B
$329.9M
ARLINGTON, VA
$149.5M
$257.3M
$125K
WASHINGTON, DC
$149.3M
$67.3M
$44K
BOSTON, MA
$135.2M
$2.6B
$525K
WASHINGTON, DC
$115.5M
$75.2M
$346K
PHOENIX, AZ
$103.1M
$52.8M
$96M
NEW YORK, NY
$102.8M
$1.6B
$41K
OAKLAND, CA
$101.2M
$67.5M
$30K
NEW YORK, NY
$96.6M
$86.5M
$83K
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Top 15 states by foundation count
| State | Foundations | Total Annual Giving | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 624 | $1.9B | View all in California | |
| New York | 497 | $2.6B | View all in New York | |
| Texas | 474 | $2.6B | View all in Texas | |
| Illinois | 337 | $898.3M | View all in Illinois | |
| Florida | 337 | $908M | View all in Florida | |
| Pennsylvania | 323 | $504.5M | View all in Pennsylvania | |
| Ohio | 314 | $1.3B | View all in Ohio | |
| Massachusetts | 203 | $624.1M | View all in Massachusetts | |
| Michigan | 199 | $913.2M | View all in Michigan | |
| Missouri | 196 | $347.1M | View all in Missouri | |
| District of Columbia | 194 | $5B | View all in District of Columbia | |
| Minnesota | 193 | $850.1M | View all in Minnesota | |
| Virginia | 176 | $1.2B | View all in Virginia | |
| Wisconsin | 175 | $358.7M | View all in Wisconsin | |
| Indiana | 153 | $427.2M | View all in Indiana |
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Median Grant Size
$15K
New Grantee Rate
70%
Accept Unsolicited Proposals
90%
Most Recent Filing Year
2026
The typical Community Development foundation awards grants of $15K. Approximately 70% of Community Development foundations actively fund new organizations, and 90% accept unsolicited proposals.
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