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Human Services Grant Funders & Foundations

Food, housing, youth development, employment, public safety, and family services.

Our directory lists 4784 private human services foundations, compiled from IRS 990-PF filings. Most give by invitation only rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. Each profile below shows the funder's giving history, typical grant size, recent recipients, and application stance β€” so you can build a focused prospect list.

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New York12

Human Services
Major funder

Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation

Massachusetts

Public & Societal BenefitHuman ServicesPublic & Societal Benefit
Assets
$266.7M
Giving / yr
🎁 $19M

Funds in MA Β· NH Β· RI +12

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Human Services
Established

The Merancas Foundation Inc

North Carolina

EducationHuman ServicesEducation
Assets
$174.4M
Giving / yr
🎁 $16.2M

Funds in NC Β· NJ Β· GA +2

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Human Services
Established

Gheens Foundation Inc

Kentucky

Public & Societal BenefitEducation
Assets
$161.4M
Giving / yr
🎁 $6.3M

Funds in KY Β· IN Β· NY +6

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Human Services
Established

Nicholas H Noyes JR Memorial Foundation Inc

Indiana

HealthEducationPublic & Societal Benefit
Assets
$157.9M
Giving / yr
🎁 $6.4M

Funds in IN Β· CA Β· NY +7

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Human Services
Established

Hampshire Foundation Inc

Connecticut

Assets
$122.1M
Giving / yr
🎁 $16.5M

Funds in NY Β· CT Β· CA +10

Invitation only
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Human Services
Established

Bernard a Egan Foundation Inc

Florida

EducationHuman ServicesEducation
Assets
$116.4M
Giving / yr
🎁 $7M

Funds in FL Β· DC Β· NY +12

Invitation only
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Human Services
Established

Marek Family Foundation

Texas

ReligionHuman ServicesReligion
Assets
$108.2M
Giving / yr
🎁 $4.7M

Funds in TX Β· VA Β· CO +9

Invitation only
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Human Services
Established

Spring Foundation Inc

Georgia

Public & Societal BenefitHuman ServicesPublic & Societal Benefit
Assets
$105.9M
Giving / yr
🎁 $36.5M

Funds in GA Β· NY Β· MA +5

Invitation only
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Human Services
Established

The Ben and Mary Doskocil Family Foundation

Texas

Assets
$93.7M
Giving / yr
🎁 $5.3M

Funds in TX Β· DC Β· NY +12

Invitation only
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Human Services
Established

Wilson-oconnor Family Foundation

Virginia

Public & Societal BenefitHuman ServicesPublic & Societal Benefit
Assets
$91.6M
Giving / yr
🎁 $4.5M

Funds in MA Β· NH Β· CT +8

Invitation only
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Human Services
Established

Janet H and C Harry Knowles Foundation Inc

New Jersey

Assets
$86.5M
Giving / yr
🎁 $1.2M

Funds in CA Β· IL Β· MI +12

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Human Services
Established

Homes for the Homeless Institute Inc

New York

Assets
$71.5M
Giving / yr
🎁 $1.7M

Funds in NY

Invitation only
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California12

Human Services
Major funder

Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation

Massachusetts

Public & Societal BenefitHuman ServicesPublic & Societal Benefit
Assets
$266.7M
Giving / yr
🎁 $19M

Funds in MA Β· NH Β· RI +12

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Human Services
Established

Gheens Foundation Inc

Kentucky

Public & Societal BenefitEducation
Assets
$161.4M
Giving / yr
🎁 $6.3M

Funds in KY Β· IN Β· NY +6

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Human Services
Established

Nicholas H Noyes JR Memorial Foundation Inc

Indiana

HealthEducationPublic & Societal Benefit
Assets
$157.9M
Giving / yr
🎁 $6.4M

Funds in IN Β· CA Β· NY +7

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Human Services
Established

Hampshire Foundation Inc

Connecticut

Assets
$122.1M
Giving / yr
🎁 $16.5M

Funds in NY Β· CT Β· CA +10

Invitation only
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Human Services
Established

Bernard a Egan Foundation Inc

Florida

EducationHuman ServicesEducation
Assets
$116.4M
Giving / yr
🎁 $7M

Funds in FL Β· DC Β· NY +12

Invitation only
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Human Services
Established

Warren and Augusta Hume Foundation Inc

Florida

EducationHuman ServicesEducation
Assets
$112.6M
Giving / yr
🎁 $7.6M

Funds in FL Β· GA Β· CA +4

Invitation only
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Human Services
Established

Marek Family Foundation

Texas

ReligionHuman ServicesReligion
Assets
$108.2M
Giving / yr
🎁 $4.7M

Funds in TX Β· VA Β· CO +9

Invitation only
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Human Services
Established

The Giving 3 Foundation

Nebraska

EducationHuman ServicesEducation
Assets
$92.9M
Giving / yr
🎁 $3.6M

Funds in NE Β· IL Β· CA +2

Invitation only
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Human Services
Established

Janet H and C Harry Knowles Foundation Inc

New Jersey

Assets
$86.5M
Giving / yr
🎁 $1.2M

Funds in CA Β· IL Β· MI +12

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Human Services
Established

Massey Family Foundation

Virginia

EducationHealthArts, Culture & Humanities
Assets
$74M
Giving / yr
🎁 $4.6M

Funds in VA Β· WV Β· KY +1

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Human Services
Established

Danaher Foundation

District of Columbia

HealthHuman ServicesHealth
Assets
$57.7M
Giving / yr
🎁 $3.7M

Funds in SC Β· NY Β· CA +4

Invitation only
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Human Services
Established

National Recreation Foundation Inc

Illinois

Assets
$56.4M
Giving / yr
🎁 $2.4M

Funds in IL Β· NY Β· SD +12

Invitation only
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Illinois12

Human Services
Major funder

Horizon Housing Foundation

Missouri

Assets
$917.8M
Giving / yr
🎁 $150.5K

Funds in MO Β· GA Β· IL +9

Invitation only
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Human Services
Major funder

Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation

Massachusetts

Public & Societal BenefitHuman ServicesPublic & Societal Benefit
Assets
$266.7M
Giving / yr
🎁 $19M

Funds in MA Β· NH Β· RI +12

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Human Services
Established

Hampshire Foundation Inc

Connecticut

Assets
$122.1M
Giving / yr
🎁 $16.5M

Funds in NY Β· CT Β· CA +10

Invitation only
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Human Services
Established

Marek Family Foundation

Texas

ReligionHuman ServicesReligion
Assets
$108.2M
Giving / yr
🎁 $4.7M

Funds in TX Β· VA Β· CO +9

Invitation only
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Human Services
Established

The Ben and Mary Doskocil Family Foundation

Texas

Assets
$93.7M
Giving / yr
🎁 $5.3M

Funds in TX Β· DC Β· NY +12

Invitation only
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Human Services
Established

The Giving 3 Foundation

Nebraska

EducationHuman ServicesEducation
Assets
$92.9M
Giving / yr
🎁 $3.6M

Funds in NE Β· IL Β· CA +2

Invitation only
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Human Services
Established

Wilson-oconnor Family Foundation

Virginia

Public & Societal BenefitHuman ServicesPublic & Societal Benefit
Assets
$91.6M
Giving / yr
🎁 $4.5M

Funds in MA Β· NH Β· CT +8

Invitation only
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Human Services
Established

Janet H and C Harry Knowles Foundation Inc

New Jersey

Assets
$86.5M
Giving / yr
🎁 $1.2M

Funds in CA Β· IL Β· MI +12

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Human Services
Established

National Recreation Foundation Inc

Illinois

Assets
$56.4M
Giving / yr
🎁 $2.4M

Funds in IL Β· NY Β· SD +12

Invitation only
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Human Services
Established

Avalon Nature Preserve Inc

New York

Assets
$55.6M
Giving / yr
🎁 $471K

Funds in NY Β· DC Β· CA +11

Invitation only
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Human Services
Established

Ruth and Hal Launders Charitable Tr

Virginia

EducationEnvironment & AnimalsInternational & Foreign Affairs
Assets
$47.7M
Giving / yr
🎁 $1.2M

Funds in VA Β· FL Β· NY +12

Invitation only
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Human Services
Established

Dennis M Jones Family Foundation

Missouri

HealthHuman ServicesHealth
Assets
$43.8M
Giving / yr
🎁 $3.8M

Funds in MO Β· NY Β· DC +5

Invitation only
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Florida12

Human Services
Major funder

Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation

Massachusetts

Public & Societal BenefitHuman ServicesPublic & Societal Benefit
Assets
$266.7M
Giving / yr
🎁 $19M

Funds in MA Β· NH Β· RI +12

View funder profile
Human Services
Established

Gheens Foundation Inc

Kentucky

Public & Societal BenefitEducation
Assets
$161.4M
Giving / yr
🎁 $6.3M

Funds in KY Β· IN Β· NY +6

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Human Services
Established

Bernard a Egan Foundation Inc

Florida

EducationHuman ServicesEducation
Assets
$116.4M
Giving / yr
🎁 $7M

Funds in FL Β· DC Β· NY +12

Invitation only
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Human Services
Established

Warren and Augusta Hume Foundation Inc

Florida

EducationHuman ServicesEducation
Assets
$112.6M
Giving / yr
🎁 $7.6M

Funds in FL Β· GA Β· CA +4

Invitation only
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Human Services
Established

Marek Family Foundation

Texas

ReligionHuman ServicesReligion
Assets
$108.2M
Giving / yr
🎁 $4.7M

Funds in TX Β· VA Β· CO +9

Invitation only
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Human Services
Established

Spring Foundation Inc

Georgia

Public & Societal BenefitHuman ServicesPublic & Societal Benefit
Assets
$105.9M
Giving / yr
🎁 $36.5M

Funds in GA Β· NY Β· MA +5

Invitation only
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Human Services
Established

Circle Square Foundation

Florida

Assets
$105.1M
Giving / yr
🎁 $2.8M

Funds in FL

Invitation only
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Human Services
Established

The Ben and Mary Doskocil Family Foundation

Texas

Assets
$93.7M
Giving / yr
🎁 $5.3M

Funds in TX Β· DC Β· NY +12

Invitation only
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Human Services
Established

Global Support and Development

North Carolina

Assets
$79.1M
Giving / yr
🎁 $2.2M

Funds in NC Β· DC Β· FL +1

Invitation only
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Human Services
Established

Paul J Diamare Foundation

Florida

HealthArts, Culture & Humanities
Assets
$70.7M
Giving / yr
🎁 $12.6M

Funds in FL Β· MA

Invitation only
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Human Services
Established

Danaher Foundation

District of Columbia

HealthHuman ServicesHealth
Assets
$57.7M
Giving / yr
🎁 $3.7M

Funds in SC Β· NY Β· CA +4

Invitation only
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Human Services
Established

National Recreation Foundation Inc

Illinois

Assets
$56.4M
Giving / yr
🎁 $2.4M

Funds in IL Β· NY Β· SD +12

Invitation only
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Massachusetts12

Human Services
Major funder

Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation

Massachusetts

Public & Societal BenefitHuman ServicesPublic & Societal Benefit
Assets
$266.7M
Giving / yr
🎁 $19M

Funds in MA Β· NH Β· RI +12

View funder profile
Human Services
Established

Hampshire Foundation Inc

Connecticut

Assets
$122.1M
Giving / yr
🎁 $16.5M

Funds in NY Β· CT Β· CA +10

Invitation only
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Human Services
Established

Bernard a Egan Foundation Inc

Florida

EducationHuman ServicesEducation
Assets
$116.4M
Giving / yr
🎁 $7M

Funds in FL Β· DC Β· NY +12

Invitation only
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Human Services
Established

Warren and Augusta Hume Foundation Inc

Florida

EducationHuman ServicesEducation
Assets
$112.6M
Giving / yr
🎁 $7.6M

Funds in FL Β· GA Β· CA +4

Invitation only
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Human Services
Established

Spring Foundation Inc

Georgia

Public & Societal BenefitHuman ServicesPublic & Societal Benefit
Assets
$105.9M
Giving / yr
🎁 $36.5M

Funds in GA Β· NY Β· MA +5

Invitation only
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Human Services
Established

The Giving 3 Foundation

Nebraska

EducationHuman ServicesEducation
Assets
$92.9M
Giving / yr
🎁 $3.6M

Funds in NE Β· IL Β· CA +2

Invitation only
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Human Services
Established

Wilson-oconnor Family Foundation

Virginia

Public & Societal BenefitHuman ServicesPublic & Societal Benefit
Assets
$91.6M
Giving / yr
🎁 $4.5M

Funds in MA Β· NH Β· CT +8

Invitation only
View funder profile
Human Services
Established

Janet H and C Harry Knowles Foundation Inc

New Jersey

Assets
$86.5M
Giving / yr
🎁 $1.2M

Funds in CA Β· IL Β· MI +12

View funder profile
Human Services
Established

Paul J Diamare Foundation

Florida

HealthArts, Culture & Humanities
Assets
$70.7M
Giving / yr
🎁 $12.6M

Funds in FL Β· MA

Invitation only
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Human Services
Established

Meredith and Whitney George Family Foundation Inc

Connecticut

Assets
$56.3M
Giving / yr
🎁 $3M

Funds in CT Β· RI Β· MA +5

Invitation only
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Human Services
Established

Avalon Nature Preserve Inc

New York

Assets
$55.6M
Giving / yr
🎁 $471K

Funds in NY Β· DC Β· CA +11

Invitation only
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Human Services
Established

Ruth and Hal Launders Charitable Tr

Virginia

EducationEnvironment & AnimalsInternational & Foreign Affairs
Assets
$47.7M
Giving / yr
🎁 $1.2M

Funds in VA Β· FL Β· NY +12

Invitation only
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District of Columbia12

Human Services
Major funder

Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation

Massachusetts

Public & Societal BenefitHuman ServicesPublic & Societal Benefit
Assets
$266.7M
Giving / yr
🎁 $19M

Funds in MA Β· NH Β· RI +12

View funder profile
Human Services
Established

Nicholas H Noyes JR Memorial Foundation Inc

Indiana

HealthEducationPublic & Societal Benefit
Assets
$157.9M
Giving / yr
🎁 $6.4M

Funds in IN Β· CA Β· NY +7

View funder profile
Human Services
Established

Hampshire Foundation Inc

Connecticut

Assets
$122.1M
Giving / yr
🎁 $16.5M

Funds in NY Β· CT Β· CA +10

Invitation only
View funder profile
Human Services
Established

Bernard a Egan Foundation Inc

Florida

EducationHuman ServicesEducation
Assets
$116.4M
Giving / yr
🎁 $7M

Funds in FL Β· DC Β· NY +12

Invitation only
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Human Services
Established

Marek Family Foundation

Texas

ReligionHuman ServicesReligion
Assets
$108.2M
Giving / yr
🎁 $4.7M

Funds in TX Β· VA Β· CO +9

Invitation only
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Human Services
Established

Spring Foundation Inc

Georgia

Public & Societal BenefitHuman ServicesPublic & Societal Benefit
Assets
$105.9M
Giving / yr
🎁 $36.5M

Funds in GA Β· NY Β· MA +5

Invitation only
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Human Services
Established

The Ben and Mary Doskocil Family Foundation

Texas

Assets
$93.7M
Giving / yr
🎁 $5.3M

Funds in TX Β· DC Β· NY +12

Invitation only
View funder profile
Human Services
Established

Wilson-oconnor Family Foundation

Virginia

Public & Societal BenefitHuman ServicesPublic & Societal Benefit
Assets
$91.6M
Giving / yr
🎁 $4.5M

Funds in MA Β· NH Β· CT +8

Invitation only
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Human Services
Established

Global Support and Development

North Carolina

Assets
$79.1M
Giving / yr
🎁 $2.2M

Funds in NC Β· DC Β· FL +1

Invitation only
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Human Services
Established

Huntington Charitable Foundationinc

Ohio

Assets
$62.1M
Giving / yr
🎁 $5M

Funds in OH Β· CO Β· DC +1

Invitation only
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Human Services
Established

National Recreation Foundation Inc

Illinois

Assets
$56.4M
Giving / yr
🎁 $2.4M

Funds in IL Β· NY Β· SD +12

Invitation only
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Human Services
Established

Meredith and Whitney George Family Foundation Inc

Connecticut

Assets
$56.3M
Giving / yr
🎁 $3M

Funds in CT Β· RI Β· MA +5

Invitation only
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Virginia12

Human Services
Major funder

Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation

Massachusetts

Public & Societal BenefitHuman ServicesPublic & Societal Benefit
Assets
$266.7M
Giving / yr
🎁 $19M

Funds in MA Β· NH Β· RI +12

View funder profile
Human Services
Established

Hampshire Foundation Inc

Connecticut

Assets
$122.1M
Giving / yr
🎁 $16.5M

Funds in NY Β· CT Β· CA +10

Invitation only
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Human Services
Established

Bernard a Egan Foundation Inc

Florida

EducationHuman ServicesEducation
Assets
$116.4M
Giving / yr
🎁 $7M

Funds in FL Β· DC Β· NY +12

Invitation only
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Human Services
Established

Marek Family Foundation

Texas

ReligionHuman ServicesReligion
Assets
$108.2M
Giving / yr
🎁 $4.7M

Funds in TX Β· VA Β· CO +9

Invitation only
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Human Services
Established

The Ben and Mary Doskocil Family Foundation

Texas

Assets
$93.7M
Giving / yr
🎁 $5.3M

Funds in TX Β· DC Β· NY +12

Invitation only
View funder profile
Human Services
Established

Massey Family Foundation

Virginia

EducationHealthArts, Culture & Humanities
Assets
$74M
Giving / yr
🎁 $4.6M

Funds in VA Β· WV Β· KY +1

View funder profile
Human Services
Established

Avalon Nature Preserve Inc

New York

Assets
$55.6M
Giving / yr
🎁 $471K

Funds in NY Β· DC Β· CA +11

Invitation only
View funder profile
Human Services
Established

Ruth and Hal Launders Charitable Tr

Virginia

EducationEnvironment & AnimalsInternational & Foreign Affairs
Assets
$47.7M
Giving / yr
🎁 $1.2M

Funds in VA Β· FL Β· NY +12

Invitation only
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Human Services
Established

W Oneil Foundation

Maryland

International & Foreign AffairsReligionEducation
Assets
$38.7M
Giving / yr
🎁 $2.5M

Funds in DC Β· NY Β· MD +12

View funder profile
Human Services
Established

Davita Charitable Fund Inc

Washington

HealthEducationPublic & Societal Benefit
Assets
$35M
Giving / yr
🎁 $2.4M

Funds in CO Β· DC Β· MA +9

Invitation only
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Human Services
Established

Mcleod Family Foundation Inc

Virginia

Arts, Culture & HumanitiesHuman ServicesArts, Culture & Humanities
Assets
$33.8M
Giving / yr
🎁 $40K

Funds in VA

Invitation only
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Human Services
Established

Centreville Savings Bank Charitable Foundation

Rhode Island

Public & Societal BenefitEducation
Assets
$27.3M
Giving / yr
🎁 $1.6M

Funds in RI Β· CT Β· NY +5

View funder profile

Connecticut12

Human Services
Major funder

Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation

Massachusetts

Public & Societal BenefitHuman ServicesPublic & Societal Benefit
Assets
$266.7M
Giving / yr
🎁 $19M

Funds in MA Β· NH Β· RI +12

View funder profile
Human Services
Established

Hampshire Foundation Inc

Connecticut

Assets
$122.1M
Giving / yr
🎁 $16.5M

Funds in NY Β· CT Β· CA +10

Invitation only
View funder profile
Human Services
Established

Bernard a Egan Foundation Inc

Florida

EducationHuman ServicesEducation
Assets
$116.4M
Giving / yr
🎁 $7M

Funds in FL Β· DC Β· NY +12

Invitation only
View funder profile
Human Services
Established

The Ben and Mary Doskocil Family Foundation

Texas

Assets
$93.7M
Giving / yr
🎁 $5.3M

Funds in TX Β· DC Β· NY +12

Invitation only
View funder profile
Human Services
Established

Wilson-oconnor Family Foundation

Virginia

Public & Societal BenefitHuman ServicesPublic & Societal Benefit
Assets
$91.6M
Giving / yr
🎁 $4.5M

Funds in MA Β· NH Β· CT +8

Invitation only
View funder profile
Human Services
Established

Janet H and C Harry Knowles Foundation Inc

New Jersey

Assets
$86.5M
Giving / yr
🎁 $1.2M

Funds in CA Β· IL Β· MI +12

View funder profile
Human Services
Established

Meredith and Whitney George Family Foundation Inc

Connecticut

Assets
$56.3M
Giving / yr
🎁 $3M

Funds in CT Β· RI Β· MA +5

Invitation only
View funder profile
Human Services
Established

Avalon Nature Preserve Inc

New York

Assets
$55.6M
Giving / yr
🎁 $471K

Funds in NY Β· DC Β· CA +11

Invitation only
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Human Services
Established

Peacock Foundation Inc

Florida

EducationHuman ServicesEducation
Assets
$53.6M
Giving / yr
🎁 $1.9M

Funds in FL Β· CT Β· DC

View funder profile
Human Services
Established

Ruth and Hal Launders Charitable Tr

Virginia

EducationEnvironment & AnimalsInternational & Foreign Affairs
Assets
$47.7M
Giving / yr
🎁 $1.2M

Funds in VA Β· FL Β· NY +12

Invitation only
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Human Services
Established

W Oneil Foundation

Maryland

International & Foreign AffairsReligionEducation
Assets
$38.7M
Giving / yr
🎁 $2.5M

Funds in DC Β· NY Β· MD +12

View funder profile
Human Services
Established

Countess Moira Charitable Foundation

New York

EducationHuman ServicesEducation
Assets
$36.5M
Giving / yr
🎁 $2M

Funds in NY Β· CT Β· DC +2

Invitation only
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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

Our directory lists 4784 private human services foundations, compiled from IRS 990-PF filings. Each profile shows the funder's giving history, recent recipients, and application stance.

By total assets, HORIZON HOUSING FOUNDATION is among the largest human services funders in the directory.

Human Services funders are concentrated in Texas, Florida, New York. Browse by state to narrow the list to your region.