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Private foundations don’t post open calls, so nobody can search them. We read IRS filings instead — 9.6 million grants from 174,053 foundations and grantmaking charities, searchable by what the money was actually for.
12 funders with a record of paying for “destination”
Where the money went
Greater Austin Performing Arts CenterAustin, TXCharity · may take applications
465 matching grants · $27.0M · through 2024Largest: $282,123 to RALLY IN THE ALLEY LP — promote cultural experiences and destinations that attract austin-based tourism
Erie County Visitors & ConventionSandusky, OHCharity · may take applications
20 matching grants · $504,215 · through 2024Largest: $44,700 to BURNHAM ORCHARDS INC — destination develop.
Largest: $1,000 to Destination Medical Center Economic Development Agency — in recognition of the destination medical center economic development agency's participation in a site visit with mcknight staff in september 2023
Ottawa County Visitors BureauPort Clinton, OHCharity · may take applications
9 matching grants · $307,595 · through 2024Largest: $100,000 to OH OTTAWA INC — destination development for county
Largest: $2.5M to DESTINATION CRENSHAW — special projects
Largest: $43,996 to Florida State University — scholarships for lauryn ballard ($8,264), bianca beliard ($2,000), bailey browning ($7,970), tracie capalbo ($2,791), cashira chery ($10,000), djaina-shae dervil ($1,650), jackson …
Largest: $40,000 to HAMPTON CLASSIC HORSE SHOW INC — a premier destination for horse, people, and a much anticipated stop on the summer tour for competitors.
The Margaret Finkel FoundationFort Walton Beach, FL
7 matching grants · $110,625 · through 2024Largest: $46,000 to DESTIN HIGH SCHOOL — general operations
Largest: $25,000 to Destined for Victory Ministries Bay — funding will support destined for victory operating expenses, and reach more people through radio, tv and internet platforms.
Foundation for the CarolinasCharlotte, NCCharity · may take applications
6 matching grants · $271,013 · through 2024Largest: $108,723 to DESTINATION CLEVELAND COUNTY INC — charitable gift
Tides FoundationSan Francisco, CACharity · may take applications
5 matching grants · $1.1M · through 2023Largest: $989,625 to DESTINATION HOME SV — healthy individuals and communities
Weingart FoundationLos Angeles, CA
5 matching grants · $4.5M · through 2024Largest: $1.5M to DESTINATION CRENSHAW — black justice and healing
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Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV and Form 990 Schedule I, tax years 2019–2025. These are grants already paid, a record of what an organization funds rather than an open call. Private foundations rarely accept unsolicited applications and the route in is usually a program officer; grantmaking charities and associations more often run real application cycles, so check their website. How this data is built, and its limits →