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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 “fountain”
Where the money went
Largest: $2.0M to FOUNTAIN HOUSE — renewed general support with a particular focus on the impact of the organizations employment and wellness programs.
Memorial Health Services Group ReturnFountain Valley, CACharity · may take applications
5 matching grants · $86,284 · through 2024Largest: $31,434 to CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY — outreach and support for fountain valley community & memorialcare 2022 senior activities
Largest: $250,000 to FOUNTAIN HOUSE INC — general operations
Largest: $270,000 to FOUNTAIN PROJECT FOUNDATION — general operating support
Largest: $320,423 to METRO EAST PARK & RECREATION DISTRICT — maintenance of fountain and park
Largest: $3,000 to THE GLOBAL FOUNTAIN OF HAPPINESS — program support
Largest: $1.1M to FOUNTAIN HOUSE INC — general support and project support for institutional strengthening
Charlottesville Area CommunityCharlottesville, VACharity · may take applications
5 matching grants · $96,860 · through 2023Largest: $60,860 to THE FOUNTAIN FUND — a three year annual grant to end in 2022, support vehicle loan program, the fountain fund financial assistance program and honoring tim heaphy
Largest: $2.9M to FOUNTAIN HOUSE — to further program services
Largest: $137,500 to FOUNTAIN HOUSE — for fighting for the dignity and dreams of people living with serious mental illness.
The New York Community TrustNew York, NYCharity · may take applications
4 matching grants · $222,000 · through 2024Largest: $100,000 to FOUNTAIN HOUSE INC — for program support.
Delta Dental of Iowa FoundationJohnston, IACharity · may take applications
5 matching grants · $44,220 · through 2024Largest: $10,563 to PLYMOUTH COUNTY CONSERVATION — hillview water fountain upgrades/ replacements
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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 →