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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 “sponsorhip”
Where the money went
American Fuel and PetrochemicalWashington, DCCharity · may take applications
19 matching grants · $267,500 · through 2024Largest: $35,000 to WESTERN GOVERNORS ASSOCIATION — event sponsorhip
Lewis & Clark CollegePortland, ORCharity · may take applications
4 matching grants · $31,000 · through 2024Largest: $8,500 to WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL — sponsorhip to support development of global learning, cross-cultural exchange, and youth leadership training.
Mercy Medical CenterBaltimore, MDCharity · may take applications
4 matching grants · $36,330 · through 2023Largest: $10,000 to BALTIMORE LEADERSHIP SCHOOL FOR YOUNG WOMEN — sponsorhip - 2023 (em) power breakfast
Amigas Para NinosHouston, TXCharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $54,519 · through 2025Largest: $30,469 to HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO — sponsorhip awards in the junior livestock exhibitors and competitors
Ashland Hospital CorporationAshland, KYCharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $282,902 · through 2024Largest: $259,402 to HIGHLANDS MUSEUM AND DISCOVERY INC — sponsorhip of 2 fundraising events and a permanent hands-on children's exhibit about healthcare
St Peter'S HealthHelena, MTCharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $37,500 · through 2024Largest: $20,000 to HELENA PUBLIC SCHOOLS — sponsorhip of helena schools athletic/activity, reinforcing importance of physical and social activity on the overall health and wellness of our community
Largest: $20,350 to KERN COUNTY MUSEUM FOUNDATION — to support the gardening, repairs, and sponsorhip of the foundation.
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Group ReturnColumbus, OHCharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $20,000 · through 2024Largest: $10,000 to CLASSIC FOR COLUMBUS INC — sponsorhip college basketball all-star game & celebrity extravaganza
Mercy Health Southwest MissourikansasJoplin, MOCharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $20,000 · through 2024Largest: $10,000 to AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION — sponsorhip of four state heart walk
The Caresource FoundationDayton, OHCharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $21,500 · through 2022Largest: $14,000 to Philanthropy Ohio — annual conference sponsorhip, health initiative support & nonprofit summer learning series sponsorship
Vail ClinicVail, COCharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $30,000 · through 2021Largest: $15,000 to THE SUMMIT FOUNDATION — duck race sponsorhip, ram heart health walk sponsorship & golf tournament, 2021 golf tournament sponsorship & team, non resident receptions
Largest: $150,789 to GREENSBORO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE — intracity visit 2021 delegate scholarship sponsorhip, membership dues and general support
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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 →