Private foundations
Search 74,872 U.S. private foundations by name, cause or the organizations they have funded. Each page shows the foundation's largest grants, where its money goes and — just as important — whether it accepts applications at all.
2,903 foundations that gave to recipients in Kentucky, sorted by giving in the state.
| Foundation | Based in | Given in KY | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Largest grant: Charter School Growth Fund | Austin, TX | $171K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Harvey and Essie Sollinger Fdn Largest grant: Keneseth Israel Congregation | Pittsburgh, PA | $171K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| May Wetherby Jones Foundation | Louisville, KY | $171K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Cios Largest grant: Agape Child and Family Services | Wilson, WY | $170K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Meshewa Farm Foundation Largest grant: The Nature Conservancy | Cincinnati, OH | $170K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Joyce and Vd Scott Foundation Largest grant: Lexington Christian Academy Inc | Pennington, NJ | $168K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Robert B and Helen P Jewell Scholarship Foundation Incorporated Largest grant: University of Kentucky - College of Engineering | Lexington, KY | $167K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| K Josh Mize and Wynona Owen Mize Charitable Largest grant: The Gideons International | Orlando, FL | $166K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Longest Foundation Largest grant: Norton Childrens Hospital Foundation | Louisville, KY | $165K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Mahr Park Xxx-Xx-Xxxx Largest grant: Mahr Park City of Madisonville | Evansville, IN | $164K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| D & R Family Foundation Largest grant: Holy Cross HIgh School | Burlington, KY | $163K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Continuing the Legacy Foundation Inc | Ashland, KY | $162K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Paradis Foundation Inc Largest grant: Trinity High School | Louisville, KY | $162K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Commonwealth Fund Largest grant: The Commonwealth Fund | New York, NY | $161K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Mcferran Mem Fbo Aph Truw Largest grant: American Printing House for Blind | Pittsburgh, PA | $161K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Richard King Mellon Foundation Largest grant: University of Pittsburgh | Ligonier, PA | $160K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Elsa M Heisel Sule Charitable Trust 2005 Largest grant: Master Provisions | Ft Mitchell, KY | $159K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Rosenstein Family Charitable Foundation Inc Largest grant: Uk College of Medicine | Lexington, KY | $158K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Newcomb Family Trust Largest grant: Bethlehem High School | Bardstown, KY | $155K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Sarah H Wigginton Trust Largest grant: Center Ministries | Pittsburgh, PA | $155K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Rosenberger Family Foundation Largest grant: Acue | Hebron, KY | $154K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Paducah Area Community Reuse Organization Largest grant: Graves County Fiscal Court | Paducah, KY | $153K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Koch Foundation Inc Largest grant: Junior Achievement of Sw in | Evansville, IN | $153K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Geraldine D Hamlet Charity Tw Largest grant: University of Louisville | Pittsburgh, PA | $152K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Kloepfer Family Foundation Inc | Greenwood, IN | $152K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Kirchdorfer Foundation Largest grant: St Xavier High School | Louisville, KY | $152K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Lewis and Gladys Bass Family Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Louisville Metro Police Foundation | Louisville, KY | $151K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Surdna Foundation Inc Largest grant: Julia Dyckman Andrus Memorial | New York, NY | $151K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Sunderland Foundation Largest grant: Kc People's Fund | Overland Park, KS | $150K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Health Carousel Foundation Largest grant: The Health Collaborative | Wilmington, DE | $150K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Jamden Hope Foundation | Shorewood, IL | $150K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Brugh Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Big Sky Youth Empowerment | Indianapolis, IN | $150K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Neal & Brooke Brown Foundation Inc Largest grant: Boyle County Schools | Morgantown, WV | $150K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc Largest grant: The Caroline D Bradley Association of Scholars | Milwaukee, WI | $150K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Hearst Foundation Largest grant: Children's Museum of Manhattan | New York, NY | $150K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Renker Family Foundation Largest grant: Eisenhower Health Foundation | El Segundo, CA | $150K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Dettwiller Foundation Largest grant: Tpac | Nashville, TN | $150K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Rouse Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: National Christian Founda | Lexington, KY | $150K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Mame B Clarkson Trust Xxxxx9006 Largest grant: Easterseals Bluegrass | Chicago, IL | $150K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Linda Neville Tr Uw Xxxxx3009 Largest grant: Blue Grass Council of the Blind Inc | Chicago, IL | $150K tax year 2025 | May accept |
From IRS Form 990-PF returns (latest e-filed return per foundation; foundations that gave under $5,000 are not listed). “Preselected only” means the foundation reported it does not accept unsolicited requests. Appearing here does not mean a foundation will consider your request.
Frequently asked questions
Do private foundations accept grant applications?
Many do not. Of the 74,872 foundations listed here, about 76% reported on Form 990-PF that they give only to preselected organizations and do not accept unsolicited requests. Use the "Accepts applications" filter to see the rest, and check each foundation's instructions.
Where does this foundation data come from?
From private foundations' Form 990-PF returns, e-filed with the IRS and published in the IRS Form 990 Series downloads. GrantsJunction keeps each foundation's latest return, its 25 largest grants and its giving by state, and refreshes monthly. Grants to individuals are counted but never named.
How can I find foundations that fund organizations like mine?
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