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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard S Reynolds Foundation Largest grant: Thomas Jefferson Foundation Inc | Richmond, VA | $149K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Roth Family Foundation Inc F/K/a Louis T Roth Foundation Inc Largest grant: Jewish Community of Louisville | Louisville, KY | $147K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Tw C W Mathers - Nicholas Co Largest grant: Nicholas County Ky Treasurer | Lexington, KY | $146K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Anne C Stoll Tr Largest grant: The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd | Lexington, KY | $146K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Fidelity Foundation Largest grant: Hobart and William Smith Colleges | Boston, MA | $145K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Trust Under Will of Leight M Wilso Fbo Leight M Wilson Foundation Inc | Glasgow, KY | $145K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| A L and Virginia Johnson Foundation Largest grant: Boys and Girls Club | Franklin, KY | $145K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Lofton Alexander Fbo Hospital (1700) Largest grant: Jennie Stuart Health Foundation | Orlando, FL | $145K tax year 2022 | Preselected only |
| Lightner Sams Foundation of Wyoming Largest grant: Lander Community Foundation | Teton Village, WY | $144K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| O H Irvine 21-38104 Largest grant: American Lung Association of Ky | Pittsburgh, PA | $144K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Aceso Foundation Inc Largest grant: New Roots Institute | Bloomington, IN | $143K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Independence Foundation Inc Largest grant: Skye Shultz | Owensboro, KY | $143K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Mcferran Chair in Pediatric Largest grant: The Childrens Hospital Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | $143K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Democracy Fund Inc Largest grant: New Venture Fund | Washington, DC | $143K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Tallent Foundation Largest grant: Croget Elementary School | Miami, FL | $143K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Blue Sky Foundation Inc Largest grant: New Life Ministries | New Albany, IN | $142K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Pearl Tobey Trust Largest grant: Hospice of Southern Ky | Orlando, FL | $141K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Kentucky Educational Fund for Handicapped Children Largest grant: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee | Frankfort, KY | $139K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Thomas Memorial Foundation co Lee Hamilton | Prospect, KY | $138K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Peter Klerner Knoefel Fund Largest grant: Univ of Louisville Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | $138K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Broecker Family Charitable Trust Largest grant: Southeast Christian Church | Louisville, KY | $136K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| CHDI Foundation Inc Largest grant: Huntington's Disease Society of America | Roseland, NJ | $135K tax year 2023 | Preselected only |
| Edris Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Neighbors Link Corp | Wilmington, DE | $135K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Chenault Mem Tr Montgomery Largest grant: Montgomery Cnty Bd of Education Montgomery County Public Schools | Pittsburgh, PA | $134K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Arhant Social Foundation Inc Largest grant: Success for All Foundation Inc | Clifton, VA | $133K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Altecstyslinger Foundation Largest grant: University of Virginia Darden School of Business | Birmingham, AL | $133K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Abc Charities Formerly Indianapolis Ade Charities Inc Largest grant: International Cooperating Ministries | Indianapolis, IN | $133K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Fred (ba) Batterton Fund Tr Largest grant: Bourbon Heights Inc | Louisville, KY | $132K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Robert J Stransky Foundation Largest grant: Kaden's Cause | Punta Gorda, FL | $132K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Charles L Shor Foundation Inc Largest grant: Society of Manufacturing Engineering | Cincinnati, OH | $132K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| First Merchants Southern Indiana Charitable Foundation Inc Largest grant: Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana | Jeffersonville, IN | $132K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Amazing Grace Foundation Ltd Largest grant: Mountain Arts Center | Prestonsburg, KY | $130K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Walton Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Town Branch Foundation | Bentonville, AR | $130K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Shapira Foundation Inc Largest grant: Jewish Community of Louisville | Louisville, KY | $129K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| T W Bullitt Tuw Perpetual Charitable Largest grant: Bullitt Homestead Preservation Inc | Louisville, KY | $128K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Scripps Howard Foundation Largest grant: International Center for Journalists Inc | Cincinnati, OH | $128K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Von Tobel Foundation Inc Largest grant: Paz International | Valparaiso, IN | $128K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| First Financial Foundation Largest grant: United Way of Greater Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | $127K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Handy Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Lifepoint Church | Louisville, KY | $127K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Lee Crutchfield Church Fund Xxxxx8005 Largest grant: First Presbyterian Church | Chicago, IL | $126K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
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.
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