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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pin Oak Foundation Inc Largest grant: Bluegrass Community Foundation | Lexington, KY | $125K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Schaffrick Charitable Foundation Inc Co Largest grant: Hosparus Health | Cincinnati, OH | $125K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Hackett Family Foundation Largest grant: Eastern Kentucky University | Grand Rapids, MI | $125K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Wellspring Philanthropic Fund Inc Largest grant: American Jewish World Service Inc | New York, NY | $125K tax year 2023 | Preselected only |
| Skyline Foundation Largest grant: American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc | San Francisco, CA | $125K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Ky Social Welfare Fdn Fd Tua Chr Largest grant: Kentucky Social Welfare Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | $125K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Jacob C Koch Charitable Trust Largest grant: St Joseph Childrens Home | Louisville, KY | $125K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Hargis Foundation Inc Largest grant: The Point Church | Russellville, KY | $124K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Frances Masser Charitable Trust Largest grant: Ncoe Alumni Scholarship Fund - #37-6108563 | Clearwater, FL | $122K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Gertie Spurlin Tuw Largest grant: Edgewood Baptist Church | Orlando, FL | $122K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Hh Kirtley Tuw Fbo Island Methodist Church Largest grant: Island United Methodist Church | Orlando, FL | $122K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Minnie Fulner Trust Largest grant: Masonic Homes of Ky | Columbus, OH | $122K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Bosch Community Fund Largest grant: First | Farmington Hills, MI | $121K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Elizabeth Akers Elliott Memorial Trust Largest grant: Elizabeth a Elliott Nursing Program at the University of Pikeville | Pikeville, KY | $120K tax year 2023 | Preselected only |
| B & D Quinn Family Charitable Foundation Largest grant: University of Kentucky Christian Student Fellowship | Glasgow, KY | $120K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Browning-Vanmeter Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Sayre School | Lexington, KY | $120K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| T Causemetics Foundation DBA Thrive Causemetics Foundation Largest grant: Positive Results Center | Bellevue, WA | $117K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Powell Family Charitable Foundation Inc Largest grant: Main Street Perryville | Danville, KY | $116K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Bodager Family Foundation Largest grant: Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Naples, FL | $116K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Pulley Foundation Largest grant: Vail Performing Arts Academy | Cincinnati, OH | $115K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Cory Foundation Inc Largest grant: Gilda's Club Louisville | Louisville, KY | $115K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Declaration of Trust of the Joseph and Mary Cacioppo Foundation Largest grant: Hillsdale College | Tucson, AZ | $113K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Wilpon Foundation Inc Largest grant: Bates College | Great Neck, NY | $113K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Edelweiss Foundation Largest grant: Cincinnati Zoo | Cincinnati, OH | $112K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Delmas Clardy Memorial Unitrust Fbo Ky Wesleyan Largest grant: Kentucky Wesleyan College | Owensboro, KY | $111K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Kiwanis Club of Mt Sterling Foundation Inc Largest grant: Direct Support of Youth Underserved & Seniors | Mt Sterling, KY | $111K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| David W Henderman Foundation Inc Largest grant: Wayside Christian Mission Men | Louisville, KY | $110K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Rachael Ray Foundation Largest grant: North Shore Animal League America | New York, NY | $110K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Cobb Foundation Inc Largest grant: Wake Forest University | Garden City, NY | $110K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Cross W R for Colleges Trust Largest grant: Pikeville College | Pittsburgh, PA | $109K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Mary Louise Foundation Inc Largest grant: Fidelity Advised Fund | Norfolk, NE | $109K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Pella Rolscreen Foundation Largest grant: Central College | Pella, IA | $109K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| John B Van Meter Charitable Foundation Inc Largest grant: Gow School | Cincinnati, OH | $109K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Tw John E Stormes-Midway Coll Xxxxx4006 Largest grant: Midway College | Chicago, IL | $108K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Firefly Scientists Foundation Largest grant: Minnesota Opera | St Louis, MO | $108K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Brereton & Elizabeth Jones Charitable Family Foundation Largest grant: Bluegrass Conservancy | Midway, KY | $108K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Mary Jane Mcpherson Irr Tr Ua Largest grant: Douglass Blvd Christian Church | Pittsburgh, PA | $107K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Sutphin Family Foundation Ica Largest grant: Cincinnati Children's Hospital | Pittsburgh, PA | $107K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Leboeuf Family Charitable Trust Largest grant: Southern Baptist Theological Seminary | Louisville, KY | $107K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Ryan Family Foundation Largest grant: University of Rhode Island Foundation | North Palm Beach, FL | $106K tax year 2024 | 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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