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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donald H Boone Trust Fbo Fleming Co Library Largest grant: Fleming County Public Library | Flemingsburg, KY | $99.8K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| George and Mary Jo Budig Family Foundati Foundation Largest grant: Freestore Foodbank | Fort Mitchell, KY | $99K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| R Keith Cullinan Family | Louisville, KY | $99K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| International Paper Company Foundation Largest grant: Reading Is Fundamental | Memphis, TN | $99K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Charles L Weisberg Family Foundation Largest grant: Jewish Family and Career Services | Louisville, KY | $98.2K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Hugh S Gould Foundation Largest grant: Disabled American Veterans | Pennington, NJ | $98K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Trane Technologies Charitable Foundation Largest grant: The Manufacturing Institute | Davidson, NC | $98K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Mm Evans Tuw Fbo U of L Med Sch Largest grant: Univ of Louisville Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | $97.7K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Robert & Gladys Harris Char Tua Cons Largest grant: National Multiple Sclerosis Society Mr David Haddock | Louisville, KY | $96.2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Josephine Ardery Foundation Inc Largest grant: University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY | $96K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Mccullum Trust - Berea College U-W Largest grant: Berea College | Pittsburgh, PA | $96K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Sory Robert & Olin Sorytw-Memoria Largest grant: Kentucky Baptist Convention | Chicago, IL | $95.9K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The John M & Linda J Kelly Family Charitable Foundation Largest grant: The Hive Inc | Bowling Green, KY | $95K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Miramar Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Compassion International | Ft Mitchell, KY | $93.3K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Devou Wm P Tr Ua Largest grant: City of Covington (devou Park) | Eagan, MN | $92.9K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Mary Jo Gheens Hill Fbo So Baptist Semin Largest grant: Southern Baptist Theo Seminary | Chicago, IL | $92.9K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Ge Aerospace Foundation Largest grant: Family Health International (fhi 360) | Norwalk, CT | $92.8K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Ogden College Fund | Monticello, KY | $92.6K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Jessie Ball duPont Religious Charitable & Educational Fund Largest grant: Southern Baptist Hospital of Florida | Jacksonville, FL | $92.1K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Bonnie Family Foundation Largest grant: Bitterroot Land Trust | Keswick, VA | $92K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Mark and Carlisle V Mayer Family Foundation | Winchester, KY | $91.4K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| R R Evans Foundation Inc | Middlesboro, KY | $91.3K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Intuitive Foundation Largest grant: American Online Giving Foundation | Sunnyvale, CA | $91.3K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Bea Aldrink Idema Foundation Largest grant: Westminster Presbyterian Church | Grand Rapids, MI | $91K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Kindred Foundation Inc Largest grant: The Community Foundation of Middle Tn | Louisville, KY | $90.3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Maplewood Fdn Inc Tr Ua Charitable Glenview Trust Company Largest grant: Dare to Care Food Bank | Louisville, KY | $90K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Patagoniaorg Largest grant: Charities Aid Foundation America | Ventura, CA | $90K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Massey Family Foundation Largest grant: Massey Cancer Center | Richmond, VA | $90K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Littlestar Foundation Largest grant: Fidelity Charitable Daf | Austin, TX | $90K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Leland Family Foundation Corp Largest grant: Covenant Life Church | Sarasota, FL | $90K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Argosy Foundation Largest grant: Hack Club | Milwaukee, WI | $90K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Mortimer and Mimi Levitt Foundation Inc Largest grant: Friends of Levitt Pavilion Dayton | Los Angeles, CA | $90K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Hannah Foundation Inc Largest grant: Community Fdn of Louisville | Baltimore, MD | $90K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Kincaid Foundation | Lexington, KY | $88.8K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Amy's Legacy Foundation Largest grant: Lifesong for Orphans | Plymouth, MN | $87.3K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Poetry Foundation Largest grant: Mid Atlantic Arts | Chicago, IL | $87K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Harrison Family Tr Largest grant: Pennyroyal Hospice Inc | Orlando, FL | $87K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Norma D Hanley and Thomas R Hanley Foundation Largest grant: University of Louisville | Prospect, KY | $86.8K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Van Sloun Foundation Largest grant: Trustees University of Pennsylvania | Marion, MA | $86K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Mr and Mrs Floyd Bray Trust Largest grant: Emmick Eye Care | Terre Haute, IN | $85.9K 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.
How can I find foundations that fund organizations like mine?
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