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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardner Foundation Incorporated Largest grant: Father John Judie Ministries Inc | Louisville, KY | $85.3K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Mark & Susan Grimme Family Foundation Largest grant: Samaritan Car Care Clinic | Southgate, KY | $85.3K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Woodlands Foundation Inc Largest grant: Northeast Ky Chamber of Commerce | Ashland, KY | $85K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Mercy Foundation Inc Largest grant: Swasia | Florence, KY | $85K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Casey Family Programs Largest grant: City of Seattle-Mayor's Office | Seattle, WA | $85K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Trim Masters Charitable Foundation Inc Largest grant: Thomas Nelson High School | Danville, KY | $84.9K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Jamie Parsley Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: University of Kentucky | Prospect, KY | $84.8K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Bertha Lebus Charitable Trust Largest grant: University of Kentucky | Chicago, IL | $84K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Carl Family Foundation co McDaniel Wealth Mgmt PLLC | Danville, KY | $84K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Ruth Wilcox Fund 4 Largest grant: Kosair Charities Committee Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | $83.8K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Jw Kinzer Foundation Inc Largest grant: Wesley Christian School | Allen, KY | $83.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Alpenglow Foundation Largest grant: International Rescue Committee | Aspen, CO | $83.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Robert H Reakirt Fdn Equities Largest grant: Boundless | Pittsburgh, PA | $83.4K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Nettie Gertrude Brown Marohn Charitable Trust Largest grant: Monticello Baptist Church | Morgantown, KY | $83.2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Tr Uw K Lyne Scholarship Largest grant: Henderson Community College | Cincinnati, OH | $83.1K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Hatton Foundation Largest grant: The Nuxhall Foundation Inc | Cincinnati, OH | $82.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Karston A& Ethelyn O Osmondson Charitable Fund Inc Largest grant: Visually Impiared Preschool Serv | Lexington, KY | $82.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| David N and Ann Early Foundation Largest grant: League for Animal Welfare Batavia Ohio | Cincinnati, OH | $82K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Stephen & Mary Birch Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | $82K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The James H and Alice Teubert Charitable Trust Largest grant: Cabell-Wayne Association of | Huntington, WV | $81.1K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Larry R Coffey Charitable Trust Largest grant: Florida College | Louisville, KY | $81K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Antonacci Family Foundation for Charitable Giving Inc Largest grant: Trustees of Boston College | Enfield, CT | $81K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Hsing-Ming Chang Charitable Foundation | Los Altos, CA | $80K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Covington Foundation Inc Largest grant: First Baptist Church | Hopkinsville, KY | $80K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Columbus Phipps Foundation Largest grant: Mountain Empire Community College | Dallas, TX | $80K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Charles P Wilson Foundation Inc Largest grant: Humbolt Chamber of Commerce | Paris, TN | $80K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Common Stream Inc #0745935 Largest grant: Mwc Foundation Inc | Boston, MA | $80K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Louise Taft Semple Foundation Largest grant: Boys & Girls Club of Greater Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | $80K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Leslie and Loretta Copeland Foundation Tr Largest grant: Berea College | Chicago, IL | $80K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| William & Jean Haggard Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Bourbon Heights Inc | Louisville, KY | $79.9K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Ruth M Meyer Educational Foundation Largest grant: Thomas More University | Cincinnati, OH | $79.7K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Jones Fbo Frontier Largest grant: Frontier Nursing Service Inc | Orlando, FL | $78.6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Raphael Avellar Charitable Trust Largest grant: Jefferson Co Public Schools | Pittsburgh, PA | $78.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Jake and Jennie Sabel Educational Trust Largest grant: University of Mississippi Fbo Eliza Renshaw | Louisville, KY | $78.1K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Owen - Coleman Family Foundation | New Orleans, LA | $78K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Billie P Hatcher Charitable Trust Largest grant: Rotary Club of Bowling Green | Bowling Green, KY | $78K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Raymond and Irene Wilborn Charitable Foundation Largest grant: High Point Charitable Services | Louisville, KY | $77.8K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Glema Mahr Arts Center Xxx-Xx-Xxxx Largest grant: Madisonville Community & Technical College Glema Mahr Arts Center | Evansville, IN | $77.6K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Oak Tree Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Winners Foundation | Arcadia, CA | $77.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Alea Family Foundation Ltd Largest grant: Multiply Church | Frankfort, KY | $77.5K 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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