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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sauerland Foundation Largest grant: Friends of Breakthrough | Milford, OH | $70K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Frances R Luther Charitable Trust Largest grant: Children's Hospital Medical Center | Cincinnati, OH | $70K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| John and Ellen Zembrodt Family Foundation Largest grant: St John Church | Ft Wright, KY | $70K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Equifax Foundation Inc Largest grant: Blackbaud Giving Fund | Atlanta, GA | $70K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Raymond B Pinson Family Foundation Largest grant: Christian Life Missions | Delray Beach, FL | $70K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Smidt Foundation Largest grant: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | Beverly Hills, CA | $70K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Ben & Jerry's Foundation Inc Largest grant: Tides Foundation | South Burlington, VT | $70K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Young Family Charitable Trust Largest grant: Felix E Martin Jr Foundation | Central City, KY | $69.1K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Jack J Smith Jr Charitable Trust Largest grant: Legal Aid Society of Cincinnati | Pittsburgh, PA | $69K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Wtab | Lubbock, TX | $68.9K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Mary E Herche Charitable Trust Ua Largest grant: Kentucky Humane Society | Louisville, KY | $68.8K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Lynn & Rovena Alexander Family Foundation Largest grant: The Justin King Foundation | Nicholasville, KY | $68.7K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Eleanor Terry Norfleet Charitable Trust Largest grant: Russell Co Arts Council | Lexington, KY | $68.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Knock Family Foundation Inc 10730 Omaha Trace | Union, KY | $67.6K tax year 2023 | May accept |
| Claire Adair Hendrickson Foundation Inc Largest grant: Chase Law School | Cincinnati, OH | $67.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Grant County Schools Education Foundation Largest grant: Gchs FFA | Williamstown, KY | $67.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Richard Barker Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Southeast Christian Church | St Petersburg, FL | $67K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Kenneth H & Sara M Renau Foundation Largest grant: Spalding University | Punta Gorda, FL | $67K tax year 2023 | Preselected only |
| All Points North Foundation Largest grant: Rahus Institute | Chestnut Hill, MA | $66.7K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Ww & Helen Walker for Pikevill College Largest grant: University of Pikeville | Bluefield, WV | $66.6K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Wyler Family Foundation Largest grant: Nch Healthcare System | Milford, OH | $66.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Patti and Jim Wright Family Foundation | Longview, TX | $65.2K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| W R Young Jr Memorial Trust Largest grant: Brescia University Inc | Orlando, FL | $65.1K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Bell Charitable Foundation Largest grant: E Kupaku Ka Aina | Cincinnati, OH | $65K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| New York Life Foundation Largest grant: Blackbaud Giving Fund (yourcause Llc) | New York, NY | $65K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| C Michael Davenport Chapel Charities Foundation Largest grant: The Point Community Church | Frankfort, KY | $64.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Matinee Musicale Endowment Fund Inc Largest grant: Winton Woods Educational Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | $64.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Janice Gardner Foundation Largest grant: Hope Interfaith Center | Minneapolis, MN | $64K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Celanese Foundation Largest grant: Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity Inc | Irving, TX | $63.4K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Emagene K Wheeler Trust Largest grant: Wayside Christian Mission | Pittsburgh, PA | $63.4K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Jessie F Hallett Char Trust Ua Largest grant: Moody Bible Institute of Chicago | Eagan, MN | $63.4K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Tw Carolyn King Ragan Largest grant: Second Ponce De Leon Baptist Church | Saint Louis, MO | $63.3K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Poole Church of Christ Charitable Tua Dtd 12-29-2009 Largest grant: Poole Church of Christ | Louisville, KY | $63.2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Wise John & Margaret Charit Fdtn Largest grant: Community Foundation of Louisville | Portland, ME | $63K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Rose Russo Datillo Benjamin Leonard Dati and Anna Rose Datillo Trust Largest grant: Nativity Academy at St Boniface Inc | Louisville, KY | $63K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| One Way Community Inc Largest grant: One Way Community Guatamala | Georgetown, KY | $63K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Bethlehem High School Foundation Inc Largest grant: Bethlehem High School | Bardstown, KY | $62.8K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Otto M Budig Family Foundation Largest grant: Cincinnati Shakespeare Company | Cincinnati, OH | $62.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Trust Uw of James B Moore Cumberland Valley Largest grant: Berea Baptist Church | Lexington, KY | $62.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Woodmenlife Outreach Foundation Largest grant: Union County Schools Found | Omaha, NE | $62.5K 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.
How can I find foundations that fund organizations like mine?
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