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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fj Foundation Inc Largest grant: Music Haven | Georgetown, IN | $62.4K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Padanaram Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Boston, MA | $62.2K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Gilbertine Moore Memorial Scholarship Trust Largest grant: Addison Monroe | Brookhaven, GA | $62K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Beiderwell Foundation Largest grant: Paducah Junior College Inc | Milwaukee, WI | $61.7K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Carole's Kitchen Inc Largest grant: Seneca High School | Louisville, KY | $61.3K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Hca Healthcare Foundation Largest grant: Blackbaud Giving Fund - Yourcause | Nashville, TN | $60.8K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Wr Moore Charitable Trust Largest grant: University of Louisville Foundation Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | $60.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Ahrens Family Foundation Largest grant: Cascade Raptor Center | Louisville, KY | $60.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| George E Wilt Trust Xxxxx5004 Largest grant: Shriners Hospitals for Children | Chicago, IL | $60.3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Jl Harman Educational Fd-U Largest grant: College Heights Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | $60.2K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Rural Educational Association of Ky DBA Treak | Springboro, OH | $60K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Jstlwf Largest grant: Little Light Ministries | Athens, TN | $60K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Helen Golub Residurary Trust Fbo Helen Golub Largest grant: Alice Lloyd College | Wilmington, DE | $60K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Gertrude E Skelly Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Florida Atlantic University Foundation Inc | Orlando, FL | $60K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Dr Scholl Foundation Largest grant: Trust for the National Mall | Northbrook, IL | $60K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Algernon Sydney Sullivan Foundation Largest grant: Alice Lloyd College | Oxford, MS | $60K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Bf Foundation Largest grant: Buchanan County YMCA | Grundy, VA | $60K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Otis T Turner Memorial Fund Largest grant: Metro United Way | Pittsburgh, PA | $59.9K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Dorothy M M Kersten Tr Ua Largest grant: Cincinnati Museum Center | Milwaukee, WI | $59.2K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Caldwell Preload Spirit Foundation Inc Largest grant: T C Ministry Inc | Louisville, KY | $59K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Simons Foundation Inc Largest grant: New York Genome Center | New York, NY | $58.8K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Manufacturing Charitable Foundation Inc Largest grant: Ronald Mcdonald House | Shelbyville, KY | $58.7K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Frankenmuth Insurance Foundation Largest grant: Eastern Kentucky University | Frankenmuth, MI | $58.4K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Bertha & Harry Bailen End Fd Ua Largest grant: Kosair Charities Committee Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | $58.2K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Regal Beloit Charitable Foundation Largest grant: U Chicago Cancer Center | Milwaukee, WI | $58K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Richard & Leslie Gilliam Foundation Largest grant: Focused Ultrasound Foundation | Charlottesville, VA | $57.9K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Frey Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Gloria Dei Lutheran Church | Villa Hills, KY | $57.8K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Irmadell Mcnay Memorial Trust Largest grant: Oneida Baptist Institute | Columbus, OH | $57.6K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Marie R & Ervine Turner Educational Foundation Inc | Jackson, KY | $57.1K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Clark Associates Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Water Street Rescue Mission | Lancaster, PA | $57.1K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Asher Charitable Trust Uw Fbo Clear Creek Largest grant: Clear Creek Baptist Bible College | Pittsburgh, PA | $57.1K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Francis B Alvey Crut Fbo Bellarmine Largest grant: Bellarmine University | Louisville, KY | $56.8K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Greenwell Foundation Inc | Owensboro, KY | $56.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Capricorn Foundation Charitable Tru Largest grant: Uofl School of Dentistry | Louisville, KY | $56K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Hubert Charitable Foundation | North Fort Myers, FL | $55.1K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Hylbert Family Foundation Largest grant: Promise Inc | Wilmington, DE | $55K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Lenora and Alfred Glancy Foundation Inc Margaret Scott Alston & Bird Llp Largest grant: Alice Lloyd College | Atlanta, GA | $55K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Grace Law Trust Xxxxx3003 Largest grant: First United Methodist Church | Chicago, IL | $54.7K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Shell USA Company Foundation Largest grant: St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc | Houston, TX | $54.7K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Centre College Ky Tuw Hugh Nevin Largest grant: Centre College of Kentucky | Pittsburgh, PA | $54.7K 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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