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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Freeman Foundation Largest grant: First Nations Development Institute | New York, NY | $43.2K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| W Langhammer-Langhammer Brothers Tr Largest grant: Catholic Social Services | Milwaukee, WI | $43.1K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Lykins Foundation Central Bank and Trust Company Largest grant: Clark County Community Services | Lexington, KY | $43K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Co Largest grant: Southern Baptist Theological Seminary | Dallas, TX | $42.8K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation Largest grant: National FFA Foundation | Brentwood, TN | $42.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Jedra Charitable Foundation Inc Largest grant: Ohavay Zion Synagogue | Lexington, KY | $42.4K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Tyler S Fb First Christian Ch Largest grant: 1st Christian Church | Pittsburgh, PA | $42.1K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Rosky Charitable Foundation Inc Largest grant: YMCA | Louisville, KY | $41.8K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Op & We Edwards Foundation Inc Largest grant: Red Lodge Area Community Foundation | Red Lodge, MT | $41.7K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Henry Luce Foundation Inc Largest grant: American Council of Learned Societies | New York, NY | $41.7K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Jagdish and Usha Patil Foundation Inc Largest grant: Baptist Health Foundation | Corbin, KY | $41.6K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Yarnell Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Little Sisters of the Poor | Louisville, KY | $41.4K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Rosegate Foundation Inc Largest grant: Saint Joseph Academy | Falmouth, KY | $41.3K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Dean Dorton Allen Ford Charitable Foundation Inc Largest grant: Thomas More University Inc | Lexington, KY | $41.2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Mars Hq Regional Foundation Largest grant: Capital Area Food Bank | New York, NY | $41K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Sherman Fairchild Foundation Inc Largest grant: Union Theological Seminary | Chevy Chase, MD | $41K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Johnson Henrietta W Succ Tua Largest grant: The Hortense B Perry Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | $40.6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Nell a Adams Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Kentuckiana Cancer Research Foundation | Louisville, KY | $40.6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Ppl Foundation Largest grant: United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley | Allentown, PA | $40.4K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Glen Frieda and John Wells Education Fund | Hartford, KY | $40.3K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Cowan Lynn Boyd Tw Xxxxx0000 Largest grant: Mortons Gap Christian Church | Chicago, IL | $40.3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Rotary Club of Elkton Inc | Elkton, KY | $40.2K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Edith Mears Trust Largest grant: Green County | Bowling Green, KY | $40.2K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Lexington Clinic Foundation for Medical Education and Research Inc Largest grant: Lexington Hearing and Speech | Lexington, KY | $40.1K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Atira Conservation Inc Largest grant: Trust for Public Land - Mid South Chapter | Cullowhee, NC | $40K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Rice Family Foundation Largest grant: Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Jericho, NY | $40K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Still Waters Foundation Largest grant: Answers in Genesis | Lancaster, SC | $40K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Dancing Skies Foundation Largest grant: Ravinia Festival Association | Chicago, IL | $40K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Walnut Hall Foundation Largest grant: Kentucky Equine Adoption Center | Lexington, KY | $40K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Nine Six Foundation Largest grant: Catalyst Rescue Mission | New Albany, IN | $40K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| David a and Helen P Horn Charitable Tr Largest grant: Christian Appalachian Project | Philadelphia, PA | $40K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Dudley Taft Charitable Foundation Co Fifth Largest grant: Boys and Girls Club of Greater Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | $40K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Gary Broad Foundation Largest grant: San Diego Food Bank | Los Angeles, CA | $40K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Michael Francis Zalla Memorial Foun Largest grant: Abdominal Cancers Alliance | Edgewood, KY | $40K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Ruth Ellis Creighton Trust Uw Largest grant: City of Park Hills | Eagan, MN | $40K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Atsinger Family Foundation Largest grant: Beacon Hill Classical Academy | Camarillo, CA | $40K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Gregory-Greenberg Children' S Foundation Largest grant: Hands in Healing | Pasadena, CA | $40K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Mccart Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Uga Foundation | Boca Grande, FL | $40K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The James J and Joan a Gardner Family Foundation Largest grant: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center | Cincinnati, OH | $40K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| US Ventureschmidt Family Foundation Largest grant: Victory Community Development Center | Appleton, WI | $40K tax year 2024 | May accept |
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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