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 James W Pickle Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Cochlear Americas | Sioux Falls, SD | $40K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Passport Foundation Largest grant: Earthjustice | Wilmington, DE | $40K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Impact Group Charitable Foundation | St Louis, MO | $40K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Damian P & Marie Mccarthy Alagia Family Charitable Foundation | Louisville, KY | $40K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Aileen K and Brian L Roberts Foundation Largest grant: Foundation to Combat Antisemitism | Philadelphia, PA | $40K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| William Almstedt Foundation Largest grant: The Episcopal Church Home | Pittsburgh, PA | $39.9K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Gertie F Marx Private Fdn Largest grant: Northwell Health Foundation | Pennington, NJ | $39.6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Clyde N Day Foundation Largest grant: Boyds Station Inc | Mt Pleasant, SC | $39.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Mrw Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Shelbyville First Baptist Church | Louisville, KY | $39.1K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Robert and Faye Thieneman Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Kid's Cancer Alliance | Louisville, KY | $39.1K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Seldom Seen Foundation Largest grant: Upha Foundation | Waynesburg, PA | $39K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Reneau Alline Uw Largest grant: The Arc of Barren County | Orlando, FL | $39K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Nel S Morrison Charitable Trust #1 Xxx-Xx-Xxxx Largest grant: St John Center | Louisville, KY | $39K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| William H Olson Md Scholarship | Campbellsville, KY | $39K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Texas Instruments Foundation Largest grant: Communities Foundation of Texas (cedar Hill and Desoto Isds Stem Districts) | Dallas, TX | $38.9K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Hugh & Mary Barber Rev Tr Xxx-Xx-Xxxx Largest grant: Paducah Junior College | St Louis, MO | $38.8K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Commercial Bank Foundation Largest grant: Kentucky Christian University | Grayson, KY | $38K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Xq Institute Largest grant: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching | Oakland, CA | $38K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| C a Randolph Largest grant: Uspiritus Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | $37.7K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Bavarian Foundation Trust Largest grant: Immaculate Conception Church | Walton, KY | $37.6K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Getz Foundation | Arvada, CO | $37.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Burlin and Jean Coleman Charitable Trust Largest grant: First Baptist Church of Pikeville | Lexington, KY | $37.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Inc Largest grant: Creative Capital Foundation | New York, NY | $37.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Zuschlag Family Foundation Largest grant: Our Lady of Wisdom Church | Lafayette, LA | $37.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Ballmann Family Private Foundation Largest grant: Good Samaritan Home | Milwaukee, WI | $37.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Msw Foundation Largest grant: Sacred Heart Academy | Ridgeland, MS | $37.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Brabandt Fb Bardstown Rd Pres Largest grant: Bardstown Rd Presbyterian Church | Pittsburgh, PA | $37.4K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Tw Edwin I Boyd St Peter's Xxxxx5008 Largest grant: St Peters Catholic Church | Chicago, IL | $37.2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Doligale Family Charitable Foundaton Largest grant: WaterStep | Prospect, KY | $37K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| P Potter Fbo Ky Geological Surv Largest grant: Uk Office of Philanthropy | Pittsburgh, PA | $37K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Unnewehr Family Foundation Largest grant: Cincinnati Zoo | Cincinnati, OH | $36.7K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Franklin P and Arthur W Perdue Foundation Inc Largest grant: Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore | Wilmington, DE | $36.6K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation Largest grant: Every Kid Sport | Coraopolis, PA | $36.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc Largest grant: Jhpiego | New York, NY | $36.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The United Company Foundation Largest grant: YMCA of Buchanan County | Bristol, VA | $36.3K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Magee Christian Education Foundation Largest grant: Wesley Umc | Simpsonville, KY | $36K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Genevieve B & John L Mccain Foundation Largest grant: The Stoneybrook Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | $35.7K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Chatlos Foundation Inc Largest grant: Dallas Theological Seminary | New York, NY | $35.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Leonard A Loesch Charitable Trust Largest grant: Southeast Christian Church | Louisville, KY | $35.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Horizon Foundation Inc Largest grant: Coalfield Health Foundation | Grundy, VA | $35.4K tax year 2025 | 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.
How can I find foundations that fund organizations like mine?
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