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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donald a Hancock Perpetual Charitable Trust Largest grant: Paralyzed Veterans of America Inc Kentucky Indiana Chapter | Louisville, KY | $35.3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Monticello College Foundation Largest grant: Lewis & Clark Community College | Godfrey, IL | $35.1K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Ta Tj Curtis Pac-Bettiecurtis Xxxxx8004 Largest grant: Baptist Healthcare System Inc | Chicago, IL | $35K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Rs Evans Foundation Inc Largest grant: Yale University Development | Garden City, NY | $35K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Katherine G Young Private Foundation Largest grant: Roman Cath Diocese of Scranton | Anna Maria, FL | $35K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Levine Family Foundation | Lighthouse Point, FL | $35K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Apgar Foundation Inc Largest grant: American University | Indianapolis, IN | $35K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Jephson Educational Trust #1 Xxxxx0006 Largest grant: Elmira College | Chicago, IL | $35K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Rsmis Foundation Largest grant: Young Life | Pennington, NJ | $35K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation Largest grant: National Audubon Society Inc | Chicago, IL | $35K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Booz Allen Foundation Largest grant: Year Up | Washington, DC | $35K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Huntington Foundation Inc Largest grant: Buckskin Council Boy Scouts of America | Huntington, WV | $35K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Wilburforce Foundation Largest grant: Together Rising As an Environmental Community | Seattle, WA | $35K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Regions Foundation Largest grant: American Red Cross | Birmingham, AL | $35K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Two Mauds Inc Largest grant: Homeward Trails Animal Rescue | New York, NY | $35K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| L Claiborne-Armstrong Tua Irr Largest grant: Filson Historical Society | Pittsburgh, PA | $35K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Flora B Cherry Tw Largest grant: American Bible Society | Pittsburgh, PA | $34.9K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| J Allen Lamb & Edward S Pocock III Foundation Largest grant: University of Louisville | Southington, CT | $34.6K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Arthur J Ruff Jr Irr (kenwood) Largest grant: Kenwood Heights Christian Church | Pittsburgh, PA | $34.6K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| John Holloran Trust Largest grant: Kentucky Lions Eye Foundation | Dallas, TX | $34.3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Charles McCarroll TUW fbo Christian Co Historical Society Largest grant: Christian Co Historical Society | Hopkinsville, KY | $34.2K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Taylor Foundation Largest grant: Wreaths Across America | Mcdonough, GA | $34K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Bdh Foundation Largest grant: Doorways | Maidens, VA | $34K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Frances Kindelberger Irrev Tr Xxxxx0004 Largest grant: Kentucky Christian University | Chicago, IL | $34K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Ernst R Trust Ua-YMCA Largest grant: YMCA of Covington Ky | Eagan, MN | $34K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Ta William D Shely Xxxxx9007 Largest grant: Easter Seals Cardinal Hill | Chicago, IL | $33.9K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Betsy Ross Foundation Inc Largest grant: Murray State University | Paris, TN | $33.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Tw Panthea W Woods Charitable Xxxxx7003 Largest grant: Old Paint Lick Presbyterian Church | Chicago, IL | $33.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Operation Open Arms Inc Largest grant: Christopher & Hannah Turner | Louisville, KY | $33.1K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Hg Hf & Lt Dornette Foundation Largest grant: Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden | Cincinnati, OH | $33K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Crane Fund for Widows and Children Largest grant: Chunhui Children's Foundation | Englewood Cliffs, NJ | $33K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Larry & Frankie Hager Trust 1 Largest grant: International Bluegrass Music Museum Inc | Owensboro, KY | $33K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Merus Foundation Largest grant: America's River Roots' Festival | Cincinnati, OH | $32.9K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Tw George S Weeks Xxxxx7008 Largest grant: Visually Impaired Preschool | Chicago, IL | $32.8K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Wohlgemuth Herschede Foundation Co Fifth Third Bank Na Agent Largest grant: Depaul Cristo Rey High School | Cincinnati, OH | $32.5K tax year 2022 | May accept |
| Leight M Wilson Foundation Inc | Glasgow, KY | $32.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Iva W Homberger Fund 4 Tuw Largest grant: University of Louisville | Pittsburgh, PA | $32.3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Stupp Bros Bridge & Iron Foundation Largest grant: United Way of Greater St Louis | St Louis, MO | $32.3K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| First United Bank Foundation Inc Largest grant: Madisonvillehopkins Co Economic Development Corp | Madisonville, KY | $32.2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Edwin P Riddle Testamentary Trust Xxx-Xx-Xxxx Largest grant: Oneida Baptist Institute | Evansville, IN | $32.2K tax year 2025 | 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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