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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feeding the Future Inc Largest grant: Chattanooga Area Food Bank Inc | Chattanooga, TN | $32K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Margaret Raphael Foundation Largest grant: Beaver County Humane Society | Pittsburgh, PA | $32K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Julius Clark Sr Fbo Macedonia Christian Churc Largest grant: Macedonia Christian Church | Lexington, KY | $32K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Msb Cockayne Fund Inc Largest grant: The Thacher School | Nashville, TN | $32K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Rick Keller Memorial Foundation Inc | Louisville, KY | $31.6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| George and Loraine Morgan Memorial Trust | Louisville, KY | $31.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Vermeer Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Food Bank of Iowa | Pella, IA | $31.2K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Tr Uw J Kehm Fbo Holly Hill Largest grant: Holly Hill Child & Family Solutions | Cincinnati, OH | $31.1K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Juniper Tree Foundation Fka Morelock Family Foundation Largest grant: Back 2 Back Ministries | Cincinnati, OH | $30.9K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| James W Chandler Charitable Tua Largest grant: Cabbage Patch Settlement House | Louisville, KY | $30.8K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Sue B Hart Foundation Largest grant: Berea College | Columbia, CT | $30.4K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Know Hope Foundation Inc Largest grant: Make a Wish Fnd of Oh Ky & in | Columbus, OH | $30.1K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Oak Hill Fund Largest grant: Albemarle Housing Improvement Program | Charlottesville, VA | $30K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Abrams Family Foundation Marlyon E Abrams Largest grant: Williamsburg Junior Athletics Ass | Williamsburg, OH | $30K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Knapp Foundation Largest grant: Alice Lloyd College | Bartlett, TN | $30K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Suskin Foundation Largest grant: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center | Kenmore, WA | $30K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Stephen and Jacquelyn Tate Foundation Inc Largest grant: Christian Appalachian Project | Mt Airy, MD | $30K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The William E Barth Foundation Inc | Louisville, KY | $30K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Living Springs Foundation Largest grant: JP Morgan Charitable Gifting Fund | Minneapolis, MN | $30K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Vs Family Foundation Largest grant: Learning Grove | Cincinnati, OH | $30K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Branscomb Family Foundation Largest grant: The Foundation for the Horse | Half Moon Bay, CA | $30K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Roemer Foundation Largest grant: The Chester County Hospital Breast Health Fund | Riverton, NJ | $30K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Robert T and Tina Ing Yahng Foundation Largest grant: Berea College | Sausalito, CA | $30K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Wendy E Scripps Foundation Largest grant: Paul Taylor Dance Company | Plainview, NY | $30K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Dalton-Brand Foundation Inc Largest grant: Atrium Health Foundation | Charlotte, NC | $30K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Macauley Foundation Inc Largest grant: Americares Free Clinics | Watertown, CT | $30K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Pat Moran Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Kamas Valley Lions Club | Deerfield Beach, FL | $30K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Hakim Family Foundation Largest grant: Unrwa-USA United Nations Relief and Works Agency | Nashville, TN | $30K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Jerry & Muriel Caven Foundation Largest grant: One Challenge | Meridian, ID | $30K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Chris and Melody Malachowsky Family Foundation Largest grant: Ndn Collective Inc | Campbell, CA | $30K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation Largest grant: West Virginia University Foundation Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | $30K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Raskob Foundation for Catholic Activities Inc Largest grant: Fadica (foundations & Donors Interested in Catholic Activities) | Wilmington, DE | $30K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Ruth J & Robert a Conway Foundation Inc Largest grant: Pink Ribbon Girls | Cincinnati, OH | $30K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Eplee Foundation Inc Largest grant: Ixtatan Foundation | Huntersville, NC | $30K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Michael and Chandra Rudd Foundation Inc Largest grant: Institute of Contemporary Art Miami | Sunny Isles Beach, FL | $30K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The William H and Patricia M Smith Foundation Largest grant: Detroit Institute of Arts | Louisville, KY | $30K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| George J Hubert Jr Foundation Inc Largest grant: Elder High School | Cincinnati, OH | $30K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement Largest grant: Nuffield USA | Westminster, MD | $30K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Thomas J Emery Memorial Largest grant: The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | $30K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The William & Patricia Kassling Family Foundation Largest grant: Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania | Wilmington, DE | $30K 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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