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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champions for Christ Foundation in Largest grant: Anderson University | Greenville, SC | $29.6K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Litchfield Memorial Student Loan Fund Inc Largest grant: Murray State University | Evansville, IN | $29.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Grace Foundation 210036 Largest grant: Asbury Theological Seminary | Ames, IA | $29.4K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Mattie Helen Elliott Scholarship Trust Largest grant: Somerset Community College | Birmingham, AL | $29K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Clark Charitable Trust Largest grant: American Council of Trustees and Alumni | Lincoln, MA | $29K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Theodore Raymond Mosch Educational Foundation | Nashville, TN | $29K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Knipp Family Foundation Largest grant: American Saddlebred Horse Museum Association Inc | Jefferson City, MO | $28.8K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Kentucky Heart Association - Warren Fund Largest grant: American Heart Association Inc Kentucky Affiliate | Pittsburgh, PA | $28.7K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Arch H & Eula M Miller Tw Largest grant: Baptist Healthcare System Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | $28.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Larry & Frankie Hager Trust 2 Largest grant: Kentucky Wesleyan College | Owensboro, KY | $28.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Lyndon & Helen M Schmid Charitable Foundation Inc Largest grant: Cobbled Streets | Louisville, KY | $28.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Double R Family Foundation Largest grant: Cowtown Friends of Fortworth | Cleveland, OH | $28.3K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| N O Kimbler Memorial Fund Inc DBA the Kimbler-Bourgard Foundation Largest grant: Kentucky Retired Teachers Association Inc | Louisville, KY | $28.1K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Wells Family Foundation | Prospect, KY | $28K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Louise Maytag Smith Memorial Trust Largest grant: Columbia Theological Seminary | Birmingham, AL | $27.9K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Virginia Bradley Trust Xxxxx8005 Largest grant: The Presbyterian Church | Chicago, IL | $27.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Golightly Family Foundation Inc | Louisville, KY | $27.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Rise Foundation Inc Largest grant: Hospice of Southern Ky Inc | Bowling Green, KY | $27.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Aldridge Gives Foundation Largest grant: Breakthrough T1d | Libertyville, IL | $27.3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Safooh Allouch Social and Educational Foundation Corp Largest grant: Blue Grass Education & Social | Lexington, KY | $27K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Virginia Y Shotwell Tr U W Morgan Christian Largest grant: Morgan Christian Church | Cincinnati, OH | $27K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Barry Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Crossing the Gap | Lexington, KY | $27K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The William B Snyder Charitable Trust Dated 08/12/2020 Largest grant: Friends of Scouting Bsa | Clearwater, FL | $26.9K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Lee S Jones Educational Trust | Eddyville, KY | $26.9K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Josephine S Russell Charitable Largest grant: Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts | Pittsburgh, PA | $26.8K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Pauline Walker & Powell Duff Fund Tuw Largest grant: Hardin Fiscal Court | Pittsburgh, PA | $26.8K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Schaeffer Foundation Inc Largest grant: America's Kids Belong | Shelbyville, KY | $26.7K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Marion Steiner Charitable Tr Largest grant: Home Missioners of America | Pennington, NJ | $26.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| W Leroy and Mildred Mccurdy Charitable Trust Largest grant: Kentucky Mountain Bible College | Johnston, IA | $26.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Verizon Foundation Largest grant: American National Red Cross | Basking Ridge, NJ | $26.4K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Houchensboy Scouts & Girl Scouts Largest grant: Kentuckiana Girl Scout Council | Eagan, MN | $26.4K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Same Is Lame Foundation Inc Largest grant: Vent Haven Museum | Orlando, FL | $26.4K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Julian-Carver Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Hopkinsville Cc Foundation | Versailles, KY | $26.2K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Little Sisters of the Poor Largest grant: Little Sisters of the Poor | Pittsburgh, PA | $26.1K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Eg Sutcliffe Scholar Tr Uw-U Largest grant: Centre College | Pittsburgh, PA | $26.1K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Suntory Global Spirits Distributors Foundation Largest grant: Stella Bounds | Chicago, IL | $26K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Reuhl Family Foundation Largest grant: Trinity Christian Academy | Houston, TX | $26K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Robert G and Florence E Van Duyn | Rochester, NY | $26K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Asbury Warren Fdn Tr Largest grant: Berea College | Orlando, FL | $26K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Vera J Clark Irrevocable Trust Largest grant: The Salvation Army F/B/O Needy Norwegians in Norway | Dallas, TX | $25.7K 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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