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 Filson Club Et Al Tuw Largest grant: The Filson Historical Society | Pittsburgh, PA | $25.4K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Russell Dugout Club Largest grant: Russell High School Players | Russell, KY | $25.4K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Sidney W Anderson Foundation Inc Largest grant: Highland Presbyterian Church | Louisville, KY | $25.4K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Cawthorne Tr Fbo Georgetown College Irrev Tr Largest grant: Georgetown College | Chicago, IL | $25.3K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Yot Full Circle Foundation Largest grant: Miami Valley Christian Academy | Tulsa, OK | $25K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Audrey Love Charitable Foundation | Mineola, NY | $25K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Alfred Phillips Foundation Inc Largest grant: Gary Sinise Foundation | Deerfield Beach, FL | $25K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Keystone Community Foundation Largest grant: Keystone Human Services | Mechanicsburg, PA | $25K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Rupert H Johnson Jr Foundation Rupert H Johnson Jr Trustee Largest grant: American Red Cross | San Mateo, CA | $25K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Brian Littleton Foundation Largest grant: Chicago Commons Association | Chicago, IL | $25K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Weaver Family Private Foundation Largest grant: Laguna Art Museum | Laguna Beach, CA | $25K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Ufc Foundation Largest grant: 4ocean Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | $25K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Oaklawn Foundationinc Largest grant: The Hill School | Wilton, CT | $25K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Beulah M Field Memorial T U W D July 3 1986 | Lexington, KY | $25K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Nancy Friday Foundation Largest grant: Masterworks Theater Company Inc | Rockville Centre, NY | $25K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Pav Foundation Largest grant: Rock N Rescue | Burt Lake, MI | $25K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Ray M and Mary E Lee Foundation | Marietta, GA | $25K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Allene Reuss Memorial Trust Largest grant: Kings Bay Ym-Ywha | Pittsburgh, PA | $25K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Jim & Paula Mcdonald Charitable Trus Largest grant: Boston Children's Hospital Trust | Duluth, GA | $25K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Thomas B Dixson Et Al Largest grant: Emory University | Saint Louis, MO | $25K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Mills Foundation Largest grant: Filson Historical Society | Chicago, IL | $25K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Mable Slagle Charitable Trust Largest grant: Berry College | Pennington, NJ | $25K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Wilfred M & Audrey M Beavin Educational Trust | St Louis, MO | $25K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Susan Buzick Elmore Foundation Inc Largest grant: Guthrie Opportunity Center | Bardstown, KY | $25K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Darrell and Alicia Jackson Foun Foundation Largest grant: Onelife Institute | Simpsonville, SC | $25K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Lee Ann and Melvin H Jacobs Foundation Largest grant: Berea College | Chicago, IL | $25K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Rx Foundation Largest grant: A Healthier Democracy Inc | Hadley, MA | $25K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Davidson Family Foundation | San Jose, CA | $25K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Fenway Foundation for Friesian Horses Inc Largest grant: University of Kentucky | Hortonville, WI | $25K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| A Concrete Christian Foundation Largest grant: 24-7 Prayer | New York, NY | $25K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Brush Family Foundation Largest grant: Christina Brush - Morgan Stanley Daf | Piedmont, CA | $25K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Manitou Fund Largest grant: Schwab Charitable | White Bear Lake, MN | $25K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| James R Smith Family Foundation Largest grant: Clear Water Foundation | Roanoke, VA | $25K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Lindsay Family Foundation Largest grant: Vista Villages Inc | Columbus, OH | $25K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Henry & Marilyn Taub Foundation Largest grant: Columbia University | Teaneck, NJ | $25K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Elmina B Sewall Foundation Largest grant: Sunrise County Economic Council | Freeport, ME | $25K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Dogwood Health Trust Largest grant: Appalachian Community Capital Development Foundation | Asheville, NC | $25K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Lubert Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: CHOP Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | $25K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Glenn W Bailey Charitable Trust Largest grant: National Park Foundation | West Palm Beach, FL | $25K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Ayers Foundation Largest grant: Agahozo-Shalomn Youth Village | Pittsburgh, PA | $25K 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.
How can I find foundations that fund organizations like mine?
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