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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| William R & Hilde M Sherrill Irrv Tua Largest grant: Society of St Vincent De Paul Council of Louisville Inc | Louisville, KY | $24K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Tch Andrew Schneider Largest grant: Masonic Home of Ky | Orlando, FL | $23.9K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Samuel H Shouse Sr Xxxxx2006 Largest grant: South Elkhorn Baptist Church | Chicago, IL | $23.7K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Grace Episcopal Church - Almstedt Fund Largest grant: Grace Episcopal Church | Louisville, KY | $23.7K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Mcmakin Peyton Charit Tr Largest grant: Bloomfield Baptist Church | Pittsburgh, PA | $23.7K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Bonhomme Foundation Inc Largest grant: Jewish Federation of Louisville | Louisville, KY | $23.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| JM Jobe Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Leitchfild Vfw | Corydon, KY | $23.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Beulah H Gregory Tr Uw-U Largest grant: New Chapel United Methodist Church | Pittsburgh, PA | $23.3K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Cleveland Johnson CRUT Largest grant: Crusades 4 the Cross | Russell Springs, KY | $23K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Pine Meer Foundation | Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA | $22.9K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Tr Ua Beeson Mem Schlrship Fd Largest grant: Asbury Theological Seminary | Orlando, FL | $22.8K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| John T Gorman Foundation Largest grant: Lewiston Public Schools | Portland, ME | $22.7K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Fonville-Sams Foundation Largest grant: Meredith College Meredith College | Louisville, KY | $22.7K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Oh & Martine Christie Memorial Charitable Tru Largest grant: The Methodist Home of Ky Inc | Orlando, FL | $22.7K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Tw Frances K Ross-Charitable Xxxxx2007 Largest grant: Berea College | Chicago, IL | $22.6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The George T and Ruth C Laboda Charitable Trust | Indian River Shores, FL | $22.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Rosztoczy Foundation Largest grant: Grand Canyon University | Avondale, AZ | $22.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| American Eagle Outfitters Foundation Largest grant: Delivering Good | Pittsburgh, PA | $22.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Michael B Morrow Foundation Largest grant: Twezimbe Africa Inc | Katy, TX | $22.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Clark Co Reg Med Ctr S Bush Largest grant: The Greater Clark Foundation Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | $22.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Acree Foundation Largest grant: Adventure Christian Church | Louisville, KY | $22.3K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| William C Collignon Family Foundation Under Largest grant: Holy Cross Episcopal Church | Minneapolis, MN | $22.2K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Werling-Alles Foundation Inc Largest grant: St Vincent Depaul - St Bens | Evansville, IN | $22.1K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Ta J S Duncan for Pine Mountain School Largest grant: Pine Mountain Settlement School | Chicago, IL | $22.1K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Johnson Family Foundation Largest grant: Partners for Youth with Disabiities | Milwaukee, WI | $22.1K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Marvin and Kay Lichtman Foundation Largest grant: A Safe Haven Foundation | Arlington Heights, IL | $22K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Birtcher Family Foundation Largest grant: Tefthornston Education Fund | Napa, CA | $22K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Nshima Foundation Inc Largest grant: Kentucky Innocent Project | Louisville, KY | $22K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Shepherds Hand Inc Largest grant: Village Ministries International | Lakeland, FL | $22K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Tucker Foundation Largest grant: Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga | Ooltewah, TN | $22K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Daniel J & Ardith Koster Foundation | Byron Center, MI | $22K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Tw Annetta F Wigginton-Priv Found Xxxxx2008 Largest grant: Lexington Lions Club Endowment Fund | Chicago, IL | $21.9K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Price Fund R74255002 Central Bank and Trust Company Largest grant: Orphan Society of Lexington | Lexington, KY | $21.7K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The J E Fehsenfeld Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: The Parks Alliance | Indianapolis, IN | $21.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Perry and Madeline Garver Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Berea College | Brookline, MA | $21K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Marguerite G Lyons Schl Fd Tua Largest grant: Ashland Comm and Tech College Fbo Morgan Jones | Pittsburgh, PA | $21K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Sean and Beth Lang Family Foundation Largest grant: Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Palm Beach, FL | $21K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Rose Keller Tr B Tr Ua Largest grant: Episcopal Church Home | Pittsburgh, PA | $21K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Henry Gund Tr Xxxxx4008 Largest grant: Berea College | Chicago, IL | $20.9K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Carnegie Hero Fund Commission | Pittsburgh, PA | $20.9K 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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