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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dancin Divas Inc Largest grant: Norton Childrens Hospital | Wickliffe, KY | $20.2K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Welch Family Foundation Largest grant: Whitworth University | Tulsa, OK | $20K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Louis M Groen Foundation CO Lindhorst & Dreidame | Cincinnati, OH | $20K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Robb and Veda Kaufman Holiness Advancement Foundation Largest grant: Allegheny Wesleyan College | Lexington, NC | $20K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Mark and Ruth Ann Dunn Foundation Largest grant: Quilt Alliance | Dallas, TX | $20K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Dume Wolverine Foundation Largest grant: Howard University | Woodland Hills, CA | $20K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Pat and Sheila Day Family Foundation Largest grant: Racetrack Champlaincy of America | Louisville, KY | $20K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Rockwell Foundation Largest grant: Liberty Baptist Church | Pittsburgh, PA | $20K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Oris B Hastings Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Community Health & Emergency Services | Cairo, IL | $20K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Summit Foundation Inc Largest grant: Women's Reproductive Rights Assistance Project Wrrap | Philadelphia, PA | $20K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| OReilly Automotive Foundation Inc Largest grant: Convoy of Hope | Springfield, MO | $20K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| L Heart Foundation Inc | Bozeman, MT | $20K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Bruce Family Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Purdue Foundation | Chicago, IL | $20K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Sbmt Charitable Trust Largest grant: Mcpherson College | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | $20K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam Charitable Trust | Madisonville, KY | $20K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The John C Kish Foundation Largest grant: Social Cirkish Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | $20K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Butler Family Foundation Largest grant: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Inc - Metro Ny Region Now Blood Care United | Lake Forest, IL | $20K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| John B & Audrey J O'donnell Foundation Largest grant: The Altenheim Foundation | Independence, OH | $20K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Floradon Foundation Largest grant: Children's Hunger Fund | Henderson, NV | $20K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Russell Family Foundation Largest grant: Valley Christian Schools | Naples, FL | $20K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Turf Paradise Foundation Largest grant: Race Track Chaplaincy of America Inc | Phoenix, AZ | $20K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Jason and Kimberlie Leboeuf Chrt Trust Largest grant: Bellewood & Brooklawn | Louisville, KY | $20K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Robert E & Rosemary Price Foundation Largest grant: Hope Academy | Marco Island, FL | $20K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Houff Family Foundation Largest grant: Blue Ridge Christian School | Mount Sidney, VA | $20K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Jane and Gary Booth Foundation Inc Largest grant: Kentucky State Universityhazard Technical & Community College | Hebron, KY | $20K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Charles H Dishman III Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: National Stem Cell Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | $20K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Joan D Kincaid Foundation Inc Largest grant: Berea College | Lexington, KY | $20K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Irish-Muller Foundation Inc Largest grant: People Helping People | Indian Harbour Beach, FL | $20K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Venner Family Foundation Largest grant: Piano Cleveland | Wadsworth, OH | $20K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Melly Foundation Largest grant: Trinity College | Sarasota, FL | $20K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Casey Foundation Largest grant: Catholic Education Foundation Inc | Encino, CA | $20K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Ware Bluegrass Foundation Inc Largest grant: Florida Lions Eye Clinic | Naples, FL | $20K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Dilmaghani Foundation Largest grant: The Harvey School | Scarsdale, NY | $20K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Music Matters Fund Inc Largest grant: Parlor Room | Santa Barbara, CA | $20K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The William G Gilmore Foundation Largest grant: Portland Art Museum | San Francisco, CA | $20K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Herbert T Weston Jr and Marian S Weston Foundation Largest grant: University of Nebraska Foundation | Lincoln, NE | $20K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Frances and Craig Lindner Foundation Largest grant: Horizon Community Church | Cincinnati, OH | $20K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Lehman-Smith Design Foundation Inc Largest grant: University of Kentucky | Washington, DC | $20K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Beach Road Foundation Inc Largest grant: Angelic Kindness | Blairsville, GA | $20K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Brunetti Foundation Inc Largest grant: Florida Tax Exempt Organizations | Hialeah, FL | $20K 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.
How can I find foundations that fund organizations like mine?
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