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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney I Kornhauser Foundation Inc | Louisville, KY | $18.1K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| W B Crenshaw Fund 2 Largest grant: Masonic Widows and Orphans Homes | Pittsburgh, PA | $18K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Joseph J & Rose a Herrmann Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Meals on Wheels East Pasco | San Antonio, FL | $18K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Smart Family Foundation of New York Largest grant: New York University | New Rochelle, NY | $18K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Hamill Family Foundation Largest grant: Hamill Charitable Trust - NT 03-18125 | Chicago, IL | $18K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Flow a Living Water Foundation Largest grant: Mission Resource Network | Sterling, VA | $18K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Oldham Little Church Foundation Largest grant: South Union Missionary Baptist Church | Houston, TX | $18K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| L-E Nicklies Scholarship Tuw Chr Largest grant: University of Louisville | Pittsburgh, PA | $18K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Lewis & Marg Herndon Fund B Tuw Largest grant: Childrens Hospital Foundation Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | $17.9K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Guy Epling Charitable Trust Largest grant: Literature & Teaching Ministries | Joplin, MO | $17.8K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Corneille a Overstreet Trust Largest grant: Childrens Hospital Foundation Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | $17.7K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Clellan Prewitt Charitable Remainder Unitrust Largest grant: Somerset Community College | Somerset, KY | $17.7K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Kenneth Reutlinger Foundation Inc Largest grant: The Morton Center | Lousville, KY | $17.7K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Dana Charitable Foundation Largest grant: United Way of Greater Toledo | Novi, MI | $17.7K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Barker B Fbo Walnut Hill Church Largest grant: Walnut Hill Church Reverand Michael Ward | Pittsburgh, PA | $17.7K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Tw Frank C King Xxxxx4002 Largest grant: Kentucky Wesleyan College | Chicago, IL | $17.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Mallinger Family Foundation Largest grant: Waukesha Hope Center Inc | Brookfield, WI | $17.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Albert G Clay Family Foundation Robert & Charlotte Clay Co-Ttes Largest grant: Henry Clay Center for Statesmanship | Mount Sterling, KY | $17.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Round Room Gives Inc Largest grant: Provisions Bridge | Fishers, IN | $17.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Stewardship Services Foundation Largest grant: For The Gospel | Newhall, CA | $17.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Varia Family Foundation Inc | Martin, KY | $17.3K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Kim Edwards Charitable Foundation Inc Largest grant: Good Shepherd Pledge | Lexington, KY | $17.2K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Sol Strauss Charitable Trust Xxxxx5006 Largest grant: Jewish Hospital Foundation | Chicago, IL | $17.1K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Hortense B Perry Trust Largest grant: Quinn Chapel Ame Church | Birmingham, AL | $17K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| C Johnson Charitable Fdn Trust Largest grant: The Bowery Mission | Pennington, NJ | $17K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Robert a & Marian K Kennedy Charitable Trust Largest grant: Springer School and Center | Cincinnati, OH | $17K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Ruth Edrington Charitable Remainder Tr Largest grant: Kosair Charities Committee Inc | Cincinnati, OH | $17K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| William M Backer Foundation Inc Largest grant: Piedmont Environmental Council | Middleburg, VA | $17K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Elsie and Harry Baumker Charitable Foundation Inc Largest grant: Alice Lloyd College | Seminole, FL | $17K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Mike Meinze Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Ice House of Louisville | Shelbyville, KY | $17K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Leora Prewitt Charitable Remainder Unitrust Largest grant: Somerset Community College | Somerset, KY | $16.7K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Donaldson Foundation Largest grant: Greater Twin Cities United Way | Minneapolis, MN | $16.6K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Elizabeth Morgan Charitable Largest grant: University of Kentucky | Pittsburgh, PA | $16.6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Dorothy Harrison Egan Foundation Largest grant: Addiction Solutions | Nantucket, MA | $16.4K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Aldridge V Fb Central Baptist Largest grant: Central Baptist Church of Lexington | Pittsburgh, PA | $16.4K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Joe Mccarroll Tuw Fbo B&g Scouts Largest grant: Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana Inc | Orlando, FL | $16.3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Pedigree Foundation Largest grant: American Humane Association | Franklin, TN | $16.2K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Tapscott Charitable Trust Xxxxx9002 Largest grant: Family Y of Owensboro | Chicago, IL | $16.1K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Frances Pilling and John B Cross Jr Foundation Largest grant: Children's Healthcare of Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | $16K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Ray Family Foundation Inc | Louisville, KY | $16K 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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