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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kauffmann Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: World Vision | Atlanta, GA | $16K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Ford Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Upper Arlington Education Foundation | Columbus, OH | $16K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Kla Foundation Largest grant: Benevity Matching | Ann Arbor, MI | $16K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Martin Guitar Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Northampton Community College Foundation | Nazareth, PA | $16K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Organic Syntheses Inc Largest grant: Washington State University | Waco, TX | $16K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Robert Field Bullock Foundation Inc Largest grant: Myriad USA | South Miami, FL | $16K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Blake Family Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Purdue University - Boilermaker Alliance | Marco Island, FL | $16K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Bernice Barbour Foundation Inc 5487-00-40 Largest grant: Tufts University | Philadelphia, PA | $16K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Bernau Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Alice Lloyd College | Hardy, VA | $16K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Leep Foundation Inc Largest grant: Community Foundation St Joseph County Inc | Mishawaka, IN | $15.9K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Yasme Foundation Largest grant: Electronic Applications Radio Service | Indianola, WA | $15.8K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Robert W and Elise B Lykins Charitable Foundation Inc Largest grant: Friends of Radnor Lake | Louisville, KY | $15.7K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Donald M & Edna M Adams Charitable Trust Largest grant: Shriners Hospitals for Children | Independence, IA | $15.7K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Hills Irene H Est Tr Uw Largest grant: Ccmc-Ct Children's Medical Center | Dallas, TX | $15.7K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation Largest grant: Blue Star Recyclers | Arlington, VA | $15.7K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Youth Deal of Mayfield Graves County Largest grant: Gchs Project Graduation | Mayfield, KY | $15.6K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Brady Sister Kathleen Irr Tr-Main Largest grant: Society for Propagation of Faith | Saint Louis, MO | $15.6K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Orland & Kathryn Armstrong Charitable Foundation | Largo, FL | $15.6K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Mossray Fbo Various Charities Xxxxx4009 Largest grant: First Christian Church of Pineville | Chicago, IL | $15.6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Charlton C Cox Irrevocable Charitable Trust Largest grant: Paris Bourbon County YMCA | Louisville, KY | $15.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Tw Francis D Triplett Charity Xxxxx2002 Largest grant: Shriners Hospitals for Children | Chicago, IL | $15.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Dillon Foundation Largest grant: Sterling Park District | Sterling, IL | $15.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Makiah's Hope Foundation Largest grant: My 180 Youth Program | St Louis, MO | $15.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| P J Callahan Foundation Inc Largest grant: Brain Tumor Network | New York, NY | $15.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Allan and Cathy Tasman Family Foundation Largest grant: West End School for Girls | Louisville, KY | $15.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Armco Park Foundation | Franklin, OH | $15.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Fort Foundation Tch Largest grant: Vanderbilt Cancer Center | Orlando, FL | $15.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Betty J Hinz Charitable Trust Largest grant: Kentucky Federation of Business and Professional Women | Pittsburgh, PA | $15.4K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Roy C Kissler Trust B Xxxxx5005 Largest grant: The Filson Historical Society | Chicago, IL | $15.3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Am Rowe Xxxxx3006 Largest grant: Christian Care Communities | Chicago, IL | $15.3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Marc & Elizabeth Schlemmer Ltd Largest grant: Belleview Baptist Church | Burlington, KY | $15.3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Whit Martin Cemetery Trust Co Wade a Martin Largest grant: Whit Martin Cemetery | Lexington, KY | $15.1K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Hill-Snowdon Foundation Largest grant: Alternate Roots Inc | Washington, DC | $15.1K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Batt Herman Tuw Char Largest grant: Masonic Homes of Kentucky Inc | Orlando, FL | $15.1K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Nora Roberts Foundation Largest grant: Proliteracy Worldwide | Glenn Dale, MD | $15K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Sharon A Fordham Foundation Inc Largest grant: Lighthouse Guild International Inc | Wilmington, DE | $15K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Mary Hope Henry Music Scholarship Trust Fund | Russellville, KY | $15K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Marjorie Cohen Stanzler Charitable Trust Largest grant: Tufts University | Boston, MA | $15K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Covenant Foundation Inc Largest grant: Turning Point USA | San Antonio, TX | $15K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Anthony a Seta Family Foundation Largest grant: Dav Charitable Service Trust | Boca Raton, FL | $15K 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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