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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holiday Management Foundation Largest grant: Dream Center | Evansville, IN | $15K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| J Homer Butler Foundation Inc Largest grant: Embrace a Village | New York, NY | $15K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Bill & Ann Templeton Foundation Inc Largest grant: National Christian Foundation Tampa Bay | Sarasota, FL | $15K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Dorothy Cate and Thomas F Frist Foundation Largest grant: Nashville Zoo at Grassmere | Nashville, TN | $15K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Buisson Foundation Inc Largest grant: Heritage Prepatory School | Gainesville, GA | $15K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Walrath Family Foundation Largest grant: Childrens Health Defense | New York, NY | $15K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Christian Education Foundation Inc | Dade City, FL | $15K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Gf Patterson Trust Prospect Bank | Paris, IL | $15K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Gv Kentucky Foundation Inc Mng Agy Largest grant: The Academy at Ocean Reef Inc | Louisville, KY | $15K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Kathryn J Hodges Charitable Trust Largest grant: Peace Zone Inc | Louisville, KY | $15K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Charles R Jelm Charitable Fnd Inc Largest grant: Hatti Larlham Center for Children with Disabilities | Garden City, NY | $15K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Gospel Growth Fund Largest grant: Mission to North America Presbyterian Church in America | Wilmington, DE | $15K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Lynda Lee Mckee Fleming County High School Scholarship Tr | Flemingsburg, KY | $15K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Mcwethy Foundation Largest grant: Cato Institute | Dallas, TX | $15K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Edward H Lane Foundation co John E Lane III | Hardy, VA | $15K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Goldenberg Max Tw M G Foundation Largest grant: Ann & Robert Lurie Childrens Hospital | Chicago, IL | $15K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Tanne Foundation Largest grant: Robert B Morgan | Boston, MA | $15K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Patricia Kisker Foundation Largest grant: contemporary arts center | Cincinnati, OH | $15K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Helm Willis C Charitable Trust Largest grant: Vision Loss Resources Incorporated | Saint Louis, MO | $15K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Martha E Sanfilippo Foundation Co Shannon & Snyder | Phoenix, AZ | $15K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Steve and Diane Hulbert Family Foundation Largest grant: Baptist International Evangelistic Ministries | West Fargo, ND | $15K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| E M Ich Bane Tua Largest grant: Mountain Mission School Inc | Saint Louis, MO | $15K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Gpd Group Employees Foundation Inc Largest grant: Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Ohio | Akron, OH | $15K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Keeney Arthur H Ophthalmic Largest grant: Happy Birthday Park Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | $15K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Adolph Coors Foundation | Denver, CO | $15K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Yih Family Foundation | San Francisco, CA | $15K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Ronald and Jenny Anderson Charitable Trust | Omaha, NE | $15K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Oral Health International Foundation Largest grant: Philia Mission Kenya | Reston, VA | $15K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Martha J Shafer Charitable Scholars Largest grant: Kenaniah Williamson | Greenfield, IN | $15K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Smithers Patriot Foundation Inc Largest grant: Disabled American Veterans | Fairfax, VA | $15K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Robert & Arnold Hoffman Foundation Largest grant: Brooke USA Foundation | New York, NY | $15K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Opportunities Abound Foundation Inc | Radcliff, KY | $15K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Jephson Educational Trust #2 Xxxxx1004 Largest grant: Keuka College | Chicago, IL | $15K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Pewee Valley Fire District Foundation Incorporated Largest grant: Pewee Valley Fire Protection District | Pewee Valley, KY | $15K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Cogan Family Foundation Largest grant: Boston Medical Center | Boston, MA | $15K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Longview Foundation for Education in World Affairs & Intl Understanding Inc Largest grant: Montana World Affairs Council | Falls Church, VA | $15K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Achieving America Family Foundation Largest grant: Hopewell Fund | Pasadena, CA | $15K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Ed Uihlein Family Foundation Largest grant: Communio | Lake Forest, IL | $15K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Ethel N Bowen Foundation Largest grant: City of Bluefield | Bluefield, WV | $15K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Fred B Snite Foundation Largest grant: University of Notre Dame | Lake Forest, IL | $15K 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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