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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ralph J Baudhuin Foundation Largest grant: Holy Family Church | Roscoe, IL | $14K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Ritton Family Foundation Largest grant: Wv Game Changers Inc | Marietta, OH | $14K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Bryce C Turner Memorial Foundation Inc Largest grant: Immaculata Classical Academy | Prospect, KY | $14K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Air Products Foundation Largest grant: United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley | Allentown, PA | $14K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| GodsKidsorg Largest grant: Orphan Relief and Rescue | Fontana, CA | $14K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| C Lydia Frederick Largest grant: The Church Home | Po Box Chica, IL | $14K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Gelfenbein-Kaplan Charitable Foundation Inc Largest grant: Jewish Federation of Louisville | Bradenton, FL | $13.9K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Hesse Mary John Char Trust Largest grant: American Red Cross | Columbus, OH | $13.8K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Howevalley Meth Ch Cem Tua Irr Largest grant: Howevalley Meth Ch Cemetery | Pittsburgh, PA | $13.8K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Elenore Francisco Educational Trust Xxx-Xx-Xxxx Largest grant: Shawnee Community College Student - Joseph Coltin Capps | Evansville, IN | $13.8K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Max Kagan Family Foundation Largest grant: Friends of Israel Defense Force | Auburn, ME | $13.8K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Houchens-Glasgow Bapt Church Trust Largest grant: Glasgow Baptist Church | Eagan, MN | $13.7K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Edward a King Tw Largest grant: Demolay International Demolay Int'l Svc & Leadership | Pittsburgh, PA | $13.7K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Leducq Foundation for Cardiovascular Research Largest grant: University of California Los Angeles | Houston, TX | $13.6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Dermody Properties Foundation Largest grant: La Disaster Relief American Red Cross | Reno, NV | $13.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Ephraim Mcdowell Foundation | Belfry, KY | $13.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Earle I Mack Foundation Inc Largest grant: Project Victory | New Hyde Park, NY | $13.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Seabury Foundation Largest grant: Grow Benzie | Chicago, IL | $13.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Westfield Insurance Foundation Largest grant: Center for Disaster Philanthropy Inc | Westfield, OH | $13.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family Foundation | San Francisco, CA | $13.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Gemassist Brain Awareness Co | Alpharetta, GA | $13.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Andrew Family Foundation Largest grant: Chicago Food Rescue | Orland Park, IL | $13.5K tax year 2023 | Preselected only |
| Ann Wilson Charitable Foundation Robert Largest grant: Sports Reach Inc | Urica, KY | $13.4K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| John D Umber & Gertrude L Umber Foundation Tr Largest grant: Florida College | Tampa, FL | $13.2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Nikao Institute Inc DBA Jam Largest grant: Faith Center of Paducah Inc | Paducah, KY | $13.1K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Walter Henry Freygang Foundation Largest grant: Stevens Institute of Technology | Akron, OH | $13.1K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Gradie R Rowntree Md Largest grant: University of Louisville Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | $13.1K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Harry C Moores Foundation Largest grant: Mid-Ohio Food Collective | Columbus, OH | $13K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Eleanor M Tootle Tr Thomas F Tootle Ttee | Circleville, OH | $13K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Turner Foundation Inc Largest grant: International Crane Foundation Inc | Atlanta, GA | $13K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Mildred Mitchell May & Raymond J May Trust | Flemingsburg, KY | $13K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Amy & Steve Trager Family Foundation Tr Largest grant: Cedar Lake Lodge | Louisville, KY | $13K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Christ Foundation Largest grant: Chestnut Mountain Ranch Foundation | Hartville, OH | $13K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Macedonian Call Inc Largest grant: Global Outreach | Dryden, VA | $12.9K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Pmc Foundation | Sun Valley, CA | $12.6K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Mubea Helps Foundation Inc Largest grant: Childrens Home of Northern KY | Florence, KY | $12.6K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Lary Foundation Inc | Homestead, FL | $12.6K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Nlt Foundation Inc Largest grant: Manifest Creative Research Gallery and Drawing Center | Cincinnati, OH | $12.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Hormel Foods Corporation Charitable Trust Largest grant: Austin Aspires Inc | Austin, MN | $12.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Jack H Brown Family Foundation Largest grant: CSUSB Rose Brown Scholarship | Riverside, CA | $12.5K 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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