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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Todds Road Stumblers Inc Largest grant: Life Ministries Inc | Lexington, KY | $12.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Hueneke Foundation Trust Oag #03-3893 Largest grant: Ziegler Park | Columbus, OH | $12.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Johnston-Hanson Foundation | Washington, DC | $12.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Fox Family Charitable Trust Largest grant: US Olympic Foundation | Little Rock, AR | $12.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Don Allen Foundation Inc Largest grant: Schwab Charitable Fund | South Miami, FL | $12.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Jackson Family Foundation DBA the Kidstarter Project Largest grant: Home Court | Seattle, WA | $12.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The James and Angela Hambrick Foundation Largest grant: University Hospitals | Beachwood, OH | $12.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Flora & Homer Cherryallen Co Sch Bd Largest grant: Allen County School Board | Pittsburgh, PA | $12.4K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Bob Barker Foundation Inc Largest grant: Clean State Utah | FuquayVarina, NC | $12.4K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Perry W Miller & Lucy Compton Miller Scholarship Fund Largest grant: Western Ky University | Tompkinsville, KY | $12.3K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Paul and Margaret Porter Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Brevard College | Fort Mill, SC | $12.3K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Will Lee Crutchfield Scholarship Fund Tr Largest grant: Perry County Board of Education Jody Maggard Finance Officer | Chicago, IL | $12.3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Tw Hallie R Terrill - Charity Xxxxx1004 Largest grant: Old Paint Lick Presbyterian Church | Chicago, IL | $12.2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Co Tr Ua M & J Perrella Sch Fd Largest grant: Bryant University | Dallas, TX | $12.1K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Mains Foundation Charitable Trust Largest grant: Maysville Community College | Augusta, KY | $12.1K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| George Eagle and Isabel Bushong Foundation Inc Largest grant: St Joesph School | Bowling Green, KY | $12K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Daniel Madison Floyd Foundation Largest grant: Family of Christ International | Florence, SC | $12K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Bill & Lois Smith Family Foundation Smith Largest grant: Camp Beechpoint Inc | Allegan, MI | $12K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Charles H & Annetta R Masland Foundation Largest grant: Rehema Ministries DBA in Step Foundation | Maryville, TN | $12K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Kd-Fc Inc Largest grant: Eastern Ky University | Shelbyville, KY | $12K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Roehl Family Foundation Largest grant: Cristo Rey High School | Maple Plain, MN | $12K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Eberstadt-Kuffner Fund Inc Largest grant: Phillips Exeter Academy | New York, NY | $12K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Gracey Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Good Sam Foundation | Fort Thomas, KY | $12K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| JA Daley III Foundation | Glendale, CA | $12K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Church in Your City Largest grant: Hill Country Daily Bread | Boerne, TX | $12K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Louis F and Florence H Weyand 1977 Largest grant: Ksut Public Radio | Milwaukee, WI | $12K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Jay & Linda Sedwick Foundation Largest grant: Grove City College | Butler, PA | $12K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| William Orr Dingwall Foundation Inc | Washington, DC | $12K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Wunsch Foundation Inc Largest grant: Bridgehampton | New York, NY | $12K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Chickesaw Foundation Largest grant: Tunnel to Towers | Cincinnati, OH | $12K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Edward T Bedford Foundation Bessemer Trust Company of Florida Largest grant: Usafa - Women's Tennis | Stuart, FL | $12K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Ruxer Foundation Inc Largest grant: Dubois County Community Foundation | Jasper, IN | $12K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Morgan Stanley Foundation Inc Largest grant: Feeding America | New York, NY | $12K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Mary Waterhouse Trust Largest grant: Providence Academy | Oak Ridge, TN | $12K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Anchored Support Foundation Inc Largest grant: Bay Lake Missionary Baptist | Groveland, FL | $12K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Margaret H & James E Kelley Foundation Inc Largest grant: Hamm Memorial Psychiatric Clinic | Casper, WY | $12K tax year 2023 | May accept |
| Tr Uw Miss Sallie Maude Jones Largest grant: Board of Global Ministries | Orlando, FL | $12K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Sunshine Ballard Trust Fbo Memorial Wing Largest grant: Berea College | Chicago, IL | $11.9K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| D3 Foundation Largest grant: Saint Raphael Catholic School | Kissimmee, FL | $11.8K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Hatfield James T & Ellen Mem Tr Largest grant: The Children's Home of Northern Kentucky | Columbus, OH | $11.8K 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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