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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Sandlin Memorial Scholarship | Union, KY | $11.8K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Betty Purnell Charitable Trust Largest grant: Liberty Worship Center | Maryville, IL | $11.8K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Southeastern Christian Education Corporation Largest grant: Freed Hardeman University | Harrodsburg, KY | $11.7K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Carpenter-Dent Trust Fund Largest grant: Courageous Kids | Orlando, FL | $11.7K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| J Ray Patterson Uw Fbo State St Umc Largest grant: State Street United Methodist Church | Eagan, MN | $11.7K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Tr Albert Spalding Mem Fd Ua Largest grant: So Baptist Theological Seminary | Orlando, FL | $11.6K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Melrow and Barbara Wells Fdn Largest grant: St Jude Children's Hospital | Louisville, KY | $11.6K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Tw E Spanton Fbo Old Ladies Home Xxxxx8003 Largest grant: Ashland Terrace | Chicago, IL | $11.6K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Hacker Charitable Foundation Inc | Lexington, KY | $11.6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| David Buntzman Fdn-Dima-Spec Largest grant: New York Live Arts Inc | Pennington, NJ | $11.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Renee Malca Cadour Corn Charitable Trust Largest grant: Friends of IDFNorth TX Chapter | Dallas, TX | $11.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Www Foundation Largest grant: Greater Horizons | Pasadena, CA | $11.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Robert H & Susan F Castellini Foundation Largest grant: Cathedral Basilica of St Peter in Chains | Cincinnati, OH | $11.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Sheldon & Denise Schiller Foundation Inc Largest grant: Louisville Orchestra | Louisville, KY | $11.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Lilly Education Fund Largest grant: Hopkinsville Community College | Orlando, FL | $11.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Tr John Cary White Mem Fd Uw Aw Largest grant: Lexington Theological Seminary Att Karen Wagers Cso | Dallas, TX | $11.4K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Chastity Gibson Memorial Charitable Trust Largest grant: Della Alvis | Evansville, IN | $11.3K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Ruth Jones Tuw Largest grant: Christian Care Communities | Orlando, FL | $11.3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Mick & Melissa Kowitz Family Foundation Largest grant: Joshua's Place | Maineville, OH | $11.3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Justin R Niklas Family Foundation Largest grant: Our Lady of Light Ministries | Cincinnati, OH | $11K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Jen and Rick Puckett Foundation | Naples, FL | $11K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Daphne Seybolt Culpeper Foundation Inc Largest grant: Long Island Lutheran High School | New York, NY | $11K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Rouse Foundation Inc Largest grant: National Christian Foundation | Lexington, KY | $11K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Devota Brann Charitable Tr Largest grant: American Cancer Society Inc | Eagan, MN | $11K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Houchens-State St Utd Meth Ch Bg Largest grant: State St United Methodist Church | Eagan, MN | $11K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Todd Bork Family Foundation | Melbourne, FL | $10.8K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Caroline Christian Foundation Inc Largest grant: Salvation Army of Louisville | Louisville, KY | $10.8K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Dr Clarence Deweese Foundation Largest grant: University of Kentucky | Boston, MA | $10.7K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Pure Foundations Inc Largest grant: Dream Center Academy - New Day Mini | Prospect, KY | $10.7K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Ny Genealogical & Biographical Society Et Al Largest grant: Underhill Burying Ground Inc | Chicago, IL | $10.6K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Myrl C Strong Trust Largest grant: Spence Chapel Methodist Church | Paducah, KY | $10.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Peggy Jean Caruso Foundation Ab&t Trust & Investments Largest grant: American Cancer Society Inc | Albany, GA | $10.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Charles Scott Riley III Foundation Largest grant: Taft Museum of Art | Cincinnati, OH | $10.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| William M Keller Trust Xxxxx4007 Largest grant: Kayci Clapp Bowling Green State University | Chicago, IL | $10.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Bahl & Gaynor Foundation Largest grant: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center | Cincinnati, OH | $10.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Nannine Clay-Wallis Tuw Fbo the Garden Club Largest grant: The Garden Club of Kentucky | Louisville, KY | $10.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Houchens- the Presbyterian Ch Bg Largest grant: Presbyterian Church of Bg | Eagan, MN | $10.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Rodie Family Foundation Largest grant: Fidelity Charitable | College Station, TX | $10.4K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Petland Charities Largest grant: Purdue Foundation | Chillicothe, OH | $10.2K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Jones Educational Foundation in | Somerset, KY | $10.2K tax year 2024 | 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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