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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randleigh Foundation Largest grant: Williams College | Chapel Hill, NC | $675K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Novo Foundation Largest grant: Women Building Up Inc | Hurley, NY | $675K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Elkind Family Foundation Largest grant: Fidelity Charitable | Palo Alto, CA | $672K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Maclean Foundation Inc Largest grant: The Community Foundation of Louuisville | Louisville, KY | $672K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation Largest grant: Community Solutions International Inc | Chicago, IL | $664K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Jerry E Baker Foundation Inc Largest grant: Wku Foundation Wku Foundation | Bowling Green, KY | $649K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Eldon and Emma Belle Gardner Charitable Foundation Largest grant: New Pathways for Children Inc | Paducah, KY | $645K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Cralle Foundation Inc Largest grant: Alzheimers Disease and Related Disorders Association Inc Greater Kentucky | Simpsonville, KY | $643K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Whippoorwill Family Foundation Largest grant: New Jersey Audubon Society | Prospect, KY | $642K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| E Rhodes and Leona B Carpenter Foundation Largest grant: Johns Hopkins Universitiy | Radnor, PA | $627K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Woodland Farm Foundation Inc Largest grant: Artworks Community Arts Education | Russell Springs, KY | $619K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Encore Foundation Largest grant: The Dynamic Catholic Institute | Erlanger, KY | $613K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Robert D Flickinger Foundation Largest grant: David F and Hallie F Schneeweiss Charitable Trust | East Aurora, NY | $607K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Falling Leaves Foundation Largest grant: National Philanthropic Trust | Huntington Beach, CA | $600K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Maxon Foundation Largest grant: St Elizabeth Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | $600K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Claws Foundation Largest grant: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | Reston, VA | $600K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Limestone Foundation Largest grant: Center on Budget and Policy Priorities | Boston, MA | $600K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The King's Daughters and Sons Foundation of Kentucky Inc Largest grant: Zerov | Reston, VA | $589K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Raymond Foundation Inc Largest grant: Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County Inc | Bloomington, IN | $581K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Amazonsmile Foundation Largest grant: St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Seattle, WA | $576K tax year 2023 | Preselected only |
| Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation Incorporated Largest grant: Progeorgia State Table Inc | Winstonsalem, NC | $575K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Charles and Mary Heider Family Foundation Largest grant: Creighton University | Omaha, NE | $565K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Mario Dozzo Foundation Largest grant: Global Economic Diversity Development Initiative | Dallas, TX | $561K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Liferay Foundation Largest grant: National Financial Services | Diamond Bar, CA | $550K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Greater Clark Foundation Inc Largest grant: Blue Grass Community Foundation- Fbo Legacy Greenscapes | Winchester, KY | $545K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Mulhollem Cravens Foundation Largest grant: Carnegie Center | Carlisle, KY | $533K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Goldring Family Foundation Largest grant: Henry S Jacobs Camp | Metairie, LA | $526K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Marshall Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Assumption High School | Prospect, KY | $522K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Nutramax Family Foundation Largest grant: Answers in Genesis | Lancaster, SC | $520K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Jacob and Valeria Langeloth Foundation Largest grant: University of California San Francisco Foundation Amend | New York, NY | $520K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Dorothy R Gauss Foundation Inc Largest grant: Bellarmine University | Louisville, KY | $509K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Charles B Keesee Educational Fund Incorporated Largest grant: Fork Union Military Academy | Martinsville, VA | $506K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| WK Kellogg Foundation Largest grant: Center for Creative Leadership | Battle Creek, MI | $506K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Herray Foundation Largest grant: Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Seattle, WA | $503K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Marguerite Casey Foundation Largest grant: Buildus | Seattle, WA | $500K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Trailsend Foundation Largest grant: Emory University | Atlanta, GA | $500K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Fultum Foundation Inc Largest grant: Community Foundation of Louisville | Louisville, KY | $500K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Cherith Foundation Inc Largest grant: The National Philantropic Trust | Willmington, DE | $500K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Austin E Knowlton Foundation Inc Largest grant: Ohio State University Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | $500K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Nordblom Family Foundation Largest grant: Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Burlington, MA | $500K 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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