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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Solomon Foundation Inc Largest grant: Redeemer Community Church | Lexington, KY | $9.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Leopold Schepp Foundation Largest grant: Antony Allen Alvarado | New York, NY | $9.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Bill Mohler Scholar Foundation Inc Largest grant: Indiana University | Boonville, IN | $9.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| James R Watts Trust Largest grant: Graves County Board of Education | Paducah, KY | $9.5K tax year 2023 | Preselected only |
| Fred W Harrington Tr Uw-L Largest grant: Shelbyville Church of Christ | Pittsburgh, PA | $9.47K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| J L Street Charitable Fb Library Largest grant: John L Street Library | Pittsburgh, PA | $9.32K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Kettig Dr Edward M Memorial Fund Xxxxx9008 Largest grant: Univ of Louisville Fndn | Chicago, IL | $9.22K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Whiteaker Charitable Trust Largest grant: Mccracken County Library | Birmingham, AL | $9.21K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Harding Foundation Largest grant: First United Meth Churc | Raymondville, TX | $9K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Azek Cares Foundation Largest grant: Cristo Rey | Chicago, IL | $9K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Alva J Field Memorial Trust | Williston, ND | $9K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Mary Bigler Hinkle Tw Scholarship Largest grant: The Student Aid Fund of the Susquehanna Conference | Buffalo, NY | $9K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| George W and Lolita D Kern Educational Assistance Fund Largest grant: Collegiate School | Winchester, KY | $9K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Fugitive Foundation Largest grant: Downtown Presbyterian Church | Nashville, TN | $9K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Presser Foundation Largest grant: The Mann Center for the Performing Arts | Philadelphia, PA | $9K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| PulteGroup Inc Charitable Foundation Inc Largest grant: Emergency Assistance Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | $9K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Leroy and Helge Lamb Family Private Foundation | Rosemary Beach, FL | $9K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Lester Poretsky Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Uconn Foundation - Honors Program Vergano Institute for Inclusion Niec Sur | Potomac, MD | $9K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Jessica and Marvin Katterjohn Memorial Fund Largest grant: The Methodist Home of Ky Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | $8.91K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Taj Foundation Largest grant: International Institute of Islamic Medicine | Springfield, OH | $8.91K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Franklyn White Charitable Trust Largest grant: Scott County High School Board of Ed | Danville, KY | $8.9K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Clark Co Reg Med Ctr S Mccormick Largest grant: The Greater Clark Foundation Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | $8.89K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Bernie Tasman Charitable Foundation Inc Largest grant: Adath Jeshurun | Louisville, KY | $8.88K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Irish Care Inc | Louisville, KY | $8.63K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Csx Foundation Inc Largest grant: Blue Star Families | Jacksonville, FL | $8.57K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Catherine & Paul Buttenwieser Foundation Largest grant: Fidelity Charitable | New York, NY | $8.51K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Roselle Foundation Co Louise Roselle Largest grant: Children's Law Center Inc | Cincinnati, OH | $8.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Elbert H Evelyn J & Karen H Waldron Charitable Foundation | Shawsville, VA | $8.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The K6 Family Foundation Largest grant: Matthew Mangine Jr Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | $8.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Knight's Foundation Inc Largest grant: Sonora Christian Church | Elizabethtown, KY | $8.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Shelp Charitable Foundation Inc | Louisville, KY | $8.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| 19 24 Foundation Largest grant: Care Africa Inc | Hurst, TX | $8.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The John & Katherine Duda Foundation Inc Largest grant: Samaritan's Purse | Oviedo, FL | $8.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Robert and Martha Trussell Family Foundation Largest grant: Catholics Come Home Inc | Wilmington, DE | $8.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Nafzger Family Foundation Largest grant: Samaritan's Purse | Lexington, KY | $8.43K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Keller Harvey & Rosa Tr a Largest grant: Kosair Charities Commitee Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | $8.41K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Bourgard Charitable Trust Largest grant: West Louisville Performing Arts Academy | Pittsburgh, PA | $8.29K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Geisen Scheper Charitable Fdn Inc Co US Largest grant: Diocese of Covington | Milwaukee, WI | $8.2K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Clarissa and David Duvall Foundation Inc Largest grant: St Albert the Great Church | Louisville, KY | $8.05K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Copen Family Foundation Largest grant: Keith Albee Performing Arts Center | Myrtle Beach, SC | $8K tax year 2025 | 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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