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 Paul C & Velma S Maddox Fdn Ia Largest grant: Northside Drive Baptist Church | Orlando, FL | $8K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Jc Morris Family Foundation Largest grant: Kingswood Home for Children | Greeneville, TN | $8K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Edgar and Roberta Mulzer Foundation | Naples, FL | $8K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Mabelle M Dust Memorial Foundation Co Paul R Schouten | Orland Park, IL | $8K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Alfred J Mcallister and Dorothy N Mcallister Foundation Largest grant: Lafayette Parks Foundation | Lafayette, IN | $8K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Chesapeake Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Catholic Relief Services | Miami, FL | $8K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Rowan T O'riley Family Foundation Largest grant: National Resources Defense Fund | Wellesley, MA | $8K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Robert Stephen Weimann Endeavor Fund Largest grant: Berea College | Vancouver, WA | $8K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Olin & Muriel Prather Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Peregrine-Huff Foundation | Abingdon, VA | $8K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Jcc Foundation Largest grant: Radiant Church | Auburn, AL | $8K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Grace C Jordan Tua Largest grant: Unitarian Universalist Service Committee | Dallas, TX | $7.99K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Raymond Murphy Trust & United Bank Largest grant: Stamping Ground Baptist Church | Wheeling, WV | $7.94K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Gerald L Ford Irr Trust Largest grant: Disabled American Veterans | Marietta, OH | $7.91K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Mary Ellen Bell Charitable Tuw Largest grant: Massachusetts Spca | Columbus, OH | $7.81K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Greenpoint Foundation Inc Largest grant: City of Decatur Downtown Redevelopment Auhtority | Decatur, AL | $7.8K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Hutchison Memorial Trust Fund Largest grant: Kosair Charities Committee Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | $7.77K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Hartong Family Foundation Largest grant: Silver Hill Hospital | Greenwich, CT | $7.69K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Kathleen K Arnold & David a Arnold Foundation Largest grant: United Way of Muskingum Perry & Mo | Zanesville, OH | $7.65K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Kosair Charities Wilcox Fund Tuw Largest grant: Kosair Charities Committee Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | $7.64K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Ta Edna W & James E Cooper Xxxxx8002 Largest grant: Salvation Army-Eastern USA Territory Richard Allen Asst Corp Secretary | Chicago, IL | $7.64K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Hackley Memorial Cemetery Fund Largest grant: City of Lawrenceburg | Lexington, KY | $7.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| J & V Flynn Foundation Largest grant: Midwest Food Bank | Peoria, IL | $7.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Charles B Richardson Family Fdn Largest grant: Abba Care Inc | Winchester, VA | $7.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Raymond and Rita Foos Family Foundation Largest grant: Achievement Centercamp Cheerful | Cincinnati, OH | $7.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Sam and Victoria Reed Family Foundation Largest grant: Ocala International Horse Show | Hinsdale, IL | $7.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Agriculture Scholarship Centre for Basis Trading Education Inc | Stuart, FL | $7.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| S J Martin Endowment Fund Largest grant: Carson Morgan Co Skyctc | Orlando, FL | $7.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Tribune-Review Charities Largest grant: Fshd Society | Tarentum, PA | $7.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Latham Foundation for the Promotion of Humane Education Largest grant: Animal Friends Inc | Poway, CA | $7.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Rob Koranda Scholarship Foundation Largest grant: University of Kentucky - Sydni Fink | Naperville, IL | $7.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Shamrock Foundation Largest grant: National Christian Foundation | Colorado Springs, CO | $7.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Community Health Systems Foundation Largest grant: Auburn University Foundation | Franklin, TN | $7.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Orris C&b Dewey Hirtzel Memorial Fd Largest grant: Lake Erie Research Institute | Pittsburgh, PA | $7.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Danhakl Family Foundation Largest grant: Children's Hospital of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | $7.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Kim and Harold Louie Family Foundation Largest grant: Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund | Burlingame, CA | $7.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Kirkpatrick Foundation Inc Largest grant: Best Friends Animal Society | Oklahoma City, OK | $7.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Richard D Hannan Family Foundation Fifth Largest grant: Community Institute for Psychotherapy | Cincinnati, OH | $7.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Fleming Foundation Largest grant: Cure Alzheimers Fund | Zionsville, PA | $7.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Hoops Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Jason Lovins Ministries Inc | Milton, WV | $7.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| H & Z Orchard Charit Tr Dtd 31887 Largest grant: Free Methodist Church & Missions | Wilmington, DE | $7.48K 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?
Search for a similar organization's name or your cause (for example "food bank" or "rural health"). Results include foundations whose grant lists or purposes mention it. Add your state to see foundations that gave to recipients there.