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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beverly and Elias Klein Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Birthright Israel | Myrtle Beach, SC | $7.3K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Edith J Goode Residuary Trust Pnc Bank N a Largest grant: Ok Humane Society | Pittsburgh, PA | $7.29K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Serfco Inc Largest grant: Mount Hermon Baptist Church | Midlothian, VA | $7.2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Herschend Family Foundation Largest grant: Elevate Branson | Atlanta, GA | $7.2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Doyon Foundation | Fairbanks, AK | $7.2K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| J Robert Westerman Foundation Largest grant: Kosair Charities | Louisville, KY | $7.2K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Turner Construction Company Foundation Largest grant: Harlem Academy | Cincinnati, OH | $7.2K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Fulfilling the Great Commission Inc Largest grant: Tates Creek Presbyterian Church | Winchester, KY | $7.15K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Homer H & Flora B Cherry Irr Largest grant: Warren Co Board of Education | Pittsburgh, PA | $7.14K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Tw J B Gorham-Cardinal Hill Xxxxx9001 Largest grant: Easter Seals Cardinal Hill | Chicago, IL | $7.12K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Gibson Gives Foundation DBA Gibson Gives Largest grant: Guitar Center Music Foundation | Nashville, TN | $7.1K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Jim Hedrick and Janice O Lantz Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Frankfort Independent Schools | Bardstown, KY | $7.05K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Cassner Foundation | Hillsboro, OH | $7K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Twenty First Century Foundation | Monroeville, OH | $7K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Family Ministry China Largest grant: Reached Field Hands Farm | Liberty Twp, OH | $7K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Tua Blankenshipjustice Mem Sch Fnd Xxx-Xx-Xxxx Largest grant: University of Virginia | Richmond, VA | $7K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Kaitlyn Michelle Lawrence Spurlock Foundation Inc | Richmond, KY | $7K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Phase Foundation Largest grant: Wilmer Eye Institute (Fund for Johns Hopkins Med) | Germantown, MD | $7K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Mcreynolds Family Foundation Largest grant: Lee University | Cleveland, TN | $7K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Mark and Martha Slaughter Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest | Louisville, KY | $7K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Aaron Copland Fund for Music Inc Co Alter Kendrick & Baron Llp | New York, NY | $7K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| R & M Clark Family Foundation Largest grant: Baucom Elementary PTA | Edina, MN | $7K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Sgt Kay Foundation Largest grant: Goldman Sachs Philanthrophy Fund | Bozeman, MT | $7K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Berning Family Foundation Largest grant: Elder High School | Covington, KY | $7K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Arlington Partners Charitable Foundation Inc Largest grant: Wright Family Donor Advised Fund | Birmingham, AL | $7K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Stuart Charitable Foundation | Boerne, TX | $7K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Champions of Love Foundation Inc Largest grant: Epiphany School Inc | Boston, MA | $7K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Tuchman Family Foundation co Mantucket Capital Mgmt Corp Largest grant: Cornell University | Englewood, CO | $7K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Harris & Eliza Kempner Fund Inc Largest grant: The University of Texas Medical Branch | Galveston, TX | $7K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Ellen Knowles Harcourt Foundation Largest grant: John Pettibone Scholarship Fund | New Milford, CT | $7K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Mahle Elgin Scholarship Trust Fund Xxxxx1008 Largest grant: Lindley Johnston Murray State University | Chicago, IL | $6.98K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Jack Gives Back Foundation Largest grant: Achievement Center for Children | Bay Village, OH | $6.98K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Marie Hine Et Al 103703070842 Largest grant: Presbyterian Church (usa) General Assemb Ly | Jeffersonville, IN | $6.94K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Amica Companies Foundation Largest grant: Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation Inc | Lincoln, RI | $6.87K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Julie Ditty Qualls Foundation Inc | Ashland, KY | $6.86K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Rose Foundation Inc Largest grant: Rippowam Cisqua School | Rancho Santa Fe, CA | $6.8K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Paul S Oman Charitable Trust Largest grant: Church of St Joan of Arc in Minn | Green Bay, WI | $6.71K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Mollie Mae Hanes Memorial Trust | New Harmony, IN | $6.67K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Wilson E Main Big Safari Memorial Fund Largest grant: Wright State University | Dallas, TX | $6.63K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| William B Mclaughlin Charitable Trust Largest grant: Alzheimer's Association | Pittsburgh, PA | $6.61K tax year 2024 | 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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