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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Henges Charitable Trust | Earth City, MO | $6K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Martha C Stacy Scholarship Foundation Inc Largest grant: Cody Adam Dagnan | West Liberty, KY | $6K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Chief John Alfred Tahquette Educational Largest grant: The University of Manchester | Raleigh, NC | $6K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Eliza Belle Cook Worthington Trust | Flemingsburg, KY | $6K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Connolly Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: The Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund | Wilmington, DE | $6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Frank H Mills Scholarship Trust | Niles, OH | $6K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Hubert and Woodrow Briscoe Scholarship Trust | Shelbyville, KY | $6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Bailey Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Saint Edward's School | Vero Beach, FL | $6K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Lavoie Foundation Largest grant: St John the Baptist School | Ludlow, MA | $6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Grattard Goguely Foundation Largest grant: Dynamic Catholics | South Lake Tahoe, CA | $6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| American Homeland Title Community Foundation Inc Largest grant: St Patricks Day with a Purpose | Cincinnati, OH | $6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Michael J and Patricia Levitt Family Charitable Foundation Inc Largest grant: The Michaels Organization Educational Foundation | Camden, NJ | $6K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Floyd H Furr Foundation Inc | Nokesville, VA | $6K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| UCT Charities Largest grant: Franciscan University | Galloway, OH | $6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Robert M and Joyce a Johnson Foundation Largest grant: Alice Lloyd College | Mclean, VA | $6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Grace Jones Richardson Testamentary Trust Largest grant: Performing Arts Building Foundation Inc | Greensboro, NC | $6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Miles Hodsdon Vernon Foundation Inc Largest grant: Glens Falls Hospital Foundation | Queensbury, NY | $6K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Shining Light Charitable Trust Largest grant: Febc Russian Jewish Program | El Cajon, CA | $6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Single Step Foundation Inc Largest grant: New York Medical College | Paradise Valley, AZ | $6K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| M Edward Morris Foundation Inc | Princeton, NJ | $6K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Phi Deuteron Scholarship Fund | Lexington, KY | $6K tax year 2023 | May accept |
| Sffc Foundation Inc | Hendersonville, TN | $5.96K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Salome C Worthington Sch Tua Cha Largest grant: Univ of Kentucky Fbo Makiah Brewer | Pittsburgh, PA | $5.91K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Eg Sutcliffe III Fbo Child Hosp Largest grant: Childrens Hospital Foundation Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | $5.88K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Lewis C & Alsey L Morton Memorial Trust Largest grant: Presbyterian Church USA | Dallas, TX | $5.87K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Shiraki Memorial Foundation Largest grant: The First Lap | Honolulu, HI | $5.87K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| St Francis General Purpose Fund Largest grant: St Francis in the Fields | Pittsburgh, PA | $5.87K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Semanik Foundation Inc Largest grant: First Baptist Church | Jacksonville, FL | $5.84K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Hansen-Furnas Foundation Inc Largest grant: University of Illinois Urbana | Batavia, IL | $5.8K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Sylvan Oaks Foundation Inc Largest grant: Clothes to Kids Inc | Clearwater, FL | $5.78K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Cal Turner Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: St John Chrysostom Greek Orthodox Church | Nashville, TN | $5.76K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Morgans Mission Inc | Shepherdsville, KY | $5.75K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Thomas C Blair Foundation Largest grant: Child Watch | Cocoa Beach, FL | $5.7K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| May Thomas a Charitable Trust Largest grant: Shriners Hospitals for Children | Columbus, OH | $5.66K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Leeper Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Naples Christian Academy | Bonita Springs, FL | $5.65K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Union Plus Education Foundation | Washington, DC | $5.65K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Parker Frank Preservation Largest grant: Ala Alumni Association | Palm Beach, FL | $5.6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Gates Industrial Corporation Foundation Largest grant: National Merit Scholarship Corporation | Denver, CO | $5.58K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Wca Charitable Foundation Suzanne Mcdaniel Trustee Largest grant: Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, TN | $5.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Donald N Heath Scholarship Trust 18361240 Largest grant: Suny Geneseo | Ithaca, NY | $5.5K 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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