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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moondance Foundation Inc | Lexington, KY | $5.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Safelite Foundation Largest grant: Together We Rise Corporation (foster Love) | Columbus, OH | $5.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Willliam H & Mattie Wattis Harris F Largest grant: YMCA of Rome-Floyd County | Las Vegas, NV | $5.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| William Horvitz Family Fund Largest grant: Berea College | Ft Lauderdale, FL | $5.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Hcd Foundation Largest grant: Haitian Health Foundation | Chicago, IL | $5.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Pinkys Promise Inc | Mount Sterling, KY | $5.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Charles B Wilson Trust Uw Fbo Ninth Street Largest grant: Ninth Street Church of Christ | Birmingham, AL | $5.47K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Frederick & Genevieve Witteborg Tr Ua Largest grant: Shriners Hospital for Children | Chicago, IL | $5.35K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| L H May Tuw Largest grant: Univ of Kentucky - Dept of Agriculture | Orlando, FL | $5.31K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Wyatt Finus Children's Irrev Trust Largest grant: Calloway County Board of Education | Birmingham, AL | $5.31K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| James Enlow Tuw Largest grant: Georgetown College | Pittsburgh, PA | $5.27K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The JEM Project Largest grant: the Center for Reproductive Rights inc | Tiburon, CA | $5.21K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Beloved Community Foundation Largest grant: African American Intellectual History Society Inc | Wilmington, DE | $5.2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Dryden Family Foundation Largest grant: The Community Church | Hale, MI | $5.2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Laura Kathleen Smalley Foundation Largest grant: Raptor Rehab of Ky | Lexington, KY | $5.2K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Elizabeth Chenoweth Foundation Inc Largest grant: University of Tennessee at Martin | Paris, TN | $5.2K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Arjun Family Foundation Largest grant: America Cares | Rancho Mission Viejo, CA | $5.17K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Frances Allred Mason Tuw Largest grant: Indiana Wesleyan University | Orlando, FL | $5.14K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Mikhail Family Foundation | Destin, FL | $5.1K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Clc-Dew Foundation Inc Largest grant: Sheltering Arms | Atlanta, GA | $5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Ronald & Marcia J Rubin Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Adath Israel | Wynnewood, PA | $5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Mike's Kids Largest grant: Hattie Larlham Center | Westlake, OH | $5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Luther Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Mercer University | Vero Beach, FL | $5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Trompeter Family Foundation Largest grant: Greater Toledo Community Foundation | Brooklyn, OH | $5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| De French Foundation Inc Largest grant: United Way of Cayuga County | Auburn, NY | $5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Stanley W Metcalf Foundation Inc Largest grant: The Rev Theater Co | Auburn, NY | $5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The a Woodner Fund Inc Largest grant: Streb Inc | New York, NY | $5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Mission by Words Foundation | Newark, CA | $5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Richard D Reis Family Foundation Largest grant: Univ of Kentucky English Dept | Cincinnati, OH | $5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Elizabeth G Maughan Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Pacific Forest Trust | Santa Monica, CA | $5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| K T Wiedemann Foundation Inc Largest grant: Chapel and York US Foundation Inc | Wichita, KS | $5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Jos & Catherine JOHNSON FAMILY FDN | Godfrey, IL | $5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Johnson-Polios Foundation Largest grant: United Way Quad City Area United Way of Quad Cities Contribution | Sarasota, FL | $5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Marty and Dorothy Silverman Foundation Largest grant: City Harvest Inc | New York, NY | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Prime Foundation Inc Largest grant: Newton Park | Lakeville, IN | $5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Skanse Family Foundation Largest grant: Mayo Clinic - Diabetic Research | Minneapolis, MN | $5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Elden E and Judith a Von Lehe Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | $5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Stowers Machinery Foundation Inc Largest grant: East Tenn Childrens Hospital | Knoxville, TN | $5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Fund for Education Largest grant: Rescue Task Force | Ardmore, PA | $5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Ed and Fern Hamel Family Foundation Largest grant: University of New Hampshire Foundation | Elkridge, MD | $5K 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?
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