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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vivian & Paul Olum Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Tides Foudation | Sharon, MA | $5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Frances R Dewing Foundation 7600-Xxxxxx15480 Largest grant: Boys & Girls Club of Fitchburg Leominster and Gardner | Boston, MA | $5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Gerald & Elizabeth Geiger Charitable Foundation Inc Largest grant: Cooperative Housing Corp | Somerville, NJ | $5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Patterson Troike Foundation Inc Largest grant: Texarkana College Foundation | Texarkana, TX | $5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Truist West Virginia Foundation Inc Largest grant: University of Charleston | Orlando, FL | $5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Devonwood Foundation 009606-007 Largest grant: City and Country School Inc | Wilmington, DE | $5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Alfred H Lander and Janet L Lander Family Largest grant: Rail 66 | Pittsburgh, PA | $5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The David J Soloway Foundation Inc Largest grant: Friends of Israel Disabled Veterans Inc Beit Halo | Boynton Beach, FL | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| C Charles Jackson Foundation | Highland, UT | $5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| McGregor Fund Largest grant: Detroit Phoenix Center | Detroit, MI | $5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| John and Mary Franco Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Hillsdale College | Glenview, KY | $5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Thomas & Mamie Houser Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Preston Taylor Ministries | Nashville, TN | $5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Serving the Spirit Foundation | West Hills, CA | $5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Maxwell C Weaver Foundation Largest grant: Her Cincinnati | Eagan, MN | $5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Sidley Family Foundation Largest grant: Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Associat | Wilmington, DE | $5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Karl M Johnson Foundation Largest grant: Teton Valley Hospital Foundation | Jackson, WY | $5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Niswarth International Foundation F/K/a Radha and Chirag Patel Foundation | Parsippany, NJ | $5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Montrose Way Largest grant: Central Ohio Community Trust | Canton, OH | $5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Distracted Globe Foundation Largest grant: Artequity Community | New York, NY | $5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Jones Adora S Ministerial Trust Largest grant: Southern Methodist Uni Fbo Christina Banchs-Mcrae | Saint Louis, MO | $5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Graymer Phoenix Foundation Inc Largest grant: Puppies Behind Bars | Vero Beach, FL | $5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Rembert Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Univeristy of Florida Foundation | Atlantic Beach, FL | $5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| William Gundry Broughton Charitable Private Foundation Inc | Glenville, NY | $5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Matilda & Edward Doerr Memorial Scholarship Largest grant: Megan Fredenberg and Indiana University | Swansea, IL | $5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Brooks and Marilyn Bower Family Foundation Largest grant: Ted Foundation Inc | Louisville, KY | $5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Butzow Family Foundation Largest grant: Bolder Options | Eden Prairie, MN | $5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Riley Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Dana Hall School | Cincinnati, OH | $5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| John Marshall Family Foundation Largest grant: Madonna Mission | Palatine, IL | $5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Warburg Pincus Foundation Largest grant: Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts Inc | New York, NY | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Delmar Foundation | Murrysville, PA | $5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Elk Foundation Inc Largest grant: Children's Healthcare of Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | $5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Soul Anchor Foundation Largest grant: Dynamic Catholic Institute | Harwinton, CT | $5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Matthew Roland Foundation Inc | Lexington, KY | $5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Stewart Family Foundation Largest grant: Fresh Lifelines for Youth | Ketchum, ID | $5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Simpson Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: American Red Cross | Windermere, FL | $5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Scansource Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Mill Village Ministries | Greenville, SC | $5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Dorothea Lleonhardt Foundation Inc Largest grant: Roanoke College | Bellerose, NY | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Marek Family Foundation Largest grant: Society of St Vincent De Paul Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston | Houston, TX | $5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Ray of Hope Foundation | Prospect, KY | $5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Counsellor Foundation Inc | Davis, CA | $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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