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 Robert B & Marcia M Costello Family Foundation Largest grant: 2nd Presbyterian Church | Utica, MI | $5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Republic National Distributing Company Foundation Inc Largest grant: Ponchartain Conservancy | Tustin, CA | $5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| William J Clancy Foundation Largest grant: Mishpacha Orphanage Odessa | Chicago, IL | $5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Thorn Family Foundation Largest grant: Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Syracuse, NY | $5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Jabil Cares Foundation Inc Largest grant: Jabil Employee Disaster Aid | St Petersburg, FL | $5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Brian Ratner Foundation Largest grant: Dallas Symphony Association | Shaker Heights, OH | $5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Carl a & Theresa K Swafford Foundation Inc | Murfreesboro, TN | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Dennis Family Foundation Largest grant: Americans For Oxford Inc | Boston, MA | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Msjb Family Foundation Largest grant: St Jude's Children Research Hospital | Dakota Dunes, SD | $5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Karen Kay Buckley and Joseph David Buckley Foundation Largest grant: Speranza Animal Rescue | Carlisle, PA | $5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Willayne E Towe Christian Foundation Largest grant: Knoxville Inner City Kids Outreach | Knoxville, TN | $5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Strong-Cuevas Foundation Inc Largest grant: Amagansett Fire Department | Lynbrook, NY | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Tr Ua the Charles Moerlein Fd Largest grant: Tikkun Farm | Cincinnati, OH | $5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Tennessee Titans Foundation Largest grant: Metro Nashville Public Schools | Nashville, TN | $5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Peter and Mary Levin Family Foundation Largest grant: Ohio Justice and Policy Center | Cincinnati, OH | $5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| George and Sarah Buchanan Foundation Largest grant: Caldwell Academy | Greensboro, NC | $5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Robers Family Foundationinc Largest grant: Chester County Hospital Foundation | Baltimore, MD | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Mary J Donnelly Foundation Largest grant: Women's Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | $5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Robert E Hansen Family Foundation Largest grant: Bryn Mawr College | Sturgeon Bay, WI | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Shelly Family Foundation Largest grant: The Ohio State University | Newark, OH | $5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Block-Leavitt Foundation Largest grant: Bright Spark | Seattle, WA | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Plattduetsch Volksfest Vereen Von New York Und Umgegend | Calrstadt, NJ | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Cynthia & George Mitchell Foundation Largest grant: Greater Houston Community Foundation | The Woodlands, TX | $5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Specialty Family Foundation Largest grant: Archdiocese of La | El Segundo, CA | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Elizabeth B Green Private Foundation Largest grant: South Florida Proton Therapy Foundation | Wellington, FL | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Versacare Inc Largest grant: Adventist Health International Global Medical | Loma Linda, CA | $5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Eagle Foundation Largest grant: Urban Ventures | Chaska, MN | $5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Lewis J & Clelia M Serventi Family Foundation Largest grant: Golisano Childrens Hospital | Perry, NY | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Gaby Family Foundation | Berkeley Lake, GA | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Stanley W Ekstrom Foundation Inc Largest grant: St Joseph Hospital Foundation | Santa Ana, CA | $5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Croul Family Foundation Largest grant: Orange Catholic Foundation | Irvine, CA | $5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Mary Norris Preyer Fund Largest grant: Ada Jenkins Center | Greensboro, NC | $5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Boyd and Joan Kelley Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Alliance Defending Freedom | Wichita Falls, TX | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Lee Ann and Steven Van Amburgh Foundation Largest grant: Tst Impreso - Various Qualifying Charities | Dallas, TX | $5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Dove Givings Foundation II Largest grant: Kounkuey Design Initiative | Purchase, NY | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Pacific Dental Services Foundation Largest grant: Kaleidoscope Group | Irvine, CA | $5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Wm Keck Foundation Largest grant: University of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | $5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Ann M Duffer Family Foundation Largest grant: Sonora Area Foundation | Wilmington, DE | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| AC Israel Foundation Inc Largest grant: Congregation Emanu-El of the City of New York | New York, NY | $5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Dudley Family Foundation Largest grant: Houston Methodist Hospital | Scottsdale, AZ | $5K tax year 2024 | 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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