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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cecil a and Mabel Lene Hamman Foundation Inc | Evansville, IN | $3.7K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Donald J Lindley Trust Largest grant: Eastern Illinois University | Birmingham, AL | $3.7K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Dieken Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Streator Child Development Center | Streator, IL | $3.68K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Thomas E Hall Foundation | Barrington, NH | $3.59K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Gates F Young Tr Uw-U Largest grant: John B Brownie Young Mem Tr | Pittsburgh, PA | $3.55K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Danis Foundation Inc Largest grant: Cedarville University | Miamisburg, OH | $3.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Meshnick Charitable Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Stoney Brook School | Boca Raton, FL | $3.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Grace M Harvie Trust Largest grant: Camp Joy | Cincinnati, OH | $3.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Oshkosh Corporation Foundation Inc Largest grant: Basic Needs Giving Partnership (US Venture) | Oshkosh, WI | $3.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Drake Ray & Ruth Schol Fund Oag #05-368 Largest grant: Bowling Green State University | Columbus, OH | $3.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Frank and Evelyn Schmidt Family Foundation Largest grant: Agricultural Research Foundation | Boring, OR | $3.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Boyd Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Life University | St Petersburg, FL | $3.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Belcan Foundation Largest grant: May We Help | Blue Ash, OH | $3.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Costco Foundation Largest grant: Guadalupe Cantor | Issaquah, WA | $3.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Browder Family Foundation Largest grant: Frank Deluca YMCA | Ocala, FL | $3.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| L & L Borok Foundation | Sunnyvale, CA | $3.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Seidman Family Foundation Largest grant: Georges Malaika Foundation Incorporated | Wilmington, DE | $3.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Charlotte Palmer Phillips FoundationInc Largest grant: Saint David's School | Newton, MA | $3.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Hufty Foundation Largest grant: Mercy Corps | West Palm Beach, FL | $3.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Jacob & Eugenie Bucky Memorial Foundation Inc Largest grant: Glens Falls Rotary Foundation | Queensbury, NY | $3.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Devos Urban Leadership Initiative Largest grant: Hispanic Ministry Center Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | $3.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Sawyer Foundation Charitable Tr Largest grant: Hope College | Safety Harbor, FL | $3.5K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Stuart P Hemphill Tr B Uw-U Largest grant: Thomas Jefferson University | Pittsburgh, PA | $3.49K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| E R Warner Mccabe-Tes Tr (va) Largest grant: Clare D''adamo Peyton | Orlando, FL | $3.46K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Pet Care Trust Largest grant: Pet Partners | Forest Hill, MD | $3.46K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| David & Cathy Husman Fmly Foundatn Largest grant: Nova Southeastern University | Chicago, IL | $3.43K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Runnels William Charitable Tr-Ixis Largest grant: Electronic Frontier Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | $3.41K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Wenger Foundation Inc | Myerstown, PA | $3.4K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| MFS Investment Management Foundation Inc Largest grant: American Online Giving Foundation Inc | Boston, MA | $3.33K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Ventress Family Foundation Largest grant: Grace Place | Naples, FL | $3.29K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Addo Foundation Inc | Atlanta, GA | $3.25K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Berry Marie D Fd H Pfdn Largest grant: Bowling Green State University | Brooklyn, OH | $3.25K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Agnes Nordloh Charitable Trust Largest grant: Springer School | Cincinnati, OH | $3.25K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Laszlo Family Foundation | Pittsford, NY | $3.25K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Hoffer Family Foundation Inc | Punta Gorda, FL | $3.25K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| John and Jeanette Witmer Charitable Co Pnc Largest grant: Messiah College Development Office | Pittsburgh, PA | $3.21K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Leopardo Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Covenant Living Communities and Services | Hoffman Estates, IL | $3.2K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Lockhart James H & Florence D Largest grant: The American Univ in Cairo | Pittsburgh, PA | $3.19K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| BISSELL Pet Foundation Largest grant: Northshore Humane Society | Grand Rapids, MI | $3.13K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The O-I Charities Foundation Largest grant: Toledo Alliance for the Performing Arts | Perrysburg, OH | $3.11K 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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