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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equitable Foundation Inc Largest grant: Scholarship America | New York, NY | $3.1K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Lind Family Foundation Inc | Nutley, NJ | $3.1K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Perkins Charitable Foundation Largest grant: The Madeira School | Gates Mills, OH | $3.03K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Paul & Erin Pariser Charitable Trust Largest grant: Whitney Museum of American Art | Aspen, CO | $3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Franklin W & Helen S Bowen Charitable Trust Largest grant: Eastern University | Orlando, FL | $3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Jockey Being Family Foundation Ltd Largest grant: Center for Adoption Support and Education | Kenosha, WI | $3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Saroyan Family Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Loloma Foundation | Palos Verdes Estates, CA | $3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Nancy & Victor S Johnson Jr Foundation Largest grant: Abe's Garden | Nashville, TN | $3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Nannette and Walter Ramsey Scholarship Shelby County State Bank Trustee | Shelbyville, IL | $3K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Lennert Erickson Foundation Largest grant: The Heritage Foundation | San Jose, CA | $3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Robert C and Deborah K Bridges Foundation Largest grant: A Better Chicago | Chicago, IL | $3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Richard L and Freda K Flerlage Foundation Largest grant: 100 Friends | Maple City, MI | $3K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Homan Foundation Largest grant: Xavier University | Norwood, OH | $3K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Pfeffer Foundation Largest grant: Southern Illinois University Foundation | Oak Hill, TN | $3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The John and Lucille Pianfetti Foundation Inc | Evergreen, CO | $3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Wenwach Foundation Largest grant: Planned Parenthood Association of Metropolitan Was | Wilmington, DE | $3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Paige Lynn Roberts Memorial Scholarship Fund Inc | Cincinnati, OH | $3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| I J Van Huffel Foundation Xxxxxxxxx Largest grant: American Red Cross | Warren, OH | $3K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Lucyle Love Foundation Largest grant: Greenville Chorale | Simpsonville, SC | $3K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Frantzman Scott Charitable Foundation Largest grant: 4 Paws for Ability | Scottsdale, AZ | $3K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Amin Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | $3K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Clara Weiss Fund Largest grant: Food & Friends | Seville, OH | $3K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Lewis & Marjorie Daniel Foundation Co Fifth Largest grant: Children's Hospital Medical Center | Cincinnati, OH | $3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Amundson a Tr for Cambridge Fdn Largest grant: Village of Rockdale | Chicago, IL | $3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Robert Earll Mcconnell Fnd - Cash Largest grant: Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | Cincinnati, OH | $3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Seaver Institute | Santa Monica, CA | $3K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Ty Cobb Educational Fd Tr Ua Largest grant: Augusta University | Orlando, FL | $3K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Wooldridge Foundation Largest grant: Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana | Dallas, TX | $3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Young Again Foundation Largest grant: Council for the National Interest | Leland, NC | $3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Friendship Fund Inc Largest grant: Eco-Cycle Inc | Boston, MA | $3K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Getsch Charitable Trust Largest grant: Tandem Family Resources | North Oaks, MN | $3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Building Futures Foundation Largest grant: UCLA Foundation | Fremont, CA | $3K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Hillenbrand Family Foundation Largest grant: Stuart country Day Schol | Charleston, SC | $3K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Cowley Family Foundation Largest grant: Maricopa County Community Colleges Founda | Phoenix, AZ | $3K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Walter G Canipe Foundation Largest grant: Benedictine Military School Annual | Smyrna, GA | $3K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Melkus Family Foundation Largest grant: International Rescue Committee | Nashville, TN | $3K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Maria Hulai Lion Foundation Inc Largest grant: Ukrainian Catholic Education Foundation | Brooklyn, NY | $3K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Esplanade Garden Senior Inc Largest grant: University of Incarnate Word | Plymouth, MN | $3K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Singer Family Foundation Largest grant: Jewish Colorado | Denver, CO | $3K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Gill Family Foundation Largest grant: High Spirit Community Farm | Lakeway, TX | $3K 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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