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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Fidelity Foundation Largest grant: North OKC Soccer Club Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | $3K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Oxford Denzler Charitable Trust | West Wareham, MA | $3K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Wasserman Foundation Largest grant: UCLA Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | $3K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Mr and Mrs Robert J Stetson Fdn Largest grant: Doctors Without Borders | Dallas, TX | $3K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Walter Connally Powell Jr Foundation | Dallas, TX | $3K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Carol Bernick Family Foundation Largest grant: Illinois Holocaust Museum | Chicago, IL | $3K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Bluescope Foundation North America Largest grant: Dorothy Day House | Kansas City, MO | $3K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Ann Peters Foundation Largest grant: Hill Country Daily Bread Ministries | Boerne, TX | $3K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Public Safety Research Institute Largest grant: WorkBites | Falls Church, VA | $3K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Safety Systems Foundation Largest grant: Whirlwind Wheelchair | Falls Church, VA | $3K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Foundation Largest grant: Feeding America | Lebanon, TN | $3K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Growmark Foundation Largest grant: University of Illinois Foundation | Bloomington, IL | $2.83K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Frank and Katherine Woodford Memorial Trust Largest grant: St Pauls Manor | Honolulu, HI | $2.8K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| David M Mahood Fund No 121964 Largest grant: American Red Cross | Wilmington, DE | $2.74K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Mary J Gibson Largest grant: Christian Herald | Pittsburgh, PA | $2.7K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Kehe Cares Foundation Inc Largest grant: New Vision Community Church | Naperville, IL | $2.63K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Trustmark Foundation Largest grant: Scholarship America | Lake Forest, IL | $2.63K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Ross Stores Foundation Largest grant: Boys & Girls Clubs of America | Dublin, CA | $2.62K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Stellar Solutions Foundation Largest grant: Foundation for the Malcolm Baldrige Nq Award | Los Altos, CA | $2.59K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Murrell Foundation Largest grant: Utsw Medical Center | Dallas, TX | $2.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Widows Mite Fund Largest grant: Ohio County Public Library | Wheeling, WV | $2.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Gay R Larsen Charitable Education Trust | Wheeling, WV | $2.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Live Oak Foundation Largest grant: National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame | Ocala, FL | $2.5K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Henry Peterson Foundation Largest grant: American Museum of Natural History | New York, NY | $2.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Burns Legacy Foundation co John Neal | St Charles, IL | $2.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Sieg Dunlap Foundation Largest grant: Steppenwolf Theatre | Bloomfield Hills, MI | $2.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| William M Camp Foundation Largest grant: Carrsville Ruritan Club | Charlottesville, VA | $2.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Sanders Tech-Ed Foundation Largest grant: Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation | Wilmington, DE | $2.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Carenet Cares Largest grant: Claire Granja | San Antonio, TX | $2.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Tr Lois & Lucy Lampkin Fdn Ua Largest grant: Berry College | Orlando, FL | $2.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| James P Caruso & Christine S Caruso Charitable Fund Inc Largest grant: Orlando Health Foundation | Orlando, FL | $2.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| James O Buck Family Foundation | Jacksonville, FL | $2.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Kerry & Simone Vickar Family Foundation Largest grant: Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Charlotte, NC | $2.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Loya Foundation Largest grant: Sisters of Notre Dame | Elyria, OH | $2.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| 4S Family Foundation Largest grant: Crossroads Bible Church | Wilmington, DE | $2.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Peak Foundation Inc Largest grant: Vojvodina Environmental Movement | Victor, NY | $2.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Circle Fund Largest grant: Mary Queen of Peace | Webster Groves, MO | $2.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Antonio V Glassberg Educational Foundation Largest grant: John Burroughs School | Teton Village, WY | $2.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Joe T and Billie Carole Mcmillan Charitable Foundation | College Station, TX | $2.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Marquette Bank Education Foundation Largest grant: Cristo Rey Work Study Program | Chicago, IL | $2.5K 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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