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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice I Sullivan Charitablefoundation Largest grant: The Pawtucket Foundation | Pawtucket, RI | $2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Lach Family Foundation Largest grant: Horizon Community Church | Montgomery, OH | $2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Aletheia Foundation Largest grant: Alliance Defending Freedom | Belmont, MI | $2K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Raymond F and Judith K Mccaskey 2003 Charitable Trust Largest grant: Chicago Shakespeare Theater | Chicago, IL | $2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The John a Rodger Jr Foundation Inc Largest grant: Northwell Health Foundationsouthside Hospital | East Meadow, NY | $2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Saratoga Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center | Wilmington, DE | $2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Vaughn L and Eleanore M Beals Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Multiple Sclerosis Society Greater North | Gig Harbor, WA | $2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Charitable Foundation of the Burns Family Inc Largest grant: Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church | Vermontville, NY | $2K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Driver Family Foundation Largest grant: NYU Early Book Society | New York City, NY | $2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Wf & Blanche E West Educational & Coffman Jf Largest grant: Centralia College | Chehalis, WA | $2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Key Worth & Madeline Scholarship Tr Largest grant: Central Virginia Community College | St Louis, MO | $2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Hamer Foundation Largest grant: 20th Street Baptist Church | Kenova, WV | $2K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Albert J & Eunice M Ortenzio Family Largest grant: Beatitude House | Columbus, OH | $2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Houston Family Foundation Largest grant: Middle Way House | Armonk, NY | $2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Arizona Eastern Star Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | $2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Robert E & Janice C Harpenau Founda Largest grant: Sister of St Benedict | Troy, IN | $2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Willmott J Truw L Willmott S Largest grant: Robert Leboeuf | Pittsburgh, PA | $2K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Elva Johnston Foundation Largest grant: Trinity Hope | Houston, TX | $2K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Red Husky Foundation Largest grant: San Francisco Museum of Modern Art | Los Gatos, CA | $2K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Mccomas Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Shriners Hospitals for Children | Coral Gables, FL | $2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Max L Gibson & Jacqueline Gibson Foundation Largest grant: Wabash Valley Family Sports Center | Terre Haute, IN | $2K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Leroy E Dettman Foundation Largest grant: Nc Wesleyan College | Ft Lauderdale, FL | $2K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| J Watumull Fund Largest grant: Kapiolani Women and Children's Cent | Honolulu, HI | $2K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Anita and Julian Saul Foundation Inc Largest grant: University of Alabama | Brentwood, TN | $2K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Mary's Foundation Largest grant: Knights of Columbus - Morton Il | Tremont, IL | $2K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Pursley Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Turning Point USA | Wheaton, IL | $2K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Salem and Annabel Jacoff Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Wgbh Education Foundation | Woodbury, NY | $2K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Doximity Foundation Largest grant: American Medical Women Association | San Francisco, CA | $2K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Buttonwood Foundation Charitable Tr Largest grant: Kansas City Parks Foundation | Kansas City, MO | $2K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Ford Family Foundation Largest grant: Tides Center | Roseburg, OR | $2K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Amory Outreach Foundation Inc Largest grant: Itawamba Community College B S U | Amory, MS | $2K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Loring Family Foundation Largest grant: Impacting Tomorrow Inc | Cincinnati, OH | $2K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Panacea Financial Foundation | Little Rock, AR | $2K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Stewart Title Foundation Inc Largest grant: Rebuilding Together | Houston, TX | $2K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| G L Connolly Foundation Largest grant: Carmel of Jesus Mary and Joseph | Moraga, CA | $2K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| MGN Family Foundation Largest grant: Himalayan Cataract Project Inc | Wilmington, DE | $2K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Gail G Ellis Foundation Inc Largest grant: Huntington Hospital | Bannockburn, IL | $2K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Animals Staying Alive Inc Largest grant: Catskill Veterinary Services | Leander, TX | $2K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Miller-Sweezy Charitable Trust Largest grant: Bomb Magazine | Bridgehampton, NY | $2K tax year 2023 | Preselected only |
| The Alro Steel Foundation Largest grant: University of Michigan | Jackson, MI | $2K 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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