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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snowy Owl Foundation Inc Largest grant: Aclu of Ky | Louisville, KY | $390K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Lon & Jessie Rogers Educational Trust Largest grant: Jaxson Lathan Banks | Chicago, IL | $379K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Chas and Ruth Seligman Family Foundation Inc | Walton, KY | $371K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| V V Cooke Foundation Corporation Largest grant: Down Syndrome of Louisville | Louisville, KY | $366K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Lees College Inc | Jackson, KY | $365K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Madden Foundation Inc Largest grant: University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY | $364K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Publix Super Markets Charities Inc Largest grant: Bonnet Springs Park | Lakeland, FL | $355K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Allen S Mattingly Trust B Largest grant: Kentucky Humane Society | Pittsburgh, PA | $355K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| William T Young Foundation Inc Largest grant: University of Kentucky Opera Theatre | Lexington, KY | $354K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| JP's Peace Love & Happiness Foundation Largest grant: Austin Theatre Alliance | Wilmington, DE | $350K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Jeanne Gish Gatton Charitable Ex Tuw Largest grant: Uk Markey Cancer Foundation | Orlando, FL | $349K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Julia & Isadore Klein Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Centre College | Louisville, KY | $345K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Fischer Owen Orthopedic Fund Largest grant: Norton Healthcare System | Pittsburgh, PA | $344K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Mary K Oxley Foundation Largest grant: National Museum of Racing & Hall of Fame | Tulsa, OK | $336K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Sutherland Foundation Inc Largest grant: National Center for Families Learning | Louisville, KY | $336K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Keeneland Foundation Inc Largest grant: Stable Recovery | Lexington, KY | $326K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Vanhoose Stewart Foundation Inc Largest grant: Church at the Springs | Franklin Furnace, OH | $323K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Schmidt Family Foundation Largest grant: Care Guide Partners Pace | Sarasota, FL | $321K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Sam Gilliam Foundation Largest grant: Kunstmuseum Basel | Washington, DC | $321K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Middleground Capital Charitable Foundation Largest grant: University of Kentucky Gaton College of Business | Lexington, KY | $320K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Charles H Dater Foundation Inc Largest grant: Greater Cincinnati Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | $320K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Kirchdorfer Opportunities Foundation Inc Largest grant: Bellarmine University | Louisville, KY | $319K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| With Foundation Largest grant: The National Alliance to Advance Adolescent Health | San Mateo, CA | $315K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Our Lady of Good Counsel Church | Verona, KY | $310K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Gates Foundation Largest grant: Gavi Alliance | Seattle, WA | $305K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Nisource Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Essex County Community Foundation | Columbus, OH | $304K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Robert E Frazier Tri-City Area Charitable Foundation Inc Largest grant: City of Cumberland Kentucky (#2) | Lexington, KY | $303K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Evan Dunbar Foundation Inc Largest grant: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | Nashville, TN | $300K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Spray Foundation Inc Largest grant: Melmark Charitable Foundation | New York, NY | $300K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| HN and Frances C Berger Foundation Largest grant: Volunteers of America Michigan | Palm Desert, CA | $300K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Clayton Homes Foundation Largest grant: Family Promise | Maryville, TN | $300K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Creech Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Cardinal Hill Hospital Fdtn | Lexington, KY | $295K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Carnegie Corporation of New York Largest grant: Neo Philanthropy | New York, NY | $292K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Ergon Foundation Largest grant: Pillar Church Planting Network | Wilmington, DE | $291K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Rolfes Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Horizon Community Foundation of Northern Kentucky | Crescent Springs, KY | $290K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Jessie Barker Mckellar Charitable Foundation | Louisville, KY | $285K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Harold & Juanita Koon Family Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Salvation Army of Bowling Green Ky | Louisville, KY | $284K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Reed Foundation Largest grant: University of Kentucky | Gilbertsville, KY | $281K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| El and Thelma Gaylord Foundation Largest grant: Casady School | Oklahoma City, OK | $280K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Rockefeller Foundation Largest grant: Rf Catalytic Capital Inc | New York, NY | $280K 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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