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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayes Ruth & Jacque Tua Largest grant: Disabled American Veterans | Saint Louis, MO | $1.25K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Helen T Andrews Foundation Co-Trs Ua Fifth Largest grant: Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden | Cincinnati, OH | $1.25K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| John Q Shunk Association | Bucyrus, OH | $1.25K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Shentel Foundation Largest grant: Shenandoah Memorial Hospital Foundation | Edinburg, VA | $1.25K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Printing Industries Education Fund Largest grant: Brady Nachtrieb Ferris State University | Westerville, OH | $1.25K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Lowell Milken Family Foundation Largest grant: Milken Community School | Santa Monica, CA | $1.25K tax year 2023 | Preselected only |
| The Mcleigh Foundation Largest grant: Seacoast Church | Hollywood, SC | $1.2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Erdely Family Foundation Largest grant: Diocese of Greensburg | Rostraver Township, PA | $1.2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Morsman Family Foundation Largest grant: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum | Minnetonka, MN | $1.2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The William H Jarrett II Foundation Inc Largest grant: Johns Hopkins Medicine | Atlanta, GA | $1.2K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Harvest Time Foundation | Shelby, NC | $1.2K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Kingdom of Love Largest grant: Breakwater Church | Eagle, ID | $1.2K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Victory Mountain Ministries | Clyde, NC | $1.11K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Cousins Family Foundation Largest grant: Westside Christian Academy | Brighton, MI | $1.08K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Sempra Foundation Largest grant: Solar Electric Light Fund | San Diego, CA | $1.06K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Gap Foundation Largest grant: Glide Foundation | San Francisco, CA | $1.05K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Arbol Christian Communications Largest grant: Arbol Christian Communications Ecuador | Walnut, CA | $1.02K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Mutual of America Foundation Largest grant: Hudson Link for Higher Education in Prison Inc | New York, NY | $1.01K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Posnick Family Foundation Largest grant: Lubavitcher Yeshiva Academy | Medford, MA | $1K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| UFCW Local 700 Charitable Foundation Inc Largest grant: Dennis Medbourn | Indianapolis, IN | $1K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Anne and Gerald Freedman Charitable Foundation Inc Largest grant: Princeton Jewish Center | Princeton, NJ | $1K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Seeds Initiative Largest grant: Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy | Vestavia, AL | $1K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| George and June Block Family Foundation Largest grant: Northwest Community Hospital | Harwood Heights, IL | $1K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Jdsm Family Foundation Inc | Saratoga Springs, NY | $1K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Evelyn S & Jim Horne Hankins Fnd Largest grant: Empower Me Day Camp | Lebanon, TN | $1K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Star Fire Foundation Largest grant: Assistance League of St Louis | Chesterfield, MO | $1K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Balkhi Foundation Inc | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | $1K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Generac Foundation Inc Largest grant: Independent Electrical Contractors Foundation | Waukesha, WI | $1K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Paula and Van Jones Foundation Largest grant: Campus Crusade for Christ | Edmond, OK | $1K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Hathaway Family Foundation Largest grant: Dlc | Millbrook, NY | $1K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Tom and Marion Braum Foundation Largest grant: Fellowship of Catholic University | Sioux Falls, SD | $1K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Heidt Family Foundation Largest grant: Naples Children & Education Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | $1K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Dan and Merrie Boone Foundation Inc Largest grant: Robert W Woodruff Arts Center Inc | Wilmington, DE | $1K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Joseph Weintraub Family Foundation Inc Largest grant: Mayo Foundation | Miami, FL | $1K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Donohoe Family Charitable Foundation Largest grant: Immaculate Conception Academy | Villa Hills, KY | $1K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Abdel-Misih Foundation Largest grant: Convent of the Sacred Ny | Sunny Isles Beach, FL | $1K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Restoration Foundation Largest grant: Wired Human | Nashville, TN | $1K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Dr Joy to the World Inc Largest grant: Feeding America | Melville, NY | $1K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Gary L Weaver Family Foundation Largest grant: Hayha | Clancy, MT | $1K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Msc Foundation Inc Largest grant: American Gold Star Mothers Inc | Sarasota, FL | $1K 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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