Foundations that fund animal welfare in Kentucky
These 25 foundations made grants to animal welfare in Kentucky in the most recent IRS filing I have for each. None of them ticked the box for giving only to preselected organizations, and each filing gives application instructions or a website. That doesn't prove a foundation takes applications, and some on this list may not. The text below is copied from the filings, most of them for tax year 2024, so check a foundation's website or call before you apply.
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Lightner Sams Foundation of Wyoming
- $10,000 to Brooke Usa Inc, Lexington: General charitable support
- $5,000 to Lexington Humane Society, Lexington: General charitable support
- $2,000 to Kentucky Equine Humane Center, Nicholasville: General charitable support
How to apply: In writing, including financial information and proof of exemption
Restrictions: No
Gardner Foundation Incorporated
- $3,500 to Kentucky Humane Society, Louisville: Charitable
- $1,000 to Old Friends Inc, Louisville: Charitable
- $1,000 to Raptor Rehabilitation of Kentucky Inc, Louisville: Conservation
How to apply: Grant Application Proposed Budget
Deadlines: May 1
Churchill Downs Incorporated Foundation
- $10,000 to Thoroughbred Charities of America, Lexington: Charitable
- $10,000 to Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, Lexington: Charitable
- $5,490 to Old Friends, Georgetown: Charitable
How to apply: Grant application is available on website (www.churchilldownsincorporated.com/churchill_charities) and must be submitted in the provided application format.
Deadlines: Grant applications must be submitted in its entirety, with all requirements
Restrictions: Foundation support can only be contributed to non-profit organizations classified as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt by the internal revenue service. Individuals and private foundations are not eligible to receive funds. Religious organizations are...
Vyuha Inc
- $1,000 to Halfway Home Rescue, Lexington: General support. The organization can use the funds as needed in furtherance of its...
- $1,000 to Spay Our Strays, Lexington: General support. The organization can use the funds as needed in furtherance of its...
- $1,000 to Veterinarians To the Rescue, Lexington: General support. The organization can use the funds as needed in furtherance of its...
How to apply: Vyuha, Inc. does not currently require an application form from an organization in order for that organization to be considered for a grant or contribution. The Foundation will make grants to public charities described in IRC Sections 509(a)(1) and 509(a)(2). Grantee...
Restrictions: To be considered for a grant or contribution, an organization must be a public charity as defined under IRC Section 509(a)(1) and 509(a)(2).
Lg&e and Ku Foundation Inc
- $65,000 to Louisville Zoo Foundation Inc, Louisville: Louisville zoo foundation
- $3,500 to Louisville Zoo Foundation Inc, Louisville: Plant for the planet 2023-2024
The Kaplan Foundation
- $15,000 to Lexington Humane Society, Lexington: Unrestricted contribution
- $7,000 to Clark County Cares Inc, Winchester: Unrestricted contribution
How to apply: The trust accepts written applications from organizations exempt from tax under i.r.c. 509(a)(1), (2), or (3). Applications received from other organizations or from any individual(s) will not be considered. The application must be accompanied by a copy of the exempted...
Deadlines: Applications accepted at any time.
Restrictions: In awarding grants, the trust gives preferences to organizations with activities in the greater cincinnati area. Grants are generally restricted to the fields of religion, education, medical and community projects. However, to the extent...
Cralle Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Kentucky Humane Society, Louisville: General operating costs
- $5,000 to Second Chances Wildlife Center, Shelbyville: General operating costs
How to apply: Email info@thecrallefoundation.org for an application.
Restrictions: Charitable
Surendra and Karen Gupta Arc Foundation
- $2,500 to Speak Up for the Horses, Falmouth: To provide support to rescue, rehome and education for horses
- $2,000 to Arabian Rescue Mission, Leitchfield: To provide support to abused horses
How to apply: Name & address of organization, exempt status, information about activities
The Kenneth Reutlinger Foundation Inc
- $1,300 to Alley Cat Advocates, Louisville: Charitable
- $1,300 to Kentucky Humane Society, Louisville: Charitable
How to apply: No prescribed form
Double R Family Foundation
- $90,000 to Brooke Usa Inc, Lexington: Cash for operations
How to apply: No special form is required.
Deadlines: No submission deadlines exist.
Restrictions: No restrictions or limitations exist.
Peyton Samuel Head Family Trust
- $40,000 to Flying Cross Horse Park Inc, Pewee Valley: General operating
How to apply: Application form available upon request
Restrictions: 501(c)(3) organizations benefitting residents of oldham county, ky
Wilburforce Foundation C/O Lisa Weinstein
- $35,000 to Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy, Louisville: Environmental - cultural and environmental restoration pilot program
How to apply: See foundation's website at wilburforce.org for grant guidelines
Deadlines: See foundation's website at wilburforce.org for grant guidelines
Restrictions: See foundation's website at wilburforce.org for grant guidelines
Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation
- $35,000 to Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy, Louisville: Wetland restoration in the francis marion national forest
How to apply: Organizations apply for grants using an online system linked from the gaylord and dorothy donnelley foundation's website (www.gddf.org).
Deadlines: 11:59pm et on the deadlines posted on the foundation's website.
Restrictions: See website for more information.
The Mcgee Foundation Inc
- $30,000 to Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, Lexington: Non-profit provides care for retired racehourses
How to apply: No specified form
Dunbar Foundation Inc Attn Christopher Nunelley
- $30,000 to Kentucky Humane Society, Louisville: Charitable
How to apply: No formal application process
Deadlines: No deadlines
Restrictions: No restrictions or limitations
Merrill Schneider Foundation
- $10,000 to Old Friends Inc, Georgetown: Support Programs
How to apply: Letter with Supporting Documentation
Fred R & Opal S Woosley Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Stormhaven Youth Ranch, Louisville: Public support
How to apply: Applications for contributions are submitted in the form of a letter by qualifying charities. The letter of submission has no particular requirements other than simply stating the purpose of their organization and a general idea of how the funds would be used.
Deadlines: November 30th
Restrictions: Awards are primarily for assistance to the poor and assistance for children and school related activities. All submissions are given consideration.
Tucker Foundation
- $10,000 to Brooke Usa Inc, Lexington: General support
How to apply: There is no specified format required
Restrictions: Grants are generally focused in hamilton and bradley counties of east tennessee and atlanta, georgia, but they are not limited to these locales.
Edith J Goode Residuary Trust Pnc Bank N A
- $7,285 to Kentucky Humane Society, Louisville: General operations for dv
How to apply: See footnote
Deadlines: See footnote
Restrictions: See footnote
Martha Morse Beck Von Peccoz Animal Plc
- $6,000 to Misfit Toys Rescue Division Inc, Louisville: Unrestricted general
How to apply: Email to bpeppey@ppp-ltd.com
Deadlines: Nov 30th
Restrictions: Charitable organizations whose objective is love, care and protection of animals
Herman H Nettelroth Fund Tuw
- $5,551 to Kentucky Humane Society, Louisville: General support
How to apply: Please reference the name of the trust in all communications see footnote
Deadlines: See website: www.pnc.com/en/about-pnc/corporate-responsibility/ philanthropy/charitable-trusts.html
Restrictions: See website: www.pnc.com/en/about-pnc/corporate-responsibility/ philanthropy/charitable-trusts.html FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS
Chickesaw Foundation
- $5,000 to Humane Society of Northern Kentucky, Falmouth: Animal care
How to apply: A letter stating their need and a copy of their irs determination letter
Restrictions: Limited to section 501c(3) organizations with substantial activities in ohio
James J Colt Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to Old Friends Inc, Georgetown: To achieve charitable purpose
How to apply: In the form of a letter on its letterhead identifying the organization, a brief description of its work and charitable purpose
Restrictions: Organization must be a tax exempt entity
The Cynthia & George Mitchell Foundation
- $5,000 to Brooke Usa Inc, Lexingtom: To increase productivity and improve lives and working conditions of 3rd world country...
How to apply: Grant inquiries and grant funding requests are made through the Foundation's website, www.cgmf.org.
Restrictions: The Foundation accepts grant requests that focus on the following initiatives: water, clean energy, sustainability science, shale sustainability, and land conservation.
The Mary Norris Preyer Fund C/O Piedmont Financial Trust Company
- $5,000 to Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy Inc, Louisville: To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose
How to apply: Written proposal with internal revenue service tax exempt status letter
Deadlines: April 1st
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