Foundations that fund community development in Kentucky
These 25 foundations made grants to community development 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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Lg&e and Ku Foundation Inc
- $20,000 to Kentucky Industrial Development Council Inc, Frankfort: Kidc/kaed membership
- $20,000 to Kentucky Industrial Development Council Inc, Frankfort: Kaed/product development
- $10,000 to Downtown Development Corporation, Louisville: General operating support
Nisource Charitable Foundation
- $10,000 to Business and Education Network Inc, Lexington: Corporate donation
- $5,000 to Shaping Our Appalachian Region Inc, Pikeville: Corporate donation
- $4,000 to Downtown Lexington Corporation Foundation, Lexington: Corporate donation
How to apply: See nisource charitable foundation mission statement & administrative guidelines
Deadlines: See nisource charitable foundation mission statement & administrative guidelines
Restrictions: See nisource charitable foundation mission statement & administrative guidelines
American Water Charitable Foundationinc
- $40,000 to Community Ventures Corporation Inc, Lexington: General purpose
- $5,500 to Kentucky Chamber Foundation Inc, Frankfort: General purpose
- $2,500 to Seedleaf Inc, Lexington: General purpose
How to apply: See application forms on internal company web site
Deadlines: No set deadlines
Restrictions: Must be 501(c)(3) charitable organization that furthers the charitable purposes of the foundation.
The R C Durr Foundation Inc 541 Buttermilk Pike Suite 500
- $151,700 to Fiesta Nky Inc, Florence: General support
- $17,605 to Augusta College Echo Hall Association, Augusta: General support
- $12,500 to Renewport, Newport: General support
How to apply: Letter request
Restrictions: Priority is given to charities located in the northern kentucky/cincinnati, ohio area.
The Gheens Foundation Inc
- $100,000 to Greater Louisville Foundation Inc, Louisville: Live in lou
- $50,000 to Onewest Corporation, Louisville: Mission delivery support
- $10,000 to Well Incubator, Louisville: Mission delivery support
How to apply: An online application can be found at gheensfoundation.org.
Deadlines: Submission deadlines are quarterly. Specific dates can be found at gheensfoundation.org.
Restrictions: Grants are only awarded to nonprofit organizations whose missions impact the greater louisville metro area and lafourche and terrebone parishes in louisiana, the home communities of mr. And mrs. Edwin gheens. In some instances, nonprofit...
The Steele-Reese Foundation Xxxxx1004
- $45,000 to Kentucky Science Teachers Association, Lexington: General
- $40,000 to Shaping Our Appalachian Region, Pikeville: General
- $6,000 to Henderson Settlement Inc, Frakes: General operation
How to apply: Online application
Deadlines: March 1
Restrictions: Funds rural education, rural human services, rural conservation and preservation, rural health and rural arts and humanities.
Laura G Turner Charitable Foundation Inc
- $50,000 to Friends of Dugas Community Park Inc, Scottsville: Challenge grant for construction of a dog park
- $50,000 to Heart of Scottsville, Scottsville: Salary support (2024-2026) for ft executive director
How to apply: Application form provided by the foundation. Include: documentation of tax exempt status, lists of officers & directors, most recent audited financial statement, internal financial statements and operating budget, projected budget.
Restrictions: No grants for: individuals, loans, travel, or seminars, government agencies, political purposes, dinner events, other private foundations, telethons.
The Robert E Frazier Tri-City Area Charitable Foundation Inc
- $60,000 to Tri-Cities Heritage Development Corporation Inc, Cumberland: Grant writer to research, draft, and submit proposals for funds benefiting tri-city...
- $20,000 to Friends of Benham Ltd, Benham: Partial funding for phase 1 of patio project at municipal coal miners memorial park.
How to apply: Request for grants must be submitted pursuant to the foundation's grant application process. To facilitate the process the foundation has produced documents titled "grant guidelines," "grant application instructions, and "project financial information form." these documents are...
Deadlines: By april 30 and october 31 to be considered in semi-annual meetings in may and november.
Restrictions: Grants are awarded to organizations for purposes described in code section 501(c)(3) and for which contributions are deductible under code sections 170(c), 2055(a), and 2522(a), but are limited to contributions that primarily benefit the...
Peoples Bank Foundation
- $10,000 to Well Incubator, Louisville: Program support
- $1,000 to River Cities Harvest Inc, Ashland: Holiday donation
How to apply: Grant application
Restrictions: Principal areas in ohio, west virginia, kentucky, virginia, washington dc, and maryland
Wells Fargo Foundation
- $850,000 to Community Ventures Corporation Inc, Lexington: Keeping people housed intermediary program
How to apply: https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate-responsibility/community-giving/grant-process/
Deadlines: Applications are accepted from february 1 through october 1.
Restrictions: https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate-responsibility/community-giving/grant-process/
James Graham Brown Foundation Inc
- $100,000 to Greater Louisville Foundation Inc, Louisville: Program support
How to apply: See "for grantseekers" section on jgbf.org
Deadlines: See "for grantseekers" section on jgbf.org
Restrictions: See "for grantseekers" section on jgbf.org
Thompson Thrift Foundation Inc
- $60,000 to Empathy & Compassion, Lexington: General fund
How to apply: Sufficient written details to determine need and purpose.
Deadlines: None.
Restrictions: Limited to sec. 501(c)(3) purposes.
Yum Brands Foundation Inc
- $43,750 to Greater Louisville Pride Foundation Inc, Louisville: Unrestricted Contribution to 501(c)3
How to apply: Matching gift from proof of public charity status
Restrictions: Must be greater then $25 and public charity
Carson-Myre Charitable Foundation
- $40,000 to Commonwealth Policy Foundation, Herndon: Preserve america's judeo-christian heritage
How to apply: See guidelines at www.carsonmyre.org
Deadlines: See guidelines
Restrictions: See guidelines
The Kroger Co Foundation
- $37,800 to Community Ventures Corporation, Lexington: Organization's charitable purpose
How to apply: All grant requests must be submitted through the versaic grants management platform located at thekrogerco.versaic.com/login. Grant requests include information related to the organization and it's charitable purpose and details related to the request.
Deadlines: Grants are processed quarterly with application deadlines in january, april, july, and october.
Restrictions: Grants are only approved to 501(c)(3) organizations
Mortimer and Mimi Levitt Foundation Inc
- $30,000 to Discover Downtown Middlesboro Inc, Middlesboro: Community programming support
How to apply: In-writing
Robert & Evelyn Hewlett Morgan Family Foundation Inc
- $21,500 to Community Disciples, Princeton: Financial aid - community beautification and cleanup; project graduation event; after...
How to apply: Request application forms provided by the foundation
Deadlines: March 31st
Restrictions: Restricted to caldwell county, kentucky
Truist Foundation Inc
- $20,000 to Greater Louisville Foundation Inc, Louisville: Presidential honors
How to apply: Online application with supporting information regarding purpose of the organization and expected benefits of program
Deadlines: Rolling Deadlines
Restrictions: Grants are made exclusively for charitable, literary, scientific, and educational purposes.
Peyton Samuel Head Family Trust
- $14,000 to Friends of Pewee Valley Inc, Pewee Valley: General operating
How to apply: Application form available upon request
Restrictions: 501(c)(3) organizations benefitting residents of oldham county, ky
The Kaplan Foundation
- $12,000 to River Cities Harvest, Ashland: 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...
Orphan Society of Lexington Trust C/O Central Bank & Trust Co
- $8,000 to Common Good Community Development Corporation, Lexington: Subsidy
How to apply: A request for a specific amount and the intended use of the funds. Applications will be provided to the requestor.
Deadlines: March 15 & september 15
Restrictions: Applicant must be an irc section 501(c)(3) organization only.
First Financial Foundation
- $5,000 to Louisville Asset Building Coalition, Louisville: Volunteer income tax assistance
How to apply: via website: bankatfirst.com/home/communitydevelopment
Restrictions: Recipient to be within bank's market footprint and delivering services in target areas
Patrick & Susan Keefe Family Foundation Inc
- $3,000 to Esperanza Latino Center of Northern Kentucky Inc, Covington: General Support
How to apply: Cause, amount of request, and charitable tax id number
Welborn Baptist Foundation Inc
- $2,500 to Community Foundation of Henderson, Henderson: Nonprofit excellence
How to apply: Visit www.welbornfdn.org for this information
Deadlines: Will be published annually at www.welbornfdn.org. Grants are awarded on two year cycles.
Restrictions: Service area is southwestern indiana, southeastern illinois & henderson, ky. See web page for more details.
Marilyn & William Young Charitable Foundation Inc C/O Sara Hemingway Ex Di
- $2,500 to Junior League of Owensboro, Owensboro: Community grants
How to apply: Inquire with office
Restrictions: Daviess county kentucky only
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