Foundations that fund education in Kentucky
These 25 foundations made grants to education 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
- $40,000 to Lincoln Foundation, Louisville: Wysp stem support 2024
- $15,000 to Jefferson Community and Technical College Foundation Inc, Louisville: Utility technician program
- $15,000 to Louisville Free Public Library Foundation Inc, Louisville: Summer reading 2024
The Gheens Foundation Inc
- $250,000 to Simmons College of Kentucky Inc, Louisville: Mission delivery support
- $100,000 to Jefferson Community and Technical College Foundation Inc, Louisville: Jefferson rising capital campaign
- $75,000 to Kentuckianaworks Foundation Inc, Louisville: Greater louisville alignment network
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 Priddy Foundation
- $21,000 to Connected Nation Inc, Bowling Green: Community Broadband Assessment and Planning (Phases I, 2, and 3) CIP 2021-2022 (Extended)
- $21,000 to Connected Nation Inc, Bowling Green: Community Broadband Assessment and Planning (Phases I, 2, and 3) CIP 2021-2022 (Extended)
- $15,000 to Connected Nation Inc, Bowling Green: Community Broadband Assessment and Planning (Phases I, 2, and 3) CIP 2021-2022 (Extended)
How to apply: Grant application should be made with the Foundation's grant application form that is available on the Foundation's web site www.priddyfdn.org. The following information should be submitted with the completed grant application: 1. Copy of the requesting organization's 501(c)(3)...
Deadlines: Two meetings per year are held.Deadlines are February 1st & August 1st.See the website for details.
Restrictions: Organizations receiving grants must be tax-exempt 501(c)(3) entities. The primary grant categories are human services, education and the arts and health. The Foundation's service area encompasses 18 counties in North Texas and 6 counties...
Fidelity Foundation
- $3,400 to Midway University Inc, Midway: Fidelity matching gifts to education
- $2,240 to Covington Classical Academy Inc, Covington: Fidelity matching gifts to education
- $2,000 to Thomas More University Inc, Crestview Hills: Fidelity matching gifts to education
How to apply: Https://www.fidelityfoundation.org/applying-and-reporting/letter-of-inquiry/
Restrictions: Http://www.fidelityfoundation.org/grantmaking-guidelines/
James Graham Brown Foundation Inc
- $755,000 to Louisville Free Public Library Foundation, Louisville: Renovate and modernize libraries
- $536,286 to University of Louisville Foundation, Louisville: 2024 brown fellows program
- $350,000 to Teach Kentucky 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
The R C Durr Foundation Inc 541 Buttermilk Pike Suite 500
- $100,000 to Thomas More University, Crestview Hills: General support
- $94,900 to Northern Kentucky University Foundation, Highland Heights: General support
- $50,000 to Ohio Valley Educational Foundation Inc, Shelbyville: General support
How to apply: Letter request
Restrictions: Priority is given to charities located in the northern kentucky/cincinnati, ohio area.
C E and S Foundation Inc
- $100,000 to University of Louisville Foundation Inc, Louisville: First gen cards
- $92,000 to Lincoln Foundation, Louisville: College transition enrichment program
- $89,500 to Sowing Seeds With Faith Inc, Louisville: General operating support, summer and retreat programs, sowing seeds with faith summer...
How to apply: See cesfoundation.com, "grantseekers" for application information.
Restrictions: See cesfoundation.com, home page "areas of focus" for award information.
The Norton Foundation Inc
- $70,000 to Waldorf School of Louisville, Louisville: Education
- $60,000 to Berry Center Inc, New Castle: General operations
- $50,000 to University of Louisville Foundation Inc, Louisville: Education
How to apply: The application must include an outline of the project, a budget of all income & expenses and a copy of the irs determination letter verifying the organization's exempt status. The applications are filed in triplicate and are maintained by the foundation's executive director.
Deadlines: Quarterly
Restrictions: No grants are made to individuals or private foundations. Local charitable needs are given first priority.
Woldenberg Foundation
- $25,000 to Kentucky Wesleyan College, Owensboro: Scholarships
- $17,000 to Midway University, Midway: Scholarships
- $12,000 to Trinity High School, St Matthews: Scholarships
How to apply: Email lisa@goldringfoundation.com
The Chatlos Foundation Inc
- $15,000 to University of the Cumberlands, Williamsburg: To provide workship assistance for students majoring in stem areas
- $15,000 to Asbury Theological Seminary, Wilmore: To provide scholarships for master of divinity and master of arts students on the asbury...
- $12,300 to Union Commonwealth University, Barbourville: To provide unrestricted scholarship funds to support union college student needs
How to apply: Per attachment
Nisource Charitable Foundation
- $27,500 to University of Kentucky Research Foundation, Lexington: Corporate donation
- $15,000 to University of Pikeville Inc, Pikeville: Corporate donation
- $5,000 to Lexington Public Library 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
Goldring Family Foundation
- $8,000 to Louisville Collegiate School, Louisville: Scholarships
- $8,000 to Morehead State University, Morehead: Scholarships
- $4,000 to Kentucky Wesleyan College, Owensboro: Scholarships
How to apply: Email lisa@goldringfoundation.com
Marilyn & William Young Charitable Foundation Inc C/O Sara Hemingway Ex Di
- $50,000 to Kentucky Wesleyan College, Owensboro: Arts
- $6,500 to Brescia University, Owensboro: Community grants
- $1,000 to Simmons College of Kentucky, Louisville: General support
How to apply: Inquire with office
Restrictions: Daviess county kentucky only
Dunbar Foundation Inc Attn Christopher Nunelley
- $22,000 to Louisville Collegiate School, Louisville: Educational
- $15,000 to Catholic Education Foundation, Louisville: Charitable
- $8,000 to Louisville Collegiate School, Louisville: Educational
How to apply: No formal application process
Deadlines: No deadlines
Restrictions: No restrictions or limitations
V V Cooke Foundation Corporation
- $5,500 to I Would Rather Be Reading, Louisville: Unrestricted
- $5,000 to Teach Kentucky, Louisville: Unrestricted
- $3,500 to Summit Academy of Greater Louisville, Louisville: Unrestricted
How to apply: Eight copies of the application are required together with a single copy of the applicant's irs 501(c)(3) letter.
Deadlines: Mid january, april, july, and october
Restrictions: Grants are limited to 501(c)(3) organizations located primarily in the louisville, ky area and grant purposes must be religious, educational, civic or humanitarian in nature. 509(a)(3) organizations do not qualify for our grants.
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
- $770,000 to University of Louisville Research Foundation Inc, Louisville: 82287 summer health professions education program -- university of louisville, 2024-2026
- $375,000 to University of Louisville Research Foundation Inc, Louisville: 80123 summer health professions education program -- university of louisville, 2022
- $10,836 to University of Louisville Research Foundation Inc, Louisville: 80565 reframing the way we address health equity by using the concept of universal basic...
How to apply: Most of rwjf's grants are made through targeted grant programs and funding partnerships. Rwjf's funding priorities and calls for proposals are described on www.rwjf.org.
Deadlines: No deadlines, except when foundation issues a call for proposal (cfp) or request for proposal (rfp).
Restrictions: Rwjf is dedicated to taking bold leaps to transform health in our lifetime and pave the way, together, to a future where health is no longer a privilege, but a right. We are a national philanthropy that advances transformative systems...
Yum Brands Foundation Inc
- $426,000 to University of Louisville Foundation, Louisville: Unrestricted Contributions to 501(C)(3)
- $5,750 to Lincoln Foundation, Louisville: Unrestricted Contributions to 501(c)3
- $2,000 to I Would Rather Be Reading, Louisville: Unrestricted Contributions to 501(c)3
How to apply: Matching gift from proof of public charity status
Restrictions: Must be greater then $25 and public charity
Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust
- $100,000 to Catholic Education Foundation, Louisville: Programming support
- $75,000 to Paducah Public Schools Foundation Inc, Paducah: Programming support
- $20,000 to University of the Cumberlands, Williamsburg: Programming support
How to apply: For 2025 the foundation has entered into commitments that have caused all of its available grant funds to be fully utilized. Submit requests for 2026 funding online & include irs determination letter. The required grant application and related materials is listed on the website:...
Deadlines: Application deadlines and other related timelines are posted on the website: www.ecksteincharity.org
Restrictions: Grant requests should support at least one of the following core values: catholic/faith based, human needs, education, families, and vibrant communities.
Cralle Foundation Inc
- $7,500 to Educational Justice LLC, Louisville: General operating costs
- $5,000 to New Day Ministries Inc, Louisville: General operating costs
- $5,000 to Lincoln Foundation, Louisville: General operating costs
How to apply: Email info@thecrallefoundation.org for an application.
Restrictions: Charitable
Thomas B Dixson Et Al
- $7,000 to Asbury Theological Seminary, Wilmore: Scholarship
- $6,000 to Asbury Theological Seminary, Wilmore: Scholarship
- $3,000 to Asbury Theological Seminary, Wilmore: Scholarship
How to apply: Application
Restrictions: Must include information relevant to need for financial aid
Peoples Bank Foundation
- $5,000 to Mattingly Edge Inc, Louisville: Support
- $2,000 to David School Inc, David: Support
- $2,000 to Kentucky Wesleyan College, Owensboro: Support
How to apply: Grant application
Restrictions: Principal areas in ohio, west virginia, kentucky, virginia, washington dc, and maryland
Pella Rolscreen Foundation C/O Pella Corporation
- $2,875 to Murray Tiger Booster Club Inc, Murray: General operations
- $1,000 to Marshall County Band Boosters, Benton: General operations
- $1,000 to Murray Band Booster Inc, Murray: General operations
How to apply: No specific form
Restrictions: Limited to areas in which pella corporation employees live.
Eula Mae and John Baugh Foundation
- $500,000 to Simmons College of Kentucky, Louisville: General Support
- $187,500 to Bsk Theological Seminary, Lexington: General Support
How to apply: Grant requests must be submitted on-line.
Deadlines: October 1st of each year.
Restrictions: The baugh foundation seeks to support nonprofit organizations that reflect the love of christ by providing assistance to those in need, enriching the lives of children and youth, keeping faith communities informed and engaged, and...
Drees Homes Foundation Inc
- $250,000 to Enzweiler Building Institute, Erlanger: Program support
- $50,000 to Thomas More University, Crestview Hills: Program support
How to apply: Written requests are reviewed by the selection committee
Deadlines: None, rolling deadline
Paradis Foundation Inc
- $100,000 to Trinity High School, St Matthews: Support general operations of organization
- $10,000 to Holy Angels Academy, Louisville: Support general operations of organization
How to apply: Written response must be submitted. No particular form specified.
Restrictions: The only limitation is that applicants be 501(c)(3) organizations.
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