Foundations that fund environmental groups in Kentucky
These 22 foundations made grants to environmental groups 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
- $25,000 to Herrington Lake Conservation League Inc, Burgin: 2024 hlcl clean-up
- $8,000 to Parks Alliance of Louisville, Louisville: Parks alliance of louisville
- $3,000 to Sustainable Berea Inc, Berea: Victory garden blitz
The Gheens Foundation Inc
- $50,000 to Waterfront Botanical Gardens, Louisville: Mission delivery support
- $50,000 to Wilderness Louisville Inc, Fairdale: Shawnee outdoor learning center construction funding
- $10,000 to Louisville Nature Center Inc, 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 Norton Foundation Inc
- $50,000 to Parks Alliance of Louisville Inc, Louisville: General operations
- $35,000 to Wilderness Louisville Inc, Fairdale: Environmental 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.
Lightner Sams Foundation of Wyoming
- $14,000 to Equine Land Conservation Resource, Lexington: General charitable support
- $1,000 to Bluegrass Land Conservancy, Lexington: General charitable support
How to apply: In writing, including financial information and proof of exemption
Restrictions: No
Gardner Foundation Incorporated
- $4,500 to River Fields Inc, Louisville: Conservation
- $1,000 to Waterfront Botanical Gardens, Louisville: ConservationEducational
How to apply: Grant Application Proposed Budget
Deadlines: May 1
James Graham Brown Foundation Inc
- $750,000 to Parks Alliance of Louisville, Louisville: Alberta o. Jones park and ballard park projects
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
Marilyn & William Young Charitable Foundation Inc C/O Sara Hemingway Ex Di
- $100,000 to Western Kentucky Botanical Garden, Owensboro: Arts
How to apply: Inquire with office
Restrictions: Daviess county kentucky only
Goldring Family Foundation
- $100,000 to Parks Alliance of Louisville, Louisville: Animals & environment
How to apply: Email lisa@goldringfoundation.com
Fourevergreen Foundation Inc
- $50,000 to Parks Alliance of Louisville, Louisville: Unrestricted general
How to apply: Online grant application via www.fourevergreen.org/grants
Deadlines: No deadline
Restrictions: The foundation seeks to meet the needs of the louisville community, both present and emerging, through inspiring action, creating change and improving lives
Frances R Dewing Foundation 7600-Xxxxxx15480
- $17,000 to Bluegrass Greensource, Lexington: Outdoor days environmental
How to apply: Application online only at dewingfoundation.org include cover letter,irs 501(c)(3) determination letter, a project budget, and an organizational budget
Deadlines: Applications accepted all year; semi-annual meetings are held april 1 and october 1.
Restrictions: Early childhood education, ages 2 - 12. Excludes funding for capital campaigns, operating expenses and general funds.
Herman H Nettelroth Fund Tuw
- $16,000 to Parks Alliance of Louisville Inc, 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
Paradis Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Yew Dell Inc, Creastwood: 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.
Barr Foundation Inc C/O J Mcferran Barr Ii
- $10,000 to Yew Dell Gardens, Crestwood: General support
How to apply: Applicants will be required to submit written grant proposals setting forth the purpose for which the assistance is sought, how the applicant will use the funds (with budget) and how program evaluation will be performed.
Deadlines: December 1 each year for payment of grants before year end.
Restrictions: The organization does not limit support to certain charitable, educational, religious, or scientific groups (other than the underlying requirement that the groups be qualified 501(c)(3) exempt organizations).
V V Cooke Foundation Corporation
- $10,000 to Waterfront Botanical Gardens, 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.
Cralle Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Parks Alliance of Louisville, Louisville: General operating costs
How to apply: Email info@thecrallefoundation.org for an application.
Restrictions: Charitable
Dunbar Foundation Inc Attn Christopher Nunelley
- $8,500 to Waterfront Botanical Gardens, Louisville: Charitable
How to apply: No formal application process
Deadlines: No deadlines
Restrictions: No restrictions or limitations
Dillon Foundation
- $5,000 to Sustainable Berea Inc, Berea: To support education/instruction
How to apply: Submit a letter stating purpose of grant and include copy of exemption letter
Lester E Yeager Charitable Trust B
- $5,000 to The Western Kentucky Botanical Garden, Owensboro: Assist with preserving, maintaining and expanding the koi pond
How to apply: Four compelted copies of the four page applicaiton for grant and a one page cover letter should be mailed to po box 964. Items to include with the applicaiton include but are not limited to affirmation/determination letter from the irs, three year history financial report and a...
Deadlines: October 15th
Restrictions: Exempt organization must be a 501(c)(3) and provide documentation of such from the irs and any grants disbursed should be used for the purpose indicated on the applicaiton submitted
American Water Charitable Foundationinc
- $5,000 to Bluegrass Greensource 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.
Robert & Evelyn Hewlett Morgan Family Foundation Inc
- $3,900 to Save Caldwell County Cemeteries, Princeton: Financial aid - stone markers for graves and equipment
How to apply: Request application forms provided by the foundation
Deadlines: March 31st
Restrictions: Restricted to caldwell county, kentucky
Swantz Family Foundation
- $3,500 to Wilderness Louisville, Fairdale: General operating support
How to apply: One page cover letter and up to four pages of narrative
Deadlines: March 1st of each year.
Restrictions: One grant per year, maximum 5,000, only 501c3 can apply, support cause of nature.
Capricorn Foundation Charitable Tru C/O Allen Steinbock
- $1,000 to Waterfront Botanical Gardens, Louisville: Donation
How to apply: See attachment.
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