Foundations that fund food programs in Kentucky
These 25 foundations made grants to food programs 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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Peoples Bank Foundation
- $2,000 to Dare To Care Inc, Louisville: Program support
- $1,000 to Central Valley Feed the Homeless, Elizabethtown: Holiday donation
- $1,000 to Edmonson County Senior Pantry, Brownsville: Program support
How to apply: Grant application
Restrictions: Principal areas in ohio, west virginia, kentucky, virginia, washington dc, and maryland
Publix Super Markets Charities Inc
- $125,000 to Dare To Care Inc, Louisville: Organization's charitable purpose
- $50,000 to Dare To Care Inc, Louisville: Organization's charitable purpose
- $5,000 to Kentucky Harvest Inc, Louisville: Organization's charitable purpose
How to apply: Applications should be submitted online at publixcharities.org and include the following: information on the organization, a copy of the 501(c)(3) determination letter issued by the internal revenue service, a brief budget, and a list of the organization's board of directors. If...
Lg&e and Ku Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to Dare To Care Inc, Louisville: Taste of derby festival 2024
- $1,000 to Glean Kentucky, Lexington: Burgers and beats (2024)
- $1,000 to Louisville Grows Inc, Louisville: Citizen foresters training
Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust
- $55,000 to Morehead Gateway Helping Hands, Morehead: Programming support
- $30,000 to Soup for the Soul Org Inc, Murray: Programming support
- $25,000 to Marshall County Community Kitchen Inc, Benton: General operating 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.
The Gheens Foundation Inc
- $50,000 to Dare To Care Inc, Louisville: Mission delivery support
- $10,000 to Glean Kentucky Inc, Lexington: Mission delivery support - north central region
- $10,000 to Kentucky Harvest, 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...
Cralle Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Dare To Care Inc, Louisville: General operating costs
- $7,500 to Kentucky Harvest Inc, Louisville: General operating costs
- $5,000 to Bringing Justice Home Inc, Louisville: General operating costs
How to apply: Email info@thecrallefoundation.org for an application.
Restrictions: Charitable
The R C Durr Foundation Inc 541 Buttermilk Pike Suite 500
- $25,000 to Go Pantry, Florence: General support
- $4,000 to Gallatin County Food Pantry, Warsaw: General support
How to apply: Letter request
Restrictions: Priority is given to charities located in the northern kentucky/cincinnati, ohio area.
American Woodmark Foundation Inc
- $5,200 to House of Blessings, Monticello: Purchase insulated delivery bags
- $1,000 to House of Blessings, Monticello: Aid in funding meals for wayne county
How to apply: Available upon request
Restrictions: Recipients must have tax exempt status under section 501(c)(3), be classified as public charities, and be located in a community where american woodmark corporation has a facility.
Yum Brands Foundation Inc
- $302,477 to Dare To Care, 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
Trane Technologies Charitable Foundation
- $97,980 to Foodchain, Lexington: To forge links between community and fresh food with education and demonstration of...
How to apply: A letter & publication explaining the purpose history and scope of organization with current financial information.
Restrictions: Equipment is not donated grant requests are 10k minimum university matching $15k of employee annual limit.
James Graham Brown Foundation Inc
- $54,000 to Dare To Care 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 Norton Foundation Inc
- $50,000 to Dare To Care, Louisville: General operations
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.
The King's Daughters and Sons Foundation of Kentucky Inc
- $31,599 to Foodchain Inc, Lexington: Partial funding to acquire a walk-in cooler and refrigerator
How to apply: Applicants are required to submit an application with supporting documentation by september 30th of each year. Applicant must provide proof of its 501(c)(3) exemption and a copy of its most recently filed form 990.
Deadlines: September 30
Restrictions: Applicants should be kentucky based or provide services to kentucky residents and be involved in providing care or other services to the elderly, handicapped, or disadvantaged or be an educational institution foundation providing education...
Charles H Dater Foundation Inc
- $30,000 to Go Pantry Corporation, Florence: Summer GO Boxes
How to apply: Applications are submitted electronically www.daterfoundation.org
Restrictions: Grants are primarily for the benefit of children in the Greater Cincinnati Area.
Carson-Myre Charitable Foundation
- $25,000 to Marcellas Kitchen, Benton: To fund christian outreach to the poor
How to apply: See guidelines at www.carsonmyre.org
Deadlines: See guidelines
Restrictions: See guidelines
Fred R & Opal S Woosley Foundation Inc
- $20,000 to Caroles Kitchen, 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.
V V Cooke Foundation Corporation
- $13,250 to Dare To Care, 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.
Celanese Foundation
- $10,947 to Go Pantry Corporation, Florence: Charitable contribution
Peyton Samuel Head Family Trust
- $7,300 to Highpoint Charitable Services Inc, La Grange: General operating
How to apply: Application form available upon request
Restrictions: 501(c)(3) organizations benefitting residents of oldham county, ky
Keeneland Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to Foodchain Inc, Lexington: General operating grant
How to apply: Completed grant application found on keeneland.com with cover letter in required format, proposed project budget and operating budget for the current year, list of board directors with addresses and business affiliations, irs 501(c)(3) letter, resume and salary of executive...
Deadlines: 1st quarter - march 1, 2nd quarter - june 1, 3rd quarter - september 1, 4th quarter - november 1
Restrictions: Funding will not be granted for the following requests: -from individuals -from political entities -for annual operating support -from primary and secondary schools -from fraternal or veterans organizations, unless the gift is in support...
Brereton & Elizabeth Jones Charitable Family Foundation
- $5,000 to Spark Community Cafe, Versailles: Support the mission of the organization
How to apply: Requests for donations can be submitted both in writing and verbally and should include detailed charitable purpose and financial need.
Restrictions: Amount of donation will reflect perceived need of donee.
International Paper Company Foundation
- $4,000 to Jehovah Jireh House Inc, Mays Lick: Jehovah jireh house food distribution
How to apply: Instructions available in an online grant application system (cybergrants) at www.ipgiving.com. Most requests go through local review.
Deadlines: Date determined by local facility.
Restrictions: Major emphasis on communities where international paper company employees live and work.
The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation
- $3,500 to Highpoint Charitable Services, Lagrange: Human services
How to apply: See grant application guidelines at www.schulzefamilyfoundation.org
Deadlines: See grant application guidelines at www.schulzefamilyfoundation.org
Restrictions: See grant application guidelines at www.schulzefamilyfoundation.org
Robert W and Elise B Lykins Charitable Foundation Inc C/O Melanie Lykins
- $3,145 to Dare To Care, Louisville: To work together to provide pathways to end hunger in our community
How to apply: No prescribed form
Restrictions: No restrictions at present time
Amazing Grace Foundation Ltd
- $3,000 to Soul Food, Prestonsburg: Enhancement of religous activities through feeding hungry children
How to apply: Submit all requests in writing with the amount requested and the reason for the grant
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