Foundations that fund health care in Kentucky
These 25 foundations made grants to health care 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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Cralle Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Down Syndrome of Louisville Inc, Louisville: General operating costs
- $7,500 to Family Community Clinic Inc, Louisville: General operating costs
- $5,000 to Surgery on Sunday Inc, Lexington: 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
- $142,855 to Harrison Memorial Hospital, Cynthiana: General support
- $50,000 to St Elizabeth Medical Center Inc, Edgewood: General support
- $30,000 to Faith Community Pharmacy, Florence: General support
How to apply: Letter request
Restrictions: Priority is given to charities located in the northern kentucky/cincinnati, ohio area.
The King's Daughters and Sons Foundation of Kentucky Inc
- $20,540 to Down Syndrome of Louisville Inc, Louisville: Purchase 5 cleevertouch boards
- $15,000 to Faith Community Pharmacy, Newport: Provide prescriptions for people with chronic illnesses.provide prescriptions for people...
- $2,685 to Mission Lexington Inc, Lexington: Purchase glass door 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...
Lg&e and Ku Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to Baptist Health Foundation Greater Louisville Inc, Louisville: Baptist health foundation
- $2,500 to Norton Healthcare Foundation Inc, Louisville: Norton healthcare found
- $2,000 to Lexington Fisher House Foundation Inc, Lexington: Fisher house/va 5k
The Gheens Foundation Inc
- $20,000 to Family Community Clinic Inc, Louisville: Mission delivery support
- $10,000 to Tip It Forward, Louisville: Mission delivery support
- $7,500 to House of Ruth Inc, Louisville: House of ruth challenge grant
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...
V V Cooke Foundation Corporation
- $10,000 to Family Community Clinic, Louisville: Unrestricted
- $10,000 to Down Syndrome of Louisville, Louisville: Unrestricted
- $5,000 to House of Ruth, 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.
Welborn Baptist Foundation Inc
- $6,443 to Matthew 25 Aids Services, Henderson: Nonprofit excellence
- $4,760 to Matthew 25 Aids Services, Henderson: Nonprofit excellence
- $2,500 to Healing Reins of Kentucky, 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.
The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation
- $5,000 to Jennie Stuart Health Foundation Inc, Hopkinsville: Human services
- $3,950 to Hope Health Clinic Inc, Lagrange: Human services
- $3,573 to Eminence Shop With A Cop, Eminence: 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
James A and Martha R Brown Charitable Foundation Inc
- $100,000 to Harrison Memorial Hospital, Cynthiana: Equipment
- $26,039 to Milestones Inc, Independence: Purchase tractor
How to apply: No special form required at this time
Deadlines: Not at this time
Restrictions: Preference will be given to organizations operating in nicholas county and/or harrison county, kentucky
Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust
- $50,000 to Baptist Health Foundation Paducah, Paducah: Programming support
- $36,500 to Hope Unlimited Family Care Center Inc, Paducah: 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.
John A Schroth Family Char Tr
- $45,000 to Faith Community Pharmacy Inc, Florence: Prescription medication
- $10,000 to Milestones Inc, Independence: Therapeutic horseback
How to apply: See footnote
Deadlines: See footnote
Restrictions: See footnote
Orphan Society of Lexington Trust C/O Central Bank & Trust Co
- $10,000 to Baby Health Service Inc, Lexington: Subsidy
- $2,832 to Surgery on Sunday, 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.
Fred R & Opal S Woosley Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to Upside Therapeutic Riding Inc, Louisville: Public support
- $5,000 to House of Ruth, 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.
Fourevergreen Foundation Inc
- $200,000 to Hope Scarves Inc, 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
Copic Medical Foundation
- $174,568 to St Elizabeth Medical Center, Edgewood: For general program support
How to apply: Completed application; copy of 501(c)(3) letter, total project cost and amount of request to be considered, most recent financial statements and current audit report.
Restrictions: Charitable education, civic and scientific purposes related to medicine, medical education, medical research and other medical charitable purposes.
Yum Brands Foundation Inc
- $125,300 to Norton Healthcare Inc, 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
Eula Mae and John Baugh Foundation
- $75,000 to Mission Frankfort Clinic, Frankfort: 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...
C F Holdship Charitable Trust
- $74,571 to Frontier Nursing Service Inc, Wendover: General support
How to apply: See footnote
Deadlines: See footnote
Restrictions: See footnote
Messer Construction Foundation
- $60,000 to Norton Healthcare Foundation, Louisville: General
How to apply: Messer Construction Foundation completed application form provide details on organization its mission its financials its capital need non profit certificate etc.
Deadlines: Spring
Restrictions: Must be geographically located in one of our regoins and includes those that request investment in economic inclusion education and workforce development. Primarily although not
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- $50,000 to St Elizabeth Medical Center Inc, Edgewood: Project/program support
How to apply: Available upon request
Deadlines: Available upon request
Restrictions: Awards given to tax exempt organizations for charitable or educational purposes, for relief in sickness, suffering and distress, the care of young children and the aged or the helpless and afflicted, for the
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
- $32,500 to Nursetrust Inc, Lexington: Matching gifts
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...
Charles H Dater Foundation Inc
- $30,000 to Milestones Inc, Independence: Therapeutic Riding Program/Horse Care and Take the Reins
How to apply: Applications are submitted electronically www.daterfoundation.org
Restrictions: Grants are primarily for the benefit of children in the Greater Cincinnati Area.
Spaulding Foundation
- $20,000 to Milestones Inc, Independence: Funding for Therapeutic Riding Program for disabled individuals
How to apply: Request an application from Laura Dunderman
Deadlines: Quarterly Grant applications should be received January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1.
Restrictions: Grants are made to organizations qualifying under IRC Section 501 ( c) (3), for purposes of improving life in the community, focusing in areas of mental health, mental and physical disabilities, substance abuse/chemical addiction, and...
Edelweiss Foundation
- $20,000 to Faith Community Pharmacy, Newport: Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit
How to apply: In writing with a brief description of the charity and its requests.
Peyton Samuel Head Family Trust
- $20,000 to Hope Health Clinic Inc, La Grange: General operating
How to apply: Application form available upon request
Restrictions: 501(c)(3) organizations benefitting residents of oldham county, ky
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