Foundations that fund human services in Kentucky
These 25 foundations made grants to human services 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
- $49,758 to United Way of the Bluegrass Inc, Lexington: United way of the bluegrass
- $17,331 to Wintercare Energy Fund Inc, Lexington: Wintercare dec 23 donation
- $16,000 to Wintercare Energy Fund Inc, Lexington: Wintercare oct 2024 donation
The Gheens Foundation Inc
- $250,000 to Home of the Innocents, Louisville: Campaign to renovate the current facilities
- $175,000 to Rita June Foundation Inc, Louisville: The construction of three louisville bezos academies
- $80,000 to Neighborhood House, 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 Lighthouse Ministries Inc, Lexington: General operating costs
- $10,000 to Lexington Rescue Mission Inc, Lexington: General operating costs
- $10,000 to Orphan Care Alliance Inc, Louisville: General operating costs
How to apply: Email info@thecrallefoundation.org for an application.
Restrictions: Charitable
Nisource Charitable Foundation
- $7,500 to Christian Appalachian Project Inc, Mount Vernon: Corporate donation
- $7,500 to United Way of the Bluegrass, Lexington: Corporate donation
- $5,000 to Lexington Rescue Mission, 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
Peoples Bank Foundation
- $7,700 to Master-Pieced Inc, Lexington: Support
- $7,000 to Henry County Help Center Inc, Eminence: Program support
- $3,000 to Hopes Place Inc, Ashland: Support
How to apply: Grant application
Restrictions: Principal areas in ohio, west virginia, kentucky, virginia, washington dc, and maryland
Carson-Myre Charitable Foundation
- $190,000 to New Pathways for Children, Melber: Christian outreach to the poor
- $150,000 to Starfish Orphan Ministry, Paducah: Christian outreach - aiding orphans/adoption
- $45,000 to Beyond Uganda, Paducah: Share the gospel & provide assistance to needy
How to apply: See guidelines at www.carsonmyre.org
Deadlines: See guidelines
Restrictions: See guidelines
American Water Charitable Foundationinc
- $5,000 to Child Care Council of Kentucky Inc, Lexington: General purpose
- $5,000 to Lift Up Lexington Inc, Lexington: General purpose
- $5,000 to Hospice of the Bluegrass 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.
Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust
- $2,500,500 to Lifeline Recovery Center Inc, Paducah: Capital support
- $250,750 to Paducah Interfaith Ministry Inc, Paducah: General operating support
- $146,000 to Family Service Society, Paducah: 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.
C E and S Foundation Inc
- $150,000 to Rita June Foundation Inc, Louisville: Bezos academies of louisville
- $125,000 to The Cabbage Patch Settlement House Inc, Louisville: Assessing youth and family development, family and youth development program
- $118,200 to Neighborhood House Inc, Louisville: Youth thrive implementation, appreciation for work to advance the out-of-school time...
How to apply: See cesfoundation.com, "grantseekers" for application information.
Restrictions: See cesfoundation.com, home page "areas of focus" for award information.
Fred R & Opal S Woosley Foundation Inc
- $25,000 to New Life Directions Ministries, Louisville: Public support
- $20,000 to Blessings in A Backpack, Louisville: Public support
- $20,000 to Paws With A Purpose, 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.
The R C Durr Foundation Inc 541 Buttermilk Pike Suite 500
- $86,880 to Generations Grow Network, Independence: General support
- $50,000 to Samaritan Car Clinic, Covington: General support
- $30,000 to New Day Ranch Inc, Verona: General support
How to apply: Letter request
Restrictions: Priority is given to charities located in the northern kentucky/cincinnati, ohio area.
The Copia Foundation Inc
- $20,000 to Christian Appalachian Project Inc, Paintsville: Charitable gift
- $10,000 to Casa of Lexington Inc, Lexington: Charitable gift
- $5,000 to The Foster Care Council of Lexky Inc, Lexington: Charitable gift
How to apply: Grant application form with information about the organization, project description, personnel involved, statement of need/rationale, project objectives, population served, anticipated outcomes & budget/funding sources
Deadlines: No
Restrictions: Kentucky charitable, literary, educational or religious organization
Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation
- $4,000 to Miracle League of Buffalo Trace, Maysville: Auction
- $2,000 to Miracle League of Buffalo Trace, Maysville: Auction
- $2,000 to Cancer Fighters United Resource Center Inc, Maysville: Auction
How to apply: Concept papers; form and information can be found at www.meaf.org
Deadlines: National grants: july 15; matching grants: year round
Restrictions: Grants limited to programs benefiting disabled young people
Gardner Foundation Incorporated
- $2,000 to Hosparus, Louisville: Charitable
- $1,000 to Cabbage Patch Settlement House, Louisville: CharitableEducational
- $1,000 to Home of the Innocents, Louisville: Charitable
How to apply: Grant Application Proposed Budget
Deadlines: May 1
The Norton Foundation Inc
- $20,000 to Catholic Charities of Louisville Inc, Louisville: General operations
- $15,000 to Neighborhood House, Louisville: General operations
- $10,000 to Cabbage Patch Settlement House Inc, 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.
Marilyn & William Young Charitable Foundation Inc C/O Sara Hemingway Ex Di
- $25,000 to Boulware Mission, Owensboro: Family support systems
- $3,000 to Puzzle Pieces, Owensboro: General support
- $3,000 to Owensboro Black Expo, Owensboro: Community grants
How to apply: Inquire with office
Restrictions: Daviess county kentucky only
The Maclean Foundation Inc
- $6,000 to The Neighborhood House, Louisville: Provide children and families with opportunites to enhance the quality of their life.
- $6,000 to The Center for Women & Families, Louisville: Provide support to victims of rape and domestic violence.
- $6,000 to Dreams With Wings, Louisville: Help empower individuals with intellectural and developmental disabilities and autism.
How to apply: No guidelines in effect, entity requesting funds must be a non-profit organization.
Deadlines: None.
Restrictions: None.
Nicklies Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to Christopher Iix Game Changers Inc, Louisville: To provide funding to promote early childhood education, parental involvement, mentoring,...
- $3,000 to Scarlet Hope, Louisville: Provide funds to support exploited and trafficked women
- $2,000 to Neighborhood House Inc, Louisville: To support families by creating a community of opportunity
How to apply: No formal application process
Robert and Faye Thieneman Family Foundation Inc
- $2,000 to Wayside Christian Mission, Louisville: Grant - operations
- $1,500 to Cedar Lake Foundation, Louisville: Grant - operations
- $1,000 to Youthbuild Louisville, Louisville: Grant - operations
How to apply: See online grant application
Fourevergreen Foundation Inc
- $150,000 to Paws With Purpose, Louisville: Unrestricted general
- $50,000 to Cabbage Patch Settlement House Inc, Louisville: Unrestricted general
- $25,000 to First Car Project Inc, Prospect: 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
Laura G Turner Charitable Foundation Inc
- $15,336 to Allen Association for Retarded Citizens Inc, Scottsville: Capital support to remodel facility
- $15,336 to Allen Association for Retarded Citizens Inc, Scottsville: Capital support to remodel facility
- $14,536 to Allen Association for Retarded Citizens Inc, Scottsville: Capital support to remodel facility
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.
Kentucky Social Welfare Foundation
- $20,000 to The Prisoners Hope, Louisville: Housing
- $15,000 to Hospice Care Plus, Richmond: Supporting access to hospice home visits in rural ky
- $8,000 to Saint Vincent Mission, David: Career assistance
How to apply: Grant submission process and appropriate forms can be found at kswf.org.
Deadlines: Grant cycle is open all year; board review deadlines can be found at kswf.org.
Restrictions: The purpose of kswf is to improve quality of life and opportunity among kentuckians who experience diminished economic opportunities, whether due to poverty, poor health, disability or inequality. Targeting our grants to rural areas, small...
Dunbar Foundation Inc Attn Christopher Nunelley
- $20,000 to Home of the Innocents, Louisville: Charitable
- $2,500 to Hosparus, Louisville: Charitable
- $2,000 to Paws With Purpose, Louisville: Charitable
How to apply: No formal application process
Deadlines: No deadlines
Restrictions: No restrictions or limitations
Barr Foundation Inc C/O J Mcferran Barr Ii
- $50,000 to Cabbage Patch Settlement House, Louisville: General support
- $30,000 to Second Hope Ministries, Louisville: 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).
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- $50,000 to Childrens Home of Northern Kentucky, Covington: Project/program support
- $25,000 to Life Learning Center Inc, Covington: 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
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