Data / Foundation grants / Animal-related / Kentucky
Who funds animal-related in Kentucky: 173 foundations, $5.6 million in grants
173 private foundations paid 486 grants totaling $5,606,012 to animal-related nonprofits in Kentucky, in each foundation's latest Form 990-PF return, filed with the IRS from 2024 to 2026. The largest funder is The Joanne W Gauntt Foundation Dated, with $1,400,000 in 4 grants.
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- Cause
- Animal-related
- Recipients in
- Kentucky
- Foundations
- 173
- Grants
- 486
- Total granted
- $5,606,012
Foundations that funded animal-related in Kentucky
Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.
| Foundation | Based in | Grants | Total | Largest grant | Largest grant to | Purpose | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Joanne W Gauntt Foundation Dated | Chicago, IL | 4 | $1,400,000 | $1,290,000 | Kentucky Humane Society | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| The George and Beverly Rawlings Endowment Foundation Inc | Lagrange, KY | 1 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | The Crab Orchard Animal Sanctuary Inc | To provide permanent shelter and ongoing rehabilitative and medical care to various farm animals that have not been properly cared for and to operate pastures and barns in furtherance of that care. | apps.irs.gov |
| Frazier-Joy Family Foundation Inc | Goshen, KY | 2 | $230,000 | $200,000 | Kentucky Humane Society | Programming | apps.irs.gov |
| P4P Foundation Inc | Newport, KY | 1 | $212,600 | $212,600 | Protect 4 Paws Co | To help fund the operations of the animal shelter | apps.irs.gov |
| William M Wood Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $189,999 | $189,999 | Kentucky Humane Society | Unrestricted general | apps.irs.gov |
| Leslie L Alexander Foundation Inc | Delray Beach, FL | 5 | $180,000 | $60,000 | Second Chances Wildlife Center | Animal rescue | apps.irs.gov |
| Brown-Forman Foundation | Louisville, KY | 1 | $145,000 | $145,000 | Louisville Zoo Foundation | General program support | apps.irs.gov |
| Allen S Mattingly Trust B | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $128,951 | $128,951 | Kentucky Humane Society | General support and care of | apps.irs.gov |
| Adam R Scripps Foundation | Ft Mitchell, KY | 2 | $117,000 | $67,000 | Old Friends Inc | General Operations | apps.irs.gov |
| R W Marshall Foundation Inc | Clarksville, IN | 2 | $111,000 | $100,000 | Louisville Zoo Foundation | Program support | apps.irs.gov |
| The Rachael Ray Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $110,000 | $110,000 | Kentucky Humane Society | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| The Gheens Foundation Inc | Louisville, KY | 1 | $100,000 | $100,000 | Louisville Zoo Foundation Inc | Kentucky trails | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Seattle, WA | 221 | $85,680 | $6,739 | Kentucky Humane Society | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| George and Mary Lee Duthie Charitable Foundation Inc | Louisville, KY | 3 | $85,000 | $35,000 | Stormhaven Youth Ranch Inc | General operations | apps.irs.gov |
| Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation Inc | Stamford, CT | 1 | $75,000 | $75,000 | Bowling Green-Warren County Humane Society | Animals | apps.irs.gov |
| LG&E and Ku Foundation Inc | Louisville, KY | 7 | $71,750 | $65,000 | Louisville Zoo Foundation Inc | Party for the planet 2025 | apps.irs.gov |
| M V Haggin in Memory of J B A Haggin | Pittsburgh, PA | 5 | $57,453 | $15,000 | Barktown Animal Rescue | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Joanie C Bernard Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | 2 | $50,000 | $40,000 | Kentucky Humane Society | Project/program funds | apps.irs.gov |
| New York Racing Association Foundation | Jamaica, NY | 1 | $50,000 | $50,000 | Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Foundation Inc | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Steve & Amy Van Andel Foundation | Ada, MI | 1 | $50,000 | $50,000 | Elite Greyhound Adoptions Inc | Community development | apps.irs.gov |
| Mary K Oxley Foundation | Tulsa, OK | 3 | $42,000 | $25,000 | Thoroughbred Charities of America LTD | 2025 rescue program | apps.irs.gov |
| Peyton Samuel Head Family Trust | Saint Louis, MO | 1 | $40,000 | $40,000 | Flying Cross Horse Park Inc | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $35,000 | $35,000 | Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy | Wetland restoration in the francis marion national forest | apps.irs.gov |
| Wilburforce Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $35,000 | $35,000 | Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy | Environmental - cultural and environmental restoration pilot program | apps.irs.gov |
| Mary E Herche Charitable Trust Ua | Louisville, KY | 1 | $34,414 | $34,414 | Kentucky Humane Society | Operational support for pet adoption programs and animal welfare activities. | apps.irs.gov |
| Dunbar Foundation Inc | Louisville, KY | 2 | $32,000 | $29,000 | Kentucky Humane Society | Charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| Margaret Raphael Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $32,000 | $32,000 | Arabian Rescue Mission Inc | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Ebr Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $30,000 | $30,000 | Woodford Humane Society | Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| Elmo G Herron Trust Under Will Central Bank and Trust Company | Lexington, KY | 1 | $29,153 | $29,153 | Hopkins County Humane Society | General operating support | apps.irs.gov |
| Double R Family Foundation | Cleveland, OH | 1 | $28,307 | $28,307 | Brooke USA Inc | Cash for Operations | apps.irs.gov |
| Marshall Family Foundation Inc | Prospect, KY | 2 | $27,895 | $20,895 | Kentucky Humane Society | Social services | apps.irs.gov |
| Two Mauds Inc | New York, NY | 4 | $26,000 | $8,000 | Harlan County Friends of the Shelter | Operating support | apps.irs.gov |
| Eleemosynary By LMH Inc | Louisville, KY | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | Kentucky Humane Society | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Manitou Fund | White Bear Lake, MN | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | Old Friends Inc | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Peter and Ann Lambertus Family Foundatio | Norwood, MA | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | Scott County Humane Society | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Rostrevor Foundation Inc | Louisville, KY | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | Kentucky Humane Society | Programming | apps.irs.gov |
| Schaffrick Charitable Foundation Inc Co | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | Friends of Hardin County Animal Shelter | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| The Joseph D Obrien III Memorial Foundation | Shelbyville, KY | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | American Saddlebred Horse & Breeders Association | Charitable purposes | apps.irs.gov |
| Republic Bank Foundation Inc | Louisville, KY | 7 | $24,550 | $10,000 | Friends of Metro Animal Services | Pay It Forward Program | apps.irs.gov |
| Hilary Boone Foundation Inc | Lexington, KY | 1 | $23,500 | $23,500 | Lexington Humane Society | Subsidy | apps.irs.gov |
| Hearts Path Charitable Foundation Inc | Louisville, KY | 1 | $20,000 | $20,000 | Kentucky Humane Society | General operating support | apps.irs.gov |
| The William H and Patricia M Smith Foundation | Louisville, KY | 1 | $20,000 | $20,000 | Kentucky Humane Society | Through leadership, education and proactive solutions, we are creating more compassionate communities | apps.irs.gov |
| Julia & Isadore Klein Family Foundation Inc | Louisville, KY | 3 | $18,500 | $15,000 | Kentucky Humane Society | Charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| Pedigree Foundation | Franklin, TN | 2 | $16,200 | $11,700 | Barktown Animal Rescue | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | apps.irs.gov |
| Bernice Barbour Foundation Inc 5487-00-40 | Philadelphia, PA | 1 | $16,000 | $16,000 | Alley Cat Advocates Inc | Get it done - the portland | apps.irs.gov |
| Lightner Sams Foundation of Wyoming | Teton Village, WY | 3 | $16,000 | $10,000 | Brooke USA Inc | General charitable support | apps.irs.gov |
| Rusty Rabbit Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 2 | $15,000 | $10,000 | Shelby County Humane Society Inc | General & Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| The Kaplan Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $15,000 | $15,000 | Lexington Humane Society | Unrestricted contribution | apps.irs.gov |
| Donald A Hancock Perpetual Charitable Trust | Louisville, KY | 1 | $14,117 | $14,117 | Animal Care Society | Program support | apps.irs.gov |
| John Reed Charitable Residuary Trust | Lexington, KY | 1 | $13,786 | $13,786 | Lexington Humane Society | General operating support | apps.irs.gov |
| Ashley and Tony Munafo Family Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Old Friends | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Blue Sky Foundation Inc | New Albany, IN | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Kentucky Humane Society | General funds | apps.irs.gov |
| Cralle Foundation Inc | Simpsonville, KY | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Kentucky Humane Society | General operating costs | apps.irs.gov |
| Geomar Foundation Inc | Berkeley, CA | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Brooke USA | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| John William Pope Foundation | Raleigh, NC | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Thoroughbred Charities of America | Restricted - grants program | apps.irs.gov |
| Kenneth Rainin Foundation | Oakland, CA | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Melanin Children Matter Inc | General operating support | apps.irs.gov |
| Merrill Schneider Foundation | Driggs, ID | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Old Friends Inc | Support Programs | apps.irs.gov |
| P J Callahan Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Foundation Inc | To support general operations | apps.irs.gov |
| The Graymer Foundation | Vero Beach, FL | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Old Friends Inc | General | apps.irs.gov |
| The Harshaw Family Foundation | Louisville, KY | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Friends of Metro Animal Services | Donation | apps.irs.gov |
| Tucker Foundation | Ooltewah, TN | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Brooke USA Inc | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Weyerhaeuserday Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Brooke USA | General operating support | apps.irs.gov |
| Limestone Family Foundation Inc | Louisville, KY | 4 | $8,000 | $5,000 | Louisville Zoo Foundation | Support | apps.irs.gov |
| Kirkpatrick Foundation Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Association of Zoo Veterinary Technicians | Association of zoo veterinary technicians 44th annual conference | apps.irs.gov |
| Gardner Foundation Incorporated | Louisville, KY | 3 | $7,000 | $4,000 | Kentucky Humane Society | Charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| Terri & Roland Sturm Family Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Morgan Horse Foundation | Contribution | apps.irs.gov |
| The Duffield Family Foundation Dba Maddie's Fund | Pleasanton, CA | 2 | $7,000 | $5,000 | Kay Turpin Animal Rescue Fund Inc | Community conversations - february 2025 - monthly winner | apps.irs.gov |
| Martha Morse Beck Von Peccoz Animal PLC | Pennington, NJ | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Misfit Toys Rescue Division Inc | Unrestricted general | apps.irs.gov |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 8 | $5,862 | $5,000 | Let Them Live Rescue Inc | Matching gifts | apps.irs.gov |
| Flora B Cherry TW | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $5,818 | $5,818 | Bowling Green Warren County Humane Society | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Herman H Nettelroth Fund Tuw | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $5,551 | $5,551 | Kentucky Humane Society | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| American Eagle Outfitters Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Ashland Animal Rescue Fund | Community charity | apps.irs.gov |
| American Water Charitable Foundationinc | Camden, NJ | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Lexington Humane Society | General purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| C F Pollard Foundation Inc | Louisville, KY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Our Mims Retirement Haven | Charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| Chickesaw Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Humane Society of Northern Kentucky | Animal care | apps.irs.gov |
| Christian Word Ministries Inc | Lexington, KY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Lexington Humane Society | Support | apps.irs.gov |
| Croul Family Foundation | Irvine, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy | Program support | apps.irs.gov |
| Fort Worth Wildlife Conservation Fund | Fort Worth, TX | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy | Using novel technology to investigate avian response to post oak savannah restoration | apps.irs.gov |
| Hatton Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Stray Animal Adoption Program | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| James J Colt Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Old Friends Inc | To achieve charitable purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| Leaves of Grass Fund | Lincoln, MA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy | Charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| The Etnyre Foundation | Oregon, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Daviess County TNR | General Operating Support | apps.irs.gov |
| The Graymer Phoenix Foundation Inc | Vero Beach, FL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Old Friends | Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| The Mary Norris Preyer Fund | Greensboro, NC | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy Inc | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| The Reitzel Cook Family Foundation | Southfield, MI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Kentucky Equine Humane Center | To advocate compassionate treatment of animals through education and adoption services. | apps.irs.gov |
| The Wyler Family Foundation | Milford, OH | 5 | $5,000 | $1,000 | Cat Adoption Team | Community outreach | apps.irs.gov |
| Knipp Family Foundation | Jefferson City, MO | 1 | $4,853 | $4,853 | Shelby County Humane Society | Charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| Edith J Goode Residuary Trust PNC Bank N A | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $4,535 | $4,535 | Kentucky Humane Society | General operations for dv | apps.irs.gov |
| David Novak Leadership Inc | Mayfield Heights, OH | 1 | $4,349 | $4,349 | Kentucky Humane Society | Leadership | apps.irs.gov |
| Samuel H Klein Family Foundation | Louisville, KY | 3 | $4,300 | $2,500 | Kentucky Humane Society | General fund | apps.irs.gov |
| American Woodmark Foundation Inc | Winchester, VA | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Furever Friends of Albany Spay and Neuter Clinic | Purchase essential supplies and technology to meet new standards laid out by the kentucky board of veterinary examiners | apps.irs.gov |
| Clark Charitable Trust | Lincoln, MA | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Spayed and Aid of Kentucky Inc | Charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| Dudley and Constance Godfrey Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Old Friends Inc | Charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| Katharine LW and Winthrop M Crane 3D Charitable Foundation | Boston, MA | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Sugarfoot Farm Rescue | general purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| The Gilbert Foundation Inc | Prospect, KY | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Kentucky Humane Society | Animal - operational funding | apps.irs.gov |
| The Mt Brilliant Family Foundation (formerly HGG Family Foundation) | Lexington, KY | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Lexington Humane Society | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Robert & Evelyn Hewlett Morgan Family Foundation Inc | Princeton, KY | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Safe Haven | Financial aid - subsidize animal shelter medical bills; cat neutering | apps.irs.gov |
| Surendra and Karen Gupta Arc Foundation | St Louis, MO | 2 | $3,500 | $3,000 | Speak Up for the Horses | To provide support to rescue, rehome and education for horses | apps.irs.gov |
| JPMorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 10 | $3,442 | $1,060 | Lexington Humane Society | Matching contribution (general operating support) | apps.irs.gov |
| Baird Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 5 | $3,425 | $1,500 | Paris Animal Welfare Society | Charitable operations expenses | apps.irs.gov |
| Bissell Pet Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | 2 | $3,126 | $1,563 | Lawrence County Humane Society | Spay/Neuter Grants & Vouchers | apps.irs.gov |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 9 | $3,010 | $500 | Bluegrass Pug Rescue | Animal-related | apps.irs.gov |
| The Gcagr Foundation Inc | Louisville, KY | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Kentucky Humane Society | General operations | apps.irs.gov |
| Young Again Foundation | Leland, NC | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Louisville Zoo Foundation | Donation | apps.irs.gov |
| C F Holdship Charitable Trust | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $2,715 | $2,715 | Kentucky Humane Society | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Hertzman Foundation Inc | Louisville, KY | 2 | $2,650 | $2,150 | Kentucky Humane Society | Animal care services | apps.irs.gov |
| The Kenneth Reutlinger Foundation Inc | Lousville, KY | 2 | $2,600 | $1,300 | Alley Cat Advocates | Charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| Kentucky Social Welfare Foundation | Union, KY | 1 | $2,550 | $2,550 | Spayed and Aid of Kentucky | Kswfs senior holiday help month | apps.irs.gov |
| Arie and Ida Crown Memorial | Chicago, IL | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Brooke USA | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Arlene F Page and J David Page Charitable Foundation Inc | Wellington, FL | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Brooke USA | General purposes | apps.irs.gov |
| NLT Foundation Inc | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Love of Paws Inc | Trustee match | apps.irs.gov |
| Nisource Charitable Foundation | Columbus, OH | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Lexington Humane Society | Corporate donation | apps.irs.gov |
| TW Iva Dagley Fbo Charitable XXXXX0005 | Chicago, IL | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Lexington Humane Society | General | apps.irs.gov |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | Houston, TX | 2 | $2,410 | $2,160 | Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Foundation Inc | 2160 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ta John M Reed | Lexington, KY | 1 | $2,302 | $2,302 | Lexington Humane Society | General operating support | apps.irs.gov |
| First United Bank Foundation Inc | Madisonville, KY | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Hopkins County Humane Society | Jean money donation -hopkins co. | apps.irs.gov |
| Laposta-Banketas Family Foundation | Weirton, WV | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Old Friends Inc | Saving racehorses | apps.irs.gov |
| Norma D Hanley and Thomas R Hanley Foundation | Prospect, KY | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Kentucky Humane Society | Gift - General Operating Support | apps.irs.gov |
| Peoples Bank Foundation | Marietta, OH | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Dewey Dam Dog and Cat Protection Society Inc | Support of organizations | apps.irs.gov |
| T & T Family Foundation | Nashville, TN | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Bowling Green-Warren County Humane Society | General funds | apps.irs.gov |
| The Susan and Ford Schumann Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Speak Up for Horses | General funds | apps.irs.gov |
| Willliam H & Mattie Wattis Harris Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Kentucky Humane Society | Charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| Yum Brands Foundation Inc | Louisville, KY | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Friends of the Louisville Zoo | Unrestricted Contribution to 501(c)3 | apps.irs.gov |
| Farrell Family Foundation | Kentfield, CA | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Arabian Rescue Mission Inc | Funds for discretionary use | apps.irs.gov |
| Firstbank Charitable Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Brooke USA Inc | Charitable Event | apps.irs.gov |
| J Robert Westerman Foundation | Louisville, KY | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Kentucky Humane Society | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Sperling Family Charitable Foundation | Birmingham, AL | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Figgy Farm Animal Sanctuary | Pig support (rufus, claudia, irene) | apps.irs.gov |
| The Lebherz Family Foundation | Danville, CA | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Foundation | General operating support | apps.irs.gov |
| The Leofsky Foundation Inc | Youngsville, PA | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Old Friends Inc | Charitablegeneraloperations | apps.irs.gov |
| Richard Rex Ponn Trust Fund | Dublin, OH | 2 | $1,400 | $700 | Love of Paws Inc | Civic | apps.irs.gov |
| The Scripps Howard Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $1,250 | $1,250 | Queen City Bulldog Rescue | Volunteer Gift | apps.irs.gov |
| The Morsman Family Foundation | Minnetonka, MN | 1 | $1,200 | $1,200 | Brooke USA | Equine and human welfare in the developing world | apps.irs.gov |
| Charlton C Cox Irrevocable Charitable Trust | Louisville, KY | 1 | $1,036 | $1,036 | Paris Animal Welfare Society Inc | Program support | apps.irs.gov |
| Alpenglow Foundation | Aspen, CO | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Alley Cat Advocates | General charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| Claire Adair Hendrickson Foundation Inc | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Rock 4 Rescue | Program Support | apps.irs.gov |
| Connolly Family Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Thoroughbred Charities of America Inc | General & Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| Dja Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Misfit Toys Rescue Division Inc | General & Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| Empowerment Foundation | Simpsonville, KY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Kentucky Humane Society | General Fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Henry Davidson Fitzpatrick Jr Char Trust | Prestonburg, KY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Dewey Dam Dog and Cat Protection Society | Community support | apps.irs.gov |
| Lowman Family Foundation Inc | Ashland, KY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Ashland Animal Rescue Fund | Program operation | apps.irs.gov |
| Misdee Wrigley and James Mather Miller Foundation Inc | Sarasota, FL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Paris Animal Welfare Society | Subsidy | apps.irs.gov |
| Mosby Lincoln Foundation | Wichita, KS | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Barren River Animal Welfare Association | Operating fund for community funds | apps.irs.gov |
| Ratna Sabapathy Family Foundation I | Palm Beach Garde, FL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Arabian Rescue Mission | Charity | apps.irs.gov |
| Rosky Charitable Foundation Inc | Louisville, KY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Kentucky Humane Society | To support its exempt purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| The Alro Steel Foundation | Jackson, MI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Kentucky Humane Society | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| The Parker Frank Preservation | Palm Beach, FL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Scott County Humane Society | Educate & foster the performing arts | apps.irs.gov |
| The Samuel Lyon Charitable Foundation Inc | Louisville, KY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Kentucky Humane Society | Support | apps.irs.gov |
| Verizon Foundation | Basking Ridge, NJ | 3 | $799 | $649 | Kentucky Kitty Cats | Other civic / community | apps.irs.gov |
| Churchill Downs Incorporated Foundation | Louisville, KY | 2 | $514 | $447 | Old Friends | Charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| Aristo Zeilstra Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $500 | $500 | Kentucky Humane Society | Equine Care and General & Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| BDH Foundation | Maidens, VA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Lexington Humane Society | Operations | apps.irs.gov |
| Powell Family Charitable Foundation Inc | Danville, KY | 1 | $500 | $500 | Willow Creek Sanctuary | Support | apps.irs.gov |
| Richard and Karen Papiese Foundation Inc | Anthony, FL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Old Friends | Animal Services | apps.irs.gov |
| The Rosenthal Foundation Inc | Lexington, KY | 1 | $500 | $500 | Lexington Humane Society | Contribution to 501(c) charity for unrestricted purposes | apps.irs.gov |
| The Westfield Insurance Foundation | Westfield, OH | 1 | $500 | $500 | Lucky Tales Rescue Inc | General operating support | apps.irs.gov |
| V V Cooke Foundation Corporation | Louisville, KY | 1 | $500 | $500 | Second Chances Wildlife Center | Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| Crescent Electric Charitable Foundation | East Dubuque, IL | 1 | $400 | $400 | Snip N Save | Donation for Paid Volunteer Time Program | apps.irs.gov |
| Pella Rolscreen Foundation | Pella, IA | 1 | $400 | $400 | Humane Society of Calloway County | General operations | apps.irs.gov |
| Celanese Foundation | Irving, TX | 2 | $363 | $213 | Kentucky Humane Society | Charitable contribution | apps.irs.gov |
| The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation | Princeton, NJ | 2 | $250 | $125 | Ky Hopeful Paws Rescue Inc | Matching gifts | apps.irs.gov |
| WSB Family Foundation | Albany, NY | 1 | $250 | $250 | Thoroughbred Charities of America | Donation | apps.irs.gov |
| Sempra Foundation | San Diego, CA | 1 | $240 | $240 | Brooke USA Inc | Animals | apps.irs.gov |
| The Hep Foundation Business Trust L Edwin Paulson Jr Trustee | Lexington, KY | 1 | $200 | $200 | Lexington Humane Society | General Purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| Texas Instruments Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $104 | $104 | Barren River Animal Welfare Assoc | Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program." | apps.irs.gov |
| Ge Aerospace Foundation | Norwalk, CT | 1 | $103 | $103 | Golden Retriever Rescue & Adoption of Needy Dogs Inc | Matching gift | apps.irs.gov |
| Inga Ellzey Chis Foundation Inc | Casselberry, FL | 1 | $100 | $100 | Arabian Rescue Mission | Animal welfare | apps.irs.gov |
| James A and Martha R Brown Charitable Foundation Inc | Lexington, KY | 1 | $100 | $100 | Lexington Humane Society | Animal Welfare | apps.irs.gov |
| Morris & Dorothy Haskins Foundation | Bowling Green, KY | 1 | $100 | $100 | Alley Cat Advocates | Financial support | apps.irs.gov |
| Rudd Foundation Inc | Prospect, KY | 1 | $100 | $100 | Beckham Bird Club | General fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Wabtec Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $100 | $100 | Kentucky Humane Society | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Assurant Foundation | Atlanta, GA | 1 | $50 | $50 | Kentucky Humane Society | Financial Assistance | apps.irs.gov |
| Biszantz Charitable Foundation | Lexington, KY | 1 | $50 | $50 | Lexington Humane Society | To support the organization's mission | apps.irs.gov |
| Seckinger Foundation Corporation | Miami, FL | 1 | $50 | $50 | Arabian Rescue Mission Inc | Rescue horses | apps.irs.gov |
Largest grants
| Foundation | Recipient | Recipient location | Purpose | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Joanne W Gauntt Foundation Dated | Kentucky Humane Society | Louisville, KY | General support | $1,290,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The George and Beverly Rawlings Endowment Foundation Inc | The Crab Orchard Animal Sanctuary Inc | Crestwood, KY | To provide permanent shelter and ongoing rehabilitative and medical care to various farm animals that have not been properly cared for and to operate pastures and barns in furtherance of that care. | $1,000,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| P4P Foundation Inc | Protect 4 Paws Co | Wilder, KY | To help fund the operations of the animal shelter | $212,600 | apps.irs.gov |
| Frazier-Joy Family Foundation Inc | Kentucky Humane Society | Louisville, KY | Programming | $200,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| William M Wood Foundation | Kentucky Humane Society | Louisville, KY | Unrestricted general | $189,999 | apps.irs.gov |
| Brown-Forman Foundation | Louisville Zoo Foundation | Louisville, KY | General program support | $145,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Allen S Mattingly Trust B | Kentucky Humane Society | Louisville, KY | General support and care of | $128,951 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Rachael Ray Foundation | Kentucky Humane Society | Louisville, KY | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $110,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| R W Marshall Foundation Inc | Louisville Zoo Foundation | Louisville, KY | Program support | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Gheens Foundation Inc | Louisville Zoo Foundation Inc | Louisville, KY | Kentucky trails | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation Inc | Bowling Green-Warren County Humane Society | Bowling Green, KY | Animals | $75,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Adam R Scripps Foundation | Old Friends Inc | Georgetown, KY | General Operations | $67,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| LG&E and Ku Foundation Inc | Louisville Zoo Foundation Inc | Louisville, KY | Party for the planet 2025 | $65,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Leslie L Alexander Foundation Inc | Second Chances Wildlife Center | Mt Washington, KY | Animal rescue | $60,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Steve & Amy Van Andel Foundation | Elite Greyhound Adoptions Inc | Paris, KY | Community development | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Adam R Scripps Foundation | Humane Society of Northern Kentucky Inc | Falmouth, KY | Capital Campaign | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| New York Racing Association Foundation | Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Foundation Inc | Lexington, KY | General support | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Joanne W Gauntt Foundation Dated | Woodford Humane Society | Versailles, KY | General support | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Leslie L Alexander Foundation Inc | Woodford Humane Society | Versailles, KY | Animal rescue | $45,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Peyton Samuel Head Family Trust | Flying Cross Horse Park Inc | Pewee Valley, KY | General operating | $40,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Joanie C Bernard Foundation | Kentucky Humane Society | Louisville, KY | Project/program funds | $40,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Wilburforce Foundation | Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy | Louisville, KY | Environmental - cultural and environmental restoration pilot program | $35,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy | Louisville, KY | Wetland restoration in the francis marion national forest | $35,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Leslie L Alexander Foundation Inc | Bluegrass Doberman Rescue | Louisville, KY | Animal rescue | $35,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| George and Mary Lee Duthie Charitable Foundation Inc | Stormhaven Youth Ranch Inc | Shelbyville, KY | General operations | $35,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Mary E Herche Charitable Trust Ua | Kentucky Humane Society | Louisville, KY | Operational support for pet adoption programs and animal welfare activities. | $34,414 | apps.irs.gov |
| Margaret Raphael Foundation | Arabian Rescue Mission Inc | Leitchfield, KY | General operating | $32,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Joanne W Gauntt Foundation Dated | Bowling Green Warren County Humane Society | Bowling Green, KY | General support | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Joanne W Gauntt Foundation Dated | Lexington Humane Society | Lexington, KY | General support | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Frazier-Joy Family Foundation Inc | Second Chances Wildlife Center | Mt Washington, KY | Programming | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ebr Foundation | Woodford Humane Society | Versailles, KY | Unrestricted | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Elmo G Herron Trust Under Will Central Bank and Trust Company | Hopkins County Humane Society | Madisonville, KY | General operating support | $29,153 | apps.irs.gov |
| Dunbar Foundation Inc | Kentucky Humane Society | Louisville, KY | Charitable | $29,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Double R Family Foundation | Brooke USA Inc | Lexington, KY | Cash for Operations | $28,307 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Joseph D Obrien III Memorial Foundation | American Saddlebred Horse & Breeders Association | Lexington, KY | Charitable purposes | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Leslie L Alexander Foundation Inc | Barktown Animal Rescue | Boston, KY | Animal rescue | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Schaffrick Charitable Foundation Inc Co | Friends of Hardin County Animal Shelter | Elizabethown, KY | General operating | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| George and Mary Lee Duthie Charitable Foundation Inc | Friends of the Louisville Zoo | Louisville, KY | General operations | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| George and Mary Lee Duthie Charitable Foundation Inc | Kentucky Humane Society | Louisville, KY | General operations | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Rostrevor Foundation Inc | Kentucky Humane Society | Louisville, KY | Programming | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Eleemosynary By LMH Inc | Kentucky Humane Society | Louisville, KY | General support | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Manitou Fund | Old Friends Inc | Georgetown, KY | General operating | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Peter and Ann Lambertus Family Foundatio | Scott County Humane Society | Georgetown, KY | General support | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Mary K Oxley Foundation | Thoroughbred Charities of America LTD | Lexington, KY | 2025 rescue program | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Hilary Boone Foundation Inc | Lexington Humane Society | Lexington, KY | Subsidy | $23,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Marshall Family Foundation Inc | Kentucky Humane Society | Louisville, KY | Social services | $20,895 | apps.irs.gov |
| Hearts Path Charitable Foundation Inc | Kentucky Humane Society | Louisville, KY | General operating support | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The William H and Patricia M Smith Foundation | Kentucky Humane Society | Louisville, KY | Through leadership, education and proactive solutions, we are creating more compassionate communities | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Bernice Barbour Foundation Inc 5487-00-40 | Alley Cat Advocates Inc | Louisville, KY | Get it done - the portland | $16,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| M V Haggin in Memory of J B A Haggin | Barktown Animal Rescue | Boston, KY | General operating | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| M V Haggin in Memory of J B A Haggin | Kentucky Humane Society | Louisville, KY | General operating | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Julia & Isadore Klein Family Foundation Inc | Kentucky Humane Society | Louisville, KY | Charitable | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Kaplan Foundation | Lexington Humane Society | Lexington, KY | Unrestricted contribution | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Leslie L Alexander Foundation Inc | Spay Neuter Allen County | Adolphus, KY | Animal rescue | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Mary K Oxley Foundation | Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance FDN | Lexington, KY | Alliance program | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Donald A Hancock Perpetual Charitable Trust | Animal Care Society | Louisville, KY | Program support | $14,117 | apps.irs.gov |
| M V Haggin in Memory of J B A Haggin | Lucky Tales Rescue Inc | Ft Thomas, KY | General operating | $13,953 | apps.irs.gov |
| John Reed Charitable Residuary Trust | Lexington Humane Society | Lexington, KY | General operating support | $13,786 | apps.irs.gov |
| Pedigree Foundation | Barktown Animal Rescue | Boston, KY | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $11,700 | apps.irs.gov |
| R W Marshall Foundation Inc | Friends of the Louisville Zoo | Louisville, KY | Zoofari! animal adoptions | $11,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Geomar Foundation Inc | Brooke USA | Lexington, KY | General support | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Weyerhaeuserday Foundation | Brooke USA | Lexington, KY | General operating support | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lightner Sams Foundation of Wyoming | Brooke USA Inc | Lexington, KY | General charitable support | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Tucker Foundation | Brooke USA Inc | Lexington, KY | General support | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Joanie C Bernard Foundation | Friends of Butler County Animals | Morgantown, KY | Project/program funds | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Republic Bank Foundation Inc | Friends of Metro Animal Services | Louisville, KY | Pay It Forward Program | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Harshaw Family Foundation | Friends of Metro Animal Services | Louisville, KY | Donation | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Blue Sky Foundation Inc | Kentucky Humane Society | Louisville, KY | General funds | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Cralle Foundation Inc | Kentucky Humane Society | Louisville, KY | General operating costs | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kenneth Rainin Foundation | Melanin Children Matter Inc | Owensboro, KY | General operating support | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ashley and Tony Munafo Family Foundation | Old Friends | Georgetown, KY | General support | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Merrill Schneider Foundation | Old Friends Inc | Georgetown, KY | Support Programs | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Graymer Foundation | Old Friends Inc | Georgetown, KY | General | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Rusty Rabbit Foundation | Shelby County Humane Society Inc | Shelbyville, KY | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| P J Callahan Foundation Inc | Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Foundation Inc | Lexington, KY | To support general operations | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| John William Pope Foundation | Thoroughbred Charities of America | Lexington, KY | Restricted - grants program | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Two Mauds Inc | Harlan County Friends of the Shelter | Harlan, KY | Operating support | $8,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Two Mauds Inc | Helping Hounds Find Homes | Cynthiana, KY | Operating support | $8,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Republic Bank Foundation Inc | Kentucky Humane Society | Louisville, KY | Care-a-Van, Tuxes and Tails | $8,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kirkpatrick Foundation Inc | Association of Zoo Veterinary Technicians | Louisville, KY | Association of zoo veterinary technicians 44th annual conference | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| M V Haggin in Memory of J B A Haggin | Paws for Parker Refuge and Rescue Inc | Louisville, KY | General operating | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Marshall Family Foundation Inc | Catheads Kitty Rescue | Louisville, KY | Animal rescue | $7,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Terri & Roland Sturm Family Foundation | Morgan Horse Foundation | Lexington, KY | Contribution | $7,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Kentucky Humane Society | Louisville, KY | General support | $6,739 | apps.irs.gov |
| M V Haggin in Memory of J B A Haggin | Cats Meow Feline Fosters | Morehead, KY | General operating | $6,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Martha Morse Beck Von Peccoz Animal PLC | Misfit Toys Rescue Division Inc | Louisville, KY | Unrestricted general | $6,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Flora B Cherry TW | Bowling Green Warren County Humane Society | Bowling Green, KY | General support | $5,818 | apps.irs.gov |
| Herman H Nettelroth Fund Tuw | Kentucky Humane Society | Louisville, KY | General support | $5,551 | apps.irs.gov |
| Fort Worth Wildlife Conservation Fund | Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy | Louisville, KY | Using novel technology to investigate avian response to post oak savannah restoration | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Leaves of Grass Fund | Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy | Louisvile, KY | Charitable | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Croul Family Foundation | Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy | Louisville, KY | Program support | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Mary Norris Preyer Fund | Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy Inc | Louisville, KY | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| American Eagle Outfitters Foundation | Ashland Animal Rescue Fund | Ashland, KY | Community charity | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Etnyre Foundation | Daviess County TNR | Owensboro, KY | General Operating Support | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Republic Bank Foundation Inc | Friends of the Louisville Zoo | Louisville, KY | Dinosaurs 2025 | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Chickesaw Foundation | Humane Society of Northern Kentucky | Falmouth, KY | Animal care | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Duffield Family Foundation Dba Maddie's Fund | Kay Turpin Animal Rescue Fund Inc | Lebanon, KY | Community conversations - february 2025 - monthly winner | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Reitzel Cook Family Foundation | Kentucky Equine Humane Center | Nicholasville, KY | To advocate compassionate treatment of animals through education and adoption services. | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | Let Them Live Rescue Inc | Vine Grove, KY | Matching gifts | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Christian Word Ministries Inc | Lexington Humane Society | Lexington, KY | Support | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
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Updated September 24, 2026. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.