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Who funds crime and legal-related in Kentucky: 54 foundations, $1.6 million in grants

54 private foundations paid 96 grants totaling $1,611,596 to crime and legal-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 James Graham Brown Foundation Inc, with $250,000 in 1 grant.

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Cause
Crime and legal-related
Recipients in
Kentucky
Foundations
54
Grants
96
Total granted
$1,611,596

Foundations that funded crime and legal-related in Kentucky

Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.

FoundationBased inGrantsTotalLargest grantLargest grant toPurposeSource
James Graham Brown Foundation IncLouisville, KY1$250,000$250,000Delta Foundation IncHeadquarters buildingapps.irs.gov
Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation IncStamford, CT1$250,000$250,000Family Enrichment Center IncYouth developmentapps.irs.gov
The Beauregard Foundation IncPalm Beach, FL1$200,000$200,000Operation Open Arms IncGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
Lift A Life Foundation IncMayfield Heights, OH2$85,000$75,000Delta FoundationGeneralapps.irs.gov
Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable TrustPaducah, KY3$73,000$30,000The Police Foundation of Paducah-McCracken County IncProject supportapps.irs.gov
Rostrevor Foundation IncLouisville, KY1$60,000$60,000Delta FoundationProgrammingapps.irs.gov
The King's Daughters and Sons Foundation of Kentucky IncReston, VA1$56,251$56,251ZerovWasher and dryersapps.irs.gov
Carson-Myre Charitable FoundationPaducah, KY1$50,000$50,000Victory Through Grace MinistriesSupport christian ministryapps.irs.gov
Flock IncBoston, MA1$50,000$50,000Appalachian Citizens' Law Center IncGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
Anne C Stoll TrustLexington, KY1$48,620$48,620Center for Women Children and Families IncGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Elhapa Foundation IncLexington, KY1$45,000$45,000Micah Legal ServicesUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Gheens Foundation IncLouisville, KY2$45,000$25,000Triple Twelve Ministries IncMission delivery supportapps.irs.gov
C E and S Foundation IncLouisville, KY1$38,500$38,500Delta Foundation IncHoops & homework after school programapps.irs.gov
The Lewis and Gladys Bass Family Charitable FoundationLouisville, KY1$36,100$36,100Louisville Metro Police FoundationImproving the community and making our city a safer place to live, work and visitapps.irs.gov
John A Schroth Family Char TrustPittsburgh, PA1$25,000$25,000Northern Kentucky Childrens Law Center IncHolistic legalapps.irs.gov
Schaffrick Charitable Foundation Inc CoCincinnati, OH1$25,000$25,000Elizabethtown Police FoundationGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
The Longaberger Family FoundationColumbus, OH1$25,000$25,000Transitions IncMuskinghum county community foundation support fundapps.irs.gov
B J Killian FoundationLouisville, KY1$20,000$20,000Casa of Ohio Valley IncGeneral charitable purposesapps.irs.gov
Nicklies Foundation IncLouisville, KY1$20,000$20,000Louisville Metro Police FoundationTo help enhance safety in lousiville kyapps.irs.gov
The R C Durr Foundation Inc 541 Buttermilk Pike Suite 500Covington, KY1$20,000$20,000Tattoo Removal InkGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Murray and Agnes Seasongood Good Government FoundationCincinnati, OH1$15,000$15,000Northern Kentucky Childrens Law Center IncCommunity Education, Narrative Shifts, & Policy Change to Support Greater Cincinnati's Youthapps.irs.gov
PatagoniaorgVentura, CA1$15,000$15,000Appalachian Citizens' Law CenterTo support environmental projects.apps.irs.gov
The Copia Foundation IncLexington, KY2$15,000$7,500Center for Women Children and Families IncCharitable giftapps.irs.gov
The Steele-Reese Foundation XXXXX1004Chicago, IL1$15,000$15,000Gateway Juvenile Diversion Project IncGeneralapps.irs.gov
Wolnitzek Family FoundationErlanger, KY1$15,000$15,000Supporting HerosSupporting military familiesapps.irs.gov
Annie E Casey Foundation IncBaltimore, MD1$10,000$10,000No More Red DotsProvide general operating supportapps.irs.gov
Schmidt Family FoundationSarasota, FL1$10,000$10,000Casa of the HeartlandCharitable purposes of the recipient organizations.apps.irs.gov
Sociable Weaver Foundation IncLouisville, KY1$10,000$10,000Delta FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Butler FoundationCovington, KY1$10,000$10,000Tattoo Removal InkProgram supportapps.irs.gov
Wood & Marie Hannah FoundationLouisville, KY1$9,000$9,000Operation Open ArmsProgram supportapps.irs.gov
Second Sixty Charitable Foundation IncElizabethtown, KY1$5,500$5,500Elizabethtown Police FoundationSupportapps.irs.gov
Cralle Foundation IncSimpsonville, KY1$5,000$5,000Delta Foundation IncGeneral operating costsapps.irs.gov
Davis H Elliot Company Educational FoundationLexington, KY1$5,000$5,000Bluegrass Crime StoppersDonationapps.irs.gov
Hertzman Foundation IncLouisville, KY1$5,000$5,000Louisville Metro Police Foundation IncSafety equipment & programsapps.irs.gov
Kindred Foundation IncLouisville, KY1$5,000$5,000Louisville Metro Police FoundationGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Michael and Chandra Rudd Foundation IncSunny Isles Beach, FL1$5,000$5,000Kentucky River Child Advocacy CenterProvide funding for child sexual abuse prevention programsapps.irs.gov
Republic Bank Foundation IncLouisville, KY1$5,000$5,000Delta FoundationMentorship program supportapps.irs.gov
The Yung Family FoundationCrestview Hills, KY1$5,000$5,000Casa of the Northern Bluegrass RegionTo support general mission of providing court- appointed volunteer advocacy, ensuring every abused and neglected child can be safe, establish permanence, and has the opportunity to thrive.apps.irs.gov
Beth Bradford Family FoundationBowling Green, KY1$4,000$4,000Casa of South Central KentuckyOper support child advocacyapps.irs.gov
LG&E and Ku Foundation IncLouisville, KY2$3,500$3,000Operation Open Arms IncOperation open armsapps.irs.gov
Sidney W Anderson Foundation IncLouisville, KY1$3,000$3,000Louisville Metro Police FoundationCharitable purposesapps.irs.gov
Trim Masters Charitable Foundation IncDanville, KY1$3,000$3,000Bethany HavenSponsorship of golf scramble fundraiserapps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA36$2,871$751Louisville Metro Police Foundation IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
American Water Charitable FoundationincCamden, NJ1$1,500$1,500Center for Women Children and Families IncGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
Dow Company FoundationMidland, MI1$1,500$1,500Casa of the Heartland IncCommunity wellbeingapps.irs.gov
Frey Family Foundation IncVilla Hills, KY1$1,000$1,000Tattoo Removal InkUnrestricted charitable contributionapps.irs.gov
Nisource Charitable FoundationColumbus, OH1$1,000$1,000Center for Women Children and FamiliesCorporate donationapps.irs.gov
The Fischer Family Foundation 2008Fort Mitchell, KY1$1,000$1,000Transitions IncGeneral donationapps.irs.gov
Baird Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI1$750$750Casa of Ohio ValleyHealth and human servicesapps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationSt Louis, MO2$550$500Casa of Ohio Valley IncCivil rights, social action, advocacyapps.irs.gov
Swope Care Group Foundation IncElizabethtown, KY1$500$500Casa of the HeartlandSupportapps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationNew York, NY1$250$250Center for Women Children and Families IncMatching contribution (general operating support)apps.irs.gov
Arthur J Gallagher FoundationRolling Meadows, IL1$104$104Supporting Heros IncGeneral exempt purposeapps.irs.gov
The Pfizer Foundation IncNew York, NY1$100$100Northern Kentucky Childrens Law Center IncMatching giftsapps.irs.gov

Largest grants

FoundationRecipientRecipient locationPurposeAmountSource
James Graham Brown Foundation IncDelta Foundation IncLouisville, KYHeadquarters building$250,000apps.irs.gov
Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation IncFamily Enrichment Center IncBowling Green, KYYouth development$250,000apps.irs.gov
The Beauregard Foundation IncOperation Open Arms IncLouisville, KYGeneral fund$200,000apps.irs.gov
Lift A Life Foundation IncDelta FoundationLouisville, KYGeneral$75,000apps.irs.gov
Rostrevor Foundation IncDelta FoundationLouisville, KYProgramming$60,000apps.irs.gov
The King's Daughters and Sons Foundation of Kentucky IncZerovFrankfort, KYWasher and dryers$56,251apps.irs.gov
Flock IncAppalachian Citizens' Law Center IncWhitesburg, KYGeneral operations$50,000apps.irs.gov
Carson-Myre Charitable FoundationVictory Through Grace MinistriesPaducah, KYSupport christian ministry$50,000apps.irs.gov
Anne C Stoll TrustCenter for Women Children and Families IncLexington, KYGeneral operating support$48,620apps.irs.gov
Elhapa Foundation IncMicah Legal ServicesLexington, KYUnrestricted$45,000apps.irs.gov
C E and S Foundation IncDelta Foundation IncLouisville, KYHoops & homework after school program$38,500apps.irs.gov
The Lewis and Gladys Bass Family Charitable FoundationLouisville Metro Police FoundationLouisville, KYImproving the community and making our city a safer place to live, work and visit$36,100apps.irs.gov
Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable TrustThe Police Foundation of Paducah-McCracken County IncPaducah, KYProject support$30,000apps.irs.gov
Schaffrick Charitable Foundation Inc CoElizabethtown Police FoundationElizabethtown, KYGeneral operating$25,000apps.irs.gov
John A Schroth Family Char TrustNorthern Kentucky Childrens Law Center IncCovington, KYHolistic legal$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Longaberger Family FoundationTransitions IncCovington, KYMuskinghum county community foundation support fund$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Gheens Foundation IncTriple Twelve Ministries IncLouisville, KYMission delivery support$25,000apps.irs.gov
Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable TrustVictory Through Grace MinistriesPaducah, KYProgramming support$25,000apps.irs.gov
B J Killian FoundationCasa of Ohio Valley IncOwensboro, KYGeneral charitable purposes$20,000apps.irs.gov
The Gheens Foundation IncDelta Foundation IncLouisville, KYMission delivery support$20,000apps.irs.gov
Nicklies Foundation IncLouisville Metro Police FoundationLouisville, KYTo help enhance safety in lousiville ky$20,000apps.irs.gov
The R C Durr Foundation Inc 541 Buttermilk Pike Suite 500Tattoo Removal InkCovington, KYGeneral support$20,000apps.irs.gov
Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable TrustChild Watch Counseling and Advocacy Center IncPaducah, KYOperating support$18,000apps.irs.gov
PatagoniaorgAppalachian Citizens' Law CenterWhitesburg, KYTo support environmental projects.$15,000apps.irs.gov
The Steele-Reese Foundation XXXXX1004Gateway Juvenile Diversion Project IncMt Sterling, KYGeneral$15,000apps.irs.gov
Murray and Agnes Seasongood Good Government FoundationNorthern Kentucky Childrens Law Center IncCovington, KYCommunity Education, Narrative Shifts, & Policy Change to Support Greater Cincinnati's Youth$15,000apps.irs.gov
Wolnitzek Family FoundationSupporting HerosLouisville, KYSupporting military families$15,000apps.irs.gov
Schmidt Family FoundationCasa of the HeartlandElizabethtown, KYCharitable purposes of the recipient organizations.$10,000apps.irs.gov
Sociable Weaver Foundation IncDelta FoundationLouisville, KYGeneral support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Lift A Life Foundation IncLess Is More IncLouisville, KYIn memory$10,000apps.irs.gov
Annie E Casey Foundation IncNo More Red DotsLouisville, KYProvide general operating support$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Butler FoundationTattoo Removal InkCovington, KYProgram support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Wood & Marie Hannah FoundationOperation Open ArmsLouisville, KYProgram support$9,000apps.irs.gov
The Copia Foundation IncCenter for Women Children and Families IncLexington, KYCharitable gift$7,500apps.irs.gov
The Copia Foundation IncCenter for Women Children and Families IncLexington, KYCharitable gift$7,500apps.irs.gov
Second Sixty Charitable Foundation IncElizabethtown Police FoundationElizabethtown, KYSupport$5,500apps.irs.gov
Davis H Elliot Company Educational FoundationBluegrass Crime StoppersLexington, KYDonation$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Yung Family FoundationCasa of the Northern Bluegrass RegionCrestview Hills, KYTo support general mission of providing court- appointed volunteer advocacy, ensuring every abused and neglected child can be safe, establish permanence, and has the opportunity to thrive.$5,000apps.irs.gov
Republic Bank Foundation IncDelta FoundationLouisville, KYMentorship program support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Cralle Foundation IncDelta Foundation IncLouisville, KYGeneral operating costs$5,000apps.irs.gov
Michael and Chandra Rudd Foundation IncKentucky River Child Advocacy CenterHazard, KYProvide funding for child sexual abuse prevention programs$5,000apps.irs.gov
Kindred Foundation IncLouisville Metro Police FoundationLouisville, KYGeneral operating support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Hertzman Foundation IncLouisville Metro Police Foundation IncLouisville, KYSafety equipment & programs$5,000apps.irs.gov
Beth Bradford Family FoundationCasa of South Central KentuckyBowling Green, KYOper support child advocacy$4,000apps.irs.gov
Trim Masters Charitable Foundation IncBethany HavenBardstown, KYSponsorship of golf scramble fundraiser$3,000apps.irs.gov
Sidney W Anderson Foundation IncLouisville Metro Police FoundationLouisville, KYCharitable purposes$3,000apps.irs.gov
LG&E and Ku Foundation IncOperation Open Arms IncLouisville, KYOperation open arms$3,000apps.irs.gov
Dow Company FoundationCasa of the Heartland IncElizabethtown, KYCommunity wellbeing$1,500apps.irs.gov
American Water Charitable FoundationincCenter for Women Children and Families IncLexington, KYGeneral purpose$1,500apps.irs.gov
Nisource Charitable FoundationCenter for Women Children and FamiliesLexington, KYCorporate donation$1,000apps.irs.gov
Frey Family Foundation IncTattoo Removal InkCovington, KYUnrestricted charitable contribution$1,000apps.irs.gov
The Fischer Family Foundation 2008Transitions IncCovington, KYGeneral donation$1,000apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationLouisville Metro Police Foundation IncLouisville, KYGeneral support$751apps.irs.gov
Baird Foundation IncCasa of Ohio ValleyOwensboro, KYHealth and human services$750apps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationCasa of Ohio Valley IncOwensboro, KYCivil rights, social action, advocacy$500apps.irs.gov
Swope Care Group Foundation IncCasa of the HeartlandElizabethtown, KYSupport$500apps.irs.gov
LG&E and Ku Foundation IncCasa of the Heartland IncElizabethtown, KYLight the night 5k fundraiser$500apps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationCenter for Women Children and Families IncLexington, KYMatching contribution (general operating support)$250apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationLexington Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association IncLexington, KYGeneral support$234apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCasa of South Central Kentucky IncBowling Green, KYGeneral support$173apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCasa of Ohio Valley IncOwensboro, KYGeneral support$155apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationKentucky Innocence Project IncFrankfort, KYGeneral support$117apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSilverleaf Sexual Trauma Recovery Services IncElizabethtown, KYGeneral support$114apps.irs.gov
Arthur J Gallagher FoundationSupporting Heros IncLouisville, KYGeneral exempt purpose$104apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCasa of the Heartland IncElizabethtown, KYGeneral support$103apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationPromised Land Ministries IncMount Washington, KYGeneral support$102apps.irs.gov
The Pfizer Foundation IncNorthern Kentucky Childrens Law Center IncCovington, KYMatching gifts$100apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationKentucky Search Dog Association IncCorinth, KYGeneral support$93apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationBarren River Area Child Advocacy Center IncBowling Green, KYGeneral support$89apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationTransforming Jail MinistriesCovington, KYGeneral support$83apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationChild Watch Counseling and Advocacy Center IncPaducah, KYGeneral support$73apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationFamily Enrichment Center IncBowling Green, KYGeneral support$65apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationR-3 RestorationsNewport, KYGeneral support$58apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationRhema Word FoundationLexington, KYGeneral support$54apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationDomestic Violence Emergency Services of Gateway IncMorehead, KYGeneral support$53apps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationChild Watch Counseling and Advocacy Center IncPaducah, KYCrime, legal-related$50apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationKentuckians Voice for Crime VictimsShelbyville, KYGeneral support$49apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationChildrens Advocacy Centers of Kentucky IncLexington, KYGeneral support$47apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationNew Legacy Reentry CorpLouisville, KYGeneral support$47apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationMicah Legal Services IncLexington, KYGeneral support$46apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationBethany Haven IncBardstown, KYGeneral support$34apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSouthern Kentucky Reentry CouncilBowling Green, KYGeneral support$32apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationExploited Childrens Help Organization of Greater LouisvilleLouisville, KYGeneral support$31apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationBrotherhood of St AndrewLouisville, KYGeneral support$29apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationBridge Aftercare Ministries IncCrestwood, KYGeneral support$27apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSearch Love Rescue IncLexington, KYGeneral support$25apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationTattoo Removal Ink IncCovington, KYGeneral support$24apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCumberland Valley Childrens Advocacy Center IncLondon, KYGeneral support$23apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationMission Behind Bars IncLouisville, KYGeneral support$23apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationBluegrass Crime Stoppers IncLexington, KYGeneral support$20apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSociety for Prevention of Violence Among Adolescents IncLouisville, KYGeneral support$20apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationGrand Lodge Fraternal Order of Police AssociatesLouisville, KYGeneral support$18apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationAppalachian Citizens Law Center IncWhitesburg, KYGeneral support$17apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationDelta Foundation IncLouisville, KYGeneral support$16apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationKentucky River Child Advocacy CenterHazard, KYGeneral support$16apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationProject Graduation Franklin County IncFrankfort, KYGeneral support$10apps.irs.gov

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