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Who funds education in Kentucky: 567 foundations, $45.5 million in grants

567 private foundations paid 1,469 grants totaling $45,500,485 to education 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 O Wayne Rollins Foundation, with $4,971,336 in 1 grant.

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Cause
Education
Recipients in
Kentucky
Foundations
567
Grants
1,469
Total granted
$45,500,485

Foundations that funded education in Kentucky

Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients. The 300 largest of 567 are listed.

FoundationBased inGrantsTotalLargest grantLargest grant toPurposeSource
The O Wayne Rollins FoundationAtlanta, GA1$4,971,336$4,971,336University of the CumberlandsRenovation of libraryapps.irs.gov
LDG Development Foundation IncLouisville, KY2$2,417,000$2,397,000Community Advocates for Resources & Empowerment IncTo support operationsapps.irs.gov
Lilly Endowment IncIndianapolis, IN2$2,250,400$2,250,000Catholic Education Foundation IncEmployee matching gift(s)apps.irs.gov
James Graham Brown Foundation IncLouisville, KY8$2,086,093$755,000Louisville Free Public Library FoundationRenovate and modernize librariesapps.irs.gov
Yum Brands Foundation IncLouisville, KY1$1,649,000$1,649,000University of Louisville FoundationUnrestricted Contributions to 501(C)(3)apps.irs.gov
Brown-Forman FoundationLouisville, KY7$1,535,000$1,000,000Simmons College of KentuckyGeneral program supportapps.irs.gov
The Robert Wood Johnson FoundationPrinceton, NJ3$1,155,836$770,000University of Louisville Research Foundation Inc82287 summer health professions education program -- university of louisville, 2024-2026apps.irs.gov
Bill and Carol Latimer Charitable FoundationUnion City, TN1$1,003,750$1,003,750Asbury Theological SeminaryReligiousapps.irs.gov
James A and Martha R Brown Charitable Foundation IncLexington, KY1$1,000,000$1,000,000Georgetown CollegeCapital Improvementsapps.irs.gov
Frances N Alden Charitable TrustLouisville, KY3$900,000$500,000Louisville Free Public Library FDNEnhance library's programsapps.irs.gov
Samaritan FoundationHaviland, OH1$720,000$720,000Galilean Home Ministries IncCharityapps.irs.gov
The Gheens Foundation IncLouisville, KY15$690,000$250,000Simmons College of Kentucky IncMission delivery supportapps.irs.gov
Eula Mae and John Baugh FoundationSan Antonio, TX2$687,500$500,000Simmons College of KentuckyGeneral Supportapps.irs.gov
Elizabeth A Hull Charitable TrustDallas, TX1$603,744$603,744University of the Cumberlands IncUnrestricted generalapps.irs.gov
Novo FoundationHurley, NY1$600,000$600,000Berry Center IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Harold Juanita David Dennis & Gary Koon Family Charitable FoundationBowling Green, KY2$530,000$330,000College Heights FoundationGeneral Supportapps.irs.gov
Price Trust for Univ of Lou TuaPittsburgh, PA1$513,018$513,018University of Louisville Foundation IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Crescent Hill Family Foundation IncLouisville, KY1$500,000$500,000Louisville Free Public Library FoundationPurchase and distribution of books to children and their familiesapps.irs.gov
The Andrew W Mellon FoundationNew York, NY1$500,000$500,000Danville Library IncTo support the activities of the memory lab at boyle county public libraryapps.irs.gov
The Austin E Knowlton Foundation IncCincinnati, OH1$500,000$500,000Georgetown CollegeDavis-reid alumni gym projectapps.irs.gov
Dorothy R Gauss Foundation IncLouisville, KY1$429,745$429,745Bellarmine UniversityEducationalapps.irs.gov
The Rosenthal Foundation IncLexington, KY2$405,000$400,000Transylvania UniversityTo fund rosenthal complex phase ii renovation pledge (pmt. 1 of 3)apps.irs.gov
Merck Foundation A New Jersey Nonprofit CorporationRahway, NJ1$399,960$399,960University of Kentucky Research FoundationContribution providedapps.irs.gov
The Lourie Foundation IncWest Palm Beach, FL1$396,696$396,696Midway UniversityGeneralapps.irs.gov
C E and S Foundation IncLouisville, KY6$386,500$100,000University of Louisville Foundation IncFirst gen cardsapps.irs.gov
Tuw James Patterson U of KLexington, KY1$343,876$343,876University of Kentucky Research FoundationGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Toyota USA FoundationPlano, TX1$330,000$330,000National Center for Families LearningClose the stem gap for diverse students by removing barriers that prevent access to stem. this includes creating innovative, hands-on stem programming, assisting in professional and leadership developapps.irs.gov
LG&E and Ku Foundation IncLouisville, KY53$315,450$65,000University of Louisville Foundation IncStudent & community successapps.irs.gov
With FoundationSan Mateo, CA1$315,000$315,000University of Kentucky Research FoundationPartnership supportapps.irs.gov
Fourevergreen Foundation IncPennington, NJ3$305,000$110,000Kentucky Country Day School IncUnrestricted generalapps.irs.gov
JP'S Peace Love & Happiness FoundationWilmington, DE1$300,000$300,000Berea CollegeGrow Appalachia fundapps.irs.gov
Marksbury Family Foundation IncNicholasville, KY1$300,000$300,000Lexington Public Library FoundationCapital campaign pledge of $300k over six years to rebuild a library branchapps.irs.gov
Raymond Foundation IncBloomington, IN1$290,619$290,619Midway UniversityEducational programs - scholarshipsapps.irs.gov
Margaret D Smock Charitable Trust TrustPittsburgh, PA1$272,964$272,964University of Louisville Foundation IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Robert W Plaster Foundation IncLebanon, MO1$267,000$267,000Thomas More University IncGeneral Contributionapps.irs.gov
The R C Durr Foundation Inc 541 Buttermilk Pike Suite 500Covington, KY4$259,900$100,000Thomas More UniversityGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Pheasant Hill Foundation IncMorristown, NJ1$235,000$235,000Georgetown CollegeGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Foundation for Opioid Response EffortsNew York, NY2$223,260$111,630University of Kentucky Research FoundationFacilitating buprenorphine access through pharmacist peer outreachapps.irs.gov
The Sutherland Foundation IncLouisville, KY7$217,500$75,000National Center for Families LearningGeneral fund - unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Baskin Foundation IncPittsburgh, PA1$215,000$215,000The David SchoolCharitable donationapps.irs.gov
Else Schulze Perpetual Charitable TrustEagan, MN1$204,175$204,175Berea CollegeGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
The Mt Brilliant Family Foundation (formerly HGG Family Foundation)Lexington, KY4$202,541$130,541Sayre SchoolGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Robert E Brennan TuwPittsburgh, PA1$201,278$201,278University of Louisville Foundation IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Norton Foundation IncLouisville, KY5$200,000$70,000Waldorf School of LouisvilleEducationapps.irs.gov
Mary B Craik Scholarship TrustLouisville, KY1$195,954$195,954University of Louisville FoundationScholarshipsapps.irs.gov
Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable TrustPaducah, KY3$195,000$100,000Catholic Education FoundationProgramming supportapps.irs.gov
The Priddy FoundationWichita Falls, TX10$190,500$33,000Connected Nation IncCommunity Broadband Assessment and Planning (Phases I, 2, and 3) CIP 2021-2022 (Extended)apps.irs.gov
M V Haggin in Memory of J B A HagginPittsburgh, PA9$180,000$20,000Berea CollegeGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Drees Homes Foundation IncFt Mitchell, KY2$175,000$125,000Enzweiler Building InstituteProgram supportapps.irs.gov
CiosWilson, WY1$170,000$170,000Campbellsville UniversityGeneral fundsapps.irs.gov
Mattick Family Foundation IncLeesburg, FL2$165,000$100,000Asbury Theological SeminaryGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Hilary Boone Foundation IncLexington, KY2$160,000$150,000The Lexington SchoolSubsidyapps.irs.gov
The Hearst FoundationNew York, NY1$150,000$150,000University of Louisville Foundation IncTo provide scholarships in Nursingapps.irs.gov
The Spray Foundation IncNew York, NY1$150,000$150,000Transylvania UniversityScholarship programapps.irs.gov
Democracy Fund IncWashington, DC1$142,606$142,606University of Kentucky Research FoundationProgram support for the Leadership in Election Administration Projectapps.irs.gov
Peter Klerner Knoefel FundPittsburgh, PA1$138,034$138,034Univ of Louisville FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Carson-Myre Charitable FoundationPaducah, KY3$125,000$70,000Summit Christian UniversityProvide christian educationapps.irs.gov
The Susan and William Yarmuth Family Foundation IncWinter Park, FL1$125,000$125,000University of Louisville Foundation IncCharitableapps.irs.gov
The Teagle FoundationNew York, NY1$125,000$125,000Transylvania UniversityCornerstone: Learning for Living initiativeapps.irs.gov
Wellspring Philanthropic Fund IncNew York, NY1$125,000$125,000Fairness Education Fund IncGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Republic Bank Foundation IncLouisville, KY8$121,550$40,000Thomas More UniversityThomas More Second Century Campaign (payment 3 of 5)apps.irs.gov
Kirchdorfer Opportunities Foundation IncLouisville, KY2$120,000$100,000Bellarmine UniversityScholarshipsapps.irs.gov
Paradis Foundation IncLouisville, KY3$120,000$100,000Trinity High SchoolSupport general operations of organizationapps.irs.gov
Wilpon Foundation IncGreat Neck, NY1$112,500$112,500Centre College of KentuckyFor execution of an educational support program on behalf of first-generation, low-income college studentsapps.irs.gov
Delmas Clardy Memorial Unitrust Fbo Ky WesleyanOwensboro, KY1$111,019$111,019Kentucky Wesleyan CollegeTo provide scholarshipsapps.irs.gov
Margaret E & Stephen E Diebold CharitablLouisville, KY3$110,000$60,000Catholic Education FoundationGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
Smith Foundation - TrusteeOrlando, FL2$108,332$90,277University of the CumberlandsGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Baird Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI23$106,238$51,500Catholic Education FoundationEducationapps.irs.gov
Woldenberg FoundationMetairie, LA10$106,000$25,000Kentucky Wesleyan CollegeScholarshipsapps.irs.gov
Ramsey Evergreen Foundation IncLouisville, KY4$105,250$75,250Catholic Education Foundation IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Brooke Brown Barzun Philanthropic Foundation IncLouisville, KY2$105,000$100,000Louisville Free Public Library FoundationRestricted supportapps.irs.gov
Doran Foundation IncMurray, KY5$101,300$75,000Murray State University FoundationDoran arboretum pledgeapps.irs.gov
Patricia J Buster Foundation Charitable TrustSarasota, FL1$100,762$100,762Midway UniversityCharitable giftapps.irs.gov
M L Parrish Family Foundation IncPikeville, KY1$100,000$100,000University of PikevilleBear Mountain - Reaching New Heights Capital Campaignapps.irs.gov
Public Life Foundation of OwensboroOwensboro, KY1$100,000$100,000Prichard Committee for Academic ExcellenceEarly childhood education specialist positionapps.irs.gov
Richard S Reynolds FoundationRichmond, VA1$100,000$100,000Bellarmine UniversityMilitary scholarships and programsapps.irs.gov
Sam Swope Family Foundation IncPewee Valley, KY1$100,000$100,000University of Louisville FoundationSupportapps.irs.gov
The Robert and Mary Tincher Charitable Foundation IncBowling Green, KY1$100,000$100,000College Heights FoundationPublic Charityapps.irs.gov
The Yung Family FoundationCrestview Hills, KY1$100,000$100,000Thomas More UniversityIn support of the hospitality management degree programapps.irs.gov
Windgate Charitable Foundation IncLittle Rock, AR1$100,000$100,000Asbury Theological SeminaryEducation improvementapps.irs.gov
MM Evans Tuw Fbo U of L Med SCHPittsburgh, PA1$97,720$97,720Univ of Louisville FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
McCullum Trust - Berea College U-WPittsburgh, PA1$95,995$95,995Berea CollegeGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Thompson Charitable FoundationNew York, NY3$95,000$50,000Caney Creek Community CenterGeneralapps.irs.gov
Massey Family FoundationRichmond, VA3$90,000$30,000Berea CollegeUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Bluegrass Boys' RanchLexington, KY1$87,500$87,500The Lexington SchoolScholarshipapps.irs.gov
The King's Daughters and Sons Foundation of Kentucky IncReston, VA5$84,959$40,260Kentucky Christian UniversityRenovationsapps.irs.gov
Leslie and Loretta Copeland Foundation TrustChicago, IL1$80,000$80,000Berea CollegeGeneralapps.irs.gov
Marilyn & William Young Charitable Foundation IncOwensboro, KY2$80,000$60,000Kentucky Wesleyan CollegeAuditorium & hail damage supportapps.irs.gov
Ramtell IncTell City, IN2$80,000$75,000Catholic Education FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Ruth M Meyer Educational FoundationCincinnati, OH1$79,680$79,680Thomas More UniversityScholarshipsapps.irs.gov
E S Prentiss FB Berea Coll KyPittsburgh, PA1$76,711$76,711Berea CollegeGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Julian Potter FundPittsburgh, PA1$75,608$75,608College Heights FoundationScholarshipsapps.irs.gov
The William and Pamela Rayburn Family FoundationWilmington, DE1$75,379$75,379Berea CollegeRayburn Solar Energy Endowment Fundapps.irs.gov
George R Kendall Foundation XXXXX3004Chicago, IL1$75,000$75,000Berea CollegeGeneralapps.irs.gov
John Hauck Foundation Fifth Third Bank NACincinnati, OH1$75,000$75,000Midway University IncCapital campaignapps.irs.gov
The W Bruce Lunsford Foundation IncLouisville, KY5$73,900$33,400Bellarmine UniversityGeneralapps.irs.gov
J Rogers Badgett Sr Foundation IncMadisonville, KY4$71,664$40,664Kentucky Wesleyan CollegeScholarshipsapps.irs.gov
Equifax Foundation IncAtlanta, GA1$70,000$70,000University of Louisville Foundation IncCharitable operationsapps.irs.gov
WW & Helen Walker for Pikevill CollegeBluefield, WV1$66,625$66,625University of PikevilleScholarshipapps.irs.gov
W R Young Jr Memorial TrustOrlando, FL1$65,100$65,100Brescia University IncGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
The Charles and Mary Heider Family FoundationOmaha, NE1$65,000$65,000Fayette Alliance FoundationCharitableapps.irs.gov
Miramar Charitable FoundationFt Mitchell, KY5$63,900$55,000Kentucky Center for Public Service JournalismNky tribune general operationsapps.irs.gov
Sociable Weaver Foundation IncLouisville, KY4$63,500$30,000Young Authors GreenhouseGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Jessie F Hallett Char Trust UaEagan, MN1$63,358$63,358Berea CollegeGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA486$63,159$977Berea CollegeGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Rose Russo Datillo Benjamin Leonard Dati and Anna Rose Datillo TrustLouisville, KY1$63,000$63,000Nativity Academy at St Boniface IncEducation funding for low-income individualsapps.irs.gov
B F Thiemann Irr Charitable TrustCincinnati, OH1$62,000$62,000Bellarmine UniversityAnnual fundapps.irs.gov
Beiderwell FoundationMilwaukee, WI2$61,656$30,828Murray State University FoundationGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Nisource Charitable FoundationColumbus, OH6$61,500$27,500University of Kentucky Research FoundationCorporate donationapps.irs.gov
WR Moore Charitable TrustPittsburgh, PA1$60,518$60,518University of Louisville Foundation IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
JL Harman Educational Fd-UPittsburgh, PA1$60,168$60,168College Heights FoundationScholarshipsapps.irs.gov
Elhapa Foundation IncLexington, KY3$60,000$30,000The Berry CenterUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Laughing Gull FoundationDurham, NC1$60,000$60,000Simmons College of KentuckySecond chance programapps.irs.gov
The Kroger Co FoundationCincinnati, OH2$60,000$30,000Simmons College of KentuckyOrganization's charitable purposeapps.irs.gov
The William Stamps Farish FundHouston, TX1$60,000$60,000Carnegie Literacy Center IncTutoring, outreach and historic preservation projectapps.irs.gov
Christian Word Ministries IncLexington, KY4$56,171$30,000The Lexington SchoolSupportapps.irs.gov
Lurline H Jochum Charitable TrustLouisville, KY4$55,953$20,000Immaculata Classical AcademyTuitionapps.irs.gov
Carol Ann and Ralph V Haile Jr FoundationCincinnati, OH2$55,000$40,000Covington PartnersHopeful, supported, readyapps.irs.gov
Centre College Ky Tuw Hugh NevinPittsburgh, PA1$54,695$54,695Centre College of KentuckyGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Ee Murry Family FoundationLexington, KY2$54,500$50,000The Lexington SchoolCharitableapps.irs.gov
Norman & Elizabeth Brown Family Charitable CorporationLexington, KY2$54,307$29,307Georgetown CollegeGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Alex G Campbell Jr Foundation IncLexington, KY2$52,500$50,000Transylvania UniversitySubsidyapps.irs.gov
B J Killian FoundationLouisville, KY2$52,500$30,000Kentucky Wesleyan CollegeFor c e field endowedapps.irs.gov
Joel Dean FoundationBethesda, MD1$52,000$52,000Berea CollegeEndowmentapps.irs.gov
Goldring Family FoundationMetairie, LA7$51,000$15,000Georgetown CollegeScholarshipsapps.irs.gov
Murray and Agnes Seasongood Good Government FoundationCincinnati, OH2$50,400$38,400Northern Kentucky University Research Foundation IncFuture Leaders Internship Program (FLIP)apps.irs.gov
The Bolick FoundationConover, NC1$50,111$50,111Asbury Theological SeminarySeminary and church plantingapps.irs.gov
Allan B Roby & Frances M Roby Charitable TrustLyme, NH1$50,000$50,000Berea CollegeGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Ann B Gipson Charitable FoundationLouisville, KY1$50,000$50,000Bluegrass Center for AutismPersonalized paths for successapps.irs.gov
Browning-Vanmeter Family Foundation IncLexington, KY1$50,000$50,000Sayre SchoolCharitable contributionsapps.irs.gov
Flock IncBoston, MA1$50,000$50,000Southeast Education Foundation IncProgram/project supportapps.irs.gov
Indigo FoundationLouisville, KY1$50,000$50,000Simmons College of Kentucky IncHuman servicesapps.irs.gov
John & Janice Howie FoundationCambridge, MA1$50,000$50,000Berea CollegeEducationalapps.irs.gov
Laura and John Arnold FoundationHouston, TX1$50,000$50,000University of Kentucky Research FoundationTo examine policies in the student loan system through an equity lens and identify potential reforms to maximize roi for students and tax payers.apps.irs.gov
Lift A Life Foundation IncMayfield Heights, OH1$50,000$50,000West End Preparatory SchoolEducationapps.irs.gov
Randleigh FoundationChapel Hill, NC1$50,000$50,000Sayre SchoolDesignated for school's endowmentapps.irs.gov
Ross Angel FoundationGreensboro, NC1$50,000$50,000University of CumberlandsTo support scholarship fundapps.irs.gov
The Alcon Foundation IncFort Worth, TX1$50,000$50,000University of PikevilleEye careapps.irs.gov
The Fischer Family Foundation 2008Fort Mitchell, KY1$50,000$50,000Alliance for Catholic Urban EducationGeneral donationapps.irs.gov
The Ginkgo FundNew York, NY1$50,000$50,000Lincoln FoundationTo be used within exempt functionapps.irs.gov
VB McEwen Fbo Asbury Theo SeminarySaint Louis, MO1$50,000$50,000Asbury Theological SeminaryGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
W L Lyons Brown FoundationLouisville, KY1$50,000$50,000Berry CenterOperational supportapps.irs.gov
Willmoth Family Charitable FoundationBellevue, KY1$50,000$50,000Georgetown CollegeScholarshipapps.irs.gov
The Spencer FoundationChicago, IL1$49,971$49,971University of Kentucky Research FoundationPositive community-based sex educatorsapps.irs.gov
Bader Family Charitable TrustLouisville, KY3$45,000$25,000Bellarmine UniversityScholarshipapps.irs.gov
Fred R & Opal S Woosley Foundation IncLouisville, KY2$45,000$25,000Catholic Education FDNPublic supportapps.irs.gov
TW Myrtle Mae MitchellLexington, KY2$44,748$22,374Georgetown CollegeGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
TW Alma H Dewaal XXXXX7005Chicago, IL1$43,744$43,744Sayre SchoolGeneralapps.irs.gov
Hunt I Greathouse Perpetual Charitable TrustLouisville, KY1$42,443$42,443University of Louisville FoundationProgram supportapps.irs.gov
Trust Ua Lillian M JohnsonCincinnati, OH1$41,250$41,250Todd County Public Library BoardAnnual fundapps.irs.gov
Sue F McGowan Res Trust A Truw-LPittsburgh, PA1$41,066$41,066University of Louisville FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Sherman Fairchild Foundation IncChevy Chase, MD1$40,956$40,956Berea CollegeSummer Stipend Programapps.irs.gov
Trager Family Foundation TrustLouisville, KY2$40,200$30,000Bellarmine UniversityOrganizational operationsapps.irs.gov
Adam R Scripps FoundationFt Mitchell, KY1$40,000$40,000Kentucky Center for Public Service JournalismGeneral Operationsapps.irs.gov
Agt August A Rendigs Jr and Helen Rendigs FDNCincinnati, OH1$40,000$40,000Northern Kentucky University FoundationEndowmentapps.irs.gov
Algernon Sydney Sullivan FoundationOxford, MS2$40,000$20,000Berea CollegeEducationalapps.irs.gov
Cobb Foundation IncGarden City, NY1$40,000$40,000Sayre SchoolGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
Sue and Brown Badgett Charitable TrustLouisville, KY1$40,000$40,000Hopkinsville Rotary Charitable TrustGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Dancing Skies FoundationChicago, IL1$40,000$40,000Berea CollegeCharitableapps.irs.gov
The Handy Family Foundation IncLouisville, KY1$40,000$40,000Christian Academy of LouisvilleGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
Cla FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$39,500$39,500The Patrick Surtain II FoundationProgram specific supportapps.irs.gov
Hugh & Mary Barber Rev Trust XXX-XX-XXXXSt Louis, MO1$38,779$38,779Paducah Junior CollegeScholarshipapps.irs.gov
Behl Trust Fbo Berea College 1120003360New Orleans, LA1$38,173$38,173Berea CollegeGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Nicklies Foundation IncLouisville, KY3$38,000$23,000Thrive By 5 LouisvilleTo help provide funding for quality childcare for three to four year oldsapps.irs.gov
The Ballmann Family Private FoundationMilwaukee, WI1$37,500$37,500Berea CollegeGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Limestone Family Foundation IncLouisville, KY4$37,000$20,000Kentucky Country Day SchoolSupportapps.irs.gov
Genevieve B & John L McCain FoundationPittsburgh, PA1$35,670$35,670Heuser Hearing & Language Academy IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Apgar Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN2$35,000$25,000University of Louisville Research FoundationMcconnell centerapps.irs.gov
Herman H Nettelroth Fund TuwPittsburgh, PA2$35,000$25,000University of Louisville Foundation IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Whitaker Foundation IncLexington, KY2$35,000$25,000DV8 Kitchen Vocational Training Foundation IncSupport of programsapps.irs.gov
The Columbus Phipps FoundationDallas, TX2$34,000$30,000Campbellsville UniversityEducational grantsapps.irs.gov
Frances Kindelberger Irrev Trust XXXXX0004Chicago, IL1$33,992$33,992Kentucky Christian UniversityGeneralapps.irs.gov
U of L Altsheler TuwPittsburgh, PA1$31,711$31,711Univ of Louisville Foundation IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Jessie Ball Dupont Religious Charitable & Educational FundJacksonville, FL3$31,600$16,500Berea CollegeDigital Fundraising Matchapps.irs.gov
John A Schroth Family Char TrustPittsburgh, PA1$31,000$31,000Northern Kentucky University FoundationYber threat intelligenceapps.irs.gov
Sheadle Kate B TaBrooklyn, OH1$30,484$30,484Berea CollegeGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
The Sue B Hart FoundationColumbia, CT1$30,424$30,424Berea CollegeCollege farmapps.irs.gov
David N and Ann Early FoundationCincinnati, OH1$30,000$30,000Thomas More UniversityIn support of its missionapps.irs.gov
E Rhodes and Leona B Carpenter FoundationRadnor, PA1$30,000$30,000Western Kentucky University FoundationHelp students in the band perform in the london new year's day parade and at a formal concert in london's cadogan hallapps.irs.gov
Frederick B and Ayako I Phillips FoundationLouisville, KY2$30,000$20,000University of Louisville FoundationScholarshipapps.irs.gov
Gary Broad FoundationLos Angeles, CA1$30,000$30,000Race for EducationSupport for educational opportunitiesapps.irs.gov
HG HF & LT Dornette FoundationCincinnati, OH1$30,000$30,000Thomas More University IncGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
John B Van Meter Charitable Foundation IncCincinnati, OH2$30,000$20,000University of Louisville FoundationGeneralapps.irs.gov
Luebbe FoundationCincinnati, OH1$30,000$30,000Bellarmine UniversityTuition assistanceapps.irs.gov
Mars HQ Regional FoundationNew York, NY3$30,000$10,000Caney Creek Community Center IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Regal Beloit Charitable FoundationMilwaukee, WI1$30,000$30,000University of Louisville FoundationIpsapps.irs.gov
Robert T and Tina Ing Yahng FoundationSausalito, CA1$30,000$30,000Berea CollegeEducationapps.irs.gov
The Bell Charitable FoundationCincinnati, OH1$30,000$30,000Gateway Community and Technical College Foundation IncOperational supportapps.irs.gov
The Papa John's Foundation IncWilmington, DE1$30,000$30,000University of Louisville Foundation IncGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Van Sloun FoundationMarion, MA2$30,000$20,000Berea CollegeUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
William Bartram and Eloise Williams Sturgill Family Foundation IncLexington, KY2$30,000$25,000University of PikevilleTo support the organization's missionapps.irs.gov
Grace Foundation 210036Ames, IA1$29,420$29,420Asbury Theological SeminaryProgram supportapps.irs.gov
Joseph C Ferree Charitable TrustLouisville, KY1$29,325$29,325Mattingly EdgeProgram supportapps.irs.gov
HDR FoundationOmaha, NE1$29,130$29,130University of Louisville FoundationCharitableapps.irs.gov
Franzman Selman Charitable TuwPittsburgh, PA1$29,063$29,063Murray State Univ Foundation IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
TW Charlotte M Watkins XXXXX4003Chicago, IL1$28,921$28,921University of the Cumberlands IncGeneralapps.irs.gov
Larry & Frankie Hager Trust 2Owensboro, KY1$28,500$28,500Kentucky Wesleyan CollegeGeneralapps.irs.gov
John Reed Charitable Residuary TrustLexington, KY1$27,575$27,575Transylvania UniversityGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Eleanor Terry Norfleet Charitable TrustLexington, KY2$27,411$13,706Lindsey Wilson UniversityScholarship fundapps.irs.gov
Selah Foundation IncElizabethtown, KY1$27,000$27,000Elevate LouisvilleGeneral donationapps.irs.gov
The William B Snyder Charitable Trust Dated 08/12/2020Clearwater, FL1$26,944$26,944University of the CumberlandsUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Keeneland Foundation IncLexington, KY2$26,000$25,000Lexington Public Library FoundationGeneral operating grantapps.irs.gov
Mahan Foundation IncLagrange, KY3$26,000$21,000Oldham County Community ScholarshipsAssist with organizations causeapps.irs.gov
TW Iva Dagley Fbo Charitable XXXXX0005Chicago, IL1$25,573$25,573Transylvania UniversityGeneralapps.irs.gov
Fidelity FoundationBoston, MA21$25,230$7,000Asbury CollegeFidelity matching gifts to educationapps.irs.gov
Ames Family FoundationTraverse City, MI1$25,000$25,000The Berry CenterCharitable contributionapps.irs.gov
Clark Charitable TrustLincoln, MA1$25,000$25,000University of the CumberlandsCharitableapps.irs.gov
Eleanor & George Kokiko Sr Foundation IncWashington, DC1$25,000$25,000Berea CollegeScholarshipsapps.irs.gov
Elmina B Sewall FoundationFreeport, ME1$25,000$25,000Berea CollegeGeneral Operating Supportapps.irs.gov
Engineering Information Foundation IncWilmington, DE1$25,000$25,000University of Louisville Research Foundation IncModeling and Analysis of Interpersonal Communication in collaborative engineering teams for virtual reality manufacturing systemsapps.irs.gov
Isaac Van Meter IV Fam Fund Inc AgyMilwaukee, WI2$25,000$24,000Lexington School IncGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Kenneth H & Sara M Renau FoundationPunta Gorda, FL1$25,000$25,000Spalding UniversityCharityapps.irs.gov
MSB Cockayne Fund IncNashville, TN1$25,000$25,000The Berry CenterTo further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charityapps.irs.gov
Mable Slagle Charitable TrustPennington, NJ1$25,000$25,000Hindman Settlement SchoolUnrestricted generalapps.irs.gov
The Antonacci Family Foundation for Charitable Giving IncEnfield, CT1$25,000$25,000Fayette Alliance Foundation IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Charles E and Mary Elizabeth Scripps Foundation IncFt Mitchell, KY1$25,000$25,000Licking Valley College Development CorporationStudent emergency fundapps.irs.gov
The Chatlos Foundation IncNew York, NY2$25,000$15,000University of the CumberlandsTo provide workship assistance for students majoring in stem areasapps.irs.gov
The Ellis Foundation Inc 26-28165Atlanta, GA1$25,000$25,000University of Louisville FoundationGeneralapps.irs.gov
The Heising-Simons FoundationLos Altos, CA1$25,000$25,000National Center for Families LearningFor the 2024 families learning conference sponsorshipapps.irs.gov
The Oaklawn FoundationincWilton, CT1$25,000$25,000University of the CumberlandsOaklawn foundation scholarship fundapps.irs.gov
Weaver Family Private FoundationLaguna Beach, CA1$25,000$25,000Berea CollegeEducational supportapps.irs.gov
Newman & Lena Harris Mem Fd-UPittsburgh, PA2$24,644$12,322Asbury Theological SeminaryGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Robert E Harrison Memorial Fund XXXXX7008Chicago, IL1$24,126$24,126Berea CollegeGeneralapps.irs.gov
The Good Shepherd FoundationBirmingham, AL1$24,000$24,000University of the CumberlandsMountain outreach, scholarship program, workship program and christmas ministriesapps.irs.gov
Alea Family Foundation LTDFrankfort, KY1$23,680$23,680The Frankfort Christian AcademyTuition scholarship & tuesday givingapps.irs.gov
Cralle Foundation IncSimpsonville, KY5$22,900$7,500Educational Justice LLCGeneral operating costsapps.irs.gov
John H Dink TuwPittsburgh, PA1$22,843$22,843Central Kentucky Community Foundation IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Trust Ua Beeson Mem Schlrship FDOrlando, FL1$22,779$22,779Asbury Theological SeminaryGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Joyce and VD Scott FoundationPennington, NJ4$22,750$20,000Lexington Christian Academy IncUnrestricted generalapps.irs.gov
John T Gorman FoundationPortland, ME1$22,724$22,724Partners for Rural ImpactTo provide support to grantee attendees of the Northern New England Rural Summitapps.irs.gov
Marshall Family Foundation IncProspect, KY2$22,500$20,000The Depaul SchoolEducational & scholarshipsapps.irs.gov
Rosztoczy FoundationAvondale, AZ1$22,500$22,500National Center for Families LearningDonation for family literacy model for avondale schl districtapps.irs.gov
Verizon FoundationBasking Ridge, NJ13$21,416$6,000Georgetown CollegeOther civic / communityapps.irs.gov
Gordon Foundation IncLouisville, KY1$21,000$21,000University of Louisville FoundationCharitableapps.irs.gov
Perry and Madeline Garver Family Foundation IncBrookline, MA1$21,000$21,000Berea CollegeContribution to qualifying charitable organizationapps.irs.gov
The Wells FoundationLouisville, KY2$21,000$20,000Catholic Education FoundationUnrestricted giftapps.irs.gov
Asbury Warren FDN TrustOrlando, FL3$20,000$10,000Berea CollegeGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Charles H Dater Foundation IncCincinnati, OH1$20,000$20,000Gateway Community and Technical College Foundation IncChildcare Assistance Program At Gateway Community And Technical Collegeapps.irs.gov
Charles and M R Shapiro Foundation IncNorthbrook, IL1$20,000$20,000University of the CumberlandsScholarship assistanceapps.irs.gov
Commercial Bank FoundationGrayson, KY1$20,000$20,000Kentucky Christian UniversityCharitable grants for scholarshipsapps.irs.gov
Dean Dorton Allen Ford Charitable Foundation IncLexington, KY1$20,000$20,000Thomas More University IncSubsidyapps.irs.gov
Dume Wolverine FoundationWoodland Hills, CA1$20,000$20,000Berea CollegeCharitable purposes of the organizationapps.irs.gov
E&W G FoundationNorth Tonawanda, NY1$20,000$20,000Harrison County Band AssociationMusical instrumentsapps.irs.gov
Lavin Family FoundationChicago, IL1$20,000$20,000Amplify Horse Racing IncGeneral fund animal welfareapps.irs.gov
Le FoundationElizabethtown, KY1$20,000$20,000Catholic Education FoundationEducationapps.irs.gov
Lee Ann and Melvin H Jacobs FoundationChicago, IL1$20,000$20,000Berea CollegeIrs approved charityapps.irs.gov
Mercy Foundation IncFlorence, KY1$20,000$20,000Islamic School of LouisvilleEducationapps.irs.gov
Messer Construction FoundationCincinnati, OH1$20,000$20,000University of Louisville FoundationGeneralapps.irs.gov
Tallgrass Farm Foundation IncHarrodsburg, KY1$20,000$20,000The Berry CenterGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
The Cleveland-Cliffs FoundationCleveland, OH1$20,000$20,000Owensboro Community and Technical College Foundation IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Melly FoundationSarasota, FL1$20,000$20,000The Berry CenterGeneral/unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Molina Healthcare Charitable FoundationWilmington, DE1$20,000$20,000Simmons College of Kentucky IncHealth Care Scholarship Fundapps.irs.gov
The Rice Family FoundationJericho, NY1$20,000$20,000Frontier Nursing UniversityGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Robert E & Rosemary Price FoundationMarco Island, FL1$20,000$20,000University of the CumberlandsEducational for collegesapps.irs.gov
Judith A Eastland TuwOrlando, FL1$19,771$19,771Bellarmine UniversityGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
TW HL & NS Donovan ScholarshipLexington, KY1$19,758$19,758University of Kentucky Research FoundationGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Barbara and Albert Horton Foundation IncLouisville, KY3$19,500$16,500Nativity Academy at St BonifaceSupport of middle school educationapps.irs.gov
Bertha & Harry Bailen End FD UaPittsburgh, PA1$19,407$19,407Spalding UniversityGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Anna Schulman Char Trust UwPittsburgh, PA1$19,404$19,404University of Louisville FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Dugan Charitable TrustChattanooga, TN1$18,436$18,436Catholic Education FoundationTo fulfill the exempt purposes of the charityapps.irs.gov
The Steele-Reese Foundation XXXXX1004Chicago, IL1$18,000$18,000Why We Write IncGeneralapps.irs.gov
American Water Charitable FoundationincCamden, NJ2$17,750$12,750DV8 Kitchen Vocational Training Foundation IncGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
Brereton & Elizabeth Jones Charitable Family FoundationMidway, KY2$17,500$12,500Midway UniversitySupport the mission of the organizationapps.irs.gov
Snowy Owl Foundation IncLouisville, KY5$17,500$5,000Somali Comm of LouisvilleGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Burnette Family Charitable Foundation IncMaysville, KY1$17,000$17,000Licking Valley College Development CorporationScholarshipsapps.irs.gov
Tom Musselman Foundation IncLouisville, KY2$17,000$12,000Catholic Education FoundationTo provide funds for tuition assistance to catholic school familiesapps.irs.gov
V V Cooke Foundation CorporationLouisville, KY4$16,500$5,000Change Today Change TomorrowUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Dorothy Harrison Egan FoundationNantucket, MA1$16,375$16,375Frontier Nursing UniversityScholarship for Teresa Erin Schraderapps.irs.gov
Hills Irene H Est Trust UwDallas, TX1$15,695$15,695Berea CollegeUnrestricted generalapps.irs.gov
Fort Foundation TCHOrlando, FL1$15,450$15,450Berea CollegeGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Billie P Hatcher Charitable TrustBowling Green, KY1$15,000$15,000College Heights Foundation IncContributionapps.irs.gov
Cogan Family FoundationBoston, MA1$15,000$15,000Berea CollegeGeneral Purposeapps.irs.gov
Dunbar Foundation IncLouisville, KY1$15,000$15,000Catholic Education FoundationCharitableapps.irs.gov
E M Ich Bane TuaSaint Louis, MO1$15,000$15,000University of PikevilleGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Ed Uihlein Family FoundationLake Forest, IL1$15,000$15,000University of the CumberlandsGeneralapps.irs.gov
FJ Foundation IncGeorgetown, IN2$15,000$10,000Winners Circle RoboticsEducationapps.irs.gov
Floradon FoundationHenderson, NV1$15,000$15,000Covenant Baptist Theological SeminaryEducationapps.irs.gov
Heinrich Family FoundationSaint Marys, OH1$15,000$15,000Berea CollegeScholarshipsapps.irs.gov
Helm Willis C Charitable TrustSaint Louis, MO1$15,000$15,000Berea CollegeGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Jephson Educational Trust #2 XXXXX1004Chicago, IL2$15,000$10,000Union Commonwealth UniversityScholarshipapps.irs.gov
L & L Nippert Charitable Foundation IncBlue Ash, OH1$15,000$15,000University of the CumberlandsOrganization's charitable purposeapps.irs.gov
Lightner Sams Foundation of WyomingTeton Village, WY1$15,000$15,000Fayette Alliance Foundation IncGeneral charitable supportapps.irs.gov
Monticello College FoundationGodfrey, IL2$15,000$14,598University of CumberlandsStudent workshopsapps.irs.gov
The James T White Family FoundationFort Thomas, KY1$15,000$15,000Ft Thomas Education FoundationGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
The Jamie Parsley Family Foundation IncProspect, KY2$14,000$10,000Bellarmine UniversityScholarshipsapps.irs.gov
The Louise Este Bruce Foundation IncWhite Plains, NY1$14,000$14,000Berea CollegeEducationapps.irs.gov
Leducq Foundation for Cardiovascular ResearchHouston, TX1$13,606$13,606The University of Kentucky Research FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Rosenstein Family Charitable Foundation IncLexington, KY2$13,600$13,100The Lexington SchoolEducationapps.irs.gov
The Seabury FoundationChicago, IL1$13,500$13,500Berea CollegeScholarshipsapps.irs.gov
Gardner Foundation IncorporatedLouisville, KY7$13,400$7,000Father John Judie Ministries IncCharitableapps.irs.gov
Gradie R Rowntree MDPittsburgh, PA1$13,092$13,092University of Louisville FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN1$12,500$12,500University of the Cumberlands IncOperationsapps.irs.gov
Walnut Hall FoundationLexington, KY1$12,500$12,500Sayre SchoolUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Co Trust Ua M & J Perrella SCH FDDallas, TX1$12,131$12,131Spalding UniversityScholarshipsapps.irs.gov
John N Browning Family Fdcarlisle Co UsMilwaukee, WI1$12,000$12,000Sayre SchoolGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
The Stewart Family Foundation StewartGlen Mills, PA1$12,000$12,000Berea CollegeGeneralapps.irs.gov
Trust Uw Miss Sallie Maude JonesOrlando, FL1$11,974$11,974Asbury Theological SeminaryGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Bryce C Turner Memorial Foundation IncProspect, KY3$11,000$5,000Immaculata Classical AcademyMission support - educationapps.irs.gov
Trim Masters Charitable Foundation IncDanville, KY2$11,000$6,000The Gladys ProjectSupport of kindergarten readiness program "ready set go preschool"apps.irs.gov
The Lighthouse Beacon FoundationWilmington, DE2$10,593$8,350Kentucky Engineering Foundation IncMATHCOUNTS Chapter Competition Supportapps.irs.gov

Largest grants

FoundationRecipientRecipient locationPurposeAmountSource
The O Wayne Rollins FoundationUniversity of the CumberlandsWilliamsburg, KYRenovation of library$4,971,336apps.irs.gov
LDG Development Foundation IncCommunity Advocates for Resources & Empowerment IncLouisville, KYTo support operations$2,397,000apps.irs.gov
Lilly Endowment IncCatholic Education Foundation IncLouisville, KYEmployee matching gift(s)$2,250,000apps.irs.gov
Yum Brands Foundation IncUniversity of Louisville FoundationLouisville, KYUnrestricted Contributions to 501(C)(3)$1,649,000apps.irs.gov
Bill and Carol Latimer Charitable FoundationAsbury Theological SeminaryLexington, KYReligious$1,003,750apps.irs.gov
James A and Martha R Brown Charitable Foundation IncGeorgetown CollegeGeorgetown, KYCapital Improvements$1,000,000apps.irs.gov
Brown-Forman FoundationSimmons College of KentuckyLouisville, KYGeneral program support$1,000,000apps.irs.gov
The Robert Wood Johnson FoundationUniversity of Louisville Research Foundation IncLouisville, KY82287 summer health professions education program -- university of louisville, 2024-2026$770,000apps.irs.gov
James Graham Brown Foundation IncLouisville Free Public Library FoundationLouisville, KYRenovate and modernize libraries$755,000apps.irs.gov
Samaritan FoundationGalilean Home Ministries IncLiberty, KYCharity$720,000apps.irs.gov
Elizabeth A Hull Charitable TrustUniversity of the Cumberlands IncWilliamsburg, KYUnrestricted general$603,744apps.irs.gov
Novo FoundationBerry Center IncNew Castle, KYGeneral support$600,000apps.irs.gov
James Graham Brown Foundation IncUniversity of Louisville FoundationLouisville, KY2024 brown fellows program$536,286apps.irs.gov
Price Trust for Univ of Lou TuaUniversity of Louisville Foundation IncLouisville, KYGeneral support$513,018apps.irs.gov
The Andrew W Mellon FoundationDanville Library IncDanville, KYTo support the activities of the memory lab at boyle county public library$500,000apps.irs.gov
The Austin E Knowlton Foundation IncGeorgetown CollegeGeorgetown, KYDavis-reid alumni gym project$500,000apps.irs.gov
Frances N Alden Charitable TrustLouisville Free Public Library FDNLouisville, KYEnhance library's programs$500,000apps.irs.gov
Crescent Hill Family Foundation IncLouisville Free Public Library FoundationLouisville, KYPurchase and distribution of books to children and their families$500,000apps.irs.gov
Eula Mae and John Baugh FoundationSimmons College of KentuckyLouisville, KYGeneral Support$500,000apps.irs.gov
Dorothy R Gauss Foundation IncBellarmine UniversityLouisville, KYEducational$429,745apps.irs.gov
The Rosenthal Foundation IncTransylvania UniversityLexington, KYTo fund rosenthal complex phase ii renovation pledge (pmt. 1 of 3)$400,000apps.irs.gov
Merck Foundation A New Jersey Nonprofit CorporationUniversity of Kentucky Research FoundationLexington, KYContribution provided$399,960apps.irs.gov
The Lourie Foundation IncMidway UniversityMidway, KYGeneral$396,696apps.irs.gov
The Robert Wood Johnson FoundationUniversity of Louisville Research Foundation IncLouisville, KY80123 summer health professions education program -- university of louisville, 2022$375,000apps.irs.gov
James Graham Brown Foundation IncTeach Kentucky IncLouisville, KYProgram support$350,000apps.irs.gov
Tuw James Patterson U of KUniversity of Kentucky Research FoundationLexington, KYGeneral operating support$343,876apps.irs.gov
James Graham Brown Foundation IncSimmons College of KentuckyLouisville, KYAdvancing scky with the addition of key staffing positions$342,750apps.irs.gov
The Harold Juanita David Dennis & Gary Koon Family Charitable FoundationCollege Heights FoundationBowling Green, KYGeneral Support$330,000apps.irs.gov
Toyota USA FoundationNational Center for Families LearningLexington, KYClose the stem gap for diverse students by removing barriers that prevent access to stem. this includes creating innovative, hands-on stem programming, assisting in professional and leadership develop$330,000apps.irs.gov
With FoundationUniversity of Kentucky Research FoundationLexington, KYPartnership support$315,000apps.irs.gov
JP'S Peace Love & Happiness FoundationBerea CollegeBerea, KYGrow Appalachia fund$300,000apps.irs.gov
Marksbury Family Foundation IncLexington Public Library FoundationLexington, KYCapital campaign pledge of $300k over six years to rebuild a library branch$300,000apps.irs.gov
Frances N Alden Charitable TrustUniversity of Louisville FoundationLouisville, KYCharitable$300,000apps.irs.gov
Raymond Foundation IncMidway UniversityMidway, KYEducational programs - scholarships$290,619apps.irs.gov
Margaret D Smock Charitable Trust TrustUniversity of Louisville Foundation IncLouisville, KYGeneral support$272,964apps.irs.gov
Robert W Plaster Foundation IncThomas More University IncCrestview Hills, KYGeneral Contribution$267,000apps.irs.gov
The Gheens Foundation IncSimmons College of Kentucky IncLouisville, KYMission delivery support$250,000apps.irs.gov
Pheasant Hill Foundation IncGeorgetown CollegeGeorgetown, KYGeneral support$235,000apps.irs.gov
Brown-Forman FoundationUniversity of Louisville FoundationLouisville, KYGeneral program support$235,000apps.irs.gov
The Baskin Foundation IncThe David SchoolDavid, KYCharitable donation$215,000apps.irs.gov
Else Schulze Perpetual Charitable TrustBerea CollegeBerea, KYGeneral operating$204,175apps.irs.gov
Robert E Brennan TuwUniversity of Louisville Foundation IncLouisville, KYGeneral support$201,278apps.irs.gov
The Harold Juanita David Dennis & Gary Koon Family Charitable FoundationDanville Christian AcademyDanville, KYGeneral Support$200,000apps.irs.gov
Mary B Craik Scholarship TrustUniversity of Louisville FoundationLouisville, KYScholarships$195,954apps.irs.gov
Eula Mae and John Baugh FoundationBSK Theological SeminaryLexington, KYGeneral Support$187,500apps.irs.gov
CiosCampbellsville UniversityCampbellsville, KYGeneral funds$170,000apps.irs.gov
Hilary Boone Foundation IncThe Lexington SchoolLexington, KYSubsidy$150,000apps.irs.gov
The Spray Foundation IncTransylvania UniversityLexington, KYScholarship program$150,000apps.irs.gov
The Hearst FoundationUniversity of Louisville Foundation IncLouisville, KYTo provide scholarships in Nursing$150,000apps.irs.gov
Democracy Fund IncUniversity of Kentucky Research FoundationLexington, KYProgram support for the Leadership in Election Administration Project$142,606apps.irs.gov
Peter Klerner Knoefel FundUniv of Louisville FoundationLouisville, KYGeneral support$138,034apps.irs.gov
The Mt Brilliant Family Foundation (formerly HGG Family Foundation)Sayre SchoolLexington, KYGeneral support$130,541apps.irs.gov
Drees Homes Foundation IncEnzweiler Building InstituteErlanger, KYProgram support$125,000apps.irs.gov
Wellspring Philanthropic Fund IncFairness Education Fund IncLouisville, KYGeneral operating support$125,000apps.irs.gov
The Teagle FoundationTransylvania UniversityLexington, KYCornerstone: Learning for Living initiative$125,000apps.irs.gov
The Susan and William Yarmuth Family Foundation IncUniversity of Louisville Foundation IncLouisville, KYCharitable$125,000apps.irs.gov
Wilpon Foundation IncCentre College of KentuckyDanville, KYFor execution of an educational support program on behalf of first-generation, low-income college students$112,500apps.irs.gov
Foundation for Opioid Response EffortsUniversity of Kentucky Research FoundationLexington, KYFacilitating buprenorphine access through pharmacist peer outreach$111,630apps.irs.gov
Foundation for Opioid Response EffortsUniversity of Kentucky Research FoundationLexington, KYFacilitating buprenorphine access through pharmacist peer outreach$111,630apps.irs.gov
Delmas Clardy Memorial Unitrust Fbo Ky WesleyanKentucky Wesleyan CollegeOwensboro, KYTo provide scholarships$111,019apps.irs.gov
Fourevergreen Foundation IncKentucky Country Day School IncLouisville, KYUnrestricted general$110,000apps.irs.gov
Patricia J Buster Foundation Charitable TrustMidway UniversityMidway, KYCharitable gift$100,762apps.irs.gov
Windgate Charitable Foundation IncAsbury Theological SeminaryWilmore, KYEducation improvement$100,000apps.irs.gov
Mattick Family Foundation IncAsbury Theological SeminaryWilmore, KYGeneral support$100,000apps.irs.gov
Richard S Reynolds FoundationBellarmine UniversityLouisville, KYMilitary scholarships and programs$100,000apps.irs.gov
Kirchdorfer Opportunities Foundation IncBellarmine UniversityLouisville, KYScholarships$100,000apps.irs.gov
Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable TrustCatholic Education FoundationLouisville, KYProgramming support$100,000apps.irs.gov
The Robert and Mary Tincher Charitable Foundation IncCollege Heights FoundationBowling Green, KYPublic Charity$100,000apps.irs.gov
The Gheens Foundation IncJefferson Community and Technical College Foundation IncLouisville, KYJefferson rising capital campaign$100,000apps.irs.gov
Frances N Alden Charitable TrustLouisville Collegiate SchoolLouisville, KYScholarship$100,000apps.irs.gov
The Brooke Brown Barzun Philanthropic Foundation IncLouisville Free Public Library FoundationLouisville, KYRestricted support$100,000apps.irs.gov
Fourevergreen Foundation IncMBC Academy IncLouisville, KYUnrestricted general$100,000apps.irs.gov
Public Life Foundation of OwensboroPrichard Committee for Academic ExcellenceLexington, KYEarly childhood education specialist position$100,000apps.irs.gov
Brown-Forman FoundationSowing Seeds With FaithLouisville, KYGeneral program support$100,000apps.irs.gov
The R C Durr Foundation Inc 541 Buttermilk Pike Suite 500Thomas More UniversityCrestview Hills, KYGeneral support$100,000apps.irs.gov
The Yung Family FoundationThomas More UniversityCrestview Hills, KYIn support of the hospitality management degree program$100,000apps.irs.gov
Paradis Foundation IncTrinity High SchoolSt Matthews, KYSupport general operations of organization$100,000apps.irs.gov
Sam Swope Family Foundation IncUniversity of Louisville FoundationLouisville, KYSupport$100,000apps.irs.gov
C E and S Foundation IncUniversity of Louisville Foundation IncLouisville, KYFirst gen cards$100,000apps.irs.gov
M L Parrish Family Foundation IncUniversity of PikevillePikeville, KYBear Mountain - Reaching New Heights Capital Campaign$100,000apps.irs.gov
MM Evans Tuw Fbo U of L Med SCHUniv of Louisville FoundationLouisville, KYGeneral support$97,720apps.irs.gov
McCullum Trust - Berea College U-WBerea CollegeBerea, KYGeneral support$95,995apps.irs.gov
Fourevergreen Foundation IncEducational JusticeLouisville, KYUnrestricted general$95,000apps.irs.gov
The R C Durr Foundation Inc 541 Buttermilk Pike Suite 500Northern Kentucky University FoundationHighland Heights, KYGeneral support$94,900apps.irs.gov
C E and S Foundation IncLincoln FoundationLouisville, KYCollege transition enrichment program$92,000apps.irs.gov
Smith Foundation - TrusteeUniversity of the CumberlandsWilliamsburg, KYGeneral operating$90,277apps.irs.gov
C E and S Foundation IncSowing Seeds With Faith IncLouisville, KYGeneral operating support, summer and retreat programs, sowing seeds with faith summer program, retreat program and parent engagement, hbcu tours, consulting with sagebird$89,500apps.irs.gov
Bluegrass Boys' RanchThe Lexington SchoolLexington, KYScholarship$87,500apps.irs.gov
Brown-Forman FoundationLincoln FoundationLouisville, KYGeneral program support$85,000apps.irs.gov
Leslie and Loretta Copeland Foundation TrustBerea CollegeBerea, KYGeneral$80,000apps.irs.gov
Ruth M Meyer Educational FoundationThomas More UniversityCrestview Hills, KYScholarships$79,680apps.irs.gov
E S Prentiss FB Berea Coll KyBerea CollegeBerea, KYGeneral support$76,711apps.irs.gov
Julian Potter FundCollege Heights FoundationBowling Green, KYScholarships$75,608apps.irs.gov
The William and Pamela Rayburn Family FoundationBerea CollegeBerea, KYRayburn Solar Energy Endowment Fund$75,379apps.irs.gov
Ramsey Evergreen Foundation IncCatholic Education Foundation IncLouisville, KYGeneral support$75,250apps.irs.gov
George R Kendall Foundation XXXXX3004Berea CollegeBerea, KYGeneral$75,000apps.irs.gov
Ramtell IncCatholic Education FoundationLouisville, KYGeneral support$75,000apps.irs.gov
The Gheens Foundation IncHeuser Hearing & Language AcademyLouisville, KYBuilding foundation, amplifying futures: a capital campaign$75,000apps.irs.gov
The Gheens Foundation IncKentuckianaworks Foundation IncLouisville, KYGreater louisville alignment network$75,000apps.irs.gov
John Hauck Foundation Fifth Third Bank NAMidway University IncMidway, KYCapital campaign$75,000apps.irs.gov

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