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Who funds international, foreign affairs and national security in Kentucky: 59 foundations, $2.5 million in grants

59 private foundations paid 119 grants totaling $2,531,932 to international, foreign affairs and national security nonprofits in Kentucky, in each foundation's latest Form 990-PF return, filed with the IRS from 2024 to 2026. The largest funder is Lilly Endowment Inc, with $1,250,000 in 1 grant.

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Cause
International, foreign affairs and national security
Recipients in
Kentucky
Foundations
59
Grants
119
Total granted
$2,531,932

Foundations that funded international, foreign affairs and national security in Kentucky

Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.

FoundationBased inGrantsTotalLargest grantLargest grant toPurposeSource
Lilly Endowment IncIndianapolis, IN1$1,250,000$1,250,000Gate of Hope Ministries IntlNurturing children-worship & prayerapps.irs.gov
Trailsend FoundationAtlanta, GA1$500,000$500,000American Friends of the School of St Jude Tanzania IncGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
First Merchants Southern Indiana Charitable Foundation IncJeffersonville, IN1$100,000$100,000Junior Achievement of KentuckianaEducationaleducationalapps.irs.gov
C E and S Foundation IncLouisville, KY1$75,000$75,000Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana IncJunior achievement of kentuckiana's emerging leaders and out-of-school time initiativeapps.irs.gov
Raymond B Pinson Family FoundationDelray Beach, FL1$70,000$70,000Heart of AfricaEmpower africans in their ministriesapps.irs.gov
Don Jacobs Sr Charitable Foundation IncLexington, KY2$60,000$50,000Worldwide Hearts and HandsSubsidyapps.irs.gov
Amy's Legacy FoundationPlymouth, MN1$50,000$50,000Teach To TransformGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Gregory-Greenberg Children' S FoundationPasadena, CA1$40,000$40,000Love Must ActFor youth programsapps.irs.gov
Blue Sky Foundation IncNew Albany, IN1$31,500$31,500Nadus Films IncGeneral fundsapps.irs.gov
American Electric Power FoundationWilmington, DE1$25,000$25,000Junior Achievement of the BluegrassExpanding Opportunities for Eastern Kentucky Students through junior achievementapps.irs.gov
The Brooke Brown Barzun Philanthropic Foundation IncLouisville, KY1$25,000$25,000Bridge Kids InternationalGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Michael B Morrow FoundationKaty, TX1$22,500$22,500Twezimbe Africa IncUnrestricted donationapps.irs.gov
Delta Dental of Kenucky Foundation IncLouisville, KY1$20,800$20,800Junior Achievement of KentuckianaSponsored a bourbon raffle for general operating fundapps.irs.gov
Oxford Industries Foundation IncAtlanta, GA1$20,000$20,000Junior Achievement of the BluegrassOperating Grantapps.irs.gov
The Papa John's Foundation IncWilmington, DE2$20,000$15,000Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana IncBiztown storefront supportapps.irs.gov
Davis H Elliot Company Educational FoundationLexington, KY1$15,000$15,000Junior Achievement of the BluegrassDonationapps.irs.gov
Yum Brands Foundation IncLouisville, KY1$15,000$15,000Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana IncUnrestricted Contributions to 501(c)3apps.irs.gov
LG&E and Ku Foundation IncLouisville, KY3$13,040$5,000Junior Achievement of the BluegrassFinancial literacy educationapps.irs.gov
Alex G Campbell Jr Foundation IncLexington, KY2$12,500$7,500Worldwide Hearts & HandsSubsidyapps.irs.gov
Middleground Capital Charitable FoundationLexington, KY1$11,095$11,095Junior Achievement of the BluegrassOperating supportapps.irs.gov
Carson-Myre Charitable FoundationPaducah, KY1$10,000$10,000Labor of LoveTo fund christian ministryapps.irs.gov
Centerpoint Energy Foundation IncHouston, TX1$10,000$10,000Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana IncGeneral donationapps.irs.gov
Creech Family Foundation IncLexington, KY1$10,000$10,000Junior Achievement of the BluegrassGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
Elhapa Foundation IncLexington, KY1$10,000$10,000Worldwide Hearts & HandsUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Gheens Foundation IncLouisville, KY1$10,000$10,000Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana IncMission delivery supportapps.irs.gov
Umsizi FundWilmington, DE1$10,000$10,000American Friends of the School of St Jude TanzaniaAlternative Pathways Program of Beyond St Judeapps.irs.gov
19 24 FoundationHurst, TX1$8,500$8,500Care Africa IncHumanitarianapps.irs.gov
Champions of Love Foundation IncBoston, MA1$7,000$7,000Hope for Tomorrow Guatemala IncGeneralapps.irs.gov
Hilary Boone Foundation IncLexington, KY2$6,500$4,000International Book ProjectSubsidyapps.irs.gov
Baird Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI3$5,759$3,169Junior Achievement of KentuckianaEducationapps.irs.gov
Christian Word Ministries IncLexington, KY1$5,000$5,000International Book Project IncSupportapps.irs.gov
Cralle Foundation IncSimpsonville, KY1$5,000$5,000Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana IncGeneral operating costsapps.irs.gov
Denman FoundationSpicewood, TX1$5,000$5,000The World Our ParishGift for the ministryapps.irs.gov
Kentucky Social Welfare FoundationUnion, KY1$5,000$5,000Junior Achievement of the BluegrassIncreasing the financial capacity of jackson county middle school studentsapps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA50$4,988$627Friends of Ostomates Worldwide - USA IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Texas Instruments FoundationDallas, TX2$4,600$3,000Qasd FoundationDonations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program."apps.irs.gov
Nisource Charitable FoundationColumbus, OH2$4,580$3,080Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass IncCorporate donationapps.irs.gov
Republic Bank Foundation IncLouisville, KY1$4,200$4,200Junior Achievement of KentuckianaKentuckiana Business Hall of Fameapps.irs.gov
633 Immi Foundation IncWestfield, IN1$3,800$3,800Heart of AfricaFurthering The Spread of the Gospel of Jesus Christapps.irs.gov
Stupp Bros Bridge & Iron FoundationSt Louis, MO1$3,500$3,500House On the Hill IncNot restrictedapps.irs.gov
The Muir House FoundationLexington, KY1$3,000$3,000International Book Project IncPromote education and literacy while broadening americans' understanding of their neighborsapps.irs.gov
LDG Development Foundation IncLouisville, KY1$2,500$2,500Peace Education Program IncTo support operationsapps.irs.gov
Orphan Society of Lexington TrustLexington, KY1$2,500$2,500Junior Achievement of the BluegrassSubsidyapps.irs.gov
Claire Adair Hendrickson Foundation IncCincinnati, OH1$2,000$2,000International Book ProjectProgram Supportapps.irs.gov
V V Cooke Foundation CorporationLouisville, KY1$2,000$2,000Peace Education ProgramUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Word & Deed Foundation of Immi IncWestfield, IN1$1,800$1,800Heart of AfricaFurthering The Spread of the Gospel of Jesus Christapps.irs.gov
David D Dodge FoundationWilmington, DE2$1,500$1,000Project ShelukaTo support the Zambia Projectapps.irs.gov
The Rosenthal Foundation IncLexington, KY1$1,500$1,500Junior Achievement of the BluegrassContribution to 501(c) charity for unrestricted purposesapps.irs.gov
C F Pollard Foundation IncLouisville, KY1$1,000$1,000Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana IncCharitableapps.irs.gov
The Caller Family Charitable FoundationLexington, KY1$1,000$1,000Junior Achievement of the BluegrassSupport the mission to provide an opportunity for young people to learn about business operation and the free enterprise systemapps.irs.gov
Shell USA Company FoundationHouston, TX1$820$820Uganda Counseling and Support Services Inc820.3apps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationNew York, NY1$500$500Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana IncMatching contribution (general operating support)apps.irs.gov
McKinstry Charitable FoundationSeattle, WA1$500$500Eyes That See IncEconomic Justiceapps.irs.gov
Purpose On the Planet IncStaunton, VA1$500$500Finding Freedom Through FriendshipHumanitarianapps.irs.gov
Connecting Kids Heart 2 HeartWestlake Village, CA1$300$300Heart of AfricaSupport families in africaapps.irs.gov
Dean Dorton Allen Ford Charitable Foundation IncLexington, KY1$250$250Junior Achievement of the BluegrassSubsidyapps.irs.gov
Dryden Family FoundationHale, MI1$200$200International Book ProjectCharitableapps.irs.gov
Klig Charitable TrustLouisville, KY1$100$100Gate of Hope Ministries InternationalCharitableapps.irs.gov
Rosenstein Family Charitable Foundation IncLexington, KY1$100$100International Book Project IncCommunity needs and promote literacy in kentuckyapps.irs.gov

Largest grants

FoundationRecipientRecipient locationPurposeAmountSource
Lilly Endowment IncGate of Hope Ministries IntlLouisville, KYNurturing children-worship & prayer$1,250,000apps.irs.gov
Trailsend FoundationAmerican Friends of the School of St Jude Tanzania IncLouisville, KYGeneral operating support$500,000apps.irs.gov
First Merchants Southern Indiana Charitable Foundation IncJunior Achievement of KentuckianaLouisville, KYEducationaleducational$100,000apps.irs.gov
C E and S Foundation IncJunior Achievement of Kentuckiana IncLouisville, KYJunior achievement of kentuckiana's emerging leaders and out-of-school time initiative$75,000apps.irs.gov
Raymond B Pinson Family FoundationHeart of AfricaWilmore, KYEmpower africans in their ministries$70,000apps.irs.gov
Amy's Legacy FoundationTeach To TransformLouisville, KYGeneral support$50,000apps.irs.gov
Don Jacobs Sr Charitable Foundation IncWorldwide Hearts and HandsLexington, KYSubsidy$50,000apps.irs.gov
Gregory-Greenberg Children' S FoundationLove Must ActLouisville, KYFor youth programs$40,000apps.irs.gov
Blue Sky Foundation IncNadus Films IncLouisville, KYGeneral funds$31,500apps.irs.gov
The Brooke Brown Barzun Philanthropic Foundation IncBridge Kids InternationalLouisville, KYGeneral support$25,000apps.irs.gov
American Electric Power FoundationJunior Achievement of the BluegrassLexington, KYExpanding Opportunities for Eastern Kentucky Students through junior achievement$25,000apps.irs.gov
Michael B Morrow FoundationTwezimbe Africa IncLa Grange, KYUnrestricted donation$22,500apps.irs.gov
Delta Dental of Kenucky Foundation IncJunior Achievement of KentuckianaLouisville, KYSponsored a bourbon raffle for general operating fund$20,800apps.irs.gov
Oxford Industries Foundation IncJunior Achievement of the BluegrassLexington, KYOperating Grant$20,000apps.irs.gov
Yum Brands Foundation IncJunior Achievement of Kentuckiana IncLouisville, KYUnrestricted Contributions to 501(c)3$15,000apps.irs.gov
The Papa John's Foundation IncJunior Achievement of Kentuckiana IncLouisville, KYBiztown storefront support$15,000apps.irs.gov
Davis H Elliot Company Educational FoundationJunior Achievement of the BluegrassLexington, KYDonation$15,000apps.irs.gov
Middleground Capital Charitable FoundationJunior Achievement of the BluegrassLexington, KYOperating support$11,095apps.irs.gov
Umsizi FundAmerican Friends of the School of St Jude TanzaniaLouisville, KYAlternative Pathways Program of Beyond St Jude$10,000apps.irs.gov
Centerpoint Energy Foundation IncJunior Achievement of Kentuckiana IncLouisville, KYGeneral donation$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Gheens Foundation IncJunior Achievement of Kentuckiana IncLouisville, KYMission delivery support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Creech Family Foundation IncJunior Achievement of the BluegrassLexington, KYGeneral fund$10,000apps.irs.gov
Don Jacobs Sr Charitable Foundation IncJunior Achievement of the Bluegrass IncLexington, KYSubsidy$10,000apps.irs.gov
Carson-Myre Charitable FoundationLabor of LovePaducah, KYTo fund christian ministry$10,000apps.irs.gov
Elhapa Foundation IncWorldwide Hearts & HandsLexington, KYUnrestricted$10,000apps.irs.gov
19 24 FoundationCare Africa IncLouisville, KYHumanitarian$8,500apps.irs.gov
Alex G Campbell Jr Foundation IncWorldwide Hearts & HandsLexington, KYSubsidy$7,500apps.irs.gov
Champions of Love Foundation IncHope for Tomorrow Guatemala IncLawrenceburg, KYGeneral$7,000apps.irs.gov
Christian Word Ministries IncInternational Book Project IncLexington, KYSupport$5,000apps.irs.gov
Cralle Foundation IncJunior Achievement of Kentuckiana IncLouisville, KYGeneral operating costs$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Papa John's Foundation IncJunior Achievement of West Kentucky IncOwensboro, KYJunior Achievement High School Heroes$5,000apps.irs.gov
Alex G Campbell Jr Foundation IncJunior Achievement of the BluegrassLexington, KYSubsidy$5,000apps.irs.gov
LG&E and Ku Foundation IncJunior Achievement of the BluegrassLexington, KYFinancial literacy education$5,000apps.irs.gov
LG&E and Ku Foundation IncJunior Achievement of the BluegrassLexington, KY2025 ja business hall of fame$5,000apps.irs.gov
Kentucky Social Welfare FoundationJunior Achievement of the BluegrassLexington, KYIncreasing the financial capacity of jackson county middle school students$5,000apps.irs.gov
Denman FoundationThe World Our ParishWilmore, KYGift for the ministry$5,000apps.irs.gov
Republic Bank Foundation IncJunior Achievement of KentuckianaLouisville, KYKentuckiana Business Hall of Fame$4,200apps.irs.gov
Hilary Boone Foundation IncInternational Book ProjectLexington, KYSubsidy$4,000apps.irs.gov
633 Immi Foundation IncHeart of AfricaWilmore, KYFurthering The Spread of the Gospel of Jesus Christ$3,800apps.irs.gov
Stupp Bros Bridge & Iron FoundationHouse On the Hill IncAlvaton, KYNot restricted$3,500apps.irs.gov
Baird Foundation IncJunior Achievement of KentuckianaLouisville, KYEducation$3,169apps.irs.gov
Nisource Charitable FoundationJunior Achievement of the Bluegrass IncLexington, KYCorporate donation$3,080apps.irs.gov
LG&E and Ku Foundation IncInternational Book ProjectLexington, KYGlobetrotters 2025$3,040apps.irs.gov
The Muir House FoundationInternational Book Project IncLexington, KYPromote education and literacy while broadening americans' understanding of their neighbors$3,000apps.irs.gov
Texas Instruments FoundationQasd FoundationLexington, KYDonations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program."$3,000apps.irs.gov
Orphan Society of Lexington TrustJunior Achievement of the BluegrassLexington, KYSubsidy$2,500apps.irs.gov
Hilary Boone Foundation IncJunior Achievement of the BluegrassLexington, KYSubsidy$2,500apps.irs.gov
LDG Development Foundation IncPeace Education Program IncLouisville, KYTo support operations$2,500apps.irs.gov
Baird Foundation IncWorldwide Hearts & HandsLexington, KYHealth and human services$2,090apps.irs.gov
Claire Adair Hendrickson Foundation IncInternational Book ProjectLexington, KYProgram Support$2,000apps.irs.gov
V V Cooke Foundation CorporationPeace Education ProgramLouisville, KYUnrestricted$2,000apps.irs.gov
Word & Deed Foundation of Immi IncHeart of AfricaWilmore, KYFurthering The Spread of the Gospel of Jesus Christ$1,800apps.irs.gov
Texas Instruments FoundationOne By OneUnion, KYDonations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program."$1,600apps.irs.gov
The Rosenthal Foundation IncJunior Achievement of the BluegrassLexington, KYContribution to 501(c) charity for unrestricted purposes$1,500apps.irs.gov
Nisource Charitable FoundationMaysville Rotary Club Foundation IncMaysville, KYCorporate donation$1,500apps.irs.gov
C F Pollard Foundation IncJunior Achievement of Kentuckiana IncLouisville, KYCharitable$1,000apps.irs.gov
The Caller Family Charitable FoundationJunior Achievement of the BluegrassLexington, KYSupport the mission to provide an opportunity for young people to learn about business operation and the free enterprise system$1,000apps.irs.gov
David D Dodge FoundationProject ShelukaUnion, KYTo support the Zambia Project$1,000apps.irs.gov
Shell USA Company FoundationUganda Counseling and Support Services IncColumbia, KY820.3$820apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationFriends of Ostomates Worldwide - USA IncLouisville, KYGeneral support$627apps.irs.gov
McKinstry Charitable FoundationEyes That See IncLouisville, KYEconomic Justice$500apps.irs.gov
Purpose On the Planet IncFinding Freedom Through FriendshipLexington, KYHumanitarian$500apps.irs.gov
Baird Foundation IncGate of Hope Ministries InternationalLouisville, KYHealth and human services$500apps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationJunior Achievement of Kentuckiana IncLouisville, KYMatching contribution (general operating support)$500apps.irs.gov
David D Dodge FoundationProject ShelukaUnion, KYGeneral & Unrestricted$500apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationImpact One Initiative IncPaducah, KYGeneral support$375apps.irs.gov
Connecting Kids Heart 2 HeartHeart of AfricaWilmore, KYSupport families in africa$300apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationServant HartsElizabethtown, KYGeneral support$288apps.irs.gov
Dean Dorton Allen Ford Charitable Foundation IncJunior Achievement of the BluegrassLexington, KYSubsidy$250apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCircle of Hope InternationalWilmore, KYGeneral support$247apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationHope for Tomorrow Guatemala IncLawrenceburg, KYGeneral support$215apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationJoy To the Earth IncColumbia, KYGeneral support$212apps.irs.gov
Dryden Family FoundationInternational Book ProjectLexington, KYCharitable$200apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationHis Children IncPaducah, KYGeneral support$198apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationUganda Counseling and Support Services IncColumbia, KYGeneral support$183apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationLabor of Love IncPaducah, KYGeneral support$182apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationMedical Mission-Ecuador IncLexington, KYGeneral support$167apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationFinding Freedom Through Friendship IncLexington, KYGeneral support$166apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationAmerican Friends of the School of St Jude Tanzania IncLouisville, KYGeneral support$165apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationChildren of the Americas-Children of the World IncLexington, KYGeneral support$162apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationKings EmbraceGilbertsville, KYGeneral support$146apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationFuture Hope Africa IncPrinceton, KYGeneral support$126apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationTeach To Transform IncLouisville, KYGeneral support$125apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationAme5t Dabo IncLouisville, KYGeneral support$108apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationEyes That See IncLouisville, KYGeneral support$106apps.irs.gov
Klig Charitable TrustGate of Hope Ministries InternationalLouisville, KYCharitable$100apps.irs.gov
Rosenstein Family Charitable Foundation IncInternational Book Project IncLexington, KYCommunity needs and promote literacy in kentucky$100apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationWorldwide Hearts & Hands IncLexington, KYGeneral support$98apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationProject ShelukaUnion, KYGeneral support$84apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationBuild the Future Us IncCrescent Springs, KYGeneral support$75apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationThe World Our Parish IncWilmore, KYGeneral support$65apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationEthiopian Impact IncStanford, KYGeneral support$54apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationInternational Book ProjectLexington, KYGeneral support$52apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationHope 53 Ministries IncStanford, KYGeneral support$44apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationProem Support Ministries IncLouisville, KYGeneral support$43apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationKairos InternationalGeorgetown, KYGeneral support$40apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationBridge Kids InternationalLouisville, KYGeneral support$36apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCare Africa IncLouisville, KYGeneral support$35apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationEndeavor for New Futures Through Education IncEdgewood, KYGeneral support$35apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationBridging the Gap International IncHopkinsville, KYGeneral support$34apps.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.