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Who funds mental health and crisis intervention in Kentucky: 68 foundations, $1.7 million in grants

68 private foundations paid 147 grants totaling $1,701,002 to mental health and crisis intervention 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 Charles and Mary Heider Family Foundation, with $365,000 in 1 grant.

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Cause
Mental health and crisis intervention
Recipients in
Kentucky
Foundations
68
Grants
147
Total granted
$1,701,002

Foundations that funded mental health and crisis intervention in Kentucky

Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.

FoundationBased inGrantsTotalLargest grantLargest grant toPurposeSource
The Charles and Mary Heider Family FoundationOmaha, NE1$365,000$365,000Stable RecoveryCharitableapps.irs.gov
The Gheens Foundation IncLouisville, KY6$210,000$125,000Uspiritus IncRenovating cottages to restore trauma-informed residential treatmentapps.irs.gov
John L and Lucy Lemon Milton Charitable TrustPittsburgh, PA1$197,135$197,135Uspiritus IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Elevance Health Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN1$100,000$100,000Fletcher Group IncSMART Recovery Life Skills Mutual Aid Groups Enhancing Access in Recovery Housing programapps.irs.gov
Keeneland Foundation IncLexington, KY2$77,064$72,064Stable RecoveryGeneral operating grantapps.irs.gov
Rusty Rabbit FoundationWilmington, DE1$65,000$65,000Horsesensing IncGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Christian Word Ministries IncLexington, KY2$60,000$50,000Stable RecoverySupportapps.irs.gov
J Rogers Badgett Sr Foundation IncMadisonville, KY2$60,000$30,000Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville FoundationRn education scholarshipapps.irs.gov
New York Life FoundationNew York, NY1$50,000$50,000The Kentucky Center for Grieving Children and Families IncHhs generalapps.irs.gov
Sauerland FoundationMilford, OH1$40,000$40,000Mountain Comprehensive Care CenterDonationapps.irs.gov
C A RandolphPittsburgh, PA1$37,711$37,711Uspiritus IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Cralle Foundation IncSimpsonville, KY5$32,500$10,000Isaiah HouseGeneral operating costsapps.irs.gov
Herman Robert E Charitable Trust MainSaint Louis, MO1$30,000$30,000Care Center IncGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Kueber Family Foundation TrustCincinnati, OH2$30,000$25,000UspiritusProject/program supportapps.irs.gov
Opal Godfrey Brennan Charitable Trust UaPittsburgh, PA1$28,946$28,946Cedar Lake LodgeGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
RS Evans Foundation IncGarden City, NY1$25,000$25,000Stable RecoveryGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
The Antonacci Family Foundation for Charitable Giving IncEnfield, CT1$25,000$25,000Stable RecoveryGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Beach Road Foundation IncBlairsville, GA1$20,000$20,000Hope for Soky IncGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
Elhapa Foundation IncLexington, KY1$20,000$20,000Chrysalis House IncUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Marshall Family Foundation IncProspect, KY1$20,000$20,000Seven Counties ServicesSocial servicesapps.irs.gov
The Mary Gaylord McClean Foundation (formerly Mary Gaylord Foundation)Simpsonville, KY1$20,000$20,000Horsesensing IncGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
Don Jacobs Sr Charitable Foundation IncLexington, KY1$15,000$15,000Chrysalis HouseSubsidyapps.irs.gov
Isaac Van Meter IV Fam Fund Inc AgyMilwaukee, WI2$15,000$10,000Chrysalis House IncGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
John N Browning Family Fdcarlisle Co UsMilwaukee, WI1$12,000$12,000Stable Recovery IncGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Alex Boone Charitable Trust Dated 12/01/98Lexington, KY1$11,500$11,500Chrysalis HouseSubsidyapps.irs.gov
Carson-Myre Charitable FoundationPaducah, KY1$10,000$10,000Life Community IncSupport christian outreach to families of prisonersapps.irs.gov
Hilary Boone Foundation IncLexington, KY1$10,000$10,000Chrysalis HouseSubsidyapps.irs.gov
John William Pope FoundationRaleigh, NC1$10,000$10,000Stable RecoveryUnrestricted grantapps.irs.gov
Yum Brands Foundation IncLouisville, KY1$10,000$10,000Nami LouisvilleUnrestricted Contributions to 501(c)3apps.irs.gov
Ree and Thomas Watkins Trust XXXXX5007Chicago, IL1$9,363$9,363Uspiritus IncGeneralapps.irs.gov
Kentucky Social Welfare FoundationUnion, KY1$7,500$7,500Seven Counties ServicesScs lgbtq+ rural youth recovery support groupapps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA62$7,471$829Isaiah House IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
John B Van Meter Charitable Foundation IncCincinnati, OH2$7,000$5,000One Bridge To HopeGeneralapps.irs.gov
Amy & Steve Trager Family Foundation TrustLouisville, KY1$6,500$6,500Cedar Lake LodgeOrganizational operationsapps.irs.gov
Alex G Campbell Jr Foundation IncLexington, KY1$5,000$5,000Kentucky Center for Grieving Children and Families IncSubsidyapps.irs.gov
Arthur K Smith Family Foundation IncSolana Beach, CA1$5,000$5,000In With OutGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
Covington Foundation IncHopkinsville, KY1$5,000$5,000Redeemed & RestoredDrug & addiction rehabapps.irs.gov
Mike Meinze Charitable FoundationShelbyville, KY1$5,000$5,000Ice House of LouisvilleFor its intended charitable purposeapps.irs.gov
W Frank Lebus Jr Charitable TuwLouisville, KY1$4,854$4,854Uspiritus IncProgram supportapps.irs.gov
V V Cooke Foundation CorporationLouisville, KY2$4,500$2,500Nami LouisvilleUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
LG&E and Ku Foundation IncLouisville, KY1$4,000$4,000Cafca Cares IncUtility assistance programapps.irs.gov
Churchill Downs Incorporated FoundationLouisville, KY1$2,500$2,500Mental Health Lou & You IncCharitableapps.irs.gov
American Water Charitable FoundationincCamden, NJ1$2,000$2,000Kentucky Center for Grieving Children and Families IncGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
The Gilbert Foundation IncProspect, KY1$2,000$2,000Operation ParentEducational - 21st century prevention programapps.irs.gov
The Rosenthal Foundation IncLexington, KY1$1,500$1,500Chrysalis HouseContribution to 501(c) charity for unrestricted purposesapps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationSt Louis, MO2$1,250$750Northern Kentucky Childrens Advocacy CenterMental health, crisis interventionapps.irs.gov
BDH FoundationMaidens, VA1$1,000$1,000Stable RecoveryOperationsapps.irs.gov
Jerome S and Grace H Murray FoundationWilmington, DE1$1,000$1,000Nami Lexington Ky IncGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Lorch Family Foundation IncLouisville, KY1$1,000$1,000Seven Counties Servicesprogram support - mental healthapps.irs.gov
Nel S Morrison Charitable Trust #1 XXX-XX-XXXXLouisville, KY1$1,000$1,000Operation ParentGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
Nicklies Foundation IncLouisville, KY1$1,000$1,000FHGR IncProvide funding for those suffering lossapps.irs.gov
Patricia Sweeny Memorial FundKansas City, MO1$1,000$1,000Help 4 FamiliesProvide funds for ministryapps.irs.gov
Shetome Corp Fka Katherine S & Farra Alford CorpLexington, KY1$1,000$1,000Chrysalis HouseSupport for organization expensesapps.irs.gov
The Broecker Family Charitable TrustLouisville, KY1$1,000$1,000Operation ParentGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
The WM M & A Cafaro Family FoundationNiles, OH1$1,000$1,000Check A Vet IncGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
William M Backer Foundation IncMiddleburg, VA1$1,000$1,000Stable RecoveryCharitable purposesapps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationNew York, NY1$703$703Key Assets Kentucky IncMatching contribution (general operating support)apps.irs.gov
The Pfizer Foundation IncNew York, NY2$670$500Owensboro Regional Suicide Prevention Coalition IncorporatedMatching giftsapps.irs.gov
Pipe Dreams Foundation IncLouisville, KY1$500$500Nami LouisvilleStrengthen families and individuals affected by mental illness through education, support and advocacyapps.irs.gov
The Brooks FoundationTenton Village, WY1$500$500Pathways IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Arthur J Gallagher FoundationRolling Meadows, IL1$325$325Bridgehaven IncGeneral exempt purposeapps.irs.gov
Baird Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI1$250$250Bridgehaven IncHealth and human servicesapps.irs.gov
Mutual of America FoundationNew York, NY1$243$243Bridgehaven IncGeneral operating purposeapps.irs.gov
Ge Aerospace FoundationNorwalk, CT1$190$190Northern Kentucky Childrens Advocacy CenterMatching giftapps.irs.gov
Hutchison Memorial Trust FundPittsburgh, PA1$152$152Uspiritus IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Clifton Foundation IncLouisville, KY1$100$100Cedar Lake LodgeGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
Walker Corporate Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN1$50$50The Monty Reisinger FoundationGeneral fund contributionapps.irs.gov
Republic Bank Foundation IncLouisville, KY1$25$25Nami LouisvilleMatching giftapps.irs.gov

Largest grants

FoundationRecipientRecipient locationPurposeAmountSource
The Charles and Mary Heider Family FoundationStable RecoveryLexington, KYCharitable$365,000apps.irs.gov
John L and Lucy Lemon Milton Charitable TrustUspiritus IncLouisville, KYGeneral support$197,135apps.irs.gov
The Gheens Foundation IncUspiritus IncLouisville, KYRenovating cottages to restore trauma-informed residential treatment$125,000apps.irs.gov
Elevance Health Foundation IncFletcher Group IncLondon, KYSMART Recovery Life Skills Mutual Aid Groups Enhancing Access in Recovery Housing program$100,000apps.irs.gov
Keeneland Foundation IncStable RecoveryLexington, KYGeneral operating grant$72,064apps.irs.gov
Rusty Rabbit FoundationHorsesensing IncShelbyville, KYGeneral & Unrestricted$65,000apps.irs.gov
Christian Word Ministries IncStable RecoveryLexington, KYSupport$50,000apps.irs.gov
New York Life FoundationThe Kentucky Center for Grieving Children and Families IncLexington, KYHhs general$50,000apps.irs.gov
Sauerland FoundationMountain Comprehensive Care CenterPrestonsburg, KYDonation$40,000apps.irs.gov
C A RandolphUspiritus IncLouisville, KYGeneral support$37,711apps.irs.gov
J Rogers Badgett Sr Foundation IncBaptist Health Deaconess Madisonville FoundationMadisonville, KYRn education scholarship$30,000apps.irs.gov
J Rogers Badgett Sr Foundation IncBridgehaven IncLouisville, KYTo be used in exempt purpose$30,000apps.irs.gov
Herman Robert E Charitable Trust MainCare Center IncLouisville, KYGeneral operating$30,000apps.irs.gov
The Gheens Foundation IncIsaiah HouseWillisburg, KYLouisville education and workforce development project$30,000apps.irs.gov
Opal Godfrey Brennan Charitable Trust UaCedar Lake LodgeLouisville, KYGeneral support$28,946apps.irs.gov
RS Evans Foundation IncStable RecoveryLexington, KYGeneral purpose$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Antonacci Family Foundation for Charitable Giving IncStable RecoveryLexington, KYGeneral support$25,000apps.irs.gov
Kueber Family Foundation TrustUspiritusLouisville, KYProject/program support$25,000apps.irs.gov
Elhapa Foundation IncChrysalis House IncLexington, KYUnrestricted$20,000apps.irs.gov
Beach Road Foundation IncHope for Soky IncBowling Green, KYGeneral fund$20,000apps.irs.gov
The Mary Gaylord McClean Foundation (formerly Mary Gaylord Foundation)Horsesensing IncShelbyville, KYGeneral operations$20,000apps.irs.gov
Marshall Family Foundation IncSeven Counties ServicesLouisville, KYSocial services$20,000apps.irs.gov
The Gheens Foundation IncSeven Counties Services IncLouisville, KYChild and family west therapeutic after-school and summer program$20,000apps.irs.gov
The Gheens Foundation IncChildren Have Options in Choosing ExperiencesLouisville, KYMission delivery support$15,000apps.irs.gov
Don Jacobs Sr Charitable Foundation IncChrysalis HouseLexington, KYSubsidy$15,000apps.irs.gov
John N Browning Family Fdcarlisle Co UsStable Recovery IncLexington, KYGeneral operating$12,000apps.irs.gov
Alex Boone Charitable Trust Dated 12/01/98Chrysalis HouseLexington, KYSubsidy$11,500apps.irs.gov
Christian Word Ministries IncChrysalis HouseLexington, KYSupport$10,000apps.irs.gov
Hilary Boone Foundation IncChrysalis HouseLexington, KYSubsidy$10,000apps.irs.gov
Isaac Van Meter IV Fam Fund Inc AgyChrysalis House IncLexington, KYGeneral operating$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Gheens Foundation IncFHGR IncLouisville, KYMission delivery support$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Gheens Foundation IncHouse of Hope of Kentucky IncLouisville, KYMission delivery support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Cralle Foundation IncIsaiah HouseWillisburg, KYGeneral operating costs$10,000apps.irs.gov
Carson-Myre Charitable FoundationLife Community IncPaducah, KYSupport christian outreach to families of prisoners$10,000apps.irs.gov
Yum Brands Foundation IncNami LouisvilleLouisville, KYUnrestricted Contributions to 501(c)3$10,000apps.irs.gov
John William Pope FoundationStable RecoveryLexington, KYUnrestricted grant$10,000apps.irs.gov
Ree and Thomas Watkins Trust XXXXX5007Uspiritus IncLouisville, KYGeneral$9,363apps.irs.gov
Kentucky Social Welfare FoundationSeven Counties ServicesLouisville, KYScs lgbtq+ rural youth recovery support group$7,500apps.irs.gov
Cralle Foundation IncThe Beeing2gether FoundationLouisville, KYGeneral operating costs$7,500apps.irs.gov
Amy & Steve Trager Family Foundation TrustCedar Lake LodgeLouisville, KYOrganizational operations$6,500apps.irs.gov
Cralle Foundation IncChildren Have Options in Choosing Experiences IncLouisville, KYGeneral operating costs$5,000apps.irs.gov
Kueber Family Foundation TrustFHGR IncLouisville, KYAnnual fund$5,000apps.irs.gov
Mike Meinze Charitable FoundationIce House of LouisvilleLouisville, KYFor its intended charitable purpose$5,000apps.irs.gov
Arthur K Smith Family Foundation IncIn With OutLouisville, KYGeneral fund$5,000apps.irs.gov
Alex G Campbell Jr Foundation IncKentucky Center for Grieving Children and Families IncLexington, KYSubsidy$5,000apps.irs.gov
Keeneland Foundation IncKey Assets KentuckyLexington, KYGeneral operating grant$5,000apps.irs.gov
Cralle Foundation IncNewsong Counseling Center IncMt Sterling, KYGeneral operating costs$5,000apps.irs.gov
John B Van Meter Charitable Foundation IncOne Bridge To HopeSaint Catharine, KYGeneral$5,000apps.irs.gov
Covington Foundation IncRedeemed & RestoredHopkinsville, KYDrug & addiction rehab$5,000apps.irs.gov
Cralle Foundation IncSeven Counties Services IncLouisville, KYGeneral operating costs$5,000apps.irs.gov
Isaac Van Meter IV Fam Fund Inc AgyShepherds House IncLexington, KYGeneral operating$5,000apps.irs.gov
W Frank Lebus Jr Charitable TuwUspiritus IncLouisville, KYProgram support$4,854apps.irs.gov
LG&E and Ku Foundation IncCafca Cares IncHarrodsburg, KYUtility assistance program$4,000apps.irs.gov
Churchill Downs Incorporated FoundationMental Health Lou & You IncLouisville, KYCharitable$2,500apps.irs.gov
V V Cooke Foundation CorporationNami LouisvilleLouisville, KYUnrestricted$2,500apps.irs.gov
John B Van Meter Charitable Foundation IncChrysalis HouseLexington, KYGeneral$2,000apps.irs.gov
American Water Charitable FoundationincKentucky Center for Grieving Children and Families IncLexington, KYGeneral purpose$2,000apps.irs.gov
V V Cooke Foundation CorporationOperation ParentLa Grange, KYUnrestricted$2,000apps.irs.gov
The Gilbert Foundation IncOperation ParentLagrange, KYEducational - 21st century prevention program$2,000apps.irs.gov
The Rosenthal Foundation IncChrysalis HouseLexington, KYContribution to 501(c) charity for unrestricted purposes$1,500apps.irs.gov
The WM M & A Cafaro Family FoundationCheck A Vet IncMurray, KYGeneral purpose$1,000apps.irs.gov
Shetome Corp Fka Katherine S & Farra Alford CorpChrysalis HouseLexington, KYSupport for organization expenses$1,000apps.irs.gov
Nicklies Foundation IncFHGR IncLouisville, KYProvide funding for those suffering loss$1,000apps.irs.gov
Patricia Sweeny Memorial FundHelp 4 FamiliesAshland, KYProvide funds for ministry$1,000apps.irs.gov
Jerome S and Grace H Murray FoundationNami Lexington Ky IncLexiington, KYGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000apps.irs.gov
Nel S Morrison Charitable Trust #1 XXX-XX-XXXXOperation ParentLa Grange, KYGeneral fund$1,000apps.irs.gov
The Broecker Family Charitable TrustOperation ParentLa Grange, KYGeneral fund$1,000apps.irs.gov
Lorch Family Foundation IncSeven Counties ServicesLouisville, KYprogram support - mental health$1,000apps.irs.gov
BDH FoundationStable RecoveryLexington, KYOperations$1,000apps.irs.gov
William M Backer Foundation IncStable RecoveryLexington, KYCharitable purposes$1,000apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationIsaiah House IncWillisburg, KYGeneral support$829apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSeven Counties ServicesLouisville, KYGeneral support$820apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationMountain Comprehensive Care Center IncPrestonsburg, KYGeneral support$750apps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationNorthern Kentucky Childrens Advocacy CenterFlorence, KYMental health, crisis intervention$750apps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationKey Assets Kentucky IncLexington, KYMatching contribution (general operating support)$703apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationNew Vista of the Bluegrass IncLexington, KYGeneral support$517apps.irs.gov
Pipe Dreams Foundation IncNami LouisvilleLouisville, KYStrengthen families and individuals affected by mental illness through education, support and advocacy$500apps.irs.gov
The Pfizer Foundation IncOwensboro Regional Suicide Prevention Coalition IncorporatedOwensboro, KYMatching gifts$500apps.irs.gov
The Brooks FoundationPathways IncAshland, KYGeneral support$500apps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationWomen of Worth Transition and Finishing Center IncLouisville, KYMental health, crisis intervention$500apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationUspiritus IncLouisville, KYGeneral support$438apps.irs.gov
Arthur J Gallagher FoundationBridgehaven IncLouisville, KYGeneral exempt purpose$325apps.irs.gov
Baird Foundation IncBridgehaven IncLouisville, KYHealth and human services$250apps.irs.gov
Mutual of America FoundationBridgehaven IncLouisville, KYGeneral operating purpose$243apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationNami Lexington Ky IncLexington, KYGeneral support$238apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationThe Pete FoundationLouisville, KYGeneral support$196apps.irs.gov
Ge Aerospace FoundationNorthern Kentucky Childrens Advocacy CenterFlorence, KYMatching gift$190apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationEthans Purpose IncHebron, KYGeneral support$172apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationPhoenix Institute IncLexington, KYGeneral support$171apps.irs.gov
The Pfizer Foundation IncOwensboro Regional Suicide Prevention Coalition IncorporatedOwensboro, KYVolunteer program$170apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationNorthern Kentucky Childrens Advocacy CenterFlorence, KYGeneral support$168apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationNami Louisville IncLouisville, KYGeneral support$166apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationVoices of Hope--Lexington IncLexington, KYGeneral support$157apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationChloes Petals for HopeHarrodsburg, KYGeneral support$155apps.irs.gov
Hutchison Memorial Trust FundUspiritus IncLouisville, KYGeneral support$152apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationRae of Sunshine Foundation IncSpringfield, KYGeneral support$139apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationHorsesensing IncShelbyville, KYGeneral support$134apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationShelbys Way IncLexington, KYGeneral support$134apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationGreen River Regional Rape Victim Services IncOwensboro, KYGeneral support$125apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationNewsong Counseling Center IncMount Sterling, KYGeneral support$116apps.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.