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Who funds public safety, disaster preparedness and relief in Kentucky: 24 foundations, $141,559 in grants
24 private foundations paid 59 grants totaling $141,559 to public safety, disaster preparedness and relief nonprofits in Kentucky, in each foundation's latest Form 990-PF return, filed with the IRS from 2024 to 2026. The largest funder is Brown-Forman Foundation, with $30,000 in 1 grant.
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- Cause
- Public safety, disaster preparedness and relief
- Recipients in
- Kentucky
- Foundations
- 24
- Grants
- 59
- Total granted
- $141,559
Foundations that funded public safety, disaster preparedness and relief in Kentucky
Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.
| Foundation | Based in | Grants | Total | Largest grant | Largest grant to | Purpose | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown-Forman Foundation | Louisville, KY | 1 | $30,000 | $30,000 | Brightside Foundation | General program support | apps.irs.gov |
| The Papa John's Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | Papa Johns Disaster Relief Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| Thompson Charitable Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $15,000 | $15,000 | Thousandsticks Volunteer Fire & Rescue | General | apps.irs.gov |
| Republic Bank Foundation Inc | Louisville, KY | 1 | $12,500 | $12,500 | Brightside Foundation | Brightside Bash (payment 2 of 2) | apps.irs.gov |
| Picchi Family Foundation Inc | Osprey, FL | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | The Yall Squad Inc | Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| Thacker Family Foundation | Hindman, KY | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Hindman Volunteer Fire Department | General operations | apps.irs.gov |
| LG&E and Ku Foundation Inc | Louisville, KY | 7 | $9,385 | $5,885 | Bedford Volunteer Fire Deptartment | Bedford ems training system | apps.irs.gov |
| Woodmenlife Outreach Foundation | Omaha, NE | 2 | $5,000 | $2,500 | Camp Graves | Charitable donation | apps.irs.gov |
| The Etnyre Foundation | Oregon, IL | 1 | $4,802 | $4,802 | Knottsville Volunteer Fire Department | General Operating Support | apps.irs.gov |
| Nextdoor Foundation | San Francisco, CA | 2 | $3,000 | $1,500 | Lotts Creek Volunteer Fire Department Inc | General & Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| The Melkus Family Foundation | Nashville, TN | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Operation Giving Trees Inc | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | apps.irs.gov |
| Clark Associates Charitable Foundation | Lancaster, PA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Patrick Rudd Project Inc | Support mental wellness of community first responders | apps.irs.gov |
| Massachusetts Bankers Association Charitable Foundation Inc | Boston, MA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Kentucky Bankers Relief Fund | Exempt purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| The Scripps Howard Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | 2 | $2,500 | $1,250 | Crescent Springs Fire Department | Volunteer Gift | apps.irs.gov |
| Baird Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 2 | $1,700 | $1,500 | Props for A Purpose | Health and human services | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Seattle, WA | 26 | $1,020 | $149 | Brooksville Volunteer Fire Dept Inc | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| First United Bank Foundation Inc | Madisonville, KY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Patrick Rudd Project | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| J Rogers Badgett Sr Foundation Inc | Madisonville, KY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Patrick Rudd Project | To be used in exempt purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| Texas Bankers Foundation | Austin, TX | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Kentucky Bankers Relief Fund | Kba disaster relief | apps.irs.gov |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $250 | $250 | Red Lick Volunteer Fire Department | Hometown heroes donation | apps.irs.gov |
| Omron Foundation Inc | Hoffman Estates, IL | 1 | $200 | $200 | Woodburn Community Fire Department | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| The Fan Fox and Leslie R Samuels Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $100 | $100 | Yall Squad Incorporated | Y'all squad fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Assurant Foundation | Atlanta, GA | 1 | $52 | $52 | Yall Squad Incorporated | Financial Assistance | apps.irs.gov |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $50 | $50 | Yall Squad Incorporated | Public safety, disaster preparedness and relief | apps.irs.gov |
Largest grants
| Foundation | Recipient | Recipient location | Purpose | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown-Forman Foundation | Brightside Foundation | Louisville, KY | General program support | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Papa John's Foundation Inc | Papa Johns Disaster Relief Fund Inc | Louisville, KY | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Thompson Charitable Foundation | Thousandsticks Volunteer Fire & Rescue | Hyden, KY | General | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Republic Bank Foundation Inc | Brightside Foundation | Louisville, KY | Brightside Bash (payment 2 of 2) | $12,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Thacker Family Foundation | Hindman Volunteer Fire Department | Hindman, KY | General operations | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Picchi Family Foundation Inc | The Yall Squad Inc | Pikesville, KY | Unrestricted | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| LG&E and Ku Foundation Inc | Bedford Volunteer Fire Deptartment | Bedford, KY | Bedford ems training system | $5,885 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Etnyre Foundation | Knottsville Volunteer Fire Department | Philpot, KY | General Operating Support | $4,802 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Melkus Family Foundation | Operation Giving Trees Inc | Fredonia, KY | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Woodmenlife Outreach Foundation | Camp Graves | Water Valley, KY | Charitable donation | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Massachusetts Bankers Association Charitable Foundation Inc | Kentucky Bankers Relief Fund | Louisville, KY | Exempt purpose | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Woodmenlife Outreach Foundation | Operation Giving Trees Inc | Fredonia, KY | Charitable donation | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Clark Associates Charitable Foundation | Patrick Rudd Project Inc | Madisonville, KY | Support mental wellness of community first responders | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Nextdoor Foundation | Lotts Creek Volunteer Fire Department Inc | Bulan, KY | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Baird Foundation Inc | Props for A Purpose | Hopkinsville, KY | Health and human services | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Nextdoor Foundation | Viola - North Graves Vounteer Fire Department Inc | Hickory, KY | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Scripps Howard Foundation | Crescent Springs Fire Department | Crescent Springs, KY | Volunteer Gift | $1,250 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Scripps Howard Foundation | Crescent Springs Fire Department | Crescent Springs, KY | Volunteer Gift | $1,250 | apps.irs.gov |
| LG&E and Ku Foundation Inc | Bedford Volunteer Fire Deptartment | Bedford, KY | Bedford fire dept | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Texas Bankers Foundation | Kentucky Bankers Relief Fund | Louisville, KY | Kba disaster relief | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| First United Bank Foundation Inc | Patrick Rudd Project | Madisonville, KY | General support | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| J Rogers Badgett Sr Foundation Inc | Patrick Rudd Project | Madisonville, KY | To be used in exempt purpose | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| LG&E and Ku Foundation Inc | Milton Volunteer Fire Department Inc | Milton, KY | Milton volunteer fire | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| LG&E and Ku Foundation Inc | Milton Volunteer Fire Department Inc | Milton, KY | Milton volunteer fire | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| LG&E and Ku Foundation Inc | Milton Volunteer Fire Department Inc | Milton, KY | Milton fire rescue | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| LG&E and Ku Foundation Inc | North Metcalfe Volunteer Fire Department Inc | Center, KY | North metcalfe volunteer fire | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| LG&E and Ku Foundation Inc | West Point Fire Dept Auxiliary | West Point, KY | West point volunteer fire | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Red Lick Volunteer Fire Department | Berea, KY | Hometown heroes donation | $250 | apps.irs.gov |
| Baird Foundation Inc | Patrick Rudd Project | Madisonville, KY | Health and human services | $200 | apps.irs.gov |
| Omron Foundation Inc | Woodburn Community Fire Department | Woodburn, KY | General support | $200 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Brooksville Volunteer Fire Dept Inc | Brooksville, KY | General support | $149 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Bikes With Wings Inc | Mount Washington, KY | General support | $125 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Fan Fox and Leslie R Samuels Foundation Inc | Yall Squad Incorporated | Pikeville, KY | Y'all squad fund | $100 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | London Firemens Club Inc | London, KY | General support | $86 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Southern Campbell Volunteer Fire Department Inc | Alexandria, KY | General support | $80 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Milton Volunteer Fire Department Inc | Milton, KY | General support | $60 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Northern Kentucky Technical Rescue Team Inc | Alexandria, KY | General support | $54 | apps.irs.gov |
| Assurant Foundation | Yall Squad Incorporated | Pikeville, KY | Financial Assistance | $52 | apps.irs.gov |
| Edward Jones Foundation | Yall Squad Incorporated | Pikeville, KY | Public safety, disaster preparedness and relief | $50 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Kentucky K-9 Search and Rescue Foundation | Lewisport, KY | General support | $45 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Load Volunteer Fire Department Inc | Greenup, KY | General support | $42 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Goldbug Vol Fire Department Inc | Williamsburg, KY | General support | $37 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Hardin County Amateur Radio | Elizabethtown, KY | General support | $37 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | North Magoffin Volunteer Fire Department Inc | Salyersville, KY | General support | $28 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Brush Creek Volunteer Fire Department | Liberty, KY | General support | $27 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Hardin County Search and Rescue | Eastview, KY | General support | $27 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Bell County Rescue Squad Inc | Middlesboro, KY | General support | $25 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Blankets of Hope By Maleah and Friends | Louisville, KY | General support | $22 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | W R Castle Volunteer Fire and Rescue Inc | Wittensville, KY | General support | $22 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Electric Shock Drowning Prevention Association Inc | Lexington, KY | General support | $20 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Citizens Fire Academy Association | Lexington, KY | General support | $16 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Hart County Rescue Squad Inc | Munfordville, KY | General support | $16 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Kentucky Motorcycle Association Kba Safety Institute Inc | Independence, KY | General support | $16 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Mayking Area Volunteer Fire Department Inc | Mayking, KY | General support | $16 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | National Association of State Boating Law Administrators Inc | Lexington, KY | General support | $16 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Northern Pendleton County Volunteer Auxillary Inc | Butler, KY | General support | $16 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Wax Volunteer Fire Department Inc | Clarkson, KY | General support | $16 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Dixie Firefighters Association Inc | Elizabethtown, KY | General support | $11 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Outreach To the Needy Ministries Inc | Scottsville, KY | General support | $11 | apps.irs.gov |
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Updated September 24, 2026. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.