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Foundation grants to nonprofits in Kentucky: 3,085 foundations, $568.2 million

3,085 private foundations paid 16,426 grants totaling $568,247,468 to organizations in Kentucky, in each foundation's latest Form 990-PF return, filed with the IRS from 2024 to 2026. The largest funder is Point Reyes Foundation Inc, with $56,000,000.

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  • 3,085Foundations
  • 16,426Grants
  • $568,247,468Total granted

Causes funded in Kentucky

Counted from grants whose recipient matches an organization with an NTEE code.

Foundations that funded recipients in Kentucky

Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients. The 300 largest of 3,085 are listed.

FoundationBased inGrantsTotalLargest grantLargest grant toPurposeSource
Point Reyes Foundation IncRoseland, NJ1$56,000,000$56,000,000Fidelity Charitable Gift FundTo support charitable and educational causesapps.irs.gov
The George and Beverly Rawlings Endowment Foundation IncLagrange, KY2$24,000,000$23,000,000The Rawlings Foundation IncThe foundation's mission is to promote the spiritual, emotional, and physical growth of young people through the establishment and operation of christian camps in less developed regions of the world,apps.irs.gov
W L Lyons Brown FoundationLouisville, KY10$22,585,819$5,653,382Skylight Woods Foundation IncLiquidating distributionapps.irs.gov
Lilly Endowment IncIndianapolis, IN15$21,132,450$7,500,000Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service TrustCapacity bldg-natl military serv orgapps.irs.gov
The Bill Gatton FoundationBristol, TN3$17,465,000$13,200,000University of KentuckyEducationapps.irs.gov
James Graham Brown Foundation IncLouisville, KY42$14,856,489$1,500,000Rita June FoundationBezos academies louisvilleapps.irs.gov
The FB Heron FoundationNew Haven, CT4$10,401,292$10,000,000Federation of Appalachian Housing Enterprises IncProject-Basedapps.irs.gov
BMS Family FoundationJericho, NY1$10,072,000$10,072,000Fidelity Charitable Giving FundContribution for furtherance of charitable endeavors.apps.irs.gov
Brown-Forman FoundationLouisville, KY56$9,805,000$1,000,000Louisville Central Community Centers IncGeneral program supportapps.irs.gov
The Cielo FoundationBoulder, CO1$8,525,000$8,525,000Fidelity Charitable Gift FundDonationapps.irs.gov
The Fischer Family Foundation 2008Fort Mitchell, KY60$7,792,020$2,300,000EducatenkyExpand educational opportunities and improve educational outcomes for all youth in boone/campbell/kenton counties.apps.irs.gov
Lift A Life Foundation IncMayfield Heights, OH38$7,216,457$2,180,410Norton Children's HospitalJuvenile diabetes (jd)apps.irs.gov
Carson-Myre Charitable FoundationPaducah, KY91$6,889,430$1,290,000Luther F Carson Four Rivers Center IncSponsor & support cultural eventsapps.irs.gov
The Gheens Foundation IncLouisville, KY142$5,675,000$400,000Volunteers of America Mid-States IncCommunity care campus and unity houseapps.irs.gov
Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable TrustPaducah, KY56$5,649,210$2,500,500Lifeline Recovery Center IncCapital supportapps.irs.gov
The O Wayne Rollins FoundationAtlanta, GA1$4,971,336$4,971,336University of the CumberlandsRenovation of libraryapps.irs.gov
The Harold Juanita David Dennis & Gary Koon Family Charitable FoundationBowling Green, KY25$4,830,000$700,000Hilltopper Athletic FoundationGeneral Supportapps.irs.gov
Frances N Alden Charitable TrustLouisville, KY21$4,625,900$1,500,000Home of the InnocentsEmpower and enrich lives ofapps.irs.gov
Gordon E and Betty I Moore FoundationPalo Alto, CA3$4,371,522$3,000,000Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundIn support of seed funding for early stage, innovative opportunities in basic research, as identified by hypothesis fund's scientist scouts.apps.irs.gov
The James M Johnston Trust for Char & Educ PurposesChevy Chase, MD1$4,200,461$4,200,461See Schedule AttachedSee schedule attachedapps.irs.gov
The Robert and Mary Tincher Charitable Foundation IncBowling Green, KY7$4,195,000$2,000,000Western Kentucky UniversityPublic charityapps.irs.gov
The R C Durr Foundation Inc 541 Buttermilk Pike Suite 500Covington, KY112$4,102,234$361,700Kentucky 4-H FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
LG&E and Ku Foundation IncLouisville, KY441$4,093,619$749,000Association of Community Ministries IncAcm/utility grantapps.irs.gov
Elizabeth Turner Campbell FoundationFranklin, TN9$3,801,120$3,647,820Center for Courageous KidsGiftapps.irs.gov
The McCamish Foundation IncAtlanta, GA6$3,699,429$1,000,000Fidelity Charitale Donor Advised FundTo contribute to various causes in the community.apps.irs.gov
C E and S Foundation IncLouisville, KY40$3,642,971$1,000,000Evolve502 Scholars Foundation IncGeneral operating support, evolve502 scholarshipapps.irs.gov
The Andrew W Mellon FoundationNew York, NY7$3,490,000$1,000,000University of KentuckyTo support the development of an interdisciplinary studio and legal clinic to provide practical solutions to communities facing legal challenges related to monumentsapps.irs.gov
The Yung Family FoundationCrestview Hills, KY10$3,475,000$2,000,000St Elizabeth Healthcare Foundation - Cancer InstituteTo provide support for promoting and elevating advanced cancer care in the northern kentucky region. the donation will be used for facility enhancements, innovative equipment and physician recruitmentapps.irs.gov
Bridgestone Americas Trust FundLouisville, KY1$3,344,176$3,344,176See Attached SchedduleGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Ina B Bond Ashbourne Charitable Fund IncLouisville, KY7$3,130,000$1,450,000Community Foundation of LouisvilleSupportapps.irs.gov
Wells Fargo FoundationMinneapolis, MN6$2,935,000$1,300,000Community Ventures CorporationKeeping People Housed - Housing Counseling Intermediaryapps.irs.gov
Indigo FoundationLouisville, KY10$2,916,666$750,000Baptist Health Foundation Greater Louisville IncChild development centerapps.irs.gov
PWH Educational Foundation IncSpokane, WA1$2,800,000$2,800,000Fidelity Gift FundCharitable contributions to Donor Advised Fund for use at the discretion of the organization.apps.irs.gov
Yum Brands Foundation IncLouisville, KY19$2,750,870$1,649,000University of Louisville FoundationUnrestricted Contributions to 501(C)(3)apps.irs.gov
The Shillman FoundationRancho Santa Fe, CA1$2,746,658$2,746,658Fidelity Charitable Gift FundTo support the communityapps.irs.gov
The Mustard Seed FoundationLexington, KY1$2,686,745$2,686,745College Ministry SupportMinistry to college students abroadapps.irs.gov
LDG Development Foundation IncLouisville, KY5$2,494,500$2,397,000Community Advocates for Resources & Empowerment IncTo support operationsapps.irs.gov
Charlsey & Billy Lowdenback Charitable Trust Uad 12222021Louisville, KY8$2,400,000$500,000Feed Louisville IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Sociable Weaver Foundation IncLouisville, KY51$2,338,478$998,908Community Foundation of LouisvilleRestricted support - stock contribution (see attached information)apps.irs.gov
George and Mary Lee Duthie Charitable Foundation IncLouisville, KY27$2,245,000$550,000New Life Directions Ministry IncGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
Laura G Turner Charitable Foundation IncNashville, TN22$2,177,608$1,000,000The CoreChallenge grant (2024-2025) for capital support for project 330apps.irs.gov
The Brooke Brown Barzun Philanthropic Foundation IncLouisville, KY38$2,100,722$333,453Parks Alliance of LouisvilleRestricted support - stock contribution (see attached information)apps.irs.gov
The Marie-Josee and Henry R Kravis FoundationMiami, FL2$2,025,000$2,000,000Entitlements How IncGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
Blake Family Foundation IncAtlanta, GA2$2,012,648$1,006,324Blake Family FundOperational supportapps.irs.gov
The Kohlberg Foundation IncArmonk, NY1$2,000,000$2,000,000Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund2024 payout to sibling daf's - for pamela kohlbergapps.irs.gov
Delta Dental of Kenucky Foundation IncLouisville, KY4$1,820,300$1,760,000The Community Foundation of Louisville IncCharitable donation to community foundationapps.irs.gov
Bilenker Family FoundationNew York, NY3$1,749,216$1,250,000Fidelity Charitable- the Social Responsibility FundDonor advised fundapps.irs.gov
James A and Martha R Brown Charitable Foundation IncLexington, KY11$1,711,056$1,000,000Georgetown CollegeCapital Improvementsapps.irs.gov
The Robert Wood Johnson FoundationPrinceton, NJ13$1,639,045$770,000University of Louisville Research Foundation Inc82287 summer health professions education program -- university of louisville, 2024-2026apps.irs.gov
L E Phillips Family Foundation IncEau Claire, WI1$1,595,000$1,595,000Fidelity CharitableOperationsapps.irs.gov
Carol Ann and Ralph V Haile Jr FoundationCincinnati, OH21$1,508,500$500,000Catalytic Development Funding Corp of Northern KentuckySparkhaus building rehabilitation and developmentapps.irs.gov
Elhapa Foundation IncLexington, KY48$1,505,000$165,000Kentucky Resource CouncilUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
M V Haggin in Memory of J B A HagginPittsburgh, PA28$1,501,510$760,755University of KentuckyGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
William O Alden Jr Charitable TrustLouisville, KY1$1,500,000$1,500,000See Attached ScheduleFinancial supportapps.irs.gov
Clark Family Foundation IncNaples, FL21$1,491,269$500,000Home of the InnocentsCapital campaign pediatric centerapps.irs.gov
Republic Bank Foundation IncLouisville, KY116$1,477,506$266,666University of LouisvilleRepublic Bank Foundation charitable agreement (payment 6 of 8)apps.irs.gov
Mattick Family Foundation IncLeesburg, FL6$1,415,000$1,000,000The Southern Baptist Theological SeminaryGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Toyota USA FoundationPlano, TX3$1,409,507$772,365Scott County Board of EducationClose 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
The Joanne W Gauntt Foundation DatedChicago, IL4$1,400,000$1,290,000Kentucky Humane SocietyGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Drees Homes Foundation IncFt Mitchell, KY10$1,375,000$400,000Learning GroveProgram supportapps.irs.gov
The Wallace FoundationNew York, NY1$1,345,000$1,345,000Board of Education of Jefferson County KentuckyTo participate in Wallace's ECPI.apps.irs.gov
William M Wood FoundationDallas, TX6$1,291,958$450,000Louisville OrchestraUnrestricted generalapps.irs.gov
Signal FoundationHarrison, NY1$1,285,000$1,285,000Fidelity Charitable Gift FundGeneral donationapps.irs.gov
Fourevergreen Foundation IncPennington, NJ15$1,275,594$465,000Anchorage Public SchoolGeneral support andapps.irs.gov
Dig Deeper Foundation IncUnion, KY12$1,274,441$600,000Life Learning CenterGeneral contributionapps.irs.gov
Crescent Hill Family Foundation IncLouisville, KY5$1,260,500$500,000Community Foundation of LouisvilleSusan jones fundapps.irs.gov
Ed Gardner TrustPaducah, KY1$1,253,399$1,253,399The Annie Gardner FoundationTo assist in preventing and relieving suffering and distress among poor, unfortunate and vocationally handicapped persons residing in graves county, kentucky, by providing to or for them, and their deapps.irs.gov
Margaret E & Stephen E Diebold CharitablLouisville, KY31$1,246,500$400,000Holy Trinity Catholic ChurchGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
Sam Swope Family Foundation IncPewee Valley, KY15$1,205,000$130,000Family Scholar HouseSupportapps.irs.gov
The Owsley Brown III Philanthropic FoundLouisville, KY22$1,197,109$333,453Parks Alliance of LouisvilleRestricted support - stock contribution (see attached information)apps.irs.gov
J Rogers Badgett Sr Foundation IncMadisonville, KY29$1,168,199$275,000Msu FoundationScholarshipsapps.irs.gov
Flock IncBoston, MA13$1,160,000$250,000Mountain AssociationGeneral operations & program/project supportapps.irs.gov
Camt Lee FoundationLenexa, KS1$1,150,000$1,150,000Fidelity Charitable Gift FundSupport educationapps.irs.gov
Donald S Walker Fund XXXXX5007Chicago, IL1$1,149,302$1,149,302Baptist Health RichmondGeneralapps.irs.gov
Price Foundation IncLouisville, KY4$1,113,336$458,336Love City IncMissionapps.irs.gov
The William Stamps Farish FundHouston, TX4$1,110,000$1,000,000University of Kentucky - Markey Cancer FoundationContribution 4 of 5 -excellence in urologic cancerapps.irs.gov
Bill and Carol Latimer Charitable FoundationUnion City, TN6$1,090,858$1,003,750Asbury Theological SeminaryReligiousapps.irs.gov
Ventas Charitable Foundation IncLouisville, KY1$1,051,675$1,051,675See Attached ScheduleGeneralapps.irs.gov
Trager Family Foundation TrustLouisville, KY9$1,026,921$902,221Jewish Community of LouisvilleOrganizational operationsapps.irs.gov
The Gilbert Foundation IncProspect, KY12$1,026,619$987,319Dick Gilbert Charitable FundDick gilbert charitable fund donor advised fundapps.irs.gov
The Hardymon Family FoundationWoodbridge, NJ1$1,015,000$1,015,000University of KentuckyGeneral operating support- student sucess fd and student enrichment fdapps.irs.gov
Annabelle FoundationSouthfield, MI1$1,000,000$1,000,000Alice Lloyd CollegeGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
Franke Family Charitable FoundationNew York, NY1$1,000,000$1,000,000Fidelity ChartableGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
Freedom Together FoundationNew York, NY1$1,000,000$1,000,000Mountain Association for Community Economic Development IncBuilding power to advance a just transition in appalachian kentuckyapps.irs.gov
The James and Rebecca Morgan Charitable FoundationLos Altos, CA1$1,000,000$1,000,000Fidelity Daf - JMPublic charityapps.irs.gov
Phelps FoundationSt Helena, CA1$999,122$999,122Lynn Phelps and Richard Finch Charitable FundCharitableapps.irs.gov
Frazier-Joy Family Foundation IncGoshen, KY14$990,000$200,000Kentucky Humane SocietyProgrammingapps.irs.gov
Don Jacobs Sr Charitable Foundation IncLexington, KY17$985,000$360,000The Hope CenterSubsidyapps.irs.gov
Marksbury Family Foundation IncNicholasville, KY3$981,000$410,000Bluegrass Community FoundationDonation to enhance quality of life in the bluegrass regionapps.irs.gov
Whitaker Foundation IncLexington, KY27$956,000$205,000Lexington Rescue Mission IncSupport of programsapps.irs.gov
The Steele-Reese Foundation XXXXX1004Chicago, IL34$947,000$50,000Corbin Independent SchoolsGeneralapps.irs.gov
The Johnson Charitable TrustPortland, OR1$915,000$915,000Fidelity Charitable Gift FundGeneral operating grantapps.irs.gov
Public Life Foundation of OwensboroOwensboro, KY20$911,222$500,300Goodfellows Club of OwensboroTennis tournament sponsorship; endowmentapps.irs.gov
The Cincinnati Foundation for the AgedCincinnati, OH6$903,809$252,626St Charles Care Center Village and LodgeTo pay for the cost of nursing home careapps.irs.gov
The Susan and William Yarmuth Family Foundation IncWinter Park, FL3$903,179$674,179The Louisville Orchestra IncCharitableapps.irs.gov
Sky View FoundationLake Oswego, OR1$900,000$900,000Emigrant Trails Greenway Trust Via Fidelity CharitableTo be distributed to a public charity at a future date.apps.irs.gov
Access Ventures IncLouisville, KY8$878,801$623,901Galilee Baptist ChurchGeneral fundsapps.irs.gov
Ee Murry Family FoundationLexington, KY15$869,452$230,000Blue Grass Community FoundationCharitableapps.irs.gov
Limestone Family Foundation IncLouisville, KY53$853,500$350,000The Food Literacy Project at Oxmoor Farm IncSupportapps.irs.gov
E T Boles End Centre CollegePittsburgh, PA1$850,041$850,041Centre CollegeGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Harshaw Family FoundationLouisville, KY10$845,000$200,000Community Foundation of LouisvilleDonationapps.irs.gov
Laura and John Arnold FoundationHouston, TX7$843,095$306,566The Council of State GovernmentsTo support states to develop a standardized traffic stops data collection infrastructure and conduct routine analysis to address identified racial disparities by tapping underutilized federal funding.apps.irs.gov
Dr Marius E Johnston & Margaret Johnston Wright Memorial TrustLexington, KY1$834,065$834,065University of KentuckyGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Robert J Lightner FoundationFlorence, KY1$830,083$830,083Potters RanchOperation of the ranch and programs.apps.irs.gov
TW Barker Family Foundation IncPikeville, KY9$822,894$495,000Christian Community Center LLCSupportapps.irs.gov
Pallottine Foundation of Huntington West VirginiaHuntington, WV42$811,583$50,000Uk St ClaireUk st. claire and pathways will continue implementing the first day forward program in boyd and greenup counties, ky, to serve people transitioning from jail to the community. pathways peer support spapps.irs.gov
Tallgrass Farm Foundation IncHarrodsburg, KY15$808,829$510,500Uk Office of PhilanthropyGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
Robert E Brennan TuwPittsburgh, PA4$805,112$201,278Children's Hospital Foundation IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Eula Mae and John Baugh FoundationSan Antonio, TX4$797,500$500,000Simmons College of KentuckyGeneral Supportapps.irs.gov
Ramtell IncTell City, IN17$785,850$200,000Sacred Heart SchoolsGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Rostrevor Foundation IncLouisville, KY5$785,000$500,000Gilda's ClubProgrammingapps.irs.gov
Mackin Foundation IncLouisville, KY18$764,500$120,000The West End SchoolEducationapps.irs.gov
Raymond B Preston Family FoundationHenderson, KY1$758,875$758,875See AttachedCharitableapps.irs.gov
Five Together FoundationPhiladelphia, PA1$750,000$750,000Fidelity Charitable Gift FundGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Blackrock Charitable FoundationNew York, NY1$750,000$750,000Partners for Rural Impact Inc (national)Support the development of a national rural network, sponsor 6 rural convenings, establish pris capacity to fund on-the-ground organizations to support local leaders in unlocking state and federal graapps.irs.gov
The Ford FoundationNew York, NY4$750,000$500,000Foundation for Appalachian KentuckyCore support for the sycamore fund to reduce the region's reliance of incarceration and to support approaches to safety that build community wellbeing, including access to harm reduction services, recapps.irs.gov
Roop Family Foundation IncLexington, KY1$745,614$745,614See Attached ScheduleSupportapps.irs.gov
Fred R & Opal S Woosley Foundation IncLouisville, KY46$742,000$35,000Lincoln Heritage Council BsaPublic supportapps.irs.gov
Stanley M Herzog Charitable FoundationSmithville, MO2$741,510$711,510Answers AcademyGeneral Supportapps.irs.gov
Opera House Fund IncLexington, KY13$725,806$290,000The Lexington Theatre CompanyTo support program servicesapps.irs.gov
Samaritan FoundationHaviland, OH2$722,500$720,000Galilean Home Ministries IncCharityapps.irs.gov
Jasteka FoundationJeffersonville, IN8$721,700$500,000The Louisville OrchestraGeneral contributionapps.irs.gov
American Electric Power FoundationWilmington, DE30$715,812$100,000Housing Development Alliance IncEnergy Efficient Homes for Flood-Impacted Peopleapps.irs.gov
Leslie L Alexander Foundation IncDelray Beach, FL17$715,000$125,000The Arrow FundAnimal rescueapps.irs.gov
Hilary Boone Foundation IncLexington, KY50$710,000$150,000The Lexington SchoolSubsidyapps.irs.gov
Smith Foundation - TrusteeOrlando, FL21$704,156$90,277University of KentuckyGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Michael E Horn Family Foundation Inc ImaOwensboro, KY2$702,385$678,635Grant Allocations (see Attached)See attachedapps.irs.gov
Boeing Company Charitable TrustChicago, IL1$700,000$700,000American Red Cross Kentucky RegionDisaster relief forapps.irs.gov
The Norton Foundation IncLouisville, KY27$700,000$70,000Waldorf School of LouisvilleEducationapps.irs.gov
Millstone FundCincinnati, OH9$699,041$300,000Family Nurturing Center of KentuckyProject/program and capitalapps.irs.gov
Tom Musselman Foundation IncLouisville, KY15$696,432$211,000St Francis of Assisi ChurchTo build community and provide funds for parish ministriesapps.irs.gov
The W Bruce Lunsford Foundation IncLouisville, KY22$693,790$300,000Northern Ky University FoundationGeneralapps.irs.gov
Conrad N Hilton FoundationWestlake Village, CA3$692,000$480,000Water With BlessingsTo train, equip and empower a network of women to provide safe drinking water to communities across the southern peninsula of haitiapps.irs.gov
Ramsey Evergreen Foundation IncLouisville, KY18$691,250$215,000Sacred Heart AcademyGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Frank W Sower Community TrustFrankfort, KY11$676,000$150,000Corpus Christi Classical Academyeducational needsapps.irs.gov
Novo FoundationHurley, NY2$675,000$600,000Berry Center IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Randleigh FoundationChapel Hill, NC11$675,000$200,000Black Yarns IncUnrestricted - operationsapps.irs.gov
The Maclean Foundation IncLouisville, KY1$671,632$671,632The Community Foundation of LouuisvilleTransfer of assets to donor-advised fund.apps.irs.gov
John D and Catherine T Macarthur FoundationChicago, IL4$664,000$400,000Appalshop IncIn support of general operationsapps.irs.gov
Zembrodt Family Foundation IncFt Wright, KY27$655,500$310,000St Catherine Mission FundMissionsapps.irs.gov
The Jerry E Baker Foundation IncBowling Green, KY3$648,541$642,541Wku Foundation Wku FoundationCharitable purposeapps.irs.gov
Eldon and Emma Belle Gardner Charitable FoundationPaducah, KY1$644,806$644,806New Pathways for Children IncGeneral operating budgetapps.irs.gov
Cralle Foundation IncSimpsonville, KY95$642,802$10,500Alzheimers Disease and Related Disorders Association Inc Greater KentuckyGeneral operating costsapps.irs.gov
The Whippoorwill Family FoundationProspect, KY33$641,852$118,600Louisville OrchestraFor general charitable purposesapps.irs.gov
Christian Word Ministries IncLexington, KY63$640,858$50,000Hope CenterSupportapps.irs.gov
E Rhodes and Leona B Carpenter FoundationRadnor, PA12$627,496$250,000City of RussellvilleHelp with the purchase of inclusive/handicapped accessible playground equipmentapps.irs.gov
Woodland Farm Foundation IncRussell Springs, KY3$619,469$404,232Artworks Community Arts EducationPreschool & childhood developmentapps.irs.gov
Encore FoundationErlanger, KY3$613,000$500,000The Dynamic Catholic InstituteCatholic resourcesapps.irs.gov
The Robert D Flickinger FoundationEast Aurora, NY2$606,807$303,404Greta Flickinger Barton & John T Barton Jr Giving FundGeneralapps.irs.gov
Elizabeth A Hull Charitable TrustDallas, TX1$603,744$603,744University of the Cumberlands IncUnrestricted generalapps.irs.gov
Claws FoundationReston, VA1$600,000$600,000Fidelity CharitableGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Falling Leaves FoundationHuntington Beach, CA1$600,000$600,000Fidelity CharitableGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Limestone FoundationBoston, MA5$600,000$275,000Kentucky Center for Economic Policy IncGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
Pendleton Sara J Char Trust-MainSaint Louis, MO43$600,000$15,000Bellarmine University Fbo Katharina TuggleScholarshipapps.irs.gov
The Maxon FoundationMilwaukee, WI2$600,000$500,000St Elizabeth FoundationGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Raymond Foundation IncBloomington, IN2$581,239$290,620University of KentuckyEducational programs - scholarshipsapps.irs.gov
Arthur & Linda Gelb Charitable FoundationDedham, MA1$580,638$580,638Fidelity Gift FundGeneral fundsapps.irs.gov
The King's Daughters and Sons Foundation of Kentucky IncReston, VA42$578,798$56,251ZerovWasher and dryersapps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA4,244$575,748$33,902Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service Trust IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation IncorporatedWinstonsalem, NC4$575,000$300,000Kentucky Coalition IncGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
The Charles and Mary Heider Family FoundationOmaha, NE8$565,000$365,000Stable RecoveryCharitableapps.irs.gov
Mario Dozzo FoundationDallas, TX1$561,128$561,128Global Economic Diversity Development InitiativeCommunityapps.irs.gov
Baird Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI350$560,277$51,500Catholic Education FoundationEducationapps.irs.gov
Honeycomb Foundation IncBrandenburg, KY3$560,000$530,000Radiant ChurchTo support the church operationsapps.irs.gov
Liferay FoundationDiamond Bar, CA1$550,000$550,000National Financial ServicesChristian educationapps.irs.gov
The Greater Clark Foundation IncWinchester, KY6$545,000$220,000Blue Grass Community Foundation- Fbo Legacy GreenscapesOperating support grantapps.irs.gov
Lawrence & Augusta Hager Educational Foundation IncOwensboro, KY16$542,975$275,000Goodfellows ClubProgram servicesapps.irs.gov
The Rosenthal Foundation IncLexington, KY31$535,000$400,000Transylvania UniversityTo fund rosenthal complex phase ii renovation pledge (pmt. 1 of 3)apps.irs.gov
The Mulhollem Cravens FoundationCarlisle, KY21$532,500$100,000Carnegie CenterTo further the mission of the doneeapps.irs.gov
Nutramax Family FoundationLancaster, SC1$520,000$520,000Answers in GenesisSupport program serviceapps.irs.gov
The Jacob and Valeria Langeloth FoundationNew York, NY3$520,000$300,000Cities United A Project of Tides CenterCore grantapps.irs.gov
Price Trust for Univ of Lou TuaPittsburgh, PA1$513,018$513,018University of Louisville Foundation IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Marshall Family Foundation IncProspect, KY20$511,545$100,000Assumption High SchoolEducational & scholarshipsapps.irs.gov
Dorothy R Gauss Foundation IncLouisville, KY4$508,863$429,745Bellarmine UniversityEducationalapps.irs.gov
WK Kellogg FoundationBattle Creek, MI6$505,814$300,000Washington Institute for Financial SecurityJobs and Family Economic Securityapps.irs.gov
Herray FoundationSeattle, WA1$503,000$503,000Fidelity Charitable Gift FundGifts to public charity (ies) through a donor advised fundapps.irs.gov
Goldring Family FoundationMetairie, LA23$501,000$100,000Parks Alliance of LouisvilleAnimals & environmentapps.irs.gov
Adele Braun Charitable FoundationSt Louis, MO1$500,000$500,000Grayson - Jockey Club Research FoundationFor general charitable purposes of the organizationapps.irs.gov
Cherith Foundation IncWillmington, DE1$500,000$500,000Fidelity Charitable TrustTheological education and evangelismapps.irs.gov
Fultum Foundation IncLouisville, KY1$500,000$500,000Community Foundation of LouisvilleDaniel and lisa jones fundapps.irs.gov
Marguerite Casey FoundationSeattle, WA1$500,000$500,000Kentucky CoalitionGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
The Austin E Knowlton Foundation IncCincinnati, OH1$500,000$500,000Georgetown CollegeDavis-reid alumni gym projectapps.irs.gov
The Nordblom Family FoundationBurlington, MA1$500,000$500,000Fidelity Charitable Gift FundUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Trailsend FoundationAtlanta, GA1$500,000$500,000American Friends of the School of St Jude Tanzania IncGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Second Sixty Charitable Foundation IncElizabethtown, KY17$499,407$205,000Baptist Health Foundation HardinSupportapps.irs.gov
The Beauregard Foundation IncPalm Beach, FL3$499,000$249,000Community Foundation of LouisvilleGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
Annie E Casey Foundation IncBaltimore, MD8$496,000$150,000Greater Louisville Workforce Investment BoardSupport for Year 3 of Generation Work Second Phaseapps.irs.gov
Luigi Damiano FoundationWarwick, RI1$481,495$481,495Fidelity CharitableTo facilitate grants to public charitiesapps.irs.gov
B J Killian FoundationLouisville, KY24$480,000$55,000Owensboro Community CollegeTuition, robotics program,apps.irs.gov
Garver Black Hilyard Family FoundationHouston, TX1$475,000$475,000University of KentuckyScholarshipsapps.irs.gov
Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation IncStamford, CT3$475,000$250,000Family Enrichment Center IncYouth developmentapps.irs.gov
The Copia Foundation IncLexington, KY40$473,850$100,000Divine Providence Inc Dba the Catholic Action Center IncCharitable giftapps.irs.gov
Auerbach Family Foundation IncBoulder, CO2$473,515$236,758J Keith Auerbach and Lynn Walker Schwab Charitable FundGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
Bing and Rachel Zhang Family FoundationWilmington, DE1$466,500$466,500University of KentuckyCharitable functionapps.irs.gov
The Educational Foundation of AmericaBethesda, MD8$465,000$100,000American Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky FoundationReproductive rightsapps.irs.gov
Joanie C Bernard FoundationCincinnati, OH5$460,000$160,000Bluegrass Area Development DistrictProject/program supportapps.irs.gov
Trust Uw Jacob Schmidlapp #1Cincinnati, OH11$460,000$100,000Catalytic Development FundingHousing programapps.irs.gov
Commonwealth Bank & Trust Company CharitableLouisville, KY2$452,759$402,759Stock Yards Bank Foundation IncGeneral program supportapps.irs.gov
Yew- Dell Botan Gardens Ohlmann TrustOrlando, FL1$445,292$445,292Yew Dell Botanical GardensGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
The Charles E and Mary Elizabeth Scripps Foundation IncFt Mitchell, KY12$440,000$85,000Saint Patrick SchoolTuition assistanceapps.irs.gov
Marilyn & William Young Charitable Foundation IncOwensboro, KY46$439,145$65,927Riverpark CenterArts & hail damage supportapps.irs.gov
Ford PhilanthropyDearborn, MI5$437,000$250,000Dare To Care IncEssential servicesapps.irs.gov
The Ginkgo FundNew York, NY5$425,000$100,000Center for Employment OpportunitiesTo be used within exempt functionapps.irs.gov
Thompson Charitable FoundationNew York, NY15$423,920$50,000Caney Creek Community CenterGeneralapps.irs.gov
Chester FoundationBrooklyn, NY1$415,000$415,000Fidelity CharitableGeneralapps.irs.gov
Judge Family Foundation IncLouisville, KY26$412,165$52,000Norton Children's HospitalProvide quality health careapps.irs.gov
The Karakin FoundationAbilene, TX1$410,000$410,000Chenla Children's Health IncOperations - kratie, mondulkiri and stung treng cambodiaapps.irs.gov
George A Hoffman TrustHenderson, KY6$403,486$80,689Henderson Chapter Salvation ArmyCharitableapps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationNew York, NY89$402,383$125,000Goodwill Industries of Kentucky IncIn support of creating economic mobility and career pathwaysapps.irs.gov
John A Schroth Family Char TrustPittsburgh, PA11$400,880$74,880Children's Home of Northern KentuckyExpansion of outpatientapps.irs.gov
Jeff and Marieke Rothschild FoundationPalo Alto, CA2$400,000$250,000Kenyan Kids FoundationCo-operative dairy development projectapps.irs.gov
Merck Foundation A New Jersey Nonprofit CorporationRahway, NJ1$399,960$399,960University of Kentucky Research FoundationContribution providedapps.irs.gov
Stock Yards Bank Foundation IncLouisville, KY9$398,333$100,000West End SchoolProgram supportapps.irs.gov
The Lourie Foundation IncWest Palm Beach, FL1$396,696$396,696Midway UniversityGeneralapps.irs.gov
John L and Lucy Lemon Milton Charitable TrustPittsburgh, PA2$394,270$197,135Cabbage Patch SettlementGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Albert A Brennan Foundation TWPittsburgh, PA1$391,416$391,416Filson Historical SocietyGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Edward G Reynolds Charitable Foundation IncFlorence, KY3$390,000$265,000Nku Foundation IncGeneral purpose donation to further grantee's mission.apps.irs.gov
Snowy Owl Foundation IncLouisville, KY89$389,862$25,000Aclu of KyGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Woldenberg FoundationMetairie, LA25$387,000$65,000University of KentuckyScholarshipsapps.irs.gov
Lon & Jessie Rogers Educational TrustChicago, IL31$379,423$36,500Jaxson Lathan BanksScholarshipapps.irs.gov
Peyton Samuel Head Family TrustSaint Louis, MO15$368,277$112,500Oldham County Educational Foundation IncGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
V V Cooke Foundation CorporationLouisville, KY82$365,750$20,000Down Syndrome of LouisvilleUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Madden Foundation IncLexington, KY7$363,625$218,625University of KentuckyGeneral assistanceapps.irs.gov
The Charles and Elizabeth Barr FoundationLouisville, KY11$357,500$150,000Yew Dell Botanical GardensTo spark a passion for plants and gardeningapps.irs.gov
Publix Super Markets Charities IncLakeland, FL27$355,122$125,000Dare To Care IncOrganization's charitable purposeapps.irs.gov
Allen S Mattingly Trust BPittsburgh, PA4$354,616$128,951Kentucky Humane SocietyGeneral support and care ofapps.irs.gov
William T Young Foundation IncLexington, KY5$354,000$250,000University of Kentucky Opera TheatreSubsidyapps.irs.gov
Jeanne Gish Gatton Charitable Ex TuwOrlando, FL5$349,016$204,076Uk Markey Cancer FoundationGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Julia & Isadore Klein Family Foundation IncLouisville, KY38$344,665$57,000Centre CollegeCharitableapps.irs.gov
Fischer Owen Orthopedic FundPittsburgh, PA1$343,896$343,896Norton Healthcare SystemGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Tuw James Patterson U of KLexington, KY1$343,876$343,876University of Kentucky Research FoundationGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Mary K Oxley FoundationTulsa, OK25$336,000$50,000Baptist Health Lexington Foundation IncCardiac researchapps.irs.gov
The Sutherland Foundation IncLouisville, KY13$335,577$75,000National Center for Families LearningGeneral fund - unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Keeneland Foundation IncLexington, KY31$326,170$72,064Stable RecoveryGeneral operating grantapps.irs.gov
Vanhoose Stewart Foundation IncFranklin Furnace, OH5$322,680$150,000Church at the SpringsSupportapps.irs.gov
Schmidt Family FoundationSarasota, FL4$321,000$300,000Care Guide Partners PaceAll contributions are made to further theapps.irs.gov
Sam Gilliam FoundationWashington, DC1$320,658$320,658JB Speed Art Museum IncDonationapps.irs.gov
Middleground Capital Charitable FoundationLexington, KY17$320,364$200,000University of Kentucky Gaton College of BusinessOperating supportapps.irs.gov
Charles H Dater Foundation IncCincinnati, OH11$320,000$35,000Northern Kentucky Symphony Inc Dba Kentucky Symphony Orchestra2024-25 Free Education Outreach Seriesapps.irs.gov
Kirchdorfer Opportunities Foundation IncLouisville, KY21$319,000$100,000Bellarmine UniversityScholarshipsapps.irs.gov
With FoundationSan Mateo, CA1$315,000$315,000University of Kentucky Research FoundationPartnership supportapps.irs.gov
The Ergon FoundationWilmington, DE5$314,750$140,000Reaching and Teaching International Ministries IncRTIM Missionary Supportapps.irs.gov
Gates FoundationSeattle, WA1$305,342$305,342Center for Rural Strategies IncPublic awareness and analysisapps.irs.gov
Nisource Charitable FoundationColumbus, OH71$303,925$35,800Gods Pantry Food BankCorporate donationapps.irs.gov
The Robert E Frazier Tri-City Area Charitable Foundation IncLexington, KY22$302,655$25,577City of Cumberland Kentucky (#2)Partial funding for construction of maintenance building.apps.irs.gov
The Wells FoundationLouisville, KY20$301,870$75,000Saint Xavier High SchoolUnrestricted giftapps.irs.gov
Evan Dunbar Foundation IncNashville, TN1$300,000$300,000Norton Childrens Hospital FoundatioResearchapps.irs.gov
HN and Frances C Berger FoundationPalm Desert, CA1$300,000$300,000Cumberland CollegeScholarship Programsapps.irs.gov
JP'S Peace Love & Happiness FoundationWilmington, DE1$300,000$300,000Berea CollegeGrow Appalachia fundapps.irs.gov
The Clayton Homes FoundationMaryville, TN1$300,000$300,000Next Step Network IncGeneral Supportapps.irs.gov
The Spray Foundation IncNew York, NY4$300,000$150,000Transylvania UniversityScholarship programapps.irs.gov
Creech Family Foundation IncLexington, KY14$295,174$50,000Cardinal Hill Hospital FDTNGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
Katherine S Avellar Fund 3Pittsburgh, PA1$291,855$291,855Jefferson Co Public SchoolsGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Carnegie Corporation of New YorkNew York, NY1$291,700$291,700Center for Rural StrategiesFor support of its communications work on reducing polarization in rural communitiesapps.irs.gov
Mahan Foundation IncLagrange, KY35$290,000$60,000Community Chest of Oldham CoAssist with organizations causeapps.irs.gov
The Rolfes Family Foundation IncCrescent Springs, KY1$289,618$289,618Horizon Community Foundation of Northern KentuckyCharitable donationapps.irs.gov
Jessie Barker McKellar Charitable FoundationLouisville, KY1$285,300$285,300See Attached StatementUnrestricted generalapps.irs.gov
Harold & Juanita Koon Family Charitable FoundationLouisville, KY2$284,350$142,175Boys & Girls Club of Bowling Green KyGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Reed FoundationGilbertsville, KY18$281,250$100,000Lifeline Recovery CenterSubstance abuse recoveryapps.irs.gov
Stanton K-9 FoundationBoston, MA1$281,000$281,000Advanced Veterinary Services PSCSpectrum of care veterinary fellowship programapps.irs.gov
El and Thelma Gaylord FoundationOklahoma City, OK2$280,000$250,000Uofl Health FoundationGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
The Rockefeller FoundationNew York, NY2$280,000$230,000OneWest CorporationToward the costs of building the capacity of disadvantaged business enterprises in louisville, kentucky to grow their business and increase wealth-building opportunitiesapps.irs.gov
Clifton Foundation IncLouisville, KY43$277,420$126,000Kentucky College of Art & Design at Spalding UniversityGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
Bell B Neel Trust W XXXXX5009Chicago, IL2$276,992$138,496Easter Seals BluegrassGeneralapps.irs.gov
Brown Badgett Foundation IncHanson, KY2$276,500$275,000J Rogers Badgett Sr Foundation inOperationsapps.irs.gov
The John and Rosemary Brown Family FoundationAtlanta, GA2$275,000$250,000Housing Development AllianceGeneralapps.irs.gov
McFerran Mem Fbo Aph TruwPittsburgh, PA1$273,003$273,003American Printing House for BlindGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Margaret D Smock Charitable Trust TrustPittsburgh, PA1$272,964$272,964University of Louisville Foundation IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Eleemosynary By LMH IncLouisville, KY13$271,500$60,000Dare To Care IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Feldman Memorial Scholarship Foundation IncLouisville, KY1$268,960$268,960Holy Cross District High SchoolEducationapps.irs.gov
Bridgett and Earl Reed Family Foundation IncNaples, FL1$267,827$267,827VariousDonationapps.irs.gov
Robert W Plaster Foundation IncLebanon, MO1$267,000$267,000Thomas More University IncGeneral Contributionapps.irs.gov
Kentucky Social Welfare FoundationUnion, KY23$264,689$26,080Gateway Children's ServicesSupport positive relationships for children, their incarcerated parents, and their caregiversapps.irs.gov
Windgate Charitable Foundation IncLittle Rock, AR6$263,000$100,000Asbury Theological SeminaryEducation improvementapps.irs.gov
The Mt Brilliant Family Foundation (formerly HGG Family Foundation)Lexington, KY10$260,361$130,541Sayre SchoolGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
John Calvin Bible Foundation IncLancaster, SC1$260,000$260,000Answers in GenesisChristian defense ministry supportapps.irs.gov
Wood & Marie Hannah FoundationLouisville, KY24$256,860$50,000Hildegard HouseTechnology dreamapps.irs.gov
Lucy M Young Trust Fbo Blakely Ga Public LibraryLexington, KY1$255,000$255,000William T Young Foundation IncGrant under irc 4942(g)(3)apps.irs.gov
Ten Talents FoundationSt Louis, MO1$251,149$251,149Hope for Orphans USA IncChristian ministry that supports orphan children in ukraineapps.irs.gov
Act Foundation IncAtlanta, GA1$250,000$250,000Entitlements How IncProgram supportapps.irs.gov
Aim 5 FoundationTopeka, KS1$250,000$250,000Go MinistriesAll grants paid were paid to the organization to support its exempt purpose.apps.irs.gov
Carequest Foundation IncBoston, MA2$250,000$125,000Kentucky Voices for HealthThe purpose of this proposal is to support the efforts of Kentucky Voices for Health as they advocate to prevent the unraveling of Medicaid expansion including expanded dental benefits through the levapps.irs.gov
Fender Family FoundationSt Petersburg, FL1$250,000$250,000The Bolles School From the FenderFunding of the center ofapps.irs.gov
Gitlab FoundationSan Francisco, CA1$250,000$250,000Shaping Our Appalachian RegionEastern kentucky nuclear workforce initiativeapps.irs.gov
Margaret A Cargill FoundationEden Prairie, MN1$250,000$250,000The Center for Rural Strategies IncRural strategies living traditions projectapps.irs.gov
Target FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$250,000$250,000Federation of Applachian Housing IncEconomic opportunity - nationalapps.irs.gov
The James M Stanton FoundationBloomington, MN1$250,000$250,000Fidelity CharitableHuman servicesapps.irs.gov
The James and Judith K Dimon FoundationNew York, NY1$250,000$250,000Norton Healthcare IncWendy novak diabetes instituteapps.irs.gov
The Teagle FoundationNew York, NY2$250,000$125,000Northern Kentucky UniversityCornerstone: Learning for Living initiativeapps.irs.gov
Lester E Yeager Charitable Trust BOwensboro, KY36$249,328$20,000Cliff Hagan Boys & Girls ClubFundraiser expenses and operating expenses to help fund various programs offered to the communityapps.irs.gov
Barr Foundation IncLouisville, KY6$249,055$49,807Cabbage Patch Settlement HouseGeneral supportcontributed 102 shares of microsoft corp stock on 11/19/25. cost basis of $2,482 reported as book value; fair value of $49,686.apps.irs.gov
Carey Family FoundationDarien, CT1$246,578$246,578Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundGeneral Useapps.irs.gov
The Lighthouse Beacon FoundationWilmington, DE34$246,214$49,210Technology Student Association Kentucky TechNational Competitionapps.irs.gov
Dunbar Foundation IncLouisville, KY32$246,000$29,000Kentucky Humane SocietyCharitableapps.irs.gov
Schmidt-Messmer Perpchartw XXXXX6009Chicago, IL5$244,985$48,997Children's Hospital Foundation Norton HealthcareGeneralapps.irs.gov
Adam R Scripps FoundationFt Mitchell, KY9$241,000$67,000Old Friends IncGeneral Operationsapps.irs.gov
Halbrook Family FoundationSt Augustine, FL2$240,000$125,000Asbury SeminaryReligiousapps.irs.gov
The Baskin Foundation IncPittsburgh, PA2$240,000$215,000The David SchoolCharitable donationapps.irs.gov
Mildred H Dunning Memorial Fund Trust Central Bank and Trust CompanyLexington, KY3$236,637$78,879Bluegrass Trust - Historic PreservationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The John H Schnatter Family Foundation Foundation IncAnchorage, KY15$236,250$85,000Nat'l Baptist Convention of AmericaFunding for programs spreading the gospelapps.irs.gov

Largest grants

FoundationRecipientRecipient locationPurposeAmountSource
Point Reyes Foundation IncFidelity Charitable Gift FundCovington, KYTo support charitable and educational causes$56,000,000apps.irs.gov
The George and Beverly Rawlings Endowment Foundation IncThe Rawlings Foundation IncLagrange, KYThe foundation's mission is to promote the spiritual, emotional, and physical growth of young people through the establishment and operation of christian camps in less developed regions of the world,$23,000,000apps.irs.gov
The Bill Gatton FoundationUniversity of KentuckyLexington, KYEducation$13,200,000apps.irs.gov
BMS Family FoundationFidelity Charitable Giving FundCovington, KYContribution for furtherance of charitable endeavors.$10,072,000apps.irs.gov
The FB Heron FoundationFederation of Appalachian Housing Enterprises IncBerea, KYProject-Based$10,000,000apps.irs.gov
The Cielo FoundationFidelity Charitable Gift FundCovington, KYDonation$8,525,000apps.irs.gov
Lilly Endowment IncDisabled American Veterans Charitable Service TrustErlanger, KYCapacity bldg-natl military serv org$7,500,000apps.irs.gov
Lilly Endowment IncBaptist Seminary of KentuckyLexington, KYPathways for tomorrow initiative$7,000,000apps.irs.gov
W L Lyons Brown FoundationSkylight Woods Foundation IncLouisville, KYLiquidating distribution$5,653,382apps.irs.gov
W L Lyons Brown FoundationLimestone Family Foundation IncLouisville, KYLiquidating distribution$5,527,278apps.irs.gov
The O Wayne Rollins FoundationUniversity of the CumberlandsWilliamsburg, KYRenovation of library$4,971,336apps.irs.gov
The James M Johnston Trust for Char & Educ PurposesSee Schedule AttachedPippa Passes, KYSee schedule attached$4,200,461apps.irs.gov
The Bill Gatton FoundationAlice Lloyd CollegePippa Passes, KYEducation$4,000,000apps.irs.gov
W L Lyons Brown FoundationOwsley Brown III Philanthropic Foundation IncLouisville, KYLiquidating distribution$3,769,149apps.irs.gov
W L Lyons Brown FoundationBrooke Brown Barzun Philanthropic Foundation IncLouisville, KYLiquidating distribution$3,759,149apps.irs.gov
W L Lyons Brown FoundationSociable Weaver FoundationLouisville, KYLiquidating distribution$3,684,861apps.irs.gov
Elizabeth Turner Campbell FoundationCenter for Courageous KidsScottsville, KYGift$3,647,820apps.irs.gov
Bridgestone Americas Trust FundSee Attached SchedduleLouisville, KYGeneral operating$3,344,176apps.irs.gov
Gordon E and Betty I Moore FoundationFidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundCovington, KYIn support of seed funding for early stage, innovative opportunities in basic research, as identified by hypothesis fund's scientist scouts.$3,000,000apps.irs.gov
PWH Educational Foundation IncFidelity Gift FundCovington, KYCharitable contributions to Donor Advised Fund for use at the discretion of the organization.$2,800,000apps.irs.gov
The Shillman FoundationFidelity Charitable Gift FundCovington, KYTo support the community$2,746,658apps.irs.gov
The Mustard Seed FoundationCollege Ministry SupportLexington, KYMinistry to college students abroad$2,686,745apps.irs.gov
Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable TrustLifeline Recovery Center IncPaducah, KYCapital support$2,500,500apps.irs.gov
LDG Development Foundation IncCommunity Advocates for Resources & Empowerment IncLouisville, KYTo support operations$2,397,000apps.irs.gov
The Fischer Family Foundation 2008EducatenkyCovington, KYExpand educational opportunities and improve educational outcomes for all youth in boone/campbell/kenton counties.$2,300,000apps.irs.gov
Lilly Endowment IncCatholic Education Foundation IncLouisville, KYEmployee matching gift(s)$2,250,000apps.irs.gov
Lift A Life Foundation IncNorton Children's HospitalLouisville, KYJuvenile diabetes (jd)$2,180,410apps.irs.gov
The Marie-Josee and Henry R Kravis FoundationEntitlements How IncLexington, KYGeneral purpose$2,000,000apps.irs.gov
The Kohlberg Foundation IncFidelity Charitable Gift FundCovington, KY2024 payout to sibling daf's - for pamela kohlberg$2,000,000apps.irs.gov
The Yung Family FoundationSt Elizabeth Healthcare Foundation - Cancer InstituteEdgewood, KYTo provide support for promoting and elevating advanced cancer care in the northern kentucky region. the donation will be used for facility enhancements, innovative equipment and physician recruitment$2,000,000apps.irs.gov
The Robert and Mary Tincher Charitable Foundation IncWestern Kentucky UniversityBowling Green, KYPublic charity$2,000,000apps.irs.gov
Delta Dental of Kenucky Foundation IncThe Community Foundation of Louisville IncLouisville, KYCharitable donation to community foundation$1,760,000apps.irs.gov
Yum Brands Foundation IncUniversity of Louisville FoundationLouisville, KYUnrestricted Contributions to 501(C)(3)$1,649,000apps.irs.gov
L E Phillips Family Foundation IncFidelity CharitableCovington, KYOperations$1,595,000apps.irs.gov
Frances N Alden Charitable TrustHome of the InnocentsLouisville, KYEmpower and enrich lives of$1,500,000apps.irs.gov
James Graham Brown Foundation IncRita June FoundationLouisville, KYBezos academies louisville$1,500,000apps.irs.gov
Lift A Life Foundation IncRita June Foundation IncLouisville, KYEarly childhood education$1,500,000apps.irs.gov
William O Alden Jr Charitable TrustSee Attached ScheduleLouisville, KYFinancial support$1,500,000apps.irs.gov
Ina B Bond Ashbourne Charitable Fund IncCommunity Foundation of LouisvilleLouisville, KYSupport$1,450,000apps.irs.gov
The Wallace FoundationBoard of Education of Jefferson County KentuckyLouisville, KYTo participate in Wallace's ECPI.$1,345,000apps.irs.gov
Wells Fargo FoundationCommunity Ventures CorporationLexington, KYKeeping People Housed - Housing Counseling Intermediary$1,300,000apps.irs.gov
The Joanne W Gauntt Foundation DatedKentucky Humane SocietyLouisville, KYGeneral support$1,290,000apps.irs.gov
Carson-Myre Charitable FoundationLuther F Carson Four Rivers Center IncPaducah, KYSponsor & support cultural events$1,290,000apps.irs.gov
Signal FoundationFidelity Charitable Gift FundCovington, KYGeneral donation$1,285,000apps.irs.gov
Ed Gardner TrustThe Annie Gardner FoundationMayfield, KYTo assist in preventing and relieving suffering and distress among poor, unfortunate and vocationally handicapped persons residing in graves county, kentucky, by providing to or for them, and their de$1,253,399apps.irs.gov
Lilly Endowment IncChristian Church Discipls of Christ in KentuckyLexington, KYNurturing children-worship & prayer$1,250,000apps.irs.gov
Bilenker Family FoundationFidelity Charitable- the Social Responsibility FundCovington, KYDonor advised fund$1,250,000apps.irs.gov
Lilly Endowment IncGate of Hope Ministries IntlLouisville, KYNurturing children-worship & prayer$1,250,000apps.irs.gov
The Robert and Mary Tincher Charitable Foundation IncBowling Green Boys & Girls ClubBowling Green, KYPublic charity$1,200,000apps.irs.gov
Wells Fargo FoundationCommunity Ventures CorporationLexington, KYKeeping People Housed Housing Counseling Intermediary$1,200,000apps.irs.gov
Camt Lee FoundationFidelity Charitable Gift FundCovington, KYSupport education$1,150,000apps.irs.gov
Donald S Walker Fund XXXXX5007Baptist Health RichmondRichmond, KYGeneral$1,149,302apps.irs.gov
Gordon E and Betty I Moore FoundationFidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundCovington, KYTo support a donor advised fund, requested by an employee or board member as part of matching gift or service recognition program.$1,121,522apps.irs.gov
Ventas Charitable Foundation IncSee Attached ScheduleSee Attached, KYGeneral$1,051,675apps.irs.gov
James Graham Brown Foundation IncKentucky Derby MuseumLouisville, KY"the greatest race" 2025 film update and lighting enhancement$1,025,000apps.irs.gov
The Hardymon Family FoundationUniversity of KentuckyLexington, KYGeneral operating support- student sucess fd and student enrichment fd$1,015,000apps.irs.gov
Blake Family Foundation IncBlake Family FundCovington, KYOperational support$1,006,324apps.irs.gov
Blake Family Foundation IncThe Liz Blake Charitable FundCovington, KYOperational support$1,006,324apps.irs.gov
Bill and Carol Latimer Charitable FoundationAsbury Theological SeminaryLexington, KYReligious$1,003,750apps.irs.gov
Annabelle FoundationAlice Lloyd CollegePippa Passes, KYGeneral purpose$1,000,000apps.irs.gov
Ina B Bond Ashbourne Charitable Fund IncBluegrass Land ConservancyLexington, KYSupport$1,000,000apps.irs.gov
C E and S Foundation IncEvolve502 Scholars Foundation IncLouisville, KYGeneral operating support, evolve502 scholarship$1,000,000apps.irs.gov
The McCamish Foundation IncFidelity Charitale Donor Advised FundCovington, KYTo contribute to various causes in the community.$1,000,000apps.irs.gov
Franke Family Charitable FoundationFidelity ChartableCovington, KYGeneral operations$1,000,000apps.irs.gov
The James and Rebecca Morgan Charitable FoundationFidelity Daf - JMCovington, KYPublic charity$1,000,000apps.irs.gov
James A and Martha R Brown Charitable Foundation IncGeorgetown CollegeGeorgetown, KYCapital Improvements$1,000,000apps.irs.gov
James Graham Brown Foundation IncKentucky Council On Postsecondary EducationFrankfort, KYDriving transformational change for student success$1,000,000apps.irs.gov
Brown-Forman FoundationLouisville Central Community Centers IncLouisville, KYGeneral program support$1,000,000apps.irs.gov
Freedom Together FoundationMountain Association for Community Economic Development IncBerea, KYBuilding power to advance a just transition in appalachian kentucky$1,000,000apps.irs.gov
Lilly Endowment IncPentecostal Churches-Apostolicfaith InternationalLouisville, KYEcon challnges facing pastoralleadrs$1,000,000apps.irs.gov
Brown-Forman FoundationSimmons College of KentuckyLouisville, KYGeneral program support$1,000,000apps.irs.gov
The Yung Family FoundationSt Elizabeth Healthcare Foundation - Heart and Vascular InstituteEdgewood, KYTo support the heart and vascular institute and making a positive impact on the heart health of the community.$1,000,000apps.irs.gov
Laura G Turner Charitable Foundation IncThe CoreScottsville, KYChallenge grant (2024-2025) for capital support for project 330$1,000,000apps.irs.gov
The George and Beverly Rawlings Endowment Foundation IncThe Crab Orchard Animal Sanctuary IncCrestwood, KYTo provide permanent shelter and ongoing rehabilitative and medical care to various farm animals that have not been properly cared for and to operate pastures and barns in furtherance of that care.$1,000,000apps.irs.gov
Mattick Family Foundation IncThe Southern Baptist Theological SeminaryLouisville, KYGeneral support$1,000,000apps.irs.gov
The Andrew W Mellon FoundationUniversity of KentuckyLexington, KYTo support the development of an interdisciplinary studio and legal clinic to provide practical solutions to communities facing legal challenges related to monuments$1,000,000apps.irs.gov
The William Stamps Farish FundUniversity of Kentucky - Markey Cancer FoundationLexington, KYContribution 4 of 5 -excellence in urologic cancer$1,000,000apps.irs.gov
Brown-Forman FoundationWest End Boys SchoolLouisville, KYGeneral program support$1,000,000apps.irs.gov
Brown-Forman FoundationWest End Girls SchoolLouisville, KYGeneral program support$1,000,000apps.irs.gov
Phelps FoundationLynn Phelps and Richard Finch Charitable FundCovington, KYCharitable$999,122apps.irs.gov
Sociable Weaver Foundation IncCommunity Foundation of LouisvilleLouisville, KYRestricted support - stock contribution (see attached information)$998,908apps.irs.gov
The Gilbert Foundation IncDick Gilbert Charitable FundProspect, KYDick gilbert charitable fund donor advised fund$987,319apps.irs.gov
The Johnson Charitable TrustFidelity Charitable Gift FundCovington, KYGeneral operating grant$915,000apps.irs.gov
Trager Family Foundation TrustJewish Community of LouisvilleLouisville, KYOrganizational operations$902,221apps.irs.gov
Sky View FoundationEmigrant Trails Greenway Trust Via Fidelity CharitableCovington, KYTo be distributed to a public charity at a future date.$900,000apps.irs.gov
James Graham Brown Foundation IncFederation of Appalachian Housing EnterprisesBerea, KYPathway to opportunities for resilient eky$880,625apps.irs.gov
The McCamish Foundation IncFidelity Charitale Donor Advised FundCovington, KYTo contribute to various causes in the community.$880,243apps.irs.gov
The Fischer Family Foundation 2008Welcome HouseCovington, KYGeneral donation$865,000apps.irs.gov
E T Boles End Centre CollegeCentre CollegeDanville, KYGeneral support$850,041apps.irs.gov
Dr Marius E Johnston & Margaret Johnston Wright Memorial TrustUniversity of KentuckyLexington, KYGeneral operating support$834,065apps.irs.gov
Robert J Lightner FoundationPotters RanchFlorence, KYOperation of the ranch and programs.$830,083apps.irs.gov
The McCamish Foundation IncFidelity Charitale Donor Advised FundCovington, KYTo contribute to various causes in the community.$813,000apps.irs.gov
Lift A Life Foundation IncMetro United WayLouisville, KYEarly childhood education$812,500apps.irs.gov
Carson-Myre Charitable FoundationBaptist Health Paducah FoundationPaducah, KYSupport new heart center$800,000apps.irs.gov
Toyota USA FoundationScott County Board of EducationGeorgetown, 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$772,365apps.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
M V Haggin in Memory of J B A HagginUniversity of KentuckyLexington, KYGeneral operating$760,755apps.irs.gov
Raymond B Preston Family FoundationSee AttachedHenderson, KYCharitable$758,875apps.irs.gov
James Graham Brown Foundation IncLouisville Free Public Library FoundationLouisville, KYRenovate and modernize libraries$755,000apps.irs.gov
James Graham Brown Foundation IncAmpedLouisville, KY10-for 10 campaign$750,000apps.irs.gov

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