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Cause Community developmentState Kentucky51 funders

Foundations that fund community development in Kentucky

51 private foundations based in Kentucky with a return in the last two years gave $2.5 million to community development organizations in 99 grants. The median grant was $6,050, and 19 of these foundations accept applications.

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Foundations with a return in the last two years, each by its latest return (tax years 2023 to 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

Ranked by giving to community development

Top 50

Grants in each foundation’s latest return to organizations whose IRS category is community development.

  1. The Gheens Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2024 7 grants Accepts applications $545,000 to community development
  2. Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable TrustPaducah, KY · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $500,250 to community development
  3. The R C Durr Foundation IncCovington, KY · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $231,805 to community development
  4. Elhapa Foundation IncLexington, KY · tax year 2025 5 grants Preselected only $140,000 to community development
  5. James Graham Brown Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $100,000 to community development
  6. LG&E and KU Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2025 25 grants Accepts applications $94,700 to community development
  7. Opera House Fund IncLexington, KY · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $91,678 to community development
  8. The Brooke Brown Barzun Philanthropic Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2023 1 grant Preselected only $75,000 to community development
  9. Adam R Scripps FoundationFt Mitchell, KY · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $75,000 to community development
  10. Harry T Wilks Family FoundationCovington, KY · tax year 2025 4 grants Preselected only $74,000 to community development
  11. The Young Family Charitable TrustCentral City, KY · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $60,000 to community development
  12. Middleground Capital Charitable FoundationLexington, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $50,015 to community development
  13. Yum Brands Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $43,750 to community development
  14. The Charles E and Mary Elizabeth Scripps Foundation IncFt Mitchell, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $43,000 to community development
  15. The Harold Juanita David Dennis & Gary Koon Family Charitable FoundationBowling Green, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $40,000 to community development
  16. Violet World FoundationFt Mitchell, KY · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $34,500 to community development
  17. Hayswood Foundation IncMaysville, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $30,000 to community development
  18. Access Ventures IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $29,000 to community development
  19. The Whippoorwill Family FoundationProspect, KY · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to community development
  20. Stock Yards Bank Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to community development
  21. Smith Brothers Family Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to community development
  22. Republic Bank Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $24,000 to community development
  23. Elsa M Heisel Sule Charitable Trust 2005Ft Mitchell, KY · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $22,500 to community development
  24. Robert & Evelyn Hewlett Morgan Family Foundation IncPrinceton, KY · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $21,500 to community development
  25. Dendrifund Inc Ima Dated 6162015Louisville, KY · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $10,050 to community development
  26. The Greater Clark Foundation IncWinchester, KY · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to community development
  27. The Mary Gaylord McClean Foundation (formerly Mary Gaylord Foundation)Simpsonville, KY · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to community development
  28. Billie P Hatcher Charitable TrustBowling Green, KY · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to community development
  29. Ramsey Evergreen Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to community development
  30. Orphan Society of Lexington TrustLexington, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $8,000 to community development
  31. The Robert E Frazier Tri-City Area Charitable Foundation IncLexington, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $7,500 to community development
  32. Hunt Family Foundation IncHopkinsville, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $7,500 to community development
  33. Lowman Family Foundation IncAshland, KY · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $5,500 to community development
  34. Churchill Downs Incorporated FoundationLouisville, KY · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $5,500 to community development
  35. William Bartram and Eloise Williams Sturgill Family Foundation IncLexington, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $5,000 to community development
  36. The Scripps Family Fund for Education and the ArtsFt Mitchell, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $5,000 to community development
  37. Keeneland Foundation IncLexington, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to community development
  38. Angeline Henry Trust Central Bank and Trust CompanyLexington, KY · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $5,000 to community development
  39. Brooks and Marilyn Bower Family FoundationLouisville, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $5,000 to community development
  40. Kirchdorfer Opportunities Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $5,000 to community development
  41. Snowy Owl Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $3,000 to community development
  42. Hargis Foundation IncRussellville, KY · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $3,000 to community development
  43. The Samuel Lyon Charitable Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $2,500 to community development
  44. Trager Family Foundation TrustLouisville, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $2,500 to community development
  45. Capricorn Foundation Charitable TruLouisville, KY · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $2,000 to community development
  46. Burnette Family Charitable Foundation IncMaysville, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $2,000 to community development
  47. Doctors Mody Foundation IncGlasgow, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $1,150 to community development
  48. Nicklies Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $500 to community development
  49. Shetome Corp fka Katherine S & Farra Alford CorpLexington, KY · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $500 to community development
  50. First United Bank Foundation IncMadisonville, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $250 to community development

Open to applications

19 foundations

The return gives an application contact and does not check the preselected-only box.

  1. The Gheens Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2024 7 grants Accepts applications $545,000 to community development
  2. Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable TrustPaducah, KY · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $500,250 to community development
  3. The R C Durr Foundation IncCovington, KY · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $231,805 to community development
  4. James Graham Brown Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $100,000 to community development
  5. LG&E and KU Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2025 25 grants Accepts applications $94,700 to community development
  6. Yum Brands Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $43,750 to community development
  7. Hayswood Foundation IncMaysville, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $30,000 to community development
  8. Smith Brothers Family Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to community development
  9. Elsa M Heisel Sule Charitable Trust 2005Ft Mitchell, KY · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $22,500 to community development
  10. Robert & Evelyn Hewlett Morgan Family Foundation IncPrinceton, KY · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $21,500 to community development
  11. Orphan Society of Lexington TrustLexington, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $8,000 to community development
  12. The Robert E Frazier Tri-City Area Charitable Foundation IncLexington, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $7,500 to community development
  13. Churchill Downs Incorporated FoundationLouisville, KY · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $5,500 to community development
  14. Keeneland Foundation IncLexington, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to community development
  15. Angeline Henry Trust Central Bank and Trust CompanyLexington, KY · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $5,000 to community development
  16. Capricorn Foundation Charitable TruLouisville, KY · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $2,000 to community development
  17. Nicklies Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $500 to community development
  18. Shetome Corp fka Katherine S & Farra Alford CorpLexington, KY · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $500 to community development
  19. Frey Family Foundation IncVilla Hills, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $200 to community development