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Cause International aidState Kentucky85 funders

Foundations that fund international aid in Kentucky

85 private foundations based in Kentucky with a return in the last two years gave $5.2 million to international aid organizations in 147 grants. The median grant was $5,000, and 22 of these foundations accept applications.

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 international aid

Top 50

Grants in each foundation’s latest return to organizations whose IRS category is international aid.

  1. Hacet Foundation IncProspect, KY · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $2,142,000 to international aid
  2. Miramar Charitable FoundationFt Mitchell, KY · tax year 2024 7 grants Preselected only $1,070,900 to international aid
  3. Adam R Scripps FoundationFt Mitchell, KY · tax year 2024 7 grants Preselected only $387,500 to international aid
  4. The William R Hoch Family Foundation IncBerea, KY · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $200,000 to international aid
  5. The Quantrell-Jones Family Foundation IncLexington, KY · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $200,000 to international aid
  6. Virginia Clark Hagan Charitable Foundation IncLexington, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $135,000 to international aid
  7. The Harold Juanita David Dennis & Gary Koon Family Charitable FoundationBowling Green, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $100,000 to international aid
  8. C E and S Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $80,000 to international aid
  9. The Gheens Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $65,000 to international aid
  10. The Brooke Brown Barzun Philanthropic Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2023 3 grants Preselected only $60,000 to international aid
  11. Don Jacobs Sr Charitable Foundation IncLexington, KY · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $60,000 to international aid
  12. Adarsh Charitable Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $56,750 to international aid
  13. The Fischer Family Foundation 2008Fort Mitchell, KY · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $55,000 to international aid
  14. 828 Foundation UA DTD 1242023Louisville, KY · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to international aid
  15. American Friends of St Georges & Descendants of the KnightsGlenview, KY · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $34,037 to international aid
  16. Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable TrustPaducah, KY · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $30,725 to international aid
  17. Roth Family Foundation Inc f/k/a Louis T Roth Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $26,000 to international aid
  18. The Madden Foundation IncLexington, KY · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to international aid
  19. Evalena Tyler Tobaben Charitable TRLouisville, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $24,413 to international aid
  20. Delta Dental of Kenucky Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $20,800 to international aid
  21. Elhapa Foundation IncLexington, KY · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $20,000 to international aid
  22. Michael Francis Zalla Memorial FounEdgewood, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $20,000 to international aid
  23. The THG FoundationLouisville, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $20,000 to international aid
  24. Carson-Myre Charitable FoundationPaducah, KY · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $17,500 to international aid
  25. Harry T Wilks Family FoundationCovington, KY · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $16,000 to international aid
  26. LG&E and KU Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2025 5 grants Accepts applications $15,040 to international aid
  27. The George W Andrews Charitable Foundation IncUnion, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $15,000 to international aid
  28. Violet World FoundationFt Mitchell, KY · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $15,000 to international aid
  29. Yum Brands Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $15,000 to international aid
  30. Doligale Family Charitable FoundatonProspect, KY · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $15,000 to international aid
  31. Davis H Elliot Company Educational FoundationLexington, KY · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $15,000 to international aid
  32. The Muir House FoundationLexington, KY · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $13,500 to international aid
  33. Alex G Campbell Jr Foundation IncLexington, KY · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $12,500 to international aid
  34. Zembrodt Family Foundation IncFt Wright, KY · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $12,500 to international aid
  35. The Jedra Charitable Foundation IncLexington, KY · tax year 2024 5 grants Preselected only $12,054 to international aid
  36. TW Barker Family Foundation IncPikeville, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $12,000 to international aid
  37. Hearts PATH Charitable Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $12,000 to international aid
  38. Middleground Capital Charitable FoundationLexington, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $11,095 to international aid
  39. Creech Family Foundation IncLexington, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to international aid
  40. Cralle Foundation IncSimpsonville, KY · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $10,000 to international aid
  41. Reed FoundationGilbertsville, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to international aid
  42. The Griggs Family Foundation IncDry Ridge, KY · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to international aid
  43. Hilary Boone Foundation IncLexington, KY · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $6,500 to international aid
  44. GV Kentucky Foundation Inc MNG AgyLouisville, KY · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $6,000 to international aid
  45. Rev FoundationPaducah, KY · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $6,000 to international aid
  46. Nafzger Family FoundationLexington, KY · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $5,241 to international aid
  47. Ann B Gipson Charitable FoundationLouisville, KY · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $5,000 to international aid
  48. Empowerment FoundationSimpsonville, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $5,000 to international aid
  49. Bryce C Turner Memorial Foundation IncProspect, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $5,000 to international aid
  50. The Scripps Family Fund for Education and the ArtsFt Mitchell, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $5,000 to international aid

Open to applications

22 foundations

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

  1. C E and S Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $80,000 to international aid
  2. The Gheens Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $65,000 to international aid
  3. Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable TrustPaducah, KY · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $30,725 to international aid
  4. Delta Dental of Kenucky Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $20,800 to international aid
  5. Michael Francis Zalla Memorial FounEdgewood, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $20,000 to international aid
  6. Carson-Myre Charitable FoundationPaducah, KY · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $17,500 to international aid
  7. LG&E and KU Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2025 5 grants Accepts applications $15,040 to international aid
  8. Yum Brands Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $15,000 to international aid
  9. Alex G Campbell Jr Foundation IncLexington, KY · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $12,500 to international aid
  10. Hearts PATH Charitable Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $12,000 to international aid
  11. Cralle Foundation IncSimpsonville, KY · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $10,000 to international aid
  12. Gordon Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to international aid
  13. Chas and Ruth Seligman Family Foundation IncWalton, KY · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to international aid
  14. Kentucky Social Welfare FoundationUnion, KY · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to international aid
  15. Le FoundationElizabethtown, KY · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $3,000 to international aid
  16. The Yocum FoundationFort Thomas, KY · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $3,000 to international aid
  17. Orphan Society of Lexington TrustLexington, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $2,500 to international aid
  18. V V Cooke Foundation CorporationLouisville, KY · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $2,000 to international aid
  19. Caldwell Preload Spirit Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $1,500 to international aid
  20. Robert W and Elise B Lykins Charitable Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $1,225 to international aid
  21. C F Pollard Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $1,000 to international aid
  22. Julia & Isadore Klein Family Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $250 to international aid