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Cause ReligionState Kentucky108 funders

Foundations that fund religion in Kentucky

108 private foundations based in Kentucky with a return in the last two years gave $7.5 million to religion organizations in 190 grants. The median grant was $5,953, and 31 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 religion

Top 50

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

  1. Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable TrustPaducah, KY · tax year 2024 7 grants Accepts applications $1,580,360 to religion
  2. Access Ventures IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $832,217 to religion
  3. Robert J Lightner FoundationFlorence, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $830,083 to religion
  4. LG&E and KU Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2025 7 grants Accepts applications $762,500 to religion
  5. Encore FoundationErlanger, KY · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $600,000 to religion
  6. Carson-Myre Charitable FoundationPaducah, KY · tax year 2025 11 grants Accepts applications $347,000 to religion
  7. Adam R Scripps FoundationFt Mitchell, KY · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $271,000 to religion
  8. Price Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $255,000 to religion
  9. George and Mary Lee Duthie Charitable Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $250,000 to religion
  10. The Owsley Brown III Philanthropic FoundLouisville, KY · tax year 2023 9 grants Preselected only $144,562 to religion
  11. Iron Will FoundationLouisville, KY · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $107,500 to religion
  12. The Fischer Family Foundation 2008Fort Mitchell, KY · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $105,250 to religion
  13. The Gheens Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2024 6 grants Accepts applications $90,000 to religion
  14. Dig Deeper Foundation IncUnion, KY · tax year 2025 4 grants Preselected only $80,000 to religion
  15. Larry R Coffey Charitable TrustLouisville, KY · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $79,000 to religion
  16. Limestone Family Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $63,000 to religion
  17. C E and S Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $54,500 to religion
  18. M L Parrish Family Foundation IncPikeville, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to religion
  19. The Robert P and Mariana R Scripps Family Foundation IncFt Mitchell, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to religion
  20. Crescent Hill Family Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to religion
  21. Alea Family Foundation LTDFrankfort, KY · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to religion
  22. Dean W Lambert Charitable TUWLouisville, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $49,839 to religion
  23. Frazier-Joy Family Foundation IncGoshen, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $35,000 to religion
  24. Nafzger Family FoundationLexington, KY · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $33,000 to religion
  25. The Mt Brilliant Family Foundation (formerly HGG Family Foundation)Lexington, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $31,553 to religion
  26. The Charles E and Mary Elizabeth Scripps Foundation IncFt Mitchell, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $30,000 to religion
  27. Irvin F & Alice S Etscorn Charitable FoundationLouisville, KY · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $30,000 to religion
  28. Lester E Yeager Charitable Trust BOwensboro, KY · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $28,500 to religion
  29. Hunt Family Foundation IncHopkinsville, KY · tax year 2025 4 grants Preselected only $27,500 to religion
  30. Roth Family Foundation Inc f/k/a Louis T Roth Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $25,558 to religion
  31. The Robert A Buzzelli Charitable Foundation IncFt Mitchell, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to religion
  32. The Norton Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $25,000 to religion
  33. Judge Family Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $25,000 to religion
  34. Ramsey Evergreen Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to religion
  35. The Handy Family Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $20,000 to religion
  36. The Robert E Frazier Tri-City Area Charitable Foundation IncLexington, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $20,000 to religion
  37. The Fred (ba) Batterton Fund TRLouisville, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $19,821 to religion
  38. Morris Family FoundationLouisville, KY · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $16,000 to religion
  39. Wood & Marie Hannah FoundationLouisville, KY · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $15,000 to religion
  40. Hearts PATH Charitable Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $15,000 to religion
  41. The THG FoundationLouisville, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $15,000 to religion
  42. Beth Bradford Family FoundationBowling Green, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $15,000 to religion
  43. Charles L Weisberg Family FoundationLouisville, KY · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $14,390 to religion
  44. The Caller Family Charitable FoundationLexington, KY · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $13,000 to religion
  45. Maplewood FDN Inc TR UA Charitable Glenview Trust CompanyLouisville, KY · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $12,500 to religion
  46. Renewed Hearts Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $12,029 to religion
  47. Robert J Simmons Charitable TuaLouisville, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $11,913 to religion
  48. Acree FoundationLouisville, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $11,149 to religion
  49. Turner FoundationLouisville, KY · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $10,576 to religion
  50. Elsa M Heisel Sule Charitable Trust 2005Ft Mitchell, KY · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to religion

Open to applications

25 foundations

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

  1. Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable TrustPaducah, KY · tax year 2024 7 grants Accepts applications $1,580,360 to religion
  2. LG&E and KU Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2025 7 grants Accepts applications $762,500 to religion
  3. Carson-Myre Charitable FoundationPaducah, KY · tax year 2025 11 grants Accepts applications $347,000 to religion
  4. Price Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $255,000 to religion
  5. The Gheens Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2024 6 grants Accepts applications $90,000 to religion
  6. C E and S Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $54,500 to religion
  7. Irvin F & Alice S Etscorn Charitable FoundationLouisville, KY · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $30,000 to religion
  8. Lester E Yeager Charitable Trust BOwensboro, KY · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $28,500 to religion
  9. The Norton Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $25,000 to religion
  10. The Robert E Frazier Tri-City Area Charitable Foundation IncLexington, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $20,000 to religion
  11. The Fred (ba) Batterton Fund TRLouisville, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $19,821 to religion
  12. Wood & Marie Hannah FoundationLouisville, KY · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $15,000 to religion
  13. Hearts PATH Charitable Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $15,000 to religion
  14. Acree FoundationLouisville, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $11,149 to religion
  15. Elsa M Heisel Sule Charitable Trust 2005Ft Mitchell, KY · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to religion
  16. Orphan Society of Lexington TrustLexington, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $8,000 to religion
  17. The R C Durr Foundation IncCovington, KY · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $8,000 to religion
  18. Cralle Foundation IncSimpsonville, KY · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $7,500 to religion
  19. V V Cooke Foundation CorporationLouisville, KY · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $6,500 to religion
  20. Origin Church Planting Services IncProspect, KY · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $6,007 to religion
  21. Caldwell Preload Spirit Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2025 4 grants Accepts applications $6,000 to religion
  22. Hayswood Foundation IncMaysville, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to religion
  23. Tom Musselman Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to religion
  24. Fred R & Opal S Woosley Foundation IncLouisville, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to religion
  25. Endeavor Charitable Foundation TrustLouisville, KY · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to religion