Whitaker Foundation Inc

EIN 30-0262001 · KY · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$10K Funds in KY, ID, MT
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Whitaker Foundation Inc based in KY paid 29 grants totaling $971K to 29 organizations across 3 states. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $205K, with a median of $10K. Its largest recipients included LEXINGTON RESCUE MISSION INC, LEADERSHIP KENTUCKY FOUNDATION INC, and ALICE LLOYD COLLEGE. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$22,057,604
Giving (latest yr)
$971,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
29
Median grant
$10K
Recipients
29
States reached
3
Officers/trustees
5
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Lexington Rescue Mission Inc$205,000
  • Leadership Kentucky Foundation Inc$200,000
  • Alice Lloyd College$115,000
  • Morehead State University$90,000
  • Housing Development Alliance Inc$70,000

Where grants went

  • Kentucky$956,000 · 27 grants
  • Idaho$10,000 · 1 grant
  • Montana$5,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (29)

Lexington Rescue Mission Inc
Lexington, KY
Support of Programs
$205,000
Leadership Kentucky Foundation Inc
Frankfort, KY
Support of Programs
$200,000
Alice Lloyd College
Pippa Passes, KY
Support of Programs
$115,000
Morehead State University
Morehead, KY
Support of Programs
$90,000
Housing Development Alliance Inc
Hazard, KY
Support of Programs
$70,000
Stamping Ground Church of God
Stamping Ground, KY
Support of Programs
$65,000
New Beginnings
Winchester, KY
Support of Programs
$25,000
Dv8 Kitchen Vocational Training Foundation Inc
Lexington, KY
Support of Programs
$25,000
Maple St Church of God
Hazard, KY
Support of Programs
$20,000
Berea Baptist Church
Berea, KY
Support of Programs
$15,000
Amen House Inc
Georgetown, KY
Support of Programs
$10,000
Elkhorn City First Church of God
Elkhorn City, KY
Support of Programs
$10,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Whitaker Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Whitaker Foundation Inc reported 29 itemized grants totaling $971K. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $205K (median $10K).

Recent recipients include LEXINGTON RESCUE MISSION INC, LEADERSHIP KENTUCKY FOUNDATION INC, ALICE LLOYD COLLEGE, among 29 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Whitaker Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Kentucky, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Whitaker Foundation Inc gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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