Kentucky Private Foundations & Charitable Funders

Our directory lists 325 private foundations based in Kentucky, compiled from IRS 990-PF filings. The most common giving areas are Education, Human Services, Arts, Culture & Humanities, Religion. Most give by invitation only rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. Explore profiles to see each funder's giving history and whether it accepts unsolicited applications.

Health12

Health

Established

The Greater Clark Foundation Inc

Kentucky

Assets: $45.8M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $571.8K

Funds in KY · DC · GA +3

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Health

Emerging

Ephraim Roseman Foundation Inc

Kentucky

Human ServicesEnvironment & AnimalsEducation

Assets: $11.3M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $746K

Funds in KY · DC · NY +8

Invitation only

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Health

Emerging

Judge Family Foundation Inc

Kentucky

Human ServicesHealthHuman Services

Assets: $8.5M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $447.3K

Funds in KY · NC · OH +2

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Health

Emerging

John H Schnatter Family Foundation Inc

Kentucky

EducationHealthEducation

Assets: $7.4M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $678K

Funds in KY · FL · DC +3

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Health

Emerging

Kindred Foundation Inc

Kentucky

Human ServicesHealthHuman Services

Assets: $3.8M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $717.8K

Funds in KY · TN · WI +10

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Health

Emerging

Louisville Scottish Rite Foundation Inc

Kentucky

Assets: $3.8M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $177K

Funds in KY

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Health

Emerging

Donald a Hancock Irrv Tr

Kentucky

Human ServicesHealthHuman Services

Assets: $1.5M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $112.9K

Funds in KY · CA · CT +1

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Health

Emerging

Mary Howell Charitable Tr

Kentucky

Assets: $885K
Giving / yr: 🎁 $94.6K

Funds in TN

Invitation only

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Health

Emerging

Mallory Taylor Foundation Inc

Kentucky

Human ServicesHealthHuman Services

Assets: $807.1K
Giving / yr: 🎁 $9.5K

Funds in KY · IL · PA

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Health

Emerging

Roger and Camille Blume Foundation

Kentucky

Assets: $557.3K
Giving / yr: 🎁 $284.7K

Funds in TN · VA

Invitation only

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Health

Emerging

Journey to Healing

Kentucky

Assets: $176K
Giving / yr: —

Invitation only

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Health

Emerging

Clark Regional Medical Center Auxillary Inc

Kentucky

Assets: $13K
Giving / yr: 🎁 $10.2K

Funds in KY

Invitation only

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All Health

Education12

Education

Established

Scripps Family Fund for Education and the Arts

Kentucky

Arts, Culture & HumanitiesEducationArts, Culture & Humanities

Assets: $28M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $3.4M

Funds in CT · NY · VT +6

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Education

Emerging

Robert and Mary Tincher Charitable Foundation Inc

Kentucky

Assets: $14.6M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $4.2M

Funds in KY

Invitation only

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Education

Emerging

Lees College Inc

Kentucky

Assets: $9.3M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $365K

Funds in KY

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Education

Emerging

B J Killian Foundation

Kentucky

Human ServicesEducationHuman Services

Assets: $7.7M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $510K

Funds in KY · MO

Invitation only

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Education

Emerging

Norma D Hanley and Thomas R Hanley Foundation

Kentucky

Public & Societal BenefitEducationPublic & Societal Benefit

Assets: $3.9M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $135.4K

Funds in KY · NY · OH +7

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Education

Emerging

Lexington Latin School Foundation Inc

Kentucky

Assets: $3.5M
Giving / yr: —

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Education

Emerging

Graham Charitable Foundation

Kentucky

Assets: $3.1M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $171.4K

Funds in TN

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Education

Emerging

John T and Ada M Diederich Educational Trust

Kentucky

Assets: $2.9M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $200.6K

Funds in KY

Invitation only

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Education

Emerging

Golightly Family Foundation Inc

Kentucky

Public & Societal BenefitEducationPublic & Societal Benefit

Assets: $2.6M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $233.5K

Funds in IL · KY · MD +1

Invitation only

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Education

Emerging

Mary B Craik Scholarship Trust

Kentucky

Education

Assets: $2.4M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $196K

Funds in KY

Invitation only

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Education

Emerging

Ogden College Fund

Kentucky

Assets: $2.4M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $89.7K

Funds in KY

Invitation only

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Education

Emerging

Bethel Private Charitable Trust

Kentucky

Assets: $2.4M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $200K

Funds in AL · MO

Invitation only

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All Education

Human Services12

Human Services

Established

Gheens Foundation Inc

Kentucky

Public & Societal BenefitEducation

Assets: $161.4M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $6.3M

Funds in KY · IN · NY +6

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Human Services

Established

George and Mary Lee Duthie Charitable Foundation Inc

Kentucky

Environment & AnimalsHuman ServicesEnvironment & Animals

Assets: $30.8M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $2.4M

Funds in KY · FL · IN +1

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Human Services

Emerging

Lg&e and Ku Foundation Inc

Kentucky

Arts, Culture & HumanitiesHuman ServicesArts, Culture & Humanities

Assets: $22M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $4.3M

Funds in KY · VA · IN +7

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Human Services

Emerging

Creech Family Foundation Inc

Kentucky

HealthHuman ServicesHealth

Assets: $6.9M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $390.2K

Funds in KY · AZ · CO +1

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Human Services

Emerging

George and Mary Jo Budig Family Foundation

Kentucky

HealthHuman ServicesHealth

Assets: $5.3M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $199K

Funds in KY · OH · TN +1

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Human Services

Emerging

Continuing the Legacy Foundation Inc

Kentucky

Assets: $4.4M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $162K

Funds in KY

Invitation only

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Human Services

Emerging

Elizabeth Katzman Irr Charitable Tua

Kentucky

Human Services

Assets: $3.6M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $212.6K

Funds in KY

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Human Services

Emerging

Anne C Stoll Tr 3401094600

Kentucky

ReligionHuman ServicesReligion

Assets: $2.5M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $145.9K

Funds in KY

Invitation only

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Human Services

Emerging

Mulhollem Cravens Foundation

Kentucky

EducationHuman ServicesEducation

Assets: $1.8M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $535.6K

Funds in KY · NE · NY

Invitation only

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Human Services

Emerging

World Senior Golf Federation Inc

Kentucky

Assets: $1.7M
Giving / yr: —

Invitation only

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Human Services

Emerging

John M & Linda J Kelly Family Charitable Foundation

Kentucky

Public & Societal BenefitHuman ServicesPublic & Societal Benefit

Assets: $1.6M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $95K

Funds in KY

Invitation only

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Human Services

Emerging

Scariot Family Foundation Inc

Kentucky

HealthHuman ServicesHealth

Assets: $1.5M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $107.6K

Funds in KY · ME · OH +1

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All Human Services

Arts, Culture & Humanities12

Arts, Culture & Humanities

Emerging

Opera House Fund Inc

Kentucky

Assets: $14.4M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $725.8K

Funds in KY

Invitation only

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Arts, Culture & Humanities

Emerging

Hayswood Foundation Inc

Kentucky

Human ServicesArts, Culture & HumanitiesHuman Services

Assets: $12.9M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $724K

Funds in KY · OH

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Arts, Culture & Humanities

Emerging

Mildred H Dunning Memorial Fund Tr Tax Section

Kentucky

Human ServicesArts, Culture & HumanitiesHuman Services

Assets: $4.3M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $236.6K

Funds in KY

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Arts, Culture & Humanities

Emerging

Louis T Roth Foundation Inc

Kentucky

Public & Societal BenefitArts, Culture & HumanitiesPublic & Societal Benefit

Assets: $4.3M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $252.2K

Funds in KY · FL · DC +5

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Arts, Culture & Humanities

Emerging

John Burton Harter Foundation Charitable Tr

Kentucky

Assets: $2.9M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $103.7K

Funds in LA · CA · DC +1

Invitation only

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Arts, Culture & Humanities

Emerging

E H Bagby Investment Tr FBO Headley Whitney Museum Inc

Kentucky

Assets: $1.9M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $102.4K

Funds in KY

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Arts, Culture & Humanities

Emerging

Josephine Ardery Foundation Inc

Kentucky

Environment & AnimalsArts, Culture & HumanitiesEnvironment & Animals

Assets: $1.5M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $96K

Funds in KY

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Arts, Culture & Humanities

Emerging

Margaret S Comstock Charitable Tr 051399

Kentucky

Assets: $966K
Giving / yr: 🎁 $52.4K

Funds in KY

Invitation only

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Arts, Culture & Humanities

Emerging

Secretariat Park Foundation Inc

Kentucky

Assets: $642.1K
Giving / yr: —

Invitation only

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Arts, Culture & Humanities

Emerging

Four Winds Community Foundation Inc

Kentucky

Assets: $535.6K
Giving / yr: 🎁 $19.7K

Funds in KY

Invitation only

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Arts, Culture & Humanities

Emerging

Charlton C Cox Irrevocable Charitable Trust

Kentucky

Human ServicesArts, Culture & HumanitiesHuman Services

Assets: $266.4K
Giving / yr: 🎁 $15.5K

Funds in KY

Invitation only

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Arts, Culture & Humanities

Emerging

Hammers House Foundation

Kentucky

Assets: $142.7K
Giving / yr: —

Invitation only

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All Arts, Culture & Humanities

Environment & Animals4

Environment & Animals

Emerging

Gardner Foundation Incorporated

Kentucky

EducationEnvironment & AnimalsEducation

Assets: $1.6M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $107.5K

Funds in KY · IN · CO +7

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Environment & Animals

Emerging

Shelp Charitable Foundation Inc

Kentucky

Assets: $144.5K
Giving / yr: 🎁 $18K

Funds in KY · MI · MN +3

Invitation only

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Environment & Animals

Emerging

Nannine C Wallis Tr Uw 21696

Kentucky

Environment & Animals

Assets: $121.3K
Giving / yr: 🎁 $10.5K

Funds in KY

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Environment & Animals

Emerging

Hep Foundation

Kentucky

Human ServicesEnvironment & AnimalsHuman Services

Assets: $24.9K
Giving / yr: 🎁 $1.6K

Funds in KY · SC

Invitation only

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All Environment & Animals

Public & Societal Benefit9

Public & Societal Benefit

Emerging

Robert E Frazier Tri-city Area Charitable Foundation Inc

Kentucky

EducationPublic & Societal BenefitEducation

Assets: $6.7M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $302.7K

Funds in KY

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Public & Societal Benefit

Emerging

Woodlands Charitable Foundation Inc

Kentucky

Assets: $2.7M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $85K

Funds in KY

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Public & Societal Benefit

Emerging

Paducah-area Community Reuse Organization

Kentucky

Assets: $1.8M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $153.3K

Funds in KY

Invitation only

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Public & Societal Benefit

Emerging

Michael Ibold Wilger Foundation Inc

Kentucky

Assets: $1.6M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $97.5K

Funds in OH

Invitation only

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Public & Societal Benefit

Emerging

Ctc Industrial Foundation Inc

Kentucky

Assets: $565.5K
Giving / yr: —

Invitation only

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Public & Societal Benefit

Emerging

Mark and Martha Slaughter Family Foundation Inc

Kentucky

Assets: $480.9K
Giving / yr: 🎁 $17K

Funds in KY · IL · IN

Invitation only

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Public & Societal Benefit

Emerging

Whit Martin Cemetery Trust

Kentucky

Public & Societal Benefit

Assets: $158.7K
Giving / yr: 🎁 $15.1K

Funds in KY

Invitation only

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Public & Societal Benefit

Emerging

Bluegrass Flyers Eaa Chapter 1525 Incorporated

Kentucky

Assets: $17.8K
Giving / yr: —

Invitation only

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Public & Societal Benefit

Emerging

Alta Vista Neighborhood Association

Kentucky

Assets: $5.9K
Giving / yr: —

Invitation only

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All Public & Societal Benefit

International & Foreign Affairs1

International & Foreign Affairs

Emerging

Eckerle Family Foundation

Kentucky

Assets: $2.5K
Giving / yr: —

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All International & Foreign Affairs

Religion12

Religion

Emerging

B & D Quinn Family Charitable Foundation

Kentucky

Public & Societal BenefitReligionPublic & Societal Benefit

Assets: $1.5M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $119.9K

Funds in KY

Invitation only

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Religion

Emerging

Lloyd F Schmitz Char Tr Ua 10122001 FBO Peters United Methodist Church

Kentucky

Assets: $1.3M
Giving / yr: 🎁 $156.5K

Funds in IN

Invitation only

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Religion

Emerging

Poole Church of Christ Charitable Tua Dtd 12-29-2009

Kentucky

Religion

Assets: $951.3K
Giving / yr: 🎁 $63.2K

Funds in KY

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Religion

Emerging

Thg Foundation Charitable Tr

Kentucky

HealthReligionHealth

Assets: $820.9K
Giving / yr: 🎁 $90K

Funds in TX · AR · OK +1

Invitation only

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Religion

Emerging

D W Lambert Irrv Tr Uw Union Church

Kentucky

Assets: $643.2K
Giving / yr: 🎁 $49.8K

Funds in KY

Invitation only

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Religion

Emerging

Lou Alice Sullenger Trust Uw FBO First Baptist Church Arlington KY

Kentucky

Assets: $615.1K
Giving / yr: 🎁 $53.7K

Funds in KY

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Religion

Emerging

Julius Clark SR FBO Macedonia Church Tr U a

Kentucky

Assets: $570.4K
Giving / yr: 🎁 $32K

Funds in KY

Invitation only

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Religion

Emerging

William R Sherrill and Hilde M Sher Rill Irrevocable Trust FBO Marykn

Kentucky

Religion

Assets: $473K
Giving / yr: 🎁 $31.9K

Funds in NY

Invitation only

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Religion

Emerging

Grace Episcopal Church-almstedt

Kentucky

Assets: $409.2K
Giving / yr: 🎁 $23.7K

Funds in KY

Invitation only

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Religion

Emerging

Amazing Grace Foundation Ltd

Kentucky

Human ServicesReligionHuman Services

Assets: $357.1K
Giving / yr: 🎁 $130.5K

Funds in KY

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Religion

Emerging

First Presbyterian Church Tr

Kentucky

Religion

Assets: $81.2K
Giving / yr: 🎁 $3.9K

Funds in KY

Invitation only

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Religion

Emerging

Dina Hackert Ministries Inc

Kentucky

Assets: $71.6K
Giving / yr: 🎁 $25K

Invitation only

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All Religion

FAQFrequently Asked Questions

Our directory lists 325 private foundations based in Kentucky, compiled from IRS 990-PF filings.

The most common giving areas among Kentucky foundations are Education, Human Services, Arts, Culture & Humanities, Religion. Filter by cause to find funders aligned with your mission.

🏥 Health12

The Greater Clark Foundation Inc

Ephraim Roseman Foundation Inc

Judge Family Foundation Inc

John H Schnatter Family Foundation Inc

Kindred Foundation Inc

Louisville Scottish Rite Foundation Inc

Donald a Hancock Irrv Tr

Mary Howell Charitable Tr

Mallory Taylor Foundation Inc

Roger and Camille Blume Foundation

Journey to Healing

Clark Regional Medical Center Auxillary Inc

🎓 Education12

Scripps Family Fund for Education and the Arts

Robert and Mary Tincher Charitable Foundation Inc

Lees College Inc

B J Killian Foundation

Norma D Hanley and Thomas R Hanley Foundation

Lexington Latin School Foundation Inc

Graham Charitable Foundation

John T and Ada M Diederich Educational Trust

Golightly Family Foundation Inc

Mary B Craik Scholarship Trust

Ogden College Fund

Bethel Private Charitable Trust

🤝 Human Services12

Gheens Foundation Inc

George and Mary Lee Duthie Charitable Foundation Inc

Lg&e and Ku Foundation Inc

Creech Family Foundation Inc

George and Mary Jo Budig Family Foundation

Continuing the Legacy Foundation Inc

Elizabeth Katzman Irr Charitable Tua

Anne C Stoll Tr 3401094600

Mulhollem Cravens Foundation

World Senior Golf Federation Inc

John M & Linda J Kelly Family Charitable Foundation

Scariot Family Foundation Inc

🎨 Arts, Culture & Humanities12

Opera House Fund Inc

Hayswood Foundation Inc

Mildred H Dunning Memorial Fund Tr Tax Section

Louis T Roth Foundation Inc

John Burton Harter Foundation Charitable Tr

E H Bagby Investment Tr FBO Headley Whitney Museum Inc

Josephine Ardery Foundation Inc

Margaret S Comstock Charitable Tr 051399

Secretariat Park Foundation Inc

Four Winds Community Foundation Inc

Charlton C Cox Irrevocable Charitable Trust

Hammers House Foundation

🌿 Environment & Animals4

Gardner Foundation Incorporated

Shelp Charitable Foundation Inc

Nannine C Wallis Tr Uw 21696

Hep Foundation

🏛️ Public & Societal Benefit9

Robert E Frazier Tri-city Area Charitable Foundation Inc

Woodlands Charitable Foundation Inc

Paducah-area Community Reuse Organization

Michael Ibold Wilger Foundation Inc

Ctc Industrial Foundation Inc

Mark and Martha Slaughter Family Foundation Inc

Whit Martin Cemetery Trust

Bluegrass Flyers Eaa Chapter 1525 Incorporated

Alta Vista Neighborhood Association

🌍 International & Foreign Affairs1

Eckerle Family Foundation

⛪ Religion12

B & D Quinn Family Charitable Foundation

Lloyd F Schmitz Char Tr Ua 10122001 FBO Peters United Methodist Church

Poole Church of Christ Charitable Tua Dtd 12-29-2009

Thg Foundation Charitable Tr

D W Lambert Irrv Tr Uw Union Church

Lou Alice Sullenger Trust Uw FBO First Baptist Church Arlington KY

Julius Clark SR FBO Macedonia Church Tr U a

William R Sherrill and Hilde M Sher Rill Irrevocable Trust FBO Marykn

Grace Episcopal Church-almstedt

Amazing Grace Foundation Ltd

Health12

Education12

Human Services12

Arts, Culture & Humanities12

Environment & Animals4

Public & Societal Benefit9

International & Foreign Affairs1

Religion12

FAQFrequently Asked Questions