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Kentucky foundations

There are 1,741 foundations and grantmaking organizations in Kentucky. Combined, these Kentuckian foundations employ 846 people, earn more than $2 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $9 billion.
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Types of foundations in Kentucky

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
 
1,291
 
$1,336,157,266
Grantmaking public charity foundations
 
205
 
$404,348,569
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
 
58
 
$1,555,549
Community foundations
 
41
 
$262,581,045
Organizations supporting a single foundation
 
24
 
$2,434,615
Corporate foundations
 
16
 
$64,731,456
Foundation professional societies
 
6
 
$627,676
Foundation alliances and advocates
 
2
 
$66,012
Foundation technical and management assistance providers
 
1
 
$0
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Foundations by major Kentucky cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Louisville
 
600
 
$1,141,529,397
Lexington
 
307
 
$187,302,397
Cincinnati, OH
 
191
 
$217,692,458
Bowling Green
 
67
 
$27,509,485
Elizabethtown
 
55
 
$11,205,800
Huntington, WV
 
52
 
$14,779,787
Owensboro
 
46
 
$9,271,409
Clarksville, TN
 
30
 
$23,877,884
Evansville, IN
 
12
 
$2,573,101
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Job trends for Kentucky foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
987
1-10
 
55
11-25
 
8
26-100
 
6
101 to 1,000
 
1
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of foundations in Kentucky

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
773
$250k to $1M
 
196
$1M to $5M
 
107
$5M to $25M
 
34
$25M to $100M
 
10
$100M+
 
1
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Directory of foundations in Kentucky

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1-20 of 1,741

Access Ventures

The organization is working to impact the world by making holistic investments to help all people, communities and businesses realize their full potential.
Revenue
$8.0m
Assets
$37.8m
Employees
4
EIN
46-3061287
IRS type
501(c)(3)

University of Louisville Real Estate Foundation

University of Louisville Real Estate Foundation is a grantmaking public charity foundation in Louisville, KY whose mission is: Foundation manages real estate for the University of Louisville in Kentucky.
Revenue
$34.4m
Assets
$415.5m
Employees
0
EIN
47-2373203
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Frances N Alden Charitable Trust

Louisville-based private foundation funding scholarships, national landmark restoration, grief counseling services, and grants to various organizations.
Revenue
$5.8m
Assets
$45.5m
Employees
1
EIN
86-6493305
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Carson Myre Charitable Foundation

Jane Carson-Myre, in accord with her husband, Dr. Louis Myre, established the trust that is now the resource for this foundation. She was the daughter of Luther F. Carson, whose generosity helped many people in the Western Kentucky region and beyond.
Revenue
$6.7m
Assets
$55.9m
Employees
2
EIN
36-4597768
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Blue Grass Community Foundation (BGCF)

Blue Grass Community Foundation offers you a convenient, simple way to organize your charitable giving so that you can make strategic, informed decisions about where and when you give.
Revenue
$64.3m
Assets
$296.2m
Employees
18
EIN
61-6053466
IRS type
501(c)(3)

J Rogers Badgett SR Foundation

The J Rogers Badgett SR Foundation is a private foundation located in Madisonville, KY that made 17 grants last year. Its grantees include the MSU Foundation, and it is supported by Bentley F Badgett II.
Revenue
$5.7m
Assets
$44.3m
Employees
1
EIN
31-1755149
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels

Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels recognizes achievements, supports charities, and strengthens Kentucky communities through philanthropic efforts and dedicated service.
Revenue
$5.3m
Assets
$23.5m
Employees
9
EIN
61-0485432
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Whas Crusade for Children

The Whas Crusade for Children grants funds to agencies, schools and hospitals that help special needs children in Kentucky and southern Indiana.
Revenue
$9.9m
Assets
$59.5m
Employees
9
EIN
23-7075524
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rawlings Foundation

The Rawlings Foundation, based in Palm Beach, FL, funds ministry operations and youth camps, granting $19 to organizations like Hope Of Life.
Revenue
$38.5m
Assets
$153.7m
Employees
12
EIN
65-1051638
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Greater Clark Foundation (GCF)

The Greater Clark Foundation is based in Winchester, Kentucky. The Foundation focuses its investments on the social determinants of health, specifically civic and economic vitality; educational attainment; and health, well-being and quality of life.
Revenue
$6.5m
Assets
$45.8m
Employees
2
EIN
61-0475632
IRS type
501(c)(3)

RC Durr Foundation

RC Durr Foundation priority is given to those qualifying organizations that focus on education, social services and community development activities which are likely to increase the quality of life in the larger Northern Kentucky region.
Revenue
$8.1m
Assets
$86.2m
Employees
2
EIN
61-1249998
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation of Louisville

We are a force for good. As a leader in philanthropy, we connect donors, nonprofits and civic partners to create lasting impact in community.
Revenue
$99.1m
Assets
$766.9m
Employees
53
EIN
31-0997017
IRS type
501(c)(3)

James Graham Brown Foundation

The James Graham Brown Foundation cultivates progress and civic pride through philanthropic investments that promote the image of Kentucky and Louisville and the well-being of its citizens.
Revenue
$14.3m
Assets
$391.0m
Employees
10
EIN
61-0724060
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Metro United Way

Metro United Way mobilizes donors and volunteers to help kids thrive, strengthen households, and build an equitable community through the Hardship to Hope campaign.
Revenue
$16.9m
Assets
$46.4m
Employees
79
EIN
61-0444680
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Foundation For Appalachian Kentucky

Foundation For Appalachian Kentucky stewards charitable gifts, builds endowments, and catalyzes collaboration to improve quality of life in southeastern Kentucky through innovative programs.
Revenue
$8.4m
Assets
$33.1m
Employees
35
EIN
61-1329396
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Horizon Community Foundation of Northern Kentucky

Horizon Community Funds unites resources to raise Northern Kentucky's quality of life by breaking poverty cycles and supporting the arts.
Revenue
$13.7m
Assets
$51.2m
Employees
3
EIN
82-1388190
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation of West Ky

Community Foundation of West Ky promotes philanthropy and provides grants to charitable, religious, educational and community programs and organizations in Paducah.
Revenue
$12.8m
Assets
$48.5m
Employees
5
EIN
61-1304905
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Gheens Foundation

The Gheens Foundation is a Louisville-based private foundation funding education, human services, arts, and community needs in Louisville and southern Louisiana through grants.
Revenue
$11.9m
Assets
$161.4m
Employees
3
EIN
61-6031406
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ray and Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust

The broad purpose of Ray and Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust is to support charitable, educational, scientific, religious, and literary purposes by providing grants to public charities and Catholic affiliated organizations.
Revenue
$26.9m
Assets
$457.4m
Employees
3
EIN
39-6786592
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Baptist Healthcare Foundation

Baptist Healthcare Foundation strengthens and assists Baptist Healthcare System's ministry of healing and service to communities.
Revenue
$5.1m
Assets
$12.3m
Employees
22
EIN
31-1122867
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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