Top foundations · Kentucky
Top foundations funding arts and culture groups in Kentucky
15 of the most active funders: together, foundations gave $2.5M to 27 arts and culture groups in Kentucky in tax years 2022–2024.
| # | Foundation | Organizations funded | Total | Typical grant | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blue Grass Community Foundation Inc Lexington, KY · last grant 2024 | 7 | $471k | $24k | Accepts |
| 2 | The Community Foundation of Louisville Inc Louisville, KY · last grant 2024 | 5 | $274k | $13k | Accepts |
| 3 | Mightycause Charitable Foundation Marianna, FL · last grant 2024 | 4 | $66k | $16k | Accepts |
| 4 | The Community Foundation of Louisville Depository Inc Louisville, KY · last grant 2024 | 3 | $26k | $7.8k | Accepts |
| 5 | Flock Inc Boston, MA · last grant 2023 | 2 | $190k | $95k | Invitation only |
| 6 | Community Foundation of West Kyinc Paducah, KY · last grant 2024 | 2 | $60k | $30k | Accepts |
| 7 | Lg&e and Ku Foundation Inc Louisville, KY · last grant 2024 | 2 | $3k | $1.5k | Accepts |
| 8 | John D. and Catherine T. Macarthur Foundation Chicago, IL · last grant 2024 | 1 | $400k | $400k | Invitation only |
| 9 | The Miami Foundation Inc Miami, FL · last grant 2024 | 1 | $119k | $119k | Accepts |
| 10 | Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc Washington, DC · last grant 2024 | 1 | $110k | $110k | Accepts |
| 11 | Randleigh Foundation Chapel Hill, NC · last grant 2024 | 1 | $100k | $100k | Invitation only |
| 12 | The Reis Foundation Inc Ellicott City, MD · last grant 2023 | 1 | $75k | $75k | Invitation only |
| 13 | Novo Foundation Hurley, NY · last grant 2024 | 1 | $75k | $75k | Invitation only |
| 14 | The Rockefeller Foundation New York, NY · last grant 2024 | 1 | $50k | $50k | Invitation only |
| 15 | Omidyar Network Fund Inc Redwood City, CA · last grant 2024 | 1 | $45k | $45k | Invitation only |
Recent grants
Appalshop Inc · Whitesburg · 2024 · from John D. and Catherine T. Macarthur Foundation
$400,000
Civiclex Incorporated · Lexington · 2024 · from Blue Grass Community Foundation Inc
$153,776
Kentucky Steam Engine Inc · Louisville · 2024 · from The Community Foundation of Louisville Inc
$114,405
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Based on grants reported to the IRS (Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I) and matched to recipient organizations by name and address. Ranked by the number of organizations funded. Always check a funder's current guidelines. About the data