Faith-Based grants for nonprofits in Kentucky
259 private foundations reported 775 faith-based grants to organizations in Kentucky on IRS 990-PF returns for tax year 2022 or later, $39.8M in all. 103 of them are based in Kentucky.
Foundations that fund faith-based in Kentucky
20 of the 259: profiles in our foundation directory first, then by the number of faith-based grants to Kentucky organizations on their latest return. Each shows its largest such grants.
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Amazonsmile Foundation
Seattle, WA · latest return: tax year 2023- Answers in Genesis Inc, Hebron - General support$7,908
- Southeast Christian Church of Jefferson County Kentucky Inc, Louisville - General support$1,548
- Pure Life Ministries, Dry Ridge - General support$791
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Gave $8.9M in 2025
Carson-Myre Charitable Foundation
Paducah, KY · latest return: tax year 2025- World Missions and Evangelism (Full Gospel Fellowship of Churches), Benton - Christian ministry - overseas ministry$250,000
- Mercy Health Foundation-Lourdes, Paducah - Christian ministry - chaplain for palliative care$200,000
- West Union Baptist Association, Paducah - To fund christian ministry$150,000
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Gave $4.3M in 2025
Lg&e and Ku Foundation Inc
Louisville, KY · latest return: tax year 2025- Association of Community Ministries Inc, Louisville - Acm/Utility grant$749,000
- Build - Building a United Inter-Faith Lexington Through Direct-Action, Lexington - Build application$5,000
- Shively Area Ministries Inc, Louisville - Shively area ministries spons.$5,000
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Jpmorgan Chase Foundation
New York, NY · latest return: tax year 2025- Icit Inc, Louisville - Matching contribution (general operating support)$2,000
- Laicc, Louisville - Matching contribution (general operating support)$2,000
- Gospel Lights Missions Inc, Mt Washington - Matching contribution (general operating support)$200
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Bill and Carol Latimer Charitable Foundation
Union City, TN · latest return: tax year 2024- Asbury Theological Seminary, Lexington - Religious$1,003,750
- Harbor Network, Louisville - Religious$50,000
- Walking Humbly Outdoor Adventure, Water Valley - Religious$20,000
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Gave $1.8M in 2024
Celanese Foundation
Irving, TX · latest return: tax year 2024- Kentucky Refugee Ministries Inc, Louisville - Charitable contribution$8,125
- Be More Inc, Florence - Charitable contribution$3,269
- Immanuel Church Inc, Lakeside Park - Charitable contribution$500
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Gave $3.9B in 2025
Lilly Endowment Inc
Indianapolis, IN · latest return: tax year 2025- Christian Church Discipls of Christ in Kentucky, Lexington - Nurturing children-worship & prayer$1,250,000
- Gate of Hope Ministries Intl, Louisville - Nurturing children-worship & prayer$1,250,000
- Meetinghouse Inc, Lexington - Employee matching gift(s)$200
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Lift a Life Foundation Inc
Mayfield Heights, OH · latest return: tax year 2024- National Christian Foundation, Lexington - Religious$250,000
- Iron Bell Ministries, Louisville - Religious$50,000
- Middletown Christian Church, Louisville - Religious$10,000
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Edward Jones Foundation
St Louis, MO · latest return: tax year 2024- Cornerstone International Inc, Wilmore - Religion-Related, spiritual development$500
- Answers in Genesis Inc, Petersburg - Religion-Related, spiritual development$110
- Kentucky Refugee Ministries Inc, Louisville - Religion-Related, spiritual development$75
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Gave $22.8M in 2024
Ray and Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust
Paducah, KY · latest return: tax year 2024- Community Ministries Inc, Paducah - General operating support$170,000
- Idols Aside Ministries, Paducah - Programming support$50,360
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Mattick Family Foundation Inc
Leesburg, FL · latest return: tax year 2025- Beattyville Christian Church, Beattyville - Christian church activities$100,000
- Campbellsburg Baptist Church, Campbellsburg - Christian church activities$100,000
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The Charles and Mary Heider Family Foundation
Omaha, NE · latest return: tax year 2025- Blue Grass Farms Charities, Lexington - Charitable$50,000
- Catholic Education Opportunities Foundation, Lexington - Charitable$15,000
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Gave $3.4M in 2024
International Paper Company Foundation
Memphis, TN · latest return: tax year 2024- Limestone Ministries Inc, Maysville - Thanksgiving turkey distribution$5,500
- Children in Crisis USA Inc, Dover - Fish and loaves$2,500
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The Bolick Foundation
Conover, NC · latest return: tax year 2025- Asbury Theological Seminary, Wilmore - Seminary and church planting$50,111
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Fischer Fam Foundation 2008 Charita Ble Tr
Fort Mitchell, KY · latest return: tax year 2024- Action Ministries, Covington - General donation$50,000
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Gave $68.3M in 2024
Stanley M Herzog Charitable Foundation
Smithville, MO · latest return: tax year 2024- Answers In Genesis, Hebron - Event Sponsorships$30,000
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Gave $14.4M in 2024
E Rhodes and Leona B Carpenter Foundation
Radnor, PA · latest return: tax year 2024- Walnut Grove Baptist Church, Russellville - General charitable and religious purposes$21,370
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Carol Ann and Ralph V Haile Jr Foundation
Cincinnati, OH · latest return: tax year 2024- Inter-Church Organization Inc, Newport - General operating support$20,000
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Gave $7.5M in 2024
Nisource Charitable Foundation
Columbus, OH · latest return: tax year 2024- Blue Grass Farms Charities, Lexington - Corporate donation$5,000
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Gave $4.8M in 2024
The Kroger Co Foundation
Cincinnati, OH · latest return: tax year 2024- Association of Community Ministries, Louisville - Organization's charitable purpose$3,000
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Organizations several of these foundations fund
Kentucky organizations that received faith-based grants from two or more of the foundations above, on the same returns.
| Organization | Funders | Grants total |
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| Answers in Genesis Inc Hebron | 4 | $38,118 |
| Harbor Network Inc Louisville | 3 | $65,090 |
| Blue Grass Farms Charities Inc Lexington | 3 | $55,038 |
| Action Ministries Inc Covington | 3 | $50,131 |
| Kentucky Refugee Ministries Inc Louisville | 3 | $8,300 |
| Asbury Theological Seminary Lexington | 2 | $1,053,861 |
| Association of Community Ministries Inc Louisville | 2 | $752,000 |
| Community Ministries Inc Paducah | 2 | $170,031 |
| Freedom Forever Ministries Inc Paducah | 2 | $65,016 |
| Manhood Journey Louisville | 2 | $25,075 |
How to use this list
A foundation is listed because its own latest tax return itemizes grants to organizations in Kentucky that we classify as faith-based, by the purpose the foundation wrote or by the recipient's IRS activity code. Their typical grant is the middle of the funders' own typical grants across everything they fund. Start with funders whose typical grant is close to what you need and whose past recipients look like your organization, then open the profile for all of its grants and any application instructions.
Of these 259 foundations, 73 describe how to apply on their latest return; many others give only to organizations they already know. A badge such as Gave $1.2M in 2024 repeats what the latest return reports; it does not mean the foundation is accepting proposals now.
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.