Human Services grants for nonprofits in Kentucky

513 private foundations reported 1,518 human services grants to organizations in Kentucky on IRS 990-PF returns for tax year 2022 or later, $31.1M in all. 165 of them are based in Kentucky.

Foundations513

Grants on record1,518

Total granted$31.1M

Their typical grant$5,000

Foundations that fund human services in Kentucky

20 of the 513: profiles in our foundation directory first, then by the number of human services grants to Kentucky organizations on their latest return. Each shows its largest such grants.

Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA · latest return: tax year 2023

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Human Services grants in KY 408 Total there $51K Typical grant $57 Preselected recipients only
- The Arrow Fund, Prospect - General support$4,297
- Christian Appalachian Project Inc, Paintsville - General support$1,972
- Night Stalker Foundation Inc, Oak Grove - General support$1,835
Lg&e and Ku Foundation Inc

Louisville, KY · latest return: tax year 2025

Gave $4.3M in 2025

Human Services grants in KY 55 Total there $913K Typical grant $2,500 Describes how to apply
- Metro United Way Inc, Louisville - Metro united way- po1 match$336,295
- Metro United Way Inc, Louisville - Metro united way- ppl match$211,455
- United Way of the Bluegrass Inc, Lexington - United way bluegrass po1 match$56,683
Edward Jones Foundation

St Louis, MO · latest return: tax year 2024

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Human Services grants in KY 18 Total there $13K Typical grant $300 Preselected recipients only
- Blessings in a Backpack Inc, Louisville - Emergency assistance$5,000
- Blessings in a Backpack Inc, Louisville - Human services - multipurpose and other$2,046
- Lighthouse Farm, Vanceburg - Human services - multipurpose and other$1,000
Jpmorgan Chase Foundation

New York, NY · latest return: tax year 2025

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Human Services grants in KY 15 Total there $12K Typical grant $600 Preselected recipients only
- Santas Little Helpers Incorporated, Louisville - Matching contribution (general operating support)$4,930
- Center for Women and Families Inc, Louisville - Matching contribution (general operating support)$2,010
- Young Mens Christian Association of Greater Louisville, Louisville - Matching contribution (general operating support)$1,550
Carson-Myre Charitable Foundation

Paducah, KY · latest return: tax year 2025

Gave $8.9M in 2025

Human Services grants in KY 11 Total there $573K Typical grant $25,000 Describes how to apply
- New Pathways for Children, Melber - Christian outreach to the poor$175,000
- Starfish Orphan Ministry, Paducah - Christian outreach - aiding orphans/adoption$150,000
- Beyond Uganda, Paducah - Share the gospel & provide assistance to needy$52,620
The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation

Minneapolis, MN · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $47.9M in 2024

Human Services grants in KY 11 Total there $45K Typical grant $5,000 Describes how to apply
- Christian County Juvenile Services Found, Hopkinsville - Human services$5,000
- Fcc Salvation Army Soup Kitchen Ministry, Hopkinsville - Human services$5,000
- Jennie Stuart Health Foundation Inc, Hopkinsville - Human services$5,000
Nisource Charitable Foundation

Columbus, OH · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $7.5M in 2024

Human Services grants in KY 11 Total there $42K Typical grant $3,000 Describes how to apply
- Christian Appalachian Project Inc, Mount Vernon - Corporate donation$7,500
- United Way of the Bluegrass, Lexington - Corporate donation$7,500
- Lexington Rescue Mission, Lexington - Corporate donation$5,000
Ray and Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust

Paducah, KY · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $22.8M in 2024

Human Services grants in KY 9 Total there $3.2M Typical grant $50,000 Describes how to apply
- Lifeline Recovery Center Inc, Paducah - Capital support$2,500,500
- Paducah Interfaith Ministry Inc, Paducah - General operating support$250,750
- Family Service Society, Paducah - General operating support$146,000
Brown-Forman Foundation

Louisville, KY · latest return: tax year 2025

Gave $9.8M in 2025

Human Services grants in KY 8 Total there $910K Typical grant $80,000 Describes how to apply
- Louisville Urban League, Louisville - General program support$500,000
- Elderserve, Louisville - General program support$100,000
- Cabbage Patch Settlement House, Louisville - General program support$80,000
The Pfizer Foundation Inc

New York, NY · latest return: tax year 2024

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Human Services grants in KY 6 Total there $1,630 Typical grant $200 Preselected recipients only
- Hospice of the Bluegrass Inc, Lexington - Matching gifts$1,000
- Blessings in a Backpack Inc, Louisville - Matching gifts$200
- Jewish Family & Career Services of Louisville Inc, Louisville - Matching gifts$155
Lift a Life Foundation Inc

Mayfield Heights, OH · latest return: tax year 2024

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Human Services grants in KY 5 Total there $1.9M Typical grant $50,000 Preselected recipients only
- Rita June Foundation Inc, Louisville - Early childhood education$1,500,000
- Home of the Innocents, Louisville - Responsive$250,000
- Iron Bell Ministries, Louisville - Religious$50,000
Fischer Fam Foundation 2008 Charita Ble Tr

Fort Mitchell, KY · latest return: tax year 2024

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Human Services grants in KY 5 Total there $380K Typical grant $50,000 Preselected recipients only
- Children's Home of Northern Kentucky, Covington - General donation$130,000
- The Ion Center for Violence Prevention, Covington - Emergency shelter for individuals, families and pets escaping domestic violence$100,000
- Be Concerned, Covington - General donation$75,000
American Water Charitable Foundation Inc

Camden, NJ · latest return: tax year 2025

Gave $5.5M in 2025

Human Services grants in KY 5 Total there $12K Typical grant $5,000 Describes how to apply
- Arbor Youth Services Inc, Lexington - General purpose$2,500
- Casa of Lexington, Lexington - General purpose$2,500
- Lift Up Lexington Inc, Lexington - General purpose$2,500
Shell USA Company Foundation

Houston, TX · latest return: tax year 2024

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Human Services grants in KY 4 Total there $9,220 Typical grant $1,000 Preselected recipients only
- Christian Appalachian Project Inc, Lexington$5,350
- Christian Appalachian Project Inc, Lexington$2,000
- Christian Appalachian Project Inc, Paintsville$1,450
The Allstate Foundation

Northbrook, IL · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $38M in 2024

Human Services grants in KY 4 Total there $7,000 Typical grant $1,000 Describes how to apply
- Blessings in a Backpack Inc, Louisville - Helping hands group grants$5,000
- Paducah Interfaith Ministry Incorporated, Paducah - Agent - individual hh$1,000
- Corpus Christi Inc, Shelbyville - Agent - individual hh$500
Ge Aerospace Foundation

Norwalk, CT · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $15.3M in 2024

Human Services grants in KY 4 Total there $2,005 Typical grant $429 Describes how to apply
- Happy Feet Equals Learning Feet Inc, Clay - Matching gift$1,000
- Childrens Home of Northern Kentucky, Covington - Matching gift$825
- Samaritan Car Clinic Inc, Covington - Matching gift$155
Celanese Foundation

Irving, TX · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $1.8M in 2024

Human Services grants in KY 4 Total there $1,263 Typical grant $238 Describes how to apply
- Ion Center for Violence Prevention Inc, Covington - Charitable contribution$500
- Hope Ministries of Northern Kentucky Inc, Florence - Charitable contribution$388
- Ky Wounded Heroes Inc, Louisville - Charitable contribution$350
Flock Inc

Boston, MA · latest return: tax year 2023

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Human Services grants in KY 3 Total there $170K Typical grant $120,000 Preselected recipients only
- Laurel County African American Heritage Center, London - General operations$70,000
- Center for Rural Strategies Inc, Whitesburg - General operations$50,000
- Redbud Financial Alternatives, Hazard - General operations$50,000
American Electric Power Foundation

Wilmington, DE · latest return: tax year 2025

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Human Services grants in KY 3 Total there $91K Typical grant $10,000 Preselected recipients only
- Northeast Kentucky Community Action Agency Inc, Olive Hill - Northeast Kentucky Community Action Agency - Weatherization program$64,000
- Appalachia Reach Out, Inez - Martin County Flood Recovery fund$25,000
- Helping Hands Inc, Greenup - Food Pantry$2,400
Texas Instruments Foundation

Dallas, TX · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $22.6M in 2024

Human Services grants in KY 3 Total there $705 Typical grant $500 Describes how to apply
- Christian Appalachian Project Inc, Lexington - Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program."$600
- Lexington Rescue Mission Inc, Lexington - Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program."$70
- Methodist Home of Kentucky, Nicholasville - Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program."$35

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Organizations several of these foundations fund

Kentucky organizations that received human services grants from two or more of the foundations above, on the same returns.

Organization	Funders	Grants total
Christian Appalachian Project Inc Paintsville	9	$164,697
Home of the Innocents Louisville	6	$253,952
Blessings in a Backpack Inc Louisville	6	$54,961
Lexington Rescue Mission Inc Lexington	6	$37,672
Neighborhood House Louisville	4	$82,642
The Center for Women & Families Inc Louisville	4	$79,899
Young Mens Christian Association of Greater Louisville Louisville	4	$3,706
Louisville Urban League Louisville	3	$515,126
Paducah Interfaith Ministry Incorporated Paducah	3	$251,756
Children's Home of Northern Kentucky Covington	3	$131,573

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 human services, 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 513 foundations, 173 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.