How many philanthropy & grantmaking nonprofits operate in Kentucky?

Every IRS-registered philanthropy & grantmaking nonprofit in Kentucky appears in the Givalgo Discover index. The top 50 by reported revenue are listed on this page; the full set is searchable on discover.givalgo.ai.

What's the largest philanthropy & grantmaking nonprofit in Kentucky?

The single largest philanthropy & grantmaking nonprofit in Kentucky by reported total revenue is shown at the top of the list on this page, sourced from each organisation's most recent IRS Form 990 filing.

How do I vet a philanthropy & grantmaking nonprofit in Kentucky before donating?

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Are donations to Kentucky philanthropy & grantmaking nonprofits tax-deductible?

Federal deductibility is determined by IRS Publication 78 status, not state location. Donations to a Pub 78-listed philanthropy & grantmaking nonprofit in Kentucky are tax-deductible at the federal level; Kentucky state tax treatment may differ.

Where do philanthropy & grantmaking nonprofits in Kentucky file their Form 990?

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Philanthropy & Grantmaking Nonprofits in Kentucky

Givalgo Discover indexes 50 active philanthropy & grantmaking nonprofits headquartered in Kentucky. The list below is sorted by reported revenue on the most recent Form 990 indexed for each organisation.

Top 50 by reported revenue

From the most recent Form 990 indexed for each organisation. Click an org for full diligence detail.

#	Organisation	Revenue
1	THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF LOUISVILLE INC EIN 31-0997017	$99.1M
2	BLUE GRASS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC EIN 61-6053466	$64.3M
3	UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE REAL ESTATE FOUNDATION EIN 47-2373203	$34.4M
4	THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATIO OF LOUISVILLE DEPOSITORY INC EIN 31-1140889	$25.1M
5	METRO UNITED WAY INC EIN 61-0444680	$16.9M
6	JEWISH COMMUNITY OF LOUISVILLE INC EIN 61-0444765	$16.6M
7	HORIZON COMMUNITY FUNDS OF NORTHERN KENTUCKY INC EIN 82-1388190	$13.7M
8	COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WEST KENTUCKY INC EIN 61-1304905	$12.8M
9	SHIRLEYS WAY EIN 90-1024077	$10.4M
10	BRIDGEMAN CHARITABLE GROUP INC EIN 46-4406300	$8.7M
11	FOUNDATION FOR APPALACHIAN KENTUCKY INC EIN 61-1329396	$8.4M
12	THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF LOUISVILLE CORPORATE DEPOSITORY IN EIN 61-1100993	$6.3M
13	SAR FOUNDATION INC EIN 36-4514524	$4.6M
14	KENTUCKY CASA NETWORK INC EIN 47-2993676	$4.1M
15	COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY INC EIN 61-1284951	$4.1M
16	FBT FOR A BRIGHTER TOMORROW CHARITABLE FUND INC EIN 83-0672445	$3.9M
17	FOUNDATION FOR THE TRI-STATE COMMUNITY INC EIN 61-0729266	$3.3M
18	PERMANENTLY DISABLED JOCKEYS FUND INC EIN 20-5110346	$3.2M
19	UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN KENTUCKY INC EIN 61-0590564	$3.2M
20	DISMAS CHARITIES FOUNDATION INC EIN 61-1281654	$3.0M
21	THE GIBBS FOUNDATION INC EIN 46-5391268	$2.1M
22	APPALACHIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORE INC EIN 82-1925378	$2.0M
23	TWIN CITY AMBULANCE SERVICE INC EIN 61-1353816	$1.9M
24	PEDIATRIC ENDOWMENT FUND INC EIN 61-1313520	$1.8M
25	FRIENDS OF KENTUCKY THEATRE EIN 87-2882616	$1.7M
26	TWISTED PINK INC EIN 47-1140389	$1.7M
27	BEREA COLLEGE SCIENCE AND HEALTH FOUNDATION INC EIN 82-2539390	$1.7M
28	UNITED WAY OF THE OHIO VALLEY INC EIN 61-0435444	$1.5M
29	CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF LOUISVILLE FOUNDATION INC EIN 61-1323813	$1.5M
30	DEREK ANTHONY FOUNDATION EIN 81-4360958	$1.5M
31	OWENSBORO MUSEUM OF FINE ART FOUNDATION INC EIN 61-1297343	$1.4M
32	JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION EIN 61-1021128	$1.3M
33	GOVERNORS SCHOLARS PROGRAM FOUNDATION INC EIN 61-1393028	$1.2M
34	UNITED WAY OF WESTERN KENTUCKY INC EIN 61-0514710	$1.1M
35	MAP FOUNDATION INC EIN 26-0248390	$1.1M
36	NATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION EIN 61-1404015	$977K
37	SECOND STRIDE INC EIN 20-2947614	$858K
38	FRIENDS OF EXUMA EIN 85-3011462	$836K
39	COACHES FOR THE KIDS INC EIN 82-1164766	$784K
40	UNITED WAY OF KENTUCKY EIN 31-1106795	$766K
41	THE RAMEY-ESTEP HOMES FOUNDATION INC EIN 30-0167221	$720K
42	ROMANIAN-AMERICAN MISSION INC EIN 61-1307961	$716K
43	THE LEXINGTON CANCER FOUNDATION INC EIN 56-2472701	$714K
44	IPA FOUNDATION EIN 61-1244412	$712K
45	CENTER FOR NONPROFIT EXCELLENCE EIN 20-0040424	$701K
46	HOPKINSVILLE CHRISTIAN COUNTY UNITED WAY INC EIN 61-0567661	$658K
47	TIRBRACKEN GREEN FOUNDATION INC EIN 81-4793771	$649K
48	IMPACT 100 LOUISVILLE INC EIN 84-3784887	$647K
49	CENTER FOR GREAT NEIGHBORHOODS OF COVINGTON INC EIN 61-0733046	$633K
50	JEWISH FEDERATION OF THE BLUEGRASS INC EIN 31-0906786	$632K

Featured organizations

A representative cross-section beyond the revenue ranking, from national institutions to small community groups and private foundations, chosen for complete, recent IRS filings.

ADAM R SCRIPPS FOUNDATION
FT MITCHELL, KY · $100M–$1B in assets
GEORGE AND BEVERLY RAWLINGS ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION INC
LAGRANGE, KY · $100M–$1B in assets
CAROL ANN AND RALPH V HAILE JR FOUNDATION
COVINGTON, KY · $100M–$1B in assets
SMITH BROTHERS FAMILY FOUNDATION INC
LOUISVILLE, KY · $10M–$100M in assets
DR KIRTI JAIN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC
ASHLAND, KY · $1M–$10M in assets
DANIEL P BABB TR
ASHLAND, KY · $100K–$1M in assets

Frequently asked questions about philanthropy & grantmaking nonprofits in Kentucky

Answers compiled from the IRS Form 990, BMF, Pub 78, and Auto-Revocation List.

How many philanthropy & grantmaking nonprofits operate in Kentucky?: Every IRS-registered philanthropy & grantmaking nonprofit in Kentucky appears in the Givalgo Discover index. The top 50 by reported revenue are listed on this page; the full set is searchable on discover.givalgo.ai.
What's the largest philanthropy & grantmaking nonprofit in Kentucky?: The single largest philanthropy & grantmaking nonprofit in Kentucky by reported total revenue is shown at the top of the list on this page, sourced from each organisation's most recent IRS Form 990 filing.
How do I vet a philanthropy & grantmaking nonprofit in Kentucky before donating?: Use Givalgo Discover's free profile for the organisation: it cross-references the IRS Auto-Revocation List, IRS Publication 78, and the IRS Business Master File, and exposes the latest Form 990 financials and governance signals on a single page.
Are donations to Kentucky philanthropy & grantmaking nonprofits tax-deductible?: Federal deductibility is determined by IRS Publication 78 status, not state location. Donations to a Pub 78-listed philanthropy & grantmaking nonprofit in Kentucky are tax-deductible at the federal level; Kentucky state tax treatment may differ.
Where do philanthropy & grantmaking nonprofits in Kentucky file their Form 990?: All US tax-exempt organisations file Form 990 with the IRS at the federal level. There is no state-specific filing for the federal exemption itself. Kentucky state charity registration is a separate state-level requirement.