Mary E Herche Charitable Trust UA

Adam R Scripps Foundation

Ft Mitchell, KY

The foundation supports science and biomedical research, education and scholarships, housing, health, and community services, with grants primarily benefiting organizations in Texas and California, as well as other states. In 2024, grants ranged from $1,000 to $2 million, with a median of $50,000; whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.

Community Foundation of Western

Sharon, PA

The Community Foundation of Western PA & Eastern OH supports charitable programs in areas such as health, education, human services, arts, and community development. It serves Mercer and Lawrence counties in Pennsylvania and Trumbull County, Ohio; its 2024 grants had a median of $17,750, with amounts ranging from $5,050 to $609,507. It accepts unsolicited requests through a Letter of Intent, with full applications by invitation.

Chickesaw Foundation

Cincinnati, OH

Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc

Indianapolis, IN

CICF supports a range of charitable work through its funds and partner entities, including youth programs, housing, social services, environmental equity, and services for older adults, primarily in Central Indiana. Its 2024 grants had a median award of $25,000, though amounts varied widely. CICF does not award grants directly; most competitive opportunities use its grants portal, while the Hamilton County Multi-Year Partner Grant is invitation-only and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Vyuha Inc

Miami Beach, FL

VYUHA INC supports a broad range of charitable work, including arts and culture, wildlife conservation, humanitarian aid, and health services, with grants across multiple states. Its 2025 grants ranged from $2,500 to $50,000, with a median of $15,000. It does not require an application form for consideration; eligible applicants must be public charities under IRC Sections 509(a)(1) or 509(a)(2).

US Committee for Refugees and

Arlington, VA

USCRI funds organizations delivering refugee and immigrant services, including resettlement, legal and health support, and assistance for unaccompanied children and trafficking survivors. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,146 to $87.4 million, with a median of about $225,800, and supported work across the United States, with funding concentrated in Nevada and Texas. The available information does not say whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Arthur K Smith Family Foundation Inc

Solana Beach, CA

The foundation supports a range of charitable work, including housing, education, social services, community storytelling, disability sports, and cultural and religious programs. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $21,000, with a median of $5,000; most funding went to Kentucky, with smaller amounts in California and Illinois. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Community Foundation of Louisville

Louisville, KY

The Community Foundation of Louisville supports a broad range of causes, including arts, parks, education, social services, and libraries, with most 2025 grant dollars going to Kentucky organizations. Its 2025 grants had a median of $15,200 and ranged from $5,100 to over $2.3 million; the available information does not say whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Metro United Way Inc

Louisville, KY

Metro United Way funds programs focused on children’s development and education, household stability, and equitable opportunity, including basic services. Its grants serve seven counties in Kentucky and Indiana; in 2025, awards ranged from $5,337 to $1 million, with a median of $15,000. Whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.

Shirley Smith Foundation

Greenville, SC

Dunbar Foundation Inc

Louisville, KY

Dunbar Foundation funds education and charitable services, with 2025 grants of $1,000–$30,000 and a median of $5,000. Most funding went to Kentucky, with additional grants in Ohio, Indiana, Tennessee, and New York. Its filing states there is no formal application process or deadline, and awards are not limited to preselected organizations.

The Norton Foundation Inc

Louisville, KY

The Norton Foundation supports education, including arts and environmental education, as well as community work such as food assistance, parks, and arts and culture, with priority for Louisville charitable needs. Its 2024 grants ranged from $2,500 to $70,000 (median $17,500); its program lists grants of $5,000 to $100,000 for eligible Louisville 501(c)(3) public charities. It accepts applications, with quarterly deadlines.