The John M & Linda J Kelly Family Charitable Foundation

Community Foundation of South Central Kentucky Inc

Bowling Green, KY

The Community Foundation of South Central Kentucky funds community needs in education, health and human services, the arts, recreation, and beautification, serving organizations in 10 South Central Kentucky counties. Grant sizes vary: listed 2022 awards ranged from smaller grants to $125,000, with no typical award amount stated. It accepts applications for competitive grants; its website also says some grants are made in response to donor recommendations.

Dan & Kris Neyer Family Foundation

Cincinnati, OH

The foundation funds religion, education, medical, and community projects, with preference for organizations active in Greater Cincinnati. In 2024, its 11 grants ranged from $2,000 to $50,000, with a median of $16,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests and makes grants to preselected charitable organizations.

The Birk Family Foundation Inc

Mt Pleasant, SC

The Birk Family Foundation funds education, housing, community services, and food access, with 2025 grants ranging from $1,000 to $60,000 and a median of $10,000. Most grant dollars went to South Carolina, with additional support in Washington, DC, New York, Maryland, and Indiana. It gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Scariot Family Foundation Inc

Georgetown, KY

The Scariot Family Foundation funds charitable organizations focused on areas including military suicide prevention, veterans’ services, arts, child advocacy, and trauma support, primarily in Kentucky and Ohio, with smaller amounts in Tennessee and Maine. In 2025, its 15 grants ranged from $200 to $50,000, with a median of $2,000. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Christ Hospital

Cincinnati, OH

The Christ Hospital supports patient care, medical research, healthcare facilities, education, and community health organizations, primarily in Ohio and the Greater Cincinnati area. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,500 to $5 million, with a median of $26,000. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Bankoff Blanchet Family Foundation

Eugene, OR

Cresswind LL Community Fund Inc

Gainesville, GA

The fund supports charitable, educational, health-related, and cultural opportunities, especially for adults age 55 and older, as well as local food, medical, senior-assistance, and community projects in Gainesville and Hall County, Georgia. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,500 to $19,700, with a median of $7,000. It accepts unsolicited requests and says applications are accepted at any time.

The Community Foundation of Louisville Inc

Louisville, KY

The Community Foundation of Louisville funds nonprofits across areas including education, arts and culture, health, and community development, with a focus on Louisville and surrounding communities while also supporting work beyond the region. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,012 to $3,853,691, with a median of $22,987; it states that grant programs for local nonprofits use an open application and review process.

Blue Grass Community Foundation Inc

Lexington, KY

Blue Grass Community Foundation funds charitable causes and community needs, including education, housing, basic assistance, and youth wellbeing, primarily in Central and Appalachia Kentucky. Its 2025 grants ranged from about $5,000 to $520,000, with a median of about $16,700; the foundation’s website describes competitive grant opportunities but does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

LG&E and Ku Foundation Inc

Louisville, KY

The foundation funds community organizations in economic development, education, the environment, and diversity, as well as event sponsorships and tree-planting grants, primarily in communities served by LG&E and KU. Its 2025 grants ranged from $100 to $749,000, with a median of $2,500; 96% of grant dollars went to Kentucky. It accepts community grant applications through its online portal in March and October.

The Community Foundation of Louisville Depository Inc

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.

John B & Brownie Young Memorial Fund

Owensboro, KY

The fund provides scholarships to eligible high school seniors from four Owensboro-area Kentucky school districts for full-time college or vocational/technical study, primarily supporting the first year. Awards are at least $500, with a $500 median grant in 2025; larger awards depend on students’ financial need. Students are notified and receive application information through their school counselor and Independence Bank; the fund does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.