The Tallent Foundation

Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky Inc

Hazard, KY

The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky funds community development, housing, workforce and economic development, civic engagement, and other efforts that strengthen Appalachian communities and local leadership. Its 2024 grants had a median of about $12,600, while specific programs offer grants from $5,000 to $50,000; it primarily serves the 54 Appalachian Kentucky counties. The profile describes application processes for specific programs but does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

The Dr E Lawrence Deckinger Family

New York, NY

Robert a & Gloria Sherman

Hubbard, OH

The Hubbard, Ohio-based foundation supports a varied mix of causes, including animal rescue, humanitarian aid, health, conservation, and local assistance, with reported grants typically ranging from $100 to $400. Its listed grantees are based in several states, and it does not accept unsolicited requests, giving only to preselected organizations.

The Hearst Foundation

New York, NY

The Hearst Foundation supports established U.S. nonprofits in culture, education, health, and social services, with an emphasis on broad community impact. In 2024, grants ranged from $75,000 to $500,000, with a median of $150,000; New York staff review requests from east of the Mississippi and San Francisco staff review those from the west. Applications are submitted through its grants portal.

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.

Riklin Charitable Trust

San Antonio, TX

Marie R & Ervine Turner Educational

Jackson, KY

United Charitable

Ashburn, VA

United Charitable supports charitable projects through donor-advised funds and fiscal sponsorship, with reported grants spanning areas such as youth, education, community development, the environment, health, and social justice; sponsored work can be local, national, or global. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,100 to $3,479,862, with a median of $10,500. It does not state whether it accepts unsolicited grant requests; fiscal sponsorship starts with an inquiry, and only qualified programs are invited to apply.

The Houff Family Foundation

Mount Sidney, VA

The Houff Family Foundation supports educational, charitable, health, community, and religious organizations, with most 2025 grant dollars going to recipients in Virginia and some funding in other states. Its 2025 grants ranged from $200 to $106,500, with a median of $4,000. The filing says it does not limit giving to preselected organizations and requires no specific application form.

The Greater Cincinnati Foundation

Cincinnati, OH

The Greater Cincinnati Foundation supports education, affordable housing, arts and culture, community well-being, neighborhood development, and basic needs, with responsive grants focused on its eight-county Greater Cincinnati service area. Its 2024 grants had a median of $20,000, while specific opportunities range from small awards to grants of up to $450,000. It offers open RFP and LOI opportunities; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests outside those opportunities.

The Sam J Frankino Foundation

Cleveland, OH

The Sam J. Frankino Foundation supports healthcare, human services, education, arts and culture, environmental work, and community development, with particular attention to children and families facing hardship. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $500,000, with a median award of $10,000; it primarily funds in Ohio but also supports work elsewhere in the U.S. and internationally. It accepts initial requests through a required Letter of Inquiry, with full applications by invitation.

Publix Super Markets Charities Inc

Lakeland, FL

Publix Super Markets Charities supports nonprofits addressing hunger, homelessness and housing, youth, education, and community needs in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and Kentucky. Its 2024 median grant was $2,500, though awards ranged widely; it accepts online requests from eligible organizations, with application periods varying by program.