Appalachian Research and Defense Fund of Kentucky Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$16.9M
Foundation funders
18
Grants recorded
58
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Appalachian Research and Defense Fund of Kentucky Inc?
Appalachian Research and Defense Fund of Kentucky Inc is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by Legal Services Corporation ($13.9M), The Kentucky Bar Foundation Inc ($1.8M), West Tennessee Legal Services INC ($389K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $16.9M in grants to Appalachian Research and Defense Fund of Kentucky Inc between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Services Corporation | $13,877,293 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| The Kentucky Bar Foundation Inc | $1,815,908 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| West Tennessee Legal Services INC | $388,532 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky Inc | $219,498 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| American Electric Power Foundation | $100,000 | 2 | 2022 |
| The Community Foundation of Louisville Inc | $80,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Legal Aid Society Inc | $73,375 | 6 | 2019–2024 |
| Equal Justice Works | $58,000 | 4 | 2020–2025 |
| The Eberstadt-Kuffner Fund Inc | $55,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| National Legal Aid and Defender Association | $46,775 | 1 | 2024 |
| Pallottine Foundation of Huntington West Virginia | $40,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Blue Grass Community Foundation Inc | $28,264 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Hope in the Hills Incorporated Healing Appalachia | $26,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Community Foundation of Louisville Depository Inc | $12,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| AARP | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Kentucky Civic Engagement Table Inc | $8,750 | 1 | 2022 |
| Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels Inc | $7,796 | 1 | 2021 |
| Network for Good | $7,550 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $510K (2019) to $3.3M (2024). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $3.0M.
What grants has Appalachian Research and Defense Fund of Kentucky Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Legal Services Corporation | CIVIL LEGAL AID | $2,547,354 |
| 2025 | The Kentucky Bar Foundation Inc | APPALRED CENTRAL INTAKE AND VOLUNTEER LAWYERS FOR APPALACHIAN KENTUCKY | $298,700 |
| 2025 | West Tennessee Legal Services INC | Housing Counseling | $70,309 |
| 2025 | Pallottine Foundation of Huntington West Virginia | THE APPALACHIAN RESEARCH AND DEFENSE FUND OF KENTUCKY WILL ADD AN OPIOID CRISIS RESPONSE PROGRAM FELLOW, AN ATTORNEY WHO WILL INCREASE THE CAPACITY OF PROJECT RENEW BY ESTABLISHING AND INTEGRATING LEGAL SERVICES INTO HEALTHCARE SETTINGS THROUGH MEDICAL-LEGAL PARTNERSHIPS IN FLOYD, JOHNSON, AND PIKE COUNTIES. FUNDING WILL SUPPORT BENEFITS FOR THIS POSITION; PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAVEL EXPENSES; AND DIRECT CLIENT ASSISTANCE. | $40,000 |
| 2025 | Equal Justice Works | FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT | $39,000 |
| 2025 | Hope in the Hills Incorporated Healing Appalachia | Support Addiction Recovery | $26,000 |
| 2025 | The Eberstadt-Kuffner Fund Inc | GENERAL FUND | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Blue Grass Community Foundation Inc | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $6,484 |
| 2024 | Legal Services Corporation | CIVIL LEGAL AID | $2,704,221 |
| 2024 | The Kentucky Bar Foundation Inc | For legal aid | $403,232 |
| 2024 | West Tennessee Legal Services INC | Housing Counseling | $75,218 |
| 2024 | Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky Inc | to further the exempt of purpose of the organization | $50,536 |
| 2024 | National Legal Aid and Defender Association | NLADA RECEIVED FUNDING FOR THE NATIONAL TELEPHONE ABUSE PREVENTION PROJECT (NTAPP) FROM A CY PRES AWARD IN KRAKAUER (O/B/O A CLASS OF PERSONS) V. DISH NETWORK, LLC. NTAPP SUPPORTS CONSUMER PROTECTION WORK AT LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAMS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES, SPECIFICALLY CLIENT REPRESENTATION IN ELIGIBLE MATTERS, COMMUNITY EDUCATION, AND ATTORNEY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH TRAINING AND RESOURCES FROM THE NATIONAL CONSUMER LAW CENTER (NCLC). NTAPP INCLUDES NLADA AS THE FUNDER AND CONVENER, ALONG WITH SELECTED LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAMS THAT WILL PROVIDE DIRECT SERVICES, COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY. | $46,775 |
| 2024 | Legal Aid Society Inc | TO CREATE A COORDINATED, STATEWIDE HOTLINE FOR INDIVIDUALS TO SEEK CUSTODY & VISITATION ADVICE. | $11,818 |
| 2024 | Blue Grass Community Foundation Inc | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $10,292 |
| 2024 | The Eberstadt-Kuffner Fund Inc | GENERAL FUND | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Equal Justice Works | FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT | $7,000 |
| 2023 | Legal Services Corporation | CIVIL LEGAL AID | $2,339,297 |
| 2023 | The Kentucky Bar Foundation Inc | For legal aid | $170,220 |
| 2023 | West Tennessee Legal Services INC | HOUSING COUNSELING | $67,247 |
| 2023 | Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky Inc | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $38,469 |
| 2023 | The Community Foundation of Louisville Inc | I80 LEGAL SERVICES | $20,000 |
| 2023 | The Eberstadt-Kuffner Fund Inc | GENERAL FUND | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Legal Aid Society Inc | TO CREATE A COORDINATED, STATEWIDE HOTLINE FOR INDIVIDUALS TO SEEK CUSTODY & VISITATION ADVICE. | $8,886 |
| 2023 | Equal Justice Works | FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT | $7,000 |
| 2023 | Blue Grass Community Foundation Inc | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $5,369 |
| 2022 | Legal Services Corporation | CIVIL LEGAL AID | $2,034,023 |
| 2022 | The Kentucky Bar Foundation Inc | For legal aid | $164,010 |
| 2022 | Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky Inc | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $105,493 |
| 2022 | West Tennessee Legal Services INC | HOUSING COUNSELING | $76,474 |
Showing 30 most recent of 58 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Appalachian Research and Defense Fund of Kentucky Inc?
Appalachian Research and Defense Fund of Kentucky Inc is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by Legal Services Corporation ($13.9M), The Kentucky Bar Foundation Inc ($1.8M), West Tennessee Legal Services INC ($389K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $16.9M in grants to Appalachian Research and Defense Fund of Kentucky Inc between 2019–2025.
Who is Appalachian Research and Defense Fund of Kentucky Inc's largest funder?
Legal Services Corporation is the largest recorded funder of Appalachian Research and Defense Fund of Kentucky Inc, with $13.9M across 6 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has Appalachian Research and Defense Fund of Kentucky Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $16.9M in grants to Appalachian Research and Defense Fund of Kentucky Inc across 58 grants from 18 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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