Kentucky foundations that fund scholarships

11 private foundations based in Kentucky whose IRS 990-PF grant purposes mention scholarships; 4 filed application instructions. Data as of 2026-11-02, sorted by grants paid.

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Matching is on the grant purpose text each foundation filed; open a profile to see the actual grants. From IRS 990-PF e-filings; site built 2026-11-02. Methodology
FoundationCityStatusGrants paidTypical grantTax year
Elhapa Foundation IncLexingtonPreselected only$4,700,000$25,0002024
Miramar Charitable FoundationFt MitchellPreselected only$4,510,150$2,0002024
Lg&E And Ku Foundation IncLouisvilleOpen to applications$4,253,769$2,5002025
C E And S Foundation IncLouisvilleOpen to applications$3,651,471$45,0002024
The Scripps Family Fund For Education And The ArtsFt MitchellPreselected only$3,441,835$10,0002025
J Rogers Badgett Sr Foundation IncMadisonvillePreselected only$1,296,699$25,0002024
The Rosenthal Foundation IncLexingtonPreselected only$536,000$1,6502025
B J Killian FoundationLouisvillePreselected only$510,000$20,0002025
Kirchdorfer Opportunities Foundation IncLouisvillePreselected only$330,000$5,0002024
The Robert E Frazier Tri-City Area Charitable Foundation IncLexingtonOpen to applications$302,655$15,0002025
Lester E Yeager Charitable Trust BOwensboroOpen to applications$274,828$5,0002025

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