How to apply
N/A Contact: Grants Administrator, Po Box 32030, Louisville, Ky, 5026273234 Deadlines: N/A Restrictions: N/A
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
Top 60 of 497 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Association of Community Ministries IncLouisville, KY | Acm/utility grant | $749K |
| Metro United Way IncLouisville, KY | Metro united way- po1 match | $336K |
| Metro United Way IncLouisville, KY | Metro united way- ppl match | $211K |
| Whas Crusade for Children IncLouisville, KY | Whas crusade for children po1 | $183K |
| Youthbuild LouisvilleLouisville, KY | Youthbuild/project warm | $120K |
| Metro United Way IncLouisville, KY | Beyond buzzwords 2025 | $100K |
| Fund for the Arts IncLouisville, KY | Fund for the arts po1 | $84K |
| Louisville Zoo Foundation IncLouisville, KY | Party for the planet 2025 | $65K |
| University of Louisville Foundation IncLouisville, KY | Student & community success | $65K |
| Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation IncLouisville, KY | Kentucky derby festival found | $60K |
| United Way of the Bluegrass IncLexington, KY | United way bluegrass po1 match | $57K |
| Ohio Valley United Charities IncCarrollton, KY | Ohio valley united charities | $53K |
| American Red CrossLouisville, KY | American red cross | $50K |
| University of KentuckyLexington, KY | University of kentucky | $50K |
| Lincoln FoundationLouisville, KY | Stem education support 2025 | $40K |
| Scholarship America IncDetroit, MI | Scholarship america awards | $32K |
| Herrington Lake Conservation League IncBurgin, KY | Herrington lake conservation | $30K |
| Leadership Kentucky Foundation IncFrankfort, KY | Leadership kentucky 2025 | $30K |
| Louisville Free Public Library Foundation IncLouisville, KY | Cap. campaign & summer reading | $30K |
| American Red CrossLouisville, KY | American red cross | $25K |
| American Red CrossLouisville, KY | American red cross | $25K |
| Blue Grass Community Foundation IncLexington, KY | Blue grass community found | $25K |
| God's Pantry Food Bank IncLexington, KY | God's pantry food bank | $25K |
| Leadership Louisville Foundation IncorporatedLouisville, KY | 2025 annual luncheon | $25K |
| Metro United Way IncLouisville, KY | Metro united way | $25K |
| United Way of the Bluegrass IncLexington, KY | Waypoint initiative | $25K |
| University of KentuckyLexington, KY | Piek | $25K |
| Metro Louisville Habitat for Humanity ofLouisville, KY | Louisville habitat for hu- q4 | $24K |
| Urban League of Lexington - Fayette CountyLexington, KY | 2025 affordable housing | $22K |
| Metro Louisville Habitat for Humanity ofLouisville, KY | Habitat for humanity lou | $21K |
| University of KentuckyLexington, KY | Uk arboretum arbor day | $21K |
| Dollar Energy FundPittsburgh, PA | Wintershare annual donation | $20K |
| Jefferson Community and Technical College Foundation IncLouisville, KY | Parking garage/lineman program | $20K |
| Kentucky Industrial Development Council IncFrankfort, KY | Kaed/sponsor | $20K |
| Heart of Kentucky United WayDanville, KY | Heart of ky uw po1 | $19K |
| Metro Louisville Habitat for Humanity ofLouisville, KY | Habitat for humanity lou | $18K |
| Wintercare Energy Fund IncLexington, KY | Wintercare dec 24 donation | $17K |
| Wintercare Energy Fund IncLexington, KY | Wintercare oct 25 donation | $16K |
| Junior AchievementLouisville, KY | Junior achievement | $16K |
| Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Kentuckiana IncLouisville, KY | Evidence-based mentorship | $15K |
| Kentucky Industrial Development Council IncFrankfort, KY | Kidc/kaed kpid sponsor | $15K |
| Louisville Urban LeagueLouisville, KY | General operating support | $15K |
| Maryhurst IncLouisville, KY | Journey of hope luncheon 2025 | $15K |
| Riverside the Farnsley-Moremen Landing IncLouisville, KY | Riverside the farnsley-moremen | $15K |
| The Housing Partnership IncLouisville, KY | First floor build-out | $15K |
| Jefferson County United Way IncMadison, IN | Jefferson county uw po1 | $15K |
| Wintercare Energy Fund IncLexington, KY | Wintercare nov 25 donation | $14K |
| Youthbuild LouisvilleLouisville, KY | Winterhelp dec 24 donation | $13K |
| United Way of Central Kentucky IncElizabethtown, KY | Uw of central kentucky po1 | $13K |
| Kentucky Forum for Rights Economics and Education IncProspect, KY | Kyfree strategic partnership | $13K |
| Metro Louisville Habitat for Humanity ofLouisville, KY | Habitat for humanity | $13K |
| Youthbuild LouisvilleLouisville, KY | Winterhelp jan 2025 donation | $11K |
| Youthbuild LouisvilleLouisville, KY | Winterhelp nov 25 donation | $11K |
| CASA IncLouisville, KY | Casa event sponsorships | $11K |
| Youthbuild LouisvilleLouisville, KY | Winterhelp feb 2025 donation | $11K |
| Youthbuild LouisvilleLouisville, KY | Winterhelp mar 2025 donation | $11K |
| Youthbuild LouisvilleLouisville, KY | Winterhelp oct 25 donation | $11K |
| Youthbuild LouisvilleLouisville, KY | Winterhelp jun 25 donation | $10K |
| Youthbuild LouisvilleLouisville, KY | Winterhelp jul 25 donation | $10K |
| Actors Theatre of Louisville IncLouisville, KY | New voices/community convers. | $10K |
By state: Kentucky 441 · Virginia 17 · Michigan 2 · Pennsylvania 14 · Indiana 14 · Tennessee 1
About this foundation
Lg&e and Ku Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Louisville, Kentucky, administered in care of Chad E Clements, tax-exempt since 1994. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Lg&e and Ku Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. N/A Deadlines: N/A.
How much does Lg&e and Ku Foundation Inc give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $4.3M across 497 grants, a median of $2,500.
Where does Lg&e and Ku Foundation Inc give?
Kentucky (441 grants), Virginia (17 grants), Michigan (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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