Foundations that fund organizations in Auburn, Kentucky
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Auburn nonprofits
10 private foundations gave $217K to Auburn organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 10 that say either way accept applications.
12 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Auburn around $9,000. 3 of these funders are based in Kentucky; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 10
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 10 that state a policy
- Dollars to Auburn
- $217K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 12
- Typical median grant
- $9,000
- Based in KY
- 30%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Auburn organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E Rhodes and Leona B Carpenter Foundation | Radnor, PA | 2 | $132K | $66K | Yes | Help with the purchase of a 2023 dodge durango police vehic…; Help with the costs of replacing the roof and hvac system a… |
| Sadie Nauy Charitable Foundation | Delray Beach, FL | 2 | $36K | $18K | Preselected only | Charity |
| Mary Hope Henry Music Scholarship Trust Fund | Russellville, KY | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Music education at western kentucky university |
| The Josephine Ardery Foundation Inc | Lexington, KY | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Support historical site |
| Fugitive Foundation C/O Cumberland Trust | Nashville, TN | 1 | $9,000 | $9,000 | Yes | Operating support |
| Hargis Foundation Inc | Russellville, KY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Financial support |
| The Lind Family Foundation Inc | Nutley, NJ | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | unrestricted |
| Wallace Landry Family Foundation | New Orleans, LA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Contribition |
| Msb Cockayne Fund Inc | Nashville, TN | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity |
| Raymond F and Judith K McCaskey 2003 Charitable Trust | Chicago, IL | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General support |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Auburn, Kentucky?
E Rhodes and Leona B Carpenter Foundation, Sadie Nauy Charitable Foundation, Mary Hope Henry Music Scholarship Trust Fund, The Josephine Ardery Foundation Inc, Fugitive Foundation C/O Cumberland Trust and 5 others reported grants to Auburn organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Auburn. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.