Foundations that fund organizations in Buckner, Kentucky
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Buckner nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $40K to Buckner organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
9 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Buckner around $500. 5 of these funders are based in Kentucky; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Buckner
- $40K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 9
- Typical median grant
- $500
- Based in KY
- 71%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Buckner organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahan Foundation Inc | Lagrange, KY | 3 | $29K | $5,000 | Yes | Assist with organizations cause |
| Peyton Samuel Head Family Trust | St Louis, MO | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Yes | General operating |
| Raymond and Irene Wilborn Charitable Foundation C/O John Wilborn Trustee | Louisville, KY | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Donation |
| Robert and Faye Thieneman Family Foundation Inc | Louisville, KY | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Grant - operations |
| Republic Bank Foundation Inc | Louisville, KY | 1 | $280 | $280 | Preselected only | Matching gift |
| Lg&e and Ku Foundation Inc | Louisville, KY | 1 | $250 | $250 | Yes | Oldham co project graduation |
| Baird Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $191 | $191 | Preselected only | Health and human services |
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 Buckner, Kentucky?
Mahan Foundation Inc, Peyton Samuel Head Family Trust, Raymond and Irene Wilborn Charitable Foundation C/O John Wilborn Trustee, Robert and Faye Thieneman Family Foundation Inc, Republic Bank Foundation Inc and 2 others reported grants to Buckner 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 Buckner. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.