Foundations that fund organizations in Carlisle, Kentucky
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Carlisle nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $235K to Carlisle organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Carlisle around $21K. 4 of these funders are based in Kentucky; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 0
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Carlisle
- $235K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $21K
- Based in KY
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Carlisle organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tw C W Mathers - Nicholas Co | Lexington, KY | 1 | $146K | $146K | Preselected only | General operating support |
| The Mulhollem Cravens Foundation | Carlisle, KY | 4 | $65K | $16K | Preselected only | To further the mission of the donee |
| Tw B D Knox - Nicholas Co Hosp C/O Central Bank & Trust | Lexington, KY | 1 | $21K | $21K | Preselected only | General operating support |
| W Frank Lebus Jr Charitable Tuw | Louisville, KY | 1 | $2,533 | $2,533 | Preselected only | Program 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 Carlisle, Kentucky?
Tw C W Mathers - Nicholas Co, The Mulhollem Cravens Foundation, Tw B D Knox - Nicholas Co Hosp C/O Central Bank & Trust, W Frank Lebus Jr Charitable Tuw reported grants to Carlisle 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 Carlisle. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.