Foundations that fund organizations in Cumberland, Kentucky
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Cumberland nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $194K to Cumberland organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
14 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Cumberland around $10K. 1 of these funders are based in Kentucky; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Cumberland
- $194K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 14
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in KY
- 33%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Cumberland organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Robert E Frazier Tri-City Area Charitable Foundation Inc | Lexington, KY | 12 | $134K | $8,750 | Yes | Partial funding for renovation of municipally owned buildin…; Partial funding of perimeter fencing for municipal maintena…; Partial funding for construction of maintenance building. |
| Flock Inc | Boston, MA | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Program/project support |
| Pendleton Sara J Char Tr-Main | St Louis, MO | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Scholarship |
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 Cumberland, Kentucky?
The Robert E Frazier Tri-City Area Charitable Foundation Inc, Flock Inc, Pendleton Sara J Char Tr-Main reported grants to Cumberland 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 Cumberland. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.