Foundations that fund organizations in Franklin, Kentucky
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Franklin nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $251K to Franklin organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
17 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Franklin around $34K. 1 of these funders are based in Kentucky; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Franklin
- $251K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 17
- Typical median grant
- $34K
- Based in KY
- 25%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Franklin organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A L and Virginia Johnson Foundation | Franklin, KY | 2 | $145K | $73K | Preselected only | Financial support |
| Gilbertine Moore Memorial Scholarship Trust | Brookhaven, GA | 10 | $62K | $4,000 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Dorothy Konow Dowell Tr UW | Eagan, MN | 1 | $34K | $34K | Preselected only | Scholarships |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 4 | $11K | $2,625 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation; 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 Franklin, Kentucky?
A L and Virginia Johnson Foundation, Gilbertine Moore Memorial Scholarship Trust, Dorothy Konow Dowell Tr UW, Tractor Supply Company Foundation reported grants to Franklin 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 Franklin. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.