Foundations that fund organizations in Henderson, Kentucky
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Henderson nonprofits
25 private foundations gave $1.3M to Henderson organizations in their latest filings; 10 of the 25 that say either way accept applications.
94 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Henderson around $4,200. 7 of these funders are based in Kentucky; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 25
- Accept applications
- 10
- of 25 that state a policy
- Dollars to Henderson
- $1.3M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 94
- Typical median grant
- $4,200
- Based in KY
- 28%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Henderson organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George a Hoffman Trust | Henderson, KY | 6 | $403K | $61K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Welborn Baptist Foundation Inc | Evansville, IN | 21 | $215K | $4,760 | Yes | Nonprofit excellence; Christ centered living; Early learning |
| The Health Foundation of Greater Indianapolis Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 1 | $205K | $205K | Yes | Promote wellness |
| Koch Foundation Inc | Evansville, IN | 5 | $133K | $5,000 | Yes | Charitable Operations |
| Joyce and Vd Scott Foundation | Pennington, NJ | 21 | $83K | $2,500 | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Tr UW K Lyne Scholarship | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $83K | $83K | Preselected only | Scholarship |
| Edwin Hodge Memorial Xxx-Xx-Xxxx | Evansville, IN | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Program support |
| McElroy Family Educational Foundation | Morganfield, KY | 1 | $46K | $46K | Yes | Scholarship |
| Firefly Scientists Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | General operations |
| International Paper Company Foundation | Memphis, TN | 3 | $21K | $8,000 | Yes | Parkinson's support at the y - rock steady boxing; Creating and engaging the youngest readers for a lifetime; International paper's empowering success at north middle sc… |
| Werling-Alles Foundation Inc | Evansville, IN | 6 | $17K | $3,000 | Preselected only | Animal rescue; Shelter to woman and children; Support and promote audubon park |
| Lester E Yeager Charitable Trust B | Owensboro, KY | 4 | $15K | $2,750 | Yes | Operational expenses including case work and utilities; Funding for art shows and summar camp for area children; 100 of aware budget for 2025; 6 juried exhibits |
| Holiday Management Foundation | Evansville, IN | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | To provide safe, clean, temporary shelter for women with an… |
| Dana Charitable Foundation | Novi, MI | 2 | $10K | $5,087 | Yes | To support the organization in carrying out their exempt pu… |
| Kathryn J Hodges Charitable Trust C/O Baird Trust Company | Louisville, KY | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General fund |
| Baird Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 7 | $6,090 | $640 | Preselected only | Ethnic and religious; Health and human services; Youth organizations |
| Elizabeth Underwood Harrington Xxx-Xx-Xxxx | Evansville, IN | 1 | $4,200 | $4,200 | Preselected only | Program support |
| Lg&e and Ku Foundation Inc | Louisville, KY | 2 | $3,176 | $1,588 | Yes | W.c. handy blues & barbecue fe; Uw of henderson county po1 |
| Community Health Systems Foundation | Franklin, TN | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Matching grant or gift |
| J Rogers Badgett Sr Foundation Inc | Madisonville, KY | 1 | $948 | $948 | Preselected only | Scholarships |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 3 | $825 | $275 | Preselected only | Arts, culture and humanities; Animal-related; Human services - multipurpose and other |
| The Aline and Edgar Igleheart Foundation Inc | Evansville, IN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | To lessen the burden of neglected, abused, and unwanted pet… |
| Celanese Foundation | Irving, TX | 1 | $180 | $180 | Yes | Charitable contribution |
| FIRST United Bank Foundation Inc | Madisonville, KY | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | General support |
| Building Healthy Lives Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | General charitable purpose |
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 Henderson, Kentucky?
George a Hoffman Trust, Welborn Baptist Foundation Inc, The Health Foundation of Greater Indianapolis Inc, Koch Foundation Inc, Joyce and Vd Scott Foundation and 20 others reported grants to Henderson 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 Henderson. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.