Foundations that fund organizations in Horse Cave, Kentucky
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Horse Cave nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $15K to Horse Cave organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Horse Cave around $3,000. 2 of these funders are based in Kentucky; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Horse Cave
- $15K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $3,000
- Based in KY
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Horse Cave organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snowy Owl Foundation Inc | Louisville, KY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Lg&e and Ku Foundation Inc | Louisville, KY | 2 | $5,000 | $2,500 | Yes | General operating support; Horse cave heritage festival |
| The Memton Fund Inc | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Sadie Nauy Charitable Foundation | Delray Beach, FL | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Charity |
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 Horse Cave, Kentucky?
Snowy Owl Foundation Inc, Lg&e and Ku Foundation Inc, The Memton Fund Inc, Sadie Nauy Charitable Foundation reported grants to Horse Cave 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 Horse Cave. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.