Foundations that fund organizations in Hyden, Kentucky
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Hyden nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $71K to Hyden organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Hyden around $10K. 1 of these funders are based in Kentucky; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Hyden
- $71K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in KY
- 20%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Hyden organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson Charitable Foundation | New York, NY | 2 | $37K | $19K | Yes | General |
| M V Haggin in Memory of J B a Haggin | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Margaret H & James E Kelley Foundation Inc | Casper, WY | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Operations |
| St Luke's Nurses Benefit Fund C/O Marguerite Fox | Rye, NY | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Yes | Scholarships |
| Rentch Family Foundation Inc | Midway, KY | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | 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 Hyden, Kentucky?
Thompson Charitable Foundation, M V Haggin in Memory of J B a Haggin, Margaret H & James E Kelley Foundation Inc, St Luke's Nurses Benefit Fund C/O Marguerite Fox, Rentch Family Foundation Inc reported grants to Hyden 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 Hyden. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.