Foundations that fund organizations in Independence, Kentucky
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Independence nonprofits
27 private foundations gave $492K to Independence organizations in their latest filings; 14 of the 27 that say either way accept applications.
48 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Independence around $5,000. 9 of these funders are based in Kentucky; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 27
- Accept applications
- 14
- of 27 that state a policy
- Dollars to Independence
- $492K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 48
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in KY
- 33%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Independence organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The R C Durr Foundation Inc 541 Buttermilk Pike Suite 500 | Covington, KY | 2 | $102K | $51K | Yes | General support |
| The Edward G Reynolds Charitable Foundation Inc | Florence, KY | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | To help prepare students for life by providing an engaging,… |
| John a Schroth Family Char Tr | Pittsburgh, PA | 2 | $70K | $35K | Yes | General; Therapeutic horseback |
| Tr UW Jacob Schmidlapp #1 | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $60K | $60K | Yes | Equipment needs and support |
| Charles H Dater Foundation Inc | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $30K | $30K | Yes | Therapeutic Riding Program/Horse Care And Hay Barn Replacem… |
| James a and Martha R Brown Charitable Foundation Inc | Lexington, KY | 1 | $26K | $26K | Yes | Purchase tractor |
| Spaulding Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Funding for Therapeutic Riding Program for disabled adults… |
| Robert R Scott Charitable Remainder | Orlando, FL | 1 | $13K | $13K | Preselected only | General operating |
| The Dorothy B Francis Charitable Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General charitable |
| Chas and Ruth Seligman Family Foundation Inc | Walton, KY | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Unrestricted charitable gift |
| Jack J Smith Jr Charitable Trust | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Therapeutic horseback |
| Miramar Charitable Foundation | Fort Mitchell, KY | 3 | $6,500 | $2,600 | Preselected only | General operations; Sk frysc general purpose |
| Maynard Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Preselected only | General Fund |
| Middleground Capital Charitable Foundation | Lexington, KY | 1 | $5,695 | $5,695 | Preselected only | Operating support |
| Elsa M Heisel Sule Charitable Trust 2005 | Fort Mitchell, KY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Program support |
| Fidelity Foundation | Boston, MA | 18 | $4,000 | $200 | Yes | Fidelity matching gifts to education |
| Mark & Susan Grimme Family Foundation | Southgate, KY | 1 | $3,750 | $3,750 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Pine Meer Foundation | Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Promote youth athletics |
| Koch Foundation Inc | Evansville, IN | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Charitable Operations |
| Kimley-Horn Foundation | Raleigh, NC | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Volunteer grants |
| Baird Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Ethnic and religious |
| Dean Dorton Allen Ford Charitable Foundation Inc | Lexington, KY | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Subsidy |
| Donald and Betty Burke Foundation C/O Betty Burke | Bristol, VA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Christian ed. mission |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $400 | $400 | Preselected only | Human services - multipurpose and other |
| Csx Foundation Inc | Jacksonville, FL | 1 | $400 | $400 | Preselected only | Various |
| Advent Angels in My Hair Inc | Monticello, MN | 1 | $162 | $162 | Preselected only | Education |
| Arthur J Gallagher Foundation | Rolling Meadows, IL | 1 | $52 | $52 | Preselected only | General exempt 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 Independence, Kentucky?
The R C Durr Foundation Inc 541 Buttermilk Pike Suite 500, The Edward G Reynolds Charitable Foundation Inc, John a Schroth Family Char Tr, Tr UW Jacob Schmidlapp #1, Charles H Dater Foundation Inc and 22 others reported grants to Independence 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 Independence. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.