Foundations that fund organizations in Jackson, Kentucky
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Jackson nonprofits
9 private foundations gave $504K to Jackson organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 9 that say either way accept applications.
17 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Jackson around $2,500. 2 of these funders are based in Kentucky; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 9
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 9 that state a policy
- Dollars to Jackson
- $504K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 17
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in KY
- 22%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Jackson organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dig Deeper Foundation Inc | Union, KY | 1 | $465K | $465K | Preselected only | General contribution |
| Peoples Bank Foundation | Marietta, OH | 6 | $11K | $2,000 | Yes | Support of organizations; Program support |
| Apgar Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Judeo christian values and worldview |
| The Overflow Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 3 | $6,500 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted; Butterfield Fitness Center; For Oakdale scholarship fund |
| Mary Ellen Bell Charitable Tuw | Columbus, OH | 1 | $3,906 | $3,906 | Preselected only | General support |
| Learning By Giving Foundation Inc | Marshfield, MA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General support |
| Marie R & Ervine Turner Educational Foundation Inc | Jackson, KY | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | College education |
| Carenet Cares | San Antonio, TX | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | financial assistance |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
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 Jackson, Kentucky?
Dig Deeper Foundation Inc, Peoples Bank Foundation, Apgar Foundation Inc, The Overflow Family Foundation, Mary Ellen Bell Charitable Tuw and 4 others reported grants to Jackson 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 Jackson. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.