Foundations that fund organizations in Lancaster, Kentucky
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Lancaster nonprofits
13 private foundations gave $199K to Lancaster organizations in their latest filings; 7 of the 13 that say either way accept applications.
16 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Lancaster around $5,000. 5 of these funders are based in Kentucky; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 13
- Accept applications
- 7
- of 13 that state a policy
- Dollars to Lancaster
- $199K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 16
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in KY
- 38%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Lancaster organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The John J McDonnell Margaret T O'Brien Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | General |
| The Pillars Foundation C/O Jon Speare | Wilton, CT | 1 | $35K | $35K | Preselected only | Program support |
| Callie D McGrath Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $33K | $33K | Preselected only | Summer camp scholarships |
| The Copia Foundation Inc | Lexington, KY | 4 | $27K | $3,000 | Yes | Charitable gift |
| Kentucky Social Welfare Foundation | Union, KY | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Garrard county homeless shelter |
| Edward T Bedford Foundation Bessemer Trust Company of Florida | Stuart, FL | 1 | $12K | $12K | Yes | Operational |
| The Latham Foundation for the Promotion of Humane Education | Poway, CA | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Preselected only | At-risk teen/equine therapy |
| Endeavor Charitable Foundation Trust Baird Trust Company Trustee | Louisville, KY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General support |
| The Steele-Reese Foundation Xxxxx1004 | Chicago, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General |
| Keeneland Foundation Inc | Lexington, KY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General operating grant |
| The Janine Sabino Foundation | Wayne, PA | 1 | $2,400 | $2,400 | Yes | Charitablecharitable |
| Lewis & Marg Herndon Fund B Tuw | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $2,243 | $2,243 | Preselected only | General support of church |
| Powell Family Charitable Foundation Inc | Danville, KY | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | 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 Lancaster, Kentucky?
The John J McDonnell Margaret T O'Brien Foundation, The Pillars Foundation C/O Jon Speare, Callie D McGrath Foundation, The Copia Foundation Inc, Kentucky Social Welfare Foundation and 8 others reported grants to Lancaster 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 Lancaster. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.