Foundations that fund organizations in Manchester, Kentucky
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Manchester nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $138K to Manchester organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Manchester around $2,000. 3 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 Manchester
- $138K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $2,000
- Based in KY
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Manchester organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson Charitable Foundation | New York, NY | 2 | $99K | $49K | Yes | General |
| The Steele-Reese Foundation Xxxxx1004 | Chicago, IL | 2 | $35K | $18K | Yes | General |
| Lg&e and Ku Foundation Inc | Louisville, KY | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | General operating support |
| Kloiber Foundation Inc | Lexington, KY | 1 | $1,800 | $1,800 | Preselected only | To support mentoring for diverse youth |
| Bill and Peggy Waggener Family Foundation Inc | Manchester, KY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Contribution |
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 Manchester, Kentucky?
Thompson Charitable Foundation, The Steele-Reese Foundation Xxxxx1004, Lg&e and Ku Foundation Inc, Kloiber Foundation Inc, Bill and Peggy Waggener Family Foundation Inc reported grants to Manchester 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 Manchester. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.