Foundations that fund organizations in Morehead, Kentucky
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Morehead nonprofits
36 private foundations gave $2.0M to Morehead organizations in their latest filings; 18 of the 36 that say either way accept applications.
42 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Morehead around $4,000. 7 of these funders are based in Kentucky; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 36
- Accept applications
- 18
- of 36 that state a policy
- Dollars to Morehead
- $2.0M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 42
- Typical median grant
- $4,000
- Based in KY
- 19%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Morehead organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph W Craft III Foundation | Tulsa, OK | 1 | $1.3M | $1.3M | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Joanie C Bernard Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | Project/program funds |
| Pallottine Foundation of Huntington West Virginia | Huntington, WV | 3 | $95K | $40K | Preselected only | Frontier housing will send one staff member to complete tra…; Uk st. claire and pathways will continue implementing the f…; Uk st. claire will supplement a recently awarded federal gr… |
| Whitaker Foundation Inc | Lexington, KY | 1 | $90K | $90K | Preselected only | Support of programs |
| Hsing-Ming Chang Charitable Foundation | Los Altos, CA | 1 | $80K | $80K | Preselected only | Charitable donation |
| Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust | Paducah, KY | 1 | $55K | $55K | Yes | Programming support |
| Naphcare Charitable Foundation Inc | Birmingham, AL | 1 | $42K | $42K | Preselected only | College scholarships for derek butcher, danah egelston, lay… |
| Testamentary Trust Under Will of Jay R Purdy | West Union, OH | 1 | $31K | $31K | Preselected only | Scholarship |
| Tr UW Jacob Schmidlapp #1 | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $30K | $30K | Yes | General operating support |
| Ayers Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Daniel l. mcgowan lifetime learning scholarship |
| Tw Myrtle Mae Mitchell | Lexington, KY | 1 | $22K | $22K | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Raymond and Edna Gumm Family Fdn | Cincinnati, OH | 2 | $9,305 | $4,652 | Preselected only | General fund; Kelly shouse scholarship |
| The R C Durr Foundation Inc 541 Buttermilk Pike Suite 500 | Covington, KY | 1 | $9,000 | $9,000 | Yes | General support |
| Marie R & Ervine Turner Educational Foundation Inc | Jackson, KY | 1 | $8,362 | $8,362 | Yes | College education |
| Goldring Family Foundation | Metairie, LA | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Yes | Scholarships |
| M V Haggin in Memory of J B a Haggin | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Vitantonio Foundation Inc | Aurora, OH | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Christian international human relief |
| Marguerite G Lyons Schl Fd Tua | Pittsburgh, PA | 3 | $4,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Scholarship |
| The Copen Family Foundation | Myrtle Beach, SC | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Yes | Scholarship grant |
| Brown M & Brown W Mem Trua U | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $3,279 | $3,279 | Preselected only | General support |
| The Presser Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Undergraduate scholar awards |
| Peoples Bank Foundation | Marietta, OH | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Richard a Hause Testamentary Trust | Eagan, MN | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Scholarships |
| The Lighthouse Beacon Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $2,711 | $2,711 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted (See General Explanation Attachment) |
| Hughes Memorial Home | Danville, VA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Educational scholarships to deserving students |
| Terrence Hughes Scholarship | Columbus, OH | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Scholarships |
| Mains Foundation Charitable Trust | Augusta, KY | 1 | $2,349 | $2,349 | Yes | Scholarship - Morehead State University |
| The Allison Maher Stern Foundation | Secaucus, NJ | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Charitable contribution |
| Raymond & Mary D Barnett Foundation | Milton, KY | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Scholarships |
| Ritton Family Foundation | Marietta, OH | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Rheanna volk |
| Dan and Merrie Boone Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Kentucky Folk Art Center |
| Hawkins Scholarship Foundation | Great Falls, MT | 1 | $800 | $800 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| The Carlson-Desautels Foundation | Pike Road, AL | 1 | $300 | $300 | Yes | General purposes |
| Equitable Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $100 | $100 | Yes | General contribution |
| Ge Aerospace Foundation | Norwalk, CT | 1 | $100 | $100 | Yes | Matching gift |
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 Morehead, Kentucky?
Joseph W Craft III Foundation, Joanie C Bernard Foundation, Pallottine Foundation of Huntington West Virginia, Whitaker Foundation Inc, Hsing-Ming Chang Charitable Foundation and 31 others reported grants to Morehead 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 Morehead. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.