Foundations that fund organizations in Morgantown, Kentucky
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Morgantown nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $95K to Morgantown organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Morgantown around $10K. 1 of these funders are based in Kentucky; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Morgantown
- $95K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in KY
- 25%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Morgantown organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nettie Gertrude Brown Marohn Charitable Trust | Morgantown, KY | 4 | $83K | $21K | Preselected only | Hawes cemetery-cemetery upkeep; Monticello cemeterycemetery upkeep; Support north american mission |
| Joanie C Bernard Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Project/program funds |
| Clemons Family Foundation | Newport Beach, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | To serve the community by providing support and food to nee… |
| The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation | Cleveland, OH | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | General 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 Morgantown, Kentucky?
Nettie Gertrude Brown Marohn Charitable Trust, Joanie C Bernard Foundation, Clemons Family Foundation, The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation reported grants to Morgantown 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 Morgantown. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.