Foundations that fund organizations in Mount Vernon, Kentucky
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Mount Vernon nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $19K to Mount Vernon organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Mount Vernon around $3,000. 0 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 Mount Vernon
- $19K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $3,000
- Based in KY
- 0%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Mount Vernon organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nisource Charitable Foundation | Columbus, OH | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Yes | Corporate donation |
| The Lighthouse Beacon Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 2 | $5,127 | $2,563 | Preselected only | To purchase Dragster and Sphero Materials; TSA/STEM Field Trip to UK Engineering |
| Public Safety Research Institute | Falls Church, VA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Safety Systems Foundation | Falls Church, VA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | 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 Mount Vernon, Kentucky?
Nisource Charitable Foundation, The Lighthouse Beacon Foundation, Public Safety Research Institute, Safety Systems Foundation reported grants to Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.