Foundations that fund organizations in Paris, Kentucky
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Paris nonprofits
26 private foundations gave $656K to Paris organizations in their latest filings; 7 of the 26 that say either way accept applications.
41 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Paris around $5,000. 12 of these funders are based in Kentucky; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 26
- Accept applications
- 7
- of 26 that state a policy
- Dollars to Paris
- $656K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 41
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in KY
- 46%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Paris organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dr William Kenney Trust Fund | Louisville, KY | 1 | $153K | $153K | Preselected only | Scholarships |
| The Fred (ba) Batterton Fund Tr | Louisville, KY | 3 | $132K | $20K | Yes | Program support; Education |
| William & Jean Haggard Charitable Foundation | Louisville, KY | 8 | $76K | $7,991 | Preselected only | Program support; Building repair and; Indigent children |
| Dettwiller Foundation | Nashville, TN | 1 | $75K | $75K | Preselected only | General fund |
| Steve & Amy van Andel Foundation | Ada, MI | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Community development |
| The Daugherty Fund | St Louis, MO | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | General operating |
| The Mulhollem Cravens Foundation | Carlisle, KY | 2 | $30K | $15K | Preselected only | To further the mission of the donee |
| E&w G Foundation | North Tonawanda, NY | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Playground equipment, surface, games |
| Mary Mansfield Fund for the Aged Fifth Third | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $19K | $19K | Preselected only | Annual fund |
| Charlton C Cox Irrevocable Charitable Trust | Louisville, KY | 4 | $12K | $3,627 | Preselected only | Program support |
| Nannine Clay-Wallis Tuw Fbo the Garden Club | Louisville, KY | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Program support |
| Tw Nannine C Wallis - Church Xxxxx6008 | Chicago, IL | 1 | $9,380 | $9,380 | Preselected only | General |
| The Josephine Ardery Foundation Inc | Lexington, KY | 2 | $7,000 | $3,500 | Yes | Support local theater group; Support local charities |
| Hilary Boone Foundation Inc | Lexington, KY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Subsidy |
| Yih Family Foundation | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General Support |
| C F Pollard Foundation Inc | Louisville, KY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Charitable |
| The Lary Foundation Inc | Homestead, FL | 1 | $3,250 | $3,250 | Preselected only | To further the purpose of the recipient |
| W Frank Lebus Jr Charitable Tuw | Louisville, KY | 1 | $2,533 | $2,533 | Preselected only | Program support |
| Nisource Charitable Foundation | Columbus, OH | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Corporate donation |
| American Water Charitable Foundationinc | Camden, NJ | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | General purpose |
| Trent Family Foundation | Lexington, KY | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General operations |
| Baird Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Charitable operations expenses |
| Misdee Wrigley and James Mather Miller Foundation Inc | Sarasota, FL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Subsidy |
| Lg&e and Ku Foundation Inc | Louisville, KY | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Second stride/5k |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $53 | $53 | Preselected only | Matching contribution (general operating 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 Paris, Kentucky?
The Dr William Kenney Trust Fund, The Fred (ba) Batterton Fund Tr, William & Jean Haggard Charitable Foundation, Dettwiller Foundation, Steve & Amy van Andel Foundation and 21 others reported grants to Paris 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 Paris. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.