Foundations that fund organizations in Shepherdsville, Kentucky
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Shepherdsville nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $277K to Shepherdsville organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
9 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Shepherdsville around $1,500. 4 of these funders are based in Kentucky; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Shepherdsville
- $277K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 9
- Typical median grant
- $1,500
- Based in KY
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Shepherdsville organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fischer Family Foundation 2008 | Fort Mitchell, KY | 3 | $267K | $15K | Preselected only | General donation |
| Nicklies Foundation Inc | Louisville, KY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | To help provide funding for foster and adoptive children to… |
| Leight M Wilson Foundation Inc | Glasgow, KY | 2 | $2,200 | $1,100 | Preselected only | Charitable; Religious |
| Caldwell Preload Spirit Foundation Inc | Louisville, KY | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | Operations and charity/mission support |
| The Alro Steel Foundation | Jackson, MI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Csx Foundation Inc | Jacksonville, FL | 1 | $400 | $400 | Preselected only | Various |
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 Shepherdsville, Kentucky?
The Fischer Family Foundation 2008, Nicklies Foundation Inc, Leight M Wilson Foundation Inc, Caldwell Preload Spirit Foundation Inc, The Alro Steel Foundation and 1 others reported grants to Shepherdsville 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 Shepherdsville. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.