Foundations that fund organizations in Washington, Kentucky
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Washington nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $63K to Washington organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Washington around $7,000. 2 of these funders are based in Kentucky; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Washington
- $63K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $7,000
- Based in KY
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Washington organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson-Myre Charitable Foundation | Paducah, KY | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | To fund christian ministry |
| Burnette Family Charitable Foundation Inc | Maysville, KY | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Preselected only | Paxton inn roof repair |
| Claire Adair Hendrickson Foundation Inc | Cincinnati, OH | 2 | $6,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Program 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 Washington, Kentucky?
Carson-Myre Charitable Foundation, Burnette Family Charitable Foundation Inc, Claire Adair Hendrickson Foundation Inc reported grants to Washington 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 Washington. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.