Foundations that fund organizations in West Liberty, Kentucky
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for West Liberty nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $50K to West Liberty organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to West Liberty around $3,500. 2 of these funders are based in Kentucky; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to West Liberty
- $50K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $3,500
- Based in KY
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to West Liberty organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Steele-Reese Foundation Xxxxx1004 | Chicago, IL | 1 | $40K | $40K | Yes | General |
| Martha C Stacy Scholarship Foundation Inc | West Liberty, KY | 3 | $4,500 | $1,500 | Yes | Scholarshipscholarship; Scholarshipscholarshipscholarshipscholarship; Scholarship |
| Tallgrass Farm Foundation Inc | Harrodsburg, KY | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Preselected only | General fund |
| The Lighthouse Beacon Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $1,535 | $1,535 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted (See General Explanation Attachment) |
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 West Liberty, Kentucky?
The Steele-Reese Foundation Xxxxx1004, Martha C Stacy Scholarship Foundation Inc, Tallgrass Farm Foundation Inc, The Lighthouse Beacon Foundation reported grants to West Liberty 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 West Liberty. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.