Foundations that fund organizations in Lexington, Ohio
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Lexington nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $25K to Lexington organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Lexington around $10K. 1 of these funders are based in Ohio; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Lexington
- $25K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in OH
- 25%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Lexington organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Reinberger Foundation | Cleveland, OH | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Grant mh24-21 kentucky three day event fund |
| Apex Foundation | Bellevue, WA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Arts, culture, and history |
| The R C Durr Foundation Inc 541 Buttermilk Pike Suite 500 | Covington, KY | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Yes | General support |
| Verizon Foundation | Basking Ridge, NJ | 1 | $750 | $750 | Preselected only | Other civic / community |
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 Lexington, Ohio?
The Reinberger Foundation, Apex Foundation, The R C Durr Foundation Inc 541 Buttermilk Pike Suite 500, Verizon Foundation reported grants to Lexington 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 Lexington. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.