Foundations that fund museums and historical organizations in Kentucky

Kentucky Humanities Council Inc — 29 grants to 22 organizations, median $13,500, largest $30,000. That is 35% of its Kentucky giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States — 6 grants to 6 organizations, median $9,700, largest $250,000. That is 43% of its Kentucky giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

John D and Catherine T MacArthur Foundation (Consolidated) — 7 grants to 2 organizations, median $60,000, largest $500,000. That is 35% of its Kentucky giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.

The Josephine Ardery Foundation Inc — 10 grants to 6 organizations, median $9,775, largest $15,000. That is 22% of its Kentucky giving. Last grant here 2024. Accepts unsolicited applications.

The Bessemer Giving Fund — 7 grants to 2 organizations, median $10,000, largest $2,000,000. That is 17% of its Kentucky giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

Tallgrass Farm Foundation Inc — 6 grants to 3 organizations, median $3,000, largest $20,000. That is 15% of its Kentucky giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

Powell Family Charitable Foundation Inc — 7 grants to 5 organizations, median $1,000, largest $11,500. That is 12% of its Kentucky giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

Owsley Brown II Family Foundation Inc — 6 grants to 3 organizations, median $107,467, largest $250,000. That is 12% of its Kentucky giving. Last grant here 2021; still granting as of 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

Fund for the Arts Inc — 19 grants to 7 organizations, median $17,011, largest $118,310. That is 7% of its Kentucky giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

Lexarts Inc — 8 grants to 2 organizations, median $87,500, largest $104,000. That is 9% of its Kentucky giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.