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.

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 applications on fixed deadlines.

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.

Blue Grass Community Foundation Inc — 43 grants to 17 organizations, median $15,737, largest $180,819. That is 4% of its Kentucky giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

The Community Foundation of Louisville Inc — 53 grants to 21 organizations, median $35,026, largest $1,366,000. That is 3% of its Kentucky giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

Horseshoe Foundation of Floyd County Inc — 6 grants to 4 organizations, median $20,000, largest $200,000. That is 9% of its Kentucky giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

LG&E and Ku Foundation Inc — 14 grants to 11 organizations, median $5,000, largest $178,000. That is 3% of its Kentucky giving. Last grant here 2024. Accepts unsolicited applications.

The Community Foundation of Louisville Depository Inc — 23 grants to 11 organizations, median $13,850, largest $125,000. That is 2% of its Kentucky giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

Brown-Forman Foundation — 6 grants to 4 organizations, median $40,000, largest $150,000. That is 5% of its Kentucky giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications, usually due Nov 1.