Criminal Justice Grant Funders in Kentucky
17 foundations with a documented criminal justice focus have made grants to Kentucky nonprofits in recent years, together directing $7.3M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 17 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active criminal justice funders in Kentucky
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Kentucky giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laura and John Arnold Foundation | Texas | $2.6M | 11 | 2024 |
| 2 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated) | Illinois | $1.6M | 7 | 2024 |
| 3 | The Ford Foundation | New York | $1.0M | 2 | 2024 |
| 4 | The Just Trust for Education | North Carolina | $800K | 4 | 2023 |
| 5 | The Just Trust for Action | North Carolina | $470K | 5 | 2024 |
| 6 | Pallottine Foundation of Huntington | West Virginia | $300K | 2 | 2023 |
| 7 | Justice Action Network | District of Columbia | $175K | 3 | 2022 |
| 8 | Coalition for Public Safety | District of Columbia | $150K | 4 | 2022 |
| 9 | Arts Midwest Inc | Minnesota | $112K | 4 | 2025 |
| 10 | Carson-myre Charitable Foundation | Kentucky | $55K | 4 | 2024 |
| 11 | Gheens Foundation Inc | Kentucky | $40K | 4 | 2024 |
| 12 | Kentucky Bar Foundation | Kentucky | $20K | 2 | 2025 |
| 13 | The Nathan Cummings Foundation Inc | New York | $20K | 2 | 2023 |
| 14 | Women 4 Women Inc | Kentucky | $16K | 2 | 2020 |
| 15 | The Richard L and Freda K Flerlage | Ohio | $9K | 4 | 2023 |
This list is ranked by size. Yours should be ranked by fit.
The funders above are the biggest criminal justice funders in Kentucky — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 17 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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