Education Grant Funders in Kentucky
806 foundations with a documented education focus have made grants to Kentucky nonprofits in recent years, together directing $715.5M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 806 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 education funders in Kentucky
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Kentucky giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Catholic Charities of Louisville Inc | Kentucky | $60.8M | 44 | 2025 |
| 2 | The Bill Gatton Foundation | Tennessee | $40.4M | 6 | 2024 |
| 3 | The Community Foundation of Louisville | Kentucky | $34.1M | 485 | 2024 |
| 4 | Catholic Education Foundation Inc | Kentucky | $31.2M | 386 | 2025 |
| 5 | Murray State University Foundation Inc | Kentucky | $27.0M | 6 | 2025 |
| 6 | Save the Children Federation Inc | Connecticut | $25.4M | 85 | 2024 |
| 7 | Commonwealth Fund for Ket Inc | Kentucky | $24.2M | 6 | 2025 |
| 8 | Anne Ray Foundation | Minnesota | $22.4M | 11 | 2024 |
| 9 | The Sar Foundation Inc | Kentucky | $14.6M | 6 | 2024 |
| 10 | Jewish Heritage Fund for Excellence Inc | Kentucky | $13.6M | 19 | 2024 |
| 11 | Northern Kentucky University Foundation Inc | Kentucky | $11.7M | 9 | 2023 |
| 12 | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | Washington | $11.5M | 18 | 2020 |
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The funders above are the biggest education funders in Kentucky — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 806 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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