Financial Empowerment Grant Funders in Kentucky
12 foundations with a documented financial empowerment focus have made grants to Kentucky nonprofits in recent years, together directing $3.0M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 12 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 financial empowerment funders in Kentucky
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Kentucky giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Graham Brown Foundation Inc | Kentucky | $1.4M | 2 | 2020 |
| 2 | Metro United Way Inc | Kentucky | $350K | 8 | 2025 |
| 3 | Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund | New York | $275K | 3 | 2023 |
| 4 | The William Gerald Willett | Missouri | $250K | 3 | 2023 |
| 5 | Gheens Foundation Inc | Kentucky | $200K | 2 | 2023 |
| 6 | Appalachian College Association Inc | Kentucky | $185K | 3 | 2024 |
| 7 | United Way of the Bluegrass Inc | Kentucky | $106K | 9 | 2024 |
| 8 | First Financial Foundation | Ohio | $100K | 5 | 2024 |
| 9 | Women 4 Women Inc | Kentucky | $25K | 2 | 2020 |
| 10 | Park Community Credit Union Foundation | Kentucky | $25K | 2 | 2023 |
| 11 | Robert & Evelyn Hewlett Morgan | Kentucky | $22K | 5 | 2024 |
| 12 | Ashington-pickett Foundation Inc | Florida | $500 | 2 | 2023 |
This list is ranked by size. Yours should be ranked by fit.
The funders above are the biggest financial empowerment funders in Kentucky — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 12 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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