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Kentucky Bar Foundation

Frankfort, Kentucky  ·  EIN 310968842  ·  Private foundation

Kentucky Bar Foundation is a Kentucky-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $1.9M in annual giving against $9.1M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 208 grants for Kentucky Bar Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.

$1.9M
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$9.1M
Assets (FY2020)
208
Grants tracked
2025
Latest grant in this overview

What Kentucky Bar Foundation funds

Kentucky Bar Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on criminal justice, education, disaster relief & emergency aid, health care, higher education, and related causes.

Criminal JusticeEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessLegal AidLibraries & Literacy

Populations it has supported include children, families, immigrants & refugees, veterans.

childrenfamiliesimmigrants & refugeesveterans

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Kentucky Legal Aid- Aka Legal Aid of Bluegrass
FOR LEGAL AID
Covington, KY$537K2017
Appalchian Research & Defense Fund of Kentucky Inc
FOR LEGAL AIID
Prestonburg, KY$474K2018
Appalachian Research & Defense Fund of Kentucky Inc
FOR LEGAL AID
Prestonsburg, KY$463K2019

How to apply for funding from Kentucky Bar Foundation

Kentucky Bar Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at kybarfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Kentucky Bar Foundation

Does Kentucky Bar Foundation accept grant applications?
Kentucky Bar Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does Kentucky Bar Foundation fund?
Kentucky Bar Foundation's grants focus on criminal justice. Example recipients include Kentucky Legal Aid- Aka Legal Aid of Bluegrass, Appalchian Research & Defense Fund of Kentucky Inc, Appalachian Research & Defense Fund of Kentucky Inc. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Kentucky Bar Foundation give in grants?
Kentucky Bar Foundation reported $1.9M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $11.2M over 208 grants.
Where is Kentucky Bar Foundation located?
Kentucky Bar Foundation is based in Frankfort, Kentucky. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 310968842.
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About this profile. This page is built from Kentucky Bar Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Kentucky Bar Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.