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Kentucky Education Association

Frankfort, Kentucky  ·  EIN 610245450  ·  Private foundation

Kentucky Education Association is a private foundation based in Frankfort, Kentucky. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $610K in grants paid and $18.2M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 58 individual grants from this funder — $1.8M awarded across 2021–2025 — including its support for education. Below is its full funding profile.

$610K
Annual giving (FY2021)
$18.2M
Total assets
58
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Kentucky Education Association funds

Kentucky Education Association's giving carries a documented focus on education.

Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Kentucky Education Association, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Protect Our Schools Ky
CONTRIBUTION
Frankfort, KY$250K2024
Kentucky Education Association - Retired
CONTRIBUTION
Frankfort, KY$185K2021
Kentucky Education Association - Retired
CONTRIBUTION
Frankfort, KY$161K2023
Kentucky Education Association - Retired
CONTRIBUTION
Frankfort, KY$151K2025
Kentucky Education Association - Retired
CONTRIBUTION
Frankfort, KY$137K2024
Kea-central District
CONTRIBUTION
Lexington, KY$46K2021
Kea-central District
CONTRIBUTION
Lexington, KY$36K2025
Northern Kentucky Education Association
CONTRIBUTION
Florence, KY$33K2021
Eastern Kentucky Education Association
CONTRIBUTION
Prestonsburg, KY$32K2021
First District Education Association
CONTRIBUTION
Paducah, KY$30K2024
Kea-central District
CONTRIBUTION
Lexington, KY$29K2023
Northern Kentucky Education Association
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Florence, KY$29K2023
Northern Kentucky Education Association
CONTRIBUTION
Walton, KY$26K2025
Second District Education Association
CONTRIBUTION
Madisonville, KY$25K2021
Second District Education Association
CONTRIBUTION
Madisonville, KY$23K2024

Kentucky Education Association giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2021$470K
2023$381K
2024$573K
2025$371K

How to apply for funding from Kentucky Education Association

Kentucky Education Association's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at kea.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Kentucky Education Association

Does Kentucky Education Association accept grant applications?
Kentucky Education Association's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Kentucky Education Association fund?
Kentucky Education Association's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include Protect Our Schools Ky, Kentucky Education Association - Retired, Kentucky Education Association - Retired. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Kentucky Education Association give in grants?
Kentucky Education Association reported $610K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $1.8M over 58 grants.
Where is Kentucky Education Association located?
Kentucky Education Association is based in Frankfort, Kentucky. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 610245450.
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About this profile. This page is built from Kentucky Education Association's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Kentucky Education Association. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.