Higher Education Grant Funders in Kentucky
639 foundations with a documented higher education focus have made grants to Kentucky nonprofits in recent years, together directing $439.5M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 639 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 higher education funders in Kentucky
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Kentucky giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Kentucky Research Foundation | Kentucky | $181.7M | 5 | 2023 |
| 2 | Murray State University Foundation Inc | Kentucky | $27.0M | 6 | 2025 |
| 3 | Trinity High School Foundation | Kentucky | $23.1M | 7 | 2025 |
| 4 | Eastern Kentucky University Foundation | Kentucky | $19.8M | 5 | 2023 |
| 5 | Morehead State University Foundation | Kentucky | $17.4M | 6 | 2025 |
| 6 | U of L Health - Louisville Inc | Kentucky | $10.2M | 3 | 2024 |
| 7 | University of Kentucky Markey | Kentucky | $9.7M | 7 | 2024 |
| 8 | Jewish Heritage Fund for Excellence Inc | Kentucky | $9.2M | 15 | 2024 |
| 9 | The Mustard Seed Foundation | Kentucky | $8.4M | 5 | 2024 |
| 10 | Jefferson Community Technical College | Kentucky | $6.2M | 12 | 2025 |
| 11 | The Community Foundation of Louisville | Kentucky | $5.7M | 56 | 2024 |
| 12 | University of Louisville Trust | Pennsylvania | $5.2M | 4 | 2025 |
| 13 | C E and S Foundation Inc | Kentucky | $4.5M | 14 | 2024 |
| 14 | J Rogers Badgett Sr Foundation Inc | Kentucky | $4.1M | 50 | 2024 |
| 15 | The Rogers Foundation | Nevada | $4.0M | 8 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest higher education funders in Kentucky — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 639 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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