Legal Aid Grant Funders in Kentucky
17 foundations with a documented legal aid focus have made grants to Kentucky nonprofits in recent years, together directing $51.4M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 17 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 legal aid funders in Kentucky
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Kentucky giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Legal Services Corporation | District of Columbia | $39.3M | 20 | 2024 |
| 2 | Kentucky Bar Foundation | Kentucky | $7.2M | 55 | 2025 |
| 3 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | New York | $2.0M | 2 | 2024 |
| 4 | Ky Access to Justice Commission Inc | Kentucky | $1.3M | 12 | 2025 |
| 5 | Metro United Way Inc | Kentucky | $576K | 3 | 2019 |
| 6 | Louisville Bar Foundation Inc | Kentucky | $312K | 20 | 2024 |
| 7 | Gheens Foundation Inc | Kentucky | $125K | 3 | 2025 |
| 8 | Heart of Kentucky United Way Inc | Kentucky | $118K | 7 | 2024 |
| 9 | The Community Foundation of Louisville | Kentucky | $98K | 5 | 2023 |
| 10 | Legal Aid Society Inc | Kentucky | $87K | 2 | 2017 |
| 11 | The Community Foundation of Louisville | Kentucky | $26K | 3 | 2024 |
| 12 | Louisville Bar Center Inc | Kentucky | $24K | 2 | 2018 |
| 13 | The Muir House Foundation | Kentucky | $20K | 4 | 2024 |
| 14 | The Impact Fund | California | $20K | 2 | 2019 |
This list is ranked by size. Yours should be ranked by fit.
The funders above are the biggest legal aid funders in Kentucky — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 17 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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