Sports & Recreation Grant Funders in Kentucky
62 foundations with a documented sports & recreation focus have made grants to Kentucky nonprofits in recent years, together directing $34.4M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 62 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 sports & recreation funders in Kentucky
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Kentucky giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Community Foundation of Louisville | Kentucky | $9.4M | 63 | 2024 |
| 2 | Norton Healthcare Inc | Kentucky | $7.8M | 27 | 2024 |
| 3 | Ohio Valley Conference | Tennessee | $3.3M | 17 | 2025 |
| 4 | USA Equestrian Trust Inc | Kentucky | $3.2M | 3 | 2023 |
| 5 | The Harold Juanita David Dennis & Gary | Kentucky | $1.7M | 2 | 2022 |
| 6 | Gheens Foundation Inc | Kentucky | $1.1M | 8 | 2023 |
| 7 | The Community Foundation of Louisville | Kentucky | $880K | 26 | 2024 |
| 8 | Midway USA Foundation Inc | Missouri | $760K | 41 | 2024 |
| 9 | Hilltopper Athletic Foundation Inc | Kentucky | $591K | 5 | 2024 |
| 10 | Carson-myre Charitable Foundation | Kentucky | $550K | 12 | 2024 |
| 11 | Felix E Martin Jr Foundation Inc | Kentucky | $510K | 2 | 2018 |
| 12 | United Way of the Bluegrass Inc | Kentucky | $468K | 7 | 2024 |
| 13 | Western Kentucky University Foundation | Kentucky | $444K | 4 | 2022 |
| 14 | Hayswood Foundation Inc | Kentucky | $432K | 6 | 2024 |
| 15 | Paralyzed Veterans of America | District of Columbia | $338K | 6 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest sports & recreation funders in Kentucky — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 62 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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