Youth Development Grant Funders in Kentucky
146 foundations with a documented youth development focus have made grants to Kentucky nonprofits in recent years, together directing $145.0M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 146 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 youth development funders in Kentucky
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Kentucky giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Catholic Charities of Louisville Inc | Kentucky | $57.8M | 9 | 2025 |
| 2 | Southcentral Workforce Investment Board | Pennsylvania | $14.8M | 2 | 2025 |
| 3 | Fresno Area Workforce Investment | California | $10.5M | 7 | 2024 |
| 4 | Metro United Way Inc | Kentucky | $8.5M | 156 | 2025 |
| 5 | The Community Foundation of Louisville | Kentucky | $7.1M | 84 | 2024 |
| 6 | Jewish Heritage Fund for Excellence Inc | Kentucky | $6.1M | 17 | 2024 |
| 7 | Goodwill Industries International Inc | Maryland | $6.0M | 2 | 2023 |
| 8 | C E and S Foundation Inc | Kentucky | $3.2M | 19 | 2024 |
| 9 | Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation | California | $3.0M | 2 | 2024 |
| 10 | The Fischer Family Foundation 2008 | Kentucky | $2.4M | 2 | 2024 |
| 11 | The Community Foundation of Louisville | Kentucky | $1.9M | 41 | 2024 |
| 12 | United Way of the Bluegrass Inc | Kentucky | $1.7M | 42 | 2024 |
| 13 | The Community Foundation of Louisville | Kentucky | $1.5M | 45 | 2024 |
| 14 | Youthbuild USA Inc | Massachusetts | $1.3M | 10 | 2024 |
| 15 | Family & Children's Place Inc | Kentucky | $1.0M | 6 | 2025 |
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The funders above are the biggest youth development funders in Kentucky — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 146 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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