Funder directory → Kentucky → KENTUCKY FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN INC
Private foundation · LOUISVILLE, KY · EIN 611070429KENTUCKY FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN INC
✓ Accepts unsolicited applications
Typical grant
$6,612–$165,840
median $49,973
Giving (latest FY)
$444,848
6 grants · FY2025
Assets
$18,924,255
gives in KY
Application form & materials: THE APPLICATION IS COMPLETED ON-LINE AT WWW.KFW.ORG
Deadlines: THE DEADLINE FOR THE ARTIST ENRICHMENT GRANT IS TYPICALLY THE FIRST WEEK OF SEPTEMBER AND THE DEADLI
Restrictions: WHO MAY APPLY FOR KFW GRANTS? INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS AND ORGANIZATIONS WHO ARE ENGAGING IN ARTS-BASED ACTIVITIES MAY APPLY. APPLICANTS MUST BE RESIDENTS OF KENTUCKY. KFW IS COMMITTED TO MAKING GRANTS ACCESSIBLE TO ALL, REGARDLESS OF AGE, RACE, ETHNICITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PHYSICAL ABILITY, EDUCATION LEVEL, ECONOMIC CONDITION, OR GEOGRAPHIC ORIGIN. WHAT ARE THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS? BECAUSE KFW FOCUSES ON SUPPORTING THE CREATION OF ART BY FEMINISTS IN KENTUCKY, KFW DOES NOT FUND: NON-ART RELATED EXPENSES (I.E., OVERDUE BILLS, TAXES, ETC.) WORK CONDUCTED BY ARTISTS OR ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE N
Contact: SHARON LARUE · 505 W ORMSBY AVE, LOUISVILLE, KY, 40203 · 5025620045
| Grantee | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT · VARIOUS, KY | ART MEETS ACTIVISIM | $184,154 |
| SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT · VARIOUS, KY | ARTIST ENRICHMENT | $147,525 |
| SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT · VARIOUS, KY | EVENT SPONSORSHIP | $50,021 |
| SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT · VARIOUS, KY | RADICAL, TIMELY, AND URGENT GRANT | $49,925 |
| SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT · VARIOUS, KY | ARTIST CAREER DEVELOPMENT | $7,223 |
| SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT · VARIOUS, KY | FIRE STARTER & SALLIE BINGHAM AWARDS | $6,000 |
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THE GHEENS FOUNDATION INC
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IRVIN F & ALICE S ETSCORN
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HAYSWOOD FOUNDATION INC
MAYSVILLE, KY · median $10,000
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OWENSBORO, KY · median $3,000
CHAS AND RUTH SELIGMAN
WALTON, KY · median $10,000
Source: IRS Form 990-PF e-file disclosure, fiscal year 2025 (public record under 26 U.S.C. §6104). Filings lag by their nature — verify current priorities and procedures with the foundation before applying. Represent this foundation and see an error? Tell us with the correction and source filing.