Funding search · disability services and research · Kentucky
Who funds disability services and research work in Kentucky
15 funders have a record of paying for disability services and research work by Kentucky recipients: 57 grants totaling $2.7M, most recently in 2025 — mostly grantmaking charities, which often run real application cycles. The largest by matched giving are The Whas Crusade for Children ($480,758), Cedar Lake Foundation ($1.9M) and Easter Seals ($54,826).
From IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings, 2019–2025. Grants already paid to Kentucky recipients — evidence of what these funders back, not open calls.
The Whas Crusade for ChildrenLouisville, KYCharity · may take applications
31 matching grants · $480,758 · through 2023Largest: $12,000 to EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY EKU-ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY PROJECT — $12,000.00 for any item on grant list - communication kits, braille resources, adaptive toys, adaptive computer aid, moxie ai robots plus subscription for social skill development,…
Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy FundNew York, NYCharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $822,083 · through 2024Largest: $399,450 to DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS CHARITABLE SERVICE — community & human services
Cedar Lake FoundationLouisville, KYCharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $1.9M · through 2025Largest: $1.0M to CEDAR LAKE RESIDENCESINC — supplement government funding for supported living programs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities living in housing units owned by related organizations. …
The Ayco Charitable FoundationCohoes, NYCharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $50,550 · through 2024Largest: $22,700 to DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS CHARITABLE SERVICE — community & human services
Largest: $5,000 to DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS CHARITABLE SERVICE TRUS — programs of service to disabled american veterans
Largest: $15,000 to DISABLED VETERANS — service programs
Veterans United FoundationColumbia, MOCharity · may take applications
4 matching grants · $90,000 · through 2025Largest: $30,000 to DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS — national service program
Community Foundation of Anne Arundel CoAnnapolis, MDCharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $75,000 · through 2024Largest: $50,000 to DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS CHARITABLE SERVICE TRUST — human services
Easter SealsChicago, ILCharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $54,826 · through 2024Largest: $27,619 to EASTERSEALS WEST KENTUCKY — disability services
Largest: $65,000 to PROGRESS LEX INC DBA CIVICLEX — evaluation & feasibility of civiclex adaptations
Largest: $10,000 to SOUTHWEST CENTER FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED — mission delivery support
Columbus FoundationColumbus, OHCharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $25,131 · through 2024Largest: $13,631 to DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS DAV CHARITABLE SERVICE TRUST INC — social services
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