Brown-Forman Foundation
Louisville, KY, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
82-4595018
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation
Louisville, KY, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
82-4595018
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation
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The Brown-Forman Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that awarded $7.2 million in grants to 79 grantees in 2025, with a significant focus on Kentucky, as well as funding in Colorado and Washington, D.C. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of their profile page to determine fit with their funding priorities in news and public information, and other areas.
Cause Areas
2
News and public information
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
West End School Inc
$4.5M
13%
Simmons College of Kentucky Inc
$3.2M
9%
LOUISVILLE CENTRAL COMMUNITY CENTERINC
$3M
9%
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Total No. of Grants
38
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$55K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Brown-Forman Foundation?
Yes. Brown-Forman Foundation accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does Brown-Forman Foundation give?
Brown-Forman Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Kentucky, Colorado, and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Brown-Forman Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Brown-Forman Foundation fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Brown-Forman Foundation make each year?
In 2025, Brown-Forman Foundation awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $7.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Brown-Forman Foundation fund recently?
In 2025, Brown-Forman Foundation awarded grants to about 80 grantees. Recent grantees include West End School Inc, Simmons College of Kentucky Inc, and LOUISVILLE CENTRAL COMMUNITY CENTERINC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Brown-Forman Foundation?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting Brown-Forman Foundation’s website.