CHARITABLE

Equine Therapy ProgramsHorse Rescues

Last Awarded In

2024

Median Grant

$10,000

Grant Range

$2,000$200,000

States & Territories

12 states

Prospective applicants should use the published online application and follow the foundation’s biannual deadlines (February and August) and sponsorship timing rules; include a 501(c)(3) letter and project budget, emphasize equine or neighborhood quality‑of‑life alignment and any Kentucky relevance, and direct program questions to the named program contact or administrative emails listed on the foundation page.

Source: Website — Mar 2026

Application Contact

The Churchill Downs Foundation is a 501(c)(3); Board reviews and approves grant requests bi-annually in February and August. Please attach your project’s proposed budget and 501(c)(3) letter when applying.

Application Contact

Must be a registered 501c organization; sponsorship requests must be submitted two months prior to event date; requests will not be fulfilled during March and April due to Kentucky Derby preparation.

General Contact

(502) 636-4400
600 N. Hurstbourne Parkway, Suite 400, Louisville, KY 40222

Source: Zeffy Agent — Mar 2026, IRS Filing — 2024