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Louisville private foundations

There are 545private foundations in the greater Louisvillemetro area. Combined, these Louisville metro private foundationsemploy 61 people, earn more than $290 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $3 billion.
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Types of private foundations in Louisville

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
545
$289,896,376
Corporate foundations
24
$78,239,117
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Sizes of private foundations in Louisville

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
321
$250k to $1M
62
$1M to $5M
35
$5M to $25M
9
$25M to $100M
1
$100M+
0
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Directory of private foundations in Louisville

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Rawlings Foundation

The Rawlings Foundation, based in Palm Beach, FL, funds ministry operations and youth camps, granting $19 to organizations like Hope Of Life.
Revenue
$42.4m
Assets
$188.4m
Employees
9
EIN
65-1051638
IRS type
501(c)(3)

James Graham Brown Foundation

The James Graham Brown Foundation cultivates progress and civic pride through philanthropic investments that promote the image of Kentucky and Louisville and the well-being of its citizens.
Revenue
$11.9m
Assets
$366.4m
Employees
8
EIN
61-0724060
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Gheens Foundation

The Gheens Foundation is a private foundation that made 135 grants last year. Grantees include Louisville Urban League Inc. Trustees are Michael B Mountjoy, Phoebe A Wood, Laman A Gray JR MD. The foundation is located in Louisville, KY.
Revenue
$8.6m
Assets
$155.9m
Employees
2
EIN
61-6031406
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sam Shine Foundation

The Sam Shine Foundation is a private foundation that primarily funds general grants. The organization received funds from various organizations to assist the organization with the conservation and preservation of t.
Revenue
$18.7m
Assets
$131.0m
Employees
1
EIN
35-1961730
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Brown-Forman Foundation

The Brown-Forman Foundation is a corporate foundation that primarily funds general program support. Last year, it made 46 grants to organizations such as Actors Theatre of Louisville.
Revenue
$21.3m
Assets
$99.8m
Employees
0
EIN
82-4595018
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Owsley Brown Ii Family Foundation

The Owsley Brown Ii Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Louisville, KY. It made 64 grants last year. Its trustees are Christina Lee Brown, Owsley Brown Iii, Brooke Brown Barzun.
Revenue
$19.2m
Assets
$53.8m
Employees
0
EIN
61-1189915
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Michael and Chandra Rudd Foundation

The Michael and Chandra Rudd Foundation is a private foundation located in Louisville, KY that primarily funds human services. It made 19 grants last year to grantees including the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and others.
Revenue
$15.2m
Assets
$18.8m
Employees
0
EIN
61-1293806
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humana Foundation

Humana Foundation is a private foundation in Louisville, KY whose mission is: The Humana Foundation offers scholarships to students in America.
Revenue
$8.5m
Assets
$417.6m
Employees
0
EIN
61-1004763
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Louisville Protestant Altenheim

Our priority is to focus on the dignity and well-being of our residents. We continue to carry out unsurpassed care, assessed on our residents' individual needs. We believe each resident deserves quality care and exceptional customer service.
Revenue
$3.2m
Assets
$12.3m
Employees
10
EIN
61-0449634
IRS type
501(c)(3)

David Novak Leadership

David Novak Leadership is a private foundation located in Louisville, KY. Their purpose is to build leadership curriculum and online programs that inspire and educate individuals about how to be better leaders.
Revenue
$3.0m
Assets
$1.2m
Employees
4
EIN
85-2221144
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Access Ventures

The organization is working to impact the world by making holistic investments to help all people, communities and businesses realize their full potential.
Revenue
$3.6m
Assets
$36.8m
Employees
5
EIN
46-3061287
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mildred V Horn Foundation

The Mildred V Horn Foundation is a private foundation located in Lagrange, KY. The foundation made five grants last year. The trustees are H Scott Davis, Walter T Crutcher, Louisa M Gaines.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$18.7m
Employees
0
EIN
61-6166544
IRS type
501(c)(3)

C E and S Foundation

The C E and S Foundation focuses on See Cesfoundation.com, Home Page "areas Of Focus. It is supported by David A. Jones and is a private foundation located in Louisville, KY. Its total assets held are $54,497,278.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$74.7m
Employees
4
EIN
59-2466943
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Alternative Residences Three Inc VOCA Corporation

Alternative Residences provides residential, rehabilitative, and training services for developmentally disabled individuals through three Ohio-based intermediate care homes.
Revenue
$3.6m
Assets
$2.9m
Employees
0
EIN
31-1079031
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Seneca County Residential Advisory Committee Inc Voca Corporation

A nonprofit foundation in Louisville, KY that operates group homes for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$247.3k
Employees
0
EIN
34-1564570
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Frances N Alden Charitable Trust

Louisville-based private foundation funding scholarships, national landmark restoration, grief counseling services, and grants to various organizations.
Revenue
$1.7m
Assets
$47.0m
Employees
1
EIN
86-6493305
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Owsley Brown III Philanthropic Foundation

The Owsley Brown III Philanthropic Foundation is a private foundation located in Louisville, KY that made 95 grants last year. Grantees include Kentucky College Of Art Design. Trustees are Owsley Brown Iii, Brooke Brown Barzun, Augusta Brown Holland.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$9.4m
Employees
0
EIN
27-4432014
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ina B. Bond Ashbourne Charitable Fund

The Ina B. Bond Ashbourne Charitable Fund is a private foundation that made 54 grants last year to organizations such as the American Red Cross. The trustees of the fund are Ina Brown Bond, W Austin Musselman JR, and Elaine G Musselman.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$24.6m
Employees
0
EIN
45-2809797
IRS type
501(c)(3)

W L Lyons Brown JR Charitable Foundation

The W L Lyons Brown JR Charitable Foundation is a private foundation located in Louisville, KY. It made 79 grants last year to organizations such as Uva The College Foundation. It is supported by Brown Crut Dated 100705 Co Bessemer Trust Company Na.
Revenue
$4.3m
Assets
$36.7m
Employees
0
EIN
61-1233038
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Manning Foundation

The Manning Foundation is a private foundation supported by Cynthia Manning. It is located in Louisville, KY.
Revenue
$3.2m
Assets
$4.6m
Employees
0
EIN
83-2967695
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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