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Louisville foundations

There are 696 foundations and grantmaking organizations in the greater Louisville metro area. Combined, these Louisville metro foundations employ 333 people, earn more than $627 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $5 billion.
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Types of foundations in Louisville

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
 
539
 
$342,716,148
Grantmaking public charity foundations
 
65
 
$213,181,924
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
 
20
 
$8,893,559
Community foundations
 
14
 
$150,378,485
Corporate foundations
 
14
 
$82,054,478
Organizations supporting a single foundation
 
7
 
$17,730,754
Foundation professional societies
 
1
 
$15,067
Foundation alliances and advocates
 
1
 
$0
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Job trends for Louisville foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
432
1-10
 
26
11-25
 
5
26-100
 
3
101 to 1,000
 
0
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of foundations in Louisville

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
334
$250k to $1M
 
88
$1M to $5M
 
55
$5M to $25M
 
18
$25M to $100M
 
3
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of foundations in Louisville

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1-20 of 696

The Whas Crusade for Children

The Whas Crusade for Children grants funds to agencies, schools and hospitals that help special needs children in Kentucky and southern Indiana.
Revenue
$21.1m
Assets
$54.3m
Employees
8
EIN
23-7075524
IRS type
501(c)(3)

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)

Community Foundation of Louisville

We are a force for good. As a leader in philanthropy, we connect donors, nonprofits and civic partners to create lasting impact in community.
Revenue
$90.1m
Assets
$699.5m
Employees
48
EIN
31-0997017
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Metro United Way

Metro United Way is a volunteer-led organization that has been improving lives and communities for over 100 years by engaging people to give, advocate, and volunteer. It is instrumental in connecting those in need to health, education, and social ser...
Revenue
$15.7m
Assets
$44.7m
Employees
76
EIN
61-0444680
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)

The 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
$14.9m
Assets
$158.8m
Employees
3
EIN
61-6031406
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation of Southern Indiana (CFSI)

The Community Foundation of Southern Indiana was formed by a group of Southern Indiana residents who wanted to build charitable resources that would benefit nonprofits and residents of Southern Indiana, forever.
Revenue
$10.5m
Assets
$149.1m
Employees
10
EIN
35-1827813
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Norton Healthcare Foundation

The Norton Healthcare Foundation raises funds to support adult health care services at Norton Audubon Hospital, Norton Brownsboro Hospital, Norton Hospital, and Norton Women's and Kosair Children's Hospital.
Revenue
$13.0m
Assets
$63.9m
Employees
10
EIN
31-0914919
IRS type
501(c)(3)

University of Louisville Real Estate Foundation

University of Louisville Real Estate Foundation is a grantmaking public charity foundation in Louisville, KY whose mission is: Foundation manages real estate for the University of Louisville in Kentucky.
Revenue
$38.5m
Assets
$168.0m
Employees
0
EIN
47-2373203
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)

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)

Indigo Foundation

The Indigo Foundation is a private foundation located in Louisville, KY that primarily funds human services. Last year, the foundation made 12 grants to organizations including National Philanthropic Trust (Optimus Foundation) and others.
Revenue
$10.4m
Assets
$31.2m
Employees
0
EIN
81-4600741
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hacet Foundation

The Hacet Foundation is a private foundation located in Prospect, KY that primarily funds charitable causes and made six grants last year. Its grantees include Children Of Armenia Fund and others.
Revenue
$20.8m
Assets
$22.5m
Employees
0
EIN
90-0925621
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Harrison County Community Foundation Supporting Organization

Supporting organization for philanthropy and growth in the Harrison County community, providing resources and scholarships for graduating seniors.
Revenue
$15.9m
Assets
$254.1m
Employees
0
EIN
35-2100908
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Community Foundation of Louisville Depository

A legal entity to facilitate donors' charitable giving from the Community Foundation of Louisville. Specifically, the distribution of grants and contributions from the foundation to 501(c)(3) organizations qualifying under Section 509(A).
Revenue
$17.9m
Assets
$22.0m
Employees
0
EIN
31-1140889
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)

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)

Harrison County Community Foundation (HCCF)

To inspire and assist everyone to experience philanthropy, producing positive and sustainable growth in Harrison County.
Revenue
$4.0m
Assets
$40.7m
Employees
9
EIN
35-1986569
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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