Private foundation · EIN 26-0583933 · Louisville, Kentucky · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Kirchdorfer Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $158K total, median $3,750. 63% of grants stayed in Kentucky.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
8
$158K
Median grant
$3,750
Stays in KY
63%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.4M

Grants paid in 2024

8 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Xavier High SchoolLouisville, KYGeneral fund$96K
Kentucky Golf FoundationLouisville, KYGeneral fund$25K
Walt End SchoolLouisville, KYGeneral fund$25K
Bellarmine UniversityLouisville, KYGeneral fund$5,000
Evans Scholars FoundationGlenview, ILGeneral fund$2,500
Tunnels to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYGeneral fund$2,500
Holy Trinity ChurchSt Matthews, KYGeneral fund$1,000
ALS AssociationArlington, VAGeneral fund$500

By state: Kentucky 5 · Illinois 1 · New York 1 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Kirchdorfer Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Louisville, Kentucky, administered in care of James J Kirchdorfer Sr, tax-exempt since 2008. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Kirchdorfer Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Kirchdorfer Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $158K across 8 grants, a median of $3,750.

Where does Kirchdorfer Foundation Inc give?

Kentucky (5 grants), Illinois (1 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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