Private foundation · EIN 26-2779999 · Murray, Kentucky · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Wrather and Belcher Fund 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $61K total, median $4,500. 100% of grants stayed in Kentucky.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
9
$61K
Median grant
$4,500
Stays in KY
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Coles Campground Methodist Church CMurray, KYFulfill terms of decedent's will$26K
Asbury Cemetery FundMurray, KYFulfill terms of decedent's will$5,000
Spring Creek Cemetery FundMurray, KYFulfill terms of decedent's will$5,000
Kirksey Baptist CemeteryKirksey, KYFulfill terms of decedent's will$4,500
Tucker CemeteryMurray, KYFulfill terms of decedent's will$4,500
Bazzel CemeteryMurray, KYFulfill terms of decedent's will$4,500
Bethel CemeteryMurray, KYFulfill terms of decedent's will$4,500
Almo CemeteryAlmo, KYFulfill terms of decedent's will$4,500
Sinking Springs CemetaryMurray, KYFulfill terms of decedent's will$2,700

About this foundation

Wrather and Belcher Fund Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Murray, Kentucky, administered in care of Sid Easley, tax-exempt since 2009. 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 Wrather and Belcher Fund Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Wrather and Belcher Fund Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $61K across 9 grants, a median of $4,500.

Where does Wrather and Belcher Fund Inc give?

Kentucky (9 grants), per its latest filing.

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