Grants paid in 2025
Top 60 of 139 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of LouisvilleLouisville, KY | Republic Bank Foundation charitable agreement (payment 6 of 8) | $267K |
| Jctc FoundationLouisville, KY | Jefferson Rising Campus Transformation Project (Payment 1 of 5) | $200K |
| Hosparus HealthLouisville, KY | Hospice Care Center Campaign + Celebration of Compassion (payment 1 of 4) | $125K |
| Jewish Community of LouisvilleLouisville, KY | United Jewish Campaign | $60K |
| Metro United WayLouisville, KY | Corporate gift 2024 | $50K |
| Metro United WayLouisville, KY | 2025 Campaign | $50K |
| Fund for the ArtsLouisville, KY | Performance Village at St. James Court Art Show | $45K |
| Thomas More UniversityCrestview Hills, KY | Thomas More Second Century Campaign (payment 3 of 5) | $40K |
| Leadership Louisville CenterLouisville, KY | Leadership Louisville Program Sponsorship | $25K |
| Nku FoundationHighland Heights, KY | Adult and Transfer Center | $25K |
| Kentucky to the WorldLouisville, KY | Title sponsorship (payment 3 of 3) | $25K |
| Simmons College of KentuckyLouisville, KY | Race to Greatness and 20th Celebration | $20K |
| Children's Home of Northern KentuckyCovington, KY | Expanding Mental Health Services (payment 3 of 3) | $20K |
| Simmons College of KentuckyLouisville, KY | Scholarships (payment 4 of 5) | $20K |
| Community Foundation of LouisvilleLouisville, KY | Scholarship funding | $20K |
| Louisville Downtown PartnershipLouisville, KY | State of the Downtown Luncheon | $19K |
| Kids Center for Pediatric TherapiesLouisville, KY | Walk & Roll, Stewardship event (Big Hearts at Big Springs) | $19K |
| Jewish Family & Career ServicesLouisville, KY | Republic Bank Player's Challenge | $18K |
| Whas Crusade for ChildrenLouisville, KY | Annual Crusade for Children / Power Hour | $17K |
| Kentucky ShakespeareLouisville, KY | Kentucky Shakespeare Festival 65th Anniversary | $15K |
| Parks Alliance of LouisvilleLouisville, KY | Ag Innovation Hub (Payment 1 of 4) | $15K |
| Habitat for Humanity of Metro LouisvilleLouisville, KY | Banker's Build and Raise the Roof | $15K |
| Leadership Kentucky FoundationFrankfort, KY | Mission / Program support | $15K |
| Speed Art MuseumLouisville, KY | Speed Ball | $13K |
| YMCA of Greater LouisvilleLouisville, KY | Safe Place Services, Swim Safety, Youth Engagement | $13K |
| Brightside FoundationLouisville, KY | Brightside Bash (payment 2 of 2) | $13K |
| Assumption High SchoolLouisville, KY | Launching the Future Campaign (payment 4 of 4) | $13K |
| Emergency Shelter House of Northern KentuckyCovington, KY | Capital campaign pledge (payment 4 of 5) | $10K |
| National Safe Place NetworkLouisville, KY | Txt 4 Help and 2Chat programs | $10K |
| Family Scholar HouseLouisville, KY | Wine, Women & Shoes | $10K |
| St Francis Desales High SchoolLouisville, KY | Capital Campaign (payment 3 of 3) | $10K |
| Blessings in a BackpackLouisville, KY | Pack the Sack Golf Classic | $10K |
| Americana World Community CenterLouisville, KY | Adult services program support | $10K |
| Apple Patch CommunityCrestwood, KY | Pillar Breakfast | $10K |
| University of LouisvilleLouisville, KY | Summit for Inclusive Excellence | $10K |
| March of DimesArlington, VA | March for Babies, REACH Breakfast | $10K |
| Lincoln FoundationLouisville, KY | Whitney Young Scholar Program (Payment 2 of 2) | $10K |
| Frontier NursingVersailles, KY | 2025 Hall of Fame Sponsorship (Payment 1 of 3) | $10K |
| Community Foundation of LouisvilleLouisville, KY | Give for Good Louisville | $10K |
| Kentucky Performing ArtsLouisville, KY | ArtsReach program | $10K |
| Smoketown Family Wellness CenterLouisville, KY | 9th Annual Neighborhood Celebration | $10K |
| Kentucky Hospital Research and Education FoundationLouisville, KY | KHA Annual Convention | $10K |
| Friends of Metro Animal ServicesLouisville, KY | Pay It Forward Program | $10K |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa BayTampa, FL | Capital campaign (payment 2 of 5) | $10K |
| Network for Hope (kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates)Louisville, KY | Donate Life Campus (payment 3 of 5) | $10K |
| Center for Women and FamiliesNew Albany, IN | Breakfast of Brilliance | $9,750 |
| Lincoln Heritage CouncilLouisville, KY | Leadership Luncheon for Scouting | $9,600 |
| Spirit of Louisville FoundationLouisville, KY | 2025 WLKY Bell Awards | $9,600 |
| New Directions Housing CorporationLouisville, KY | I Rise Gala | $9,400 |
| Kentucky Humane SocietyLouisville, KY | Care-a-Van, Tuxes and Tails | $8,000 |
| Shelby County Tourism CommissionShelbyville, KY | Shelbyville Conference (Convention) Center (payment 5 of 7) | $7,143 |
| Adarsh Charitable FoundationLouisville, KY | Vision Gala | $6,100 |
| Miracle League of LouisvilleLouisville, KY | Electronic scoreboard sponsorship (Payment 2 of 5) | $6,000 |
| Walden SchoolLouisville, KY | West End School scholarships | $6,000 |
| Legal Aid SocietyLouisville, KY | West Louisville Neighborhood Lawyer Program | $5,000 |
| Meredith-Dunn SchoolLouisville, KY | Take Heart Gala | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Louisville ZooLouisville, KY | Dinosaurs 2025 | $5,000 |
| Housing Opportunities of Northern KentuckyCovington, KY | Affordable homeownership opportunities | $5,000 |
| Home of the InnocentsLouisville, KY | Heroes for the Home Breakfast | $5,000 |
| Presentation AcademyLouisville, KY | Scholar pledge (payment 4 of 5) | $5,000 |
By state: Kentucky 116 · Indiana 6 · Florida 2 · Virginia 1 · Texas 6 · New York 2
About this foundation
Republic Bank Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Louisville, Kentucky, administered in care of Kevin Sipes, tax-exempt since 2023. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Republic Bank Foundation 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 Republic Bank Foundation Inc give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $1.5M across 139 grants, a median of $2,500.
Where does Republic Bank Foundation Inc give?
Kentucky (116 grants), Indiana (6 grants), Florida (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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