Private foundation · EIN 31-1077598 · Louisville, Kentucky

B J Killian Foundation

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: 25 grants paid, $510K total, median $20K. 96% of grants stayed in Kentucky.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
25
$510K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in KY
96%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.7M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Owensboro Community CollegeOwensboro, KYTuition, robotics program,$55K
Apollo High School Robotics-Engineering AcademyOwensboro, KYGeneral charitable purposes$35K
Senior Community CenterOwensboro, KYMeals on wheels, general$35K
Kentucky Wesleyan CollegeOwensboro, KYFor c e field endowed$30K
Washington University (stlouis)St Louis, MODesignated for nancy wilson$30K
Governor's School for the Arts C/O the Kentucky CenterLouisville, KYGeneral charitable purposes$25K
Help Office of Owensboro IncOwensboro, KYGeneral charitable purposes$25K
Wku Student Life FoundationBowling Green, KYScholarship funds, general$23K
Cliff Hagan Boys & Girls ClubOwensboro, KYGeneral charitable purposes$20K
Girls IncOwensboro, KYGeneral charitable purposes$20K
Riverpark CenterOwensboro, KYArt teaches kids program$20K
KetLexington, KYMatching gift cir,$20K
Owensboro Family YMCAOwensboro, KYGeneral charitable purposes$20K
CASA of Ohio Valley IncOwensboro, KYGeneral charitable purposes$20K
Boulware Mission IncOwensboro, KYGeneral charitable purposes$15K
OasisOwensboro, KYGeneral charitable purposes$15K
J H Neblett Community Center IncOwensboro, KYGeneral charitable purposes$15K
St Benedict Joseph's ShelterOwensboro, KYYour kids program$15K
Daniel Pitino ShelterOwensboro, KYGeneral charitable purposes$15K
Owensboro Science MuseumOwensboro, KYGeneral charitable purposes$15K
New BeginningsOwensboro, KYGeneral charitable purposes$10K
Owensboro Youth SymphonyOwensboro, KYYour kids program$10K
Hospice of Western KentuckyOwensboro, KYGeneral charitable purposes$7,500
Theatre Workshop of OwensboroOwensboro, KYYour kids program$7,500
Goodfellows Club of OwensboroOwensboro, KYGeneral charitable purposes$7,500

By state: Kentucky 24 · Missouri 1

About this foundation

B J Killian Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Louisville, Kentucky, tax-exempt since 1984. 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 B J Killian Foundation 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 B J Killian Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $510K across 25 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does B J Killian Foundation give?

Kentucky (24 grants), Missouri (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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