Private foundation · EIN 31-6271680 · Lexington, Kentucky

John T and Ada M Diederich Educational Trust

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: 1 grants paid, $201K total, median $201K. 100% of grants stayed in Kentucky.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$201K
Median grant
$201K
Stays in KY
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.9M

About this foundation

John T and Ada M Diederich Educational Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Lexington, Kentucky, administered in care of PNC Bank Na, tax-exempt since 1985. 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 John T and Ada M Diederich Educational Trust 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 John T and Ada M Diederich Educational Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $201K across 1 grants, a median of $201K.

Where does John T and Ada M Diederich Educational Trust give?

Kentucky (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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