How to apply
Applications for funding may be obtained from dale kihlman. Applications identify the amount and purposes for which funding is sought and contact information and must be accompanied by a copy of either the letter form the irs granting the applicant 501(c)(3) nonprofit status or a written letter identifying the applicant as a government or quazi-government entity. Contact: Dale Kihlman, 118 Wetherburn Court, Danville, Ky, 8596122044, DALEKIHLMAN@GMAIL.COM Deadlines: There is no specific deadline for funding requests. Restrictions: Grants are made in support of charitable, scientific, literary, and educational programs to qualifying charitable organizations and governmental entities located in areas near any one of five specific trim masters facilities. Those facilities are located in harrodsburg, nicholasville, and bardstown, ky, muncie, in, and lawrenceville, il.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
28 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Nelson High SchoolBardstown, KY | Project graduation and basketball program support | $7,000 |
| The Gladys ProjectDanville, KY | Support of kindergarten readiness program "ready set go preschool" | $6,000 |
| Tri-County United WayBardstown, KY | Matching funds for harrodsburg annual campaign | $6,000 |
| Heart of Kentucky United WayDanville, KY | Matching funds for bardstown annual campaign, laugh united 2025, support for day of caring | $5,500 |
| Distinguished Young Women of Boyle CountyDanville, KY | Senior women scholarship programs | $5,000 |
| Mercer County Community EndowmentHarrodsburg, KY | Improving, economic level, health & overall quality of life for citizens of mercer co. | $5,000 |
| Norton Center for the Arts - Centre CollegeDanville, KY | Arts for classroom subsidies for over 25,000 students | $5,000 |
| Salvation ArmyDanville, KY | Summer camps for children | $5,000 |
| Spencer County Habitat for HumanityTaylorsville, KY | New habitat home support | $5,000 |
| Sunrise Children's ServicesDanville, KY | Facility renovations | $5,000 |
| Japan America Society of KyFrankfort, KY | Sponsor annual golf tournament and japan festival august 2024 | $4,000 |
| Bethany HavenBardstown, KY | Sponsorship of golf scramble fundraiser | $3,000 |
| Kentucky State Police Shop With a TrooperElizabethtown, KY | Support for underprivileged children to shop with a trooper | $3,000 |
| Salvation Army of Nelson CountyBardstown, KY | Rent & utility assistance & suport for the local food bank & community clinic | $3,000 |
| Bethlehem High SchoolBardstown, KY | 2025 project graduation and cancer patient support | $2,000 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocate of the BluegrassDanville, KY | Advocating for needs of abused or neglected children | $2,000 |
| The Compassionate FriendsDanville, KY | Annaul day of recognition for families that have lost loved ones to cancer | $2,000 |
| Great American Brass Band FestivalDanville, KY | Brass band festival 2025 | $1,500 |
| Pioneer PlayhouseDanville, KY | Funding of disadvantaged kids in arts education | $1,100 |
| Boyle County High SchoolDanville, KY | Project graduation | $1,000 |
| Camp Horsing AroundPerryville, KY | Outdoor camp adventure for special needs children or compromised health | $1,000 |
| Danville Boyle County Humane SocietyDanville, KY | Annual points for pets fundraiser | $1,000 |
| Danville High School Project GraduationDanville, KY | Project graduation | $1,000 |
| Mercer County High SchoolHarrodsburg, KY | Project graduation | $1,000 |
| Ragged Edge Community TheatreHarrodsburg, KY | Season sponsor | $1,000 |
| West T Hill Community TheatreDanville, KY | Irish summer camps | $1,000 |
| The Lean on Me FoundationBardstown, KY | Durable medical equipment communication / sensory devices needed by disabled | $1,000 |
| Haven Care CenterDanville, KY | Golf scramble sponsorshipsponsorship of golf scramble | $800 |
About this foundation
Trim Masters Charitable Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Danville, Kentucky, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Trim Masters Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Applications for funding may be obtained from dale kihlman. Deadlines: There is no specific deadline for funding requests..
How much does Trim Masters Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $85K across 28 grants, a median of $2,500.
Where does Trim Masters Charitable Foundation Inc give?
Kentucky (28 grants), per its latest filing.
More foundations near Danville that accept applications
All in Kentucky| Foundation | Based in | Grants paid | Median grant | Accepts applications | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ray and Kay Eckstein Charitable Trustsince 2005 | Paducah, KY | $23M183 grants · 2024 | $50K | Yes | $428M |
| Humana Foundation Incsince 1982 | Louisville, KY | $16M1 grants · 2024 | $16M | Yes | $418M |
| James Graham Brown Foundation Incsince 1964 | Louisville, KY | $15M50 grants · 2024 | $203K | Yes | $366M |