Private foundation · EIN 61-6241019 · Bardstown, Kentucky · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Newcomb Family 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: 6 grants paid, $155K total, median $18K. 100% of grants stayed in Kentucky.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$155K
Median grant
$18K
Stays in KY
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Bethlehem High SchoolBardstown, KYEducation and general operations support$58K
St Joseph SchoolBardstown, KYEducation and general operations support$36K
St Gregory SchoolCoxs Creek, KYEducation and general operations support$18K
St Catherine of Alexandria AcademyNew Haven, KYEducation and general operations support$18K
St Ann SchoolHowardstown, KYEducation and general operations support$18K
St Augustine SchoolLebanon, KYEducation and general operations support$6,400

About this foundation

Newcomb Family Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Bardstown, Kentucky, tax-exempt since 1996. 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 Newcomb Family 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 Newcomb Family Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $155K across 6 grants, a median of $18K.

Where does Newcomb Family Trust give?

Kentucky (6 grants), per its latest filing.

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