How to apply
WRITTEN Contact: John Backer, Po Box 1472, Versailles, Ky, 5026959090 Deadlines: None none Restrictions: NONE
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
1 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bluegrass Community FoundationLexington, KY | Public charity | $125K |
About this foundation
Pin Oak Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Lexington, Kentucky, administered in care of John W Backer Jr, tax-exempt since 2019. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Pin Oak 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 Pin Oak Foundation Inc give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $125K across 1 grants, a median of $125K.
Where does Pin Oak Foundation Inc give?
Kentucky (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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