Private foundation · EIN 83-2964738 · Louisville, Kentucky

Judge Family Foundation Inc

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: 30 grants paid, $447K total, median $10K. 87% of grants stayed in Kentucky.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
30
$447K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in KY
87%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Norton Children's HospitalLouisville, KYProvide quality health care$52K
Give for Good LouisvilleLouisville, KYGeneral support$47K
Louisville Public MediaLouisville, KYConcert services, talent for waterpark$35K
Steven Vanover FoundationLouisville, KYCancer research$33K
University of Louisville - AthleticsLouisville, KYAthletics$32K
Center for Women and FamiliesLouisville, KYMattresses and bedroom furniture$30K
Franciscan KitchenLouisville, KYUtility truck$23K
WaterstepLouisville, KYClean water projects$21K
Breakthrough T1dLouisville, KYGeneral support$20K
Bloc MinistriesCincinnati, OHStage, table & chairs$15K
Hindman Settlement SchoolsHindman, KYMusic program and books$15K
Oh She Built ThatLouisville, KYGeneral support$10K
Au Open Beck FoundationLouisville, KYGeneral support$10K
Book'em KidsNashville, TNBooks for new direction & backside$10K
Family Community ClinicLouisville, KYServices for the uninsured$10K
Hatch SpaceBrattleboro, VTGeneral support$10K
Kentucky Refugee MinistriesLouisville, KYResettlement services for refugees$10K
Kentucky Waterways AllianceSt Matthews, KYApp development$10K
Kids Center for Pediatric TherapiesLouisville, KYHelp kids in pediatric therapies$10K
St Vincent de Paul LouisvilleLouisville, KYProvide shelter to those in need$10K
American Cancer SocietyLouisville, KYGeneral support$5,200
Norton HealthcareLouisville, KYGeneral support$5,200
Cavalry Episcopal ChurchLouisville, KYFood pantry$5,000
Olmsted Parks ConservancyLouisville, KYMaintenance membership donation$5,000
Lincoln Heritage CouncilLouisville, KYGeneral support$3,077
KidneyorgLouisville, KYGeneral support$3,045
Second Chance WildlifeMount Washington, KY$1500 food, $1500 rescue$3,000
Waterfront ParkLouisville, KYPublic park connecting people to parks and river$2,583
New DirectionsLouisville, KYFood incentive & transportation$2,000
Give ButterWilmington, NCGeneral support$106

By state: Kentucky 26 · Ohio 1 · Tennessee 1 · Vermont 1 · North Carolina 1

About this foundation

Judge Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Louisville, Kentucky, administered in care of Gregory R Judge, tax-exempt since 2021. 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 Judge Family 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 Judge Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $447K across 30 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Judge Family Foundation Inc give?

Kentucky (26 grants), Ohio (1 grants), Tennessee (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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