Private foundation · EIN 87-4100390 · Louisville, Kentucky · Human services

Kirchdorfer Opportunities 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 23 grants paid, $330K total, median $5,000. 91% of grants stayed in Kentucky.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
23
$330K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in KY
91%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$11M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Bellarmine UniversityLouisville, KYScholarships$100K
Sacred Heart SchoolsLouisville, KYAdvancing education of high school women$50K
Family Scholar HouseLouisville, KYHelp end cycle of poverty$25K
WaterstepLouisville, KYHelp provide safe water and sanitation to those in need$25K
Hosue of the InnocentsLouisville, KYTo help improve the lives of women and children$20K
Louisville Youth Philanthropy CouncilProspect, KYEducate youth about philanthropy$20K
Metro United WayLouisville, KYGeneral fund$20K
Nativity Academy at St BonifaceLouisville, KYTuition assistance for middle school students$20K
Healthnetwork FoundationPepper Pike, OHHelp members find appropriate medicial facilities for their needs$10K
Junior AchievementLouisville, KYHelp to prepare young people for success$10K
Canopy Certified IncLouisville, KYHelp support organization mission$5,000
Holy Cross High SchoolLouisville, KYAdvancing education of high school women and men$5,000
Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute - Norton Children HospitalLouisville, KYDiabetes research$5,000
Holy Trinity Catholic ChurchLouisville, KYHelp to carry the mission of the catholic church$3,000
Beacon HouseLouisville, KYAftercare program$2,500
Francis Parker School of LouisvilleGoshen, KYSupport for coeducational schools at various levels.$2,500
Cleveland Clinic FoundationIndependence, OHHealth research and education$1,000
Feed LouisvilleLouisville, KYGive food to the needy in louisville$1,000
Kentucky Educational Television Foundation (ket)Lexington, KYSupport the connection of kentuckly citizen through the use of public media$1,000
Louisville Country Club Scholarship Fund IncLouisville, KYScholarships for country club employees$1,000
Trees LouisvilleLouisville, KYSupport the planting of trees$1,000
USA CaresLouisville, KYProvide emergency financial assistance and post-service skill training to vets$1,000
Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Louisville Inc (YMCA)Louisville, KYHelp support christian programs for men and women$1,000

By state: Kentucky 21 · Ohio 2

About this foundation

Kirchdorfer Opportunities Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Louisville, Kentucky, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Kirchdorfer Opportunities Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Kirchdorfer Opportunities Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $330K across 23 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Kirchdorfer Opportunities Foundation Inc give?

Kentucky (21 grants), Ohio (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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