Bader Family Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Bader Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Louisville, Kentucky. In tax year 2025 it gave $107,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$107,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was up from $104,500 the year before.
11% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $85,000 | 7 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $104,500 | 11 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $107,000 | 9 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Bader Family Charitable Trust says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Bader Family Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 8 | $95,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $12,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bellarmine University | Scholarship | $25,000 |
| Dogs Helping Heroes Inc | Provide services for | $12,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Kentuckiana | Community assistance | $10,000 |
| I Would Rather Be Reading | Provide services for | $10,000 |
| Educational Justice | Community assistance | $10,000 |
| University of Louisville Student Financial Aid Office | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Eastern Kentucky University | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Kentucky Habitat for Humanity | Community public assistance | $10,000 |
| University of Kentucky | Scholarship | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Baird Trust Company
Questions people ask
Does Bader Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bader Family Charitable Trust give?
$107,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Bader Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Baird Trust Company (Trustee).
What does Bader Family Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.