Booth Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Booth Family Foundation is a private foundation in Louisville, Kentucky. In tax year 2025 it gave $139,667 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$139,667
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was down from $152,500 the year before.
56% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $506,120 |
| 2024 | $152,500 | 7 | $547,577 |
| 2025 | $139,667 | 9 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Booth Family Foundation 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 Booth Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 1 | $50,000 |
| Wisconsin | 4 | $49,667 |
| Texas | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $4,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Southern Methodist University | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Historic Haymarket Milwaukee | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Milwaukee School of Engineering | Charitable | $17,167 |
| Teach for America Inc | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Impact 100 Greater Milwaukee Inc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Special Spaces Inc | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Milwaukee Public Museum | Charitable | $2,500 |
| St Cecilia Cathedral | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Baird Trust Company
Questions people ask
Does Booth Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Booth Family Foundation give?
$139,667 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Booth Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Baird Trust Company (Agent for Truste).
What does Booth Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.