Bridgestone Americas Trust Fund
Accepts applications
Bridgestone Americas Trust Fund is a private foundation in Louisville, Kentucky. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.3 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $3.3 million and the largest $3.3 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$3.3 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$3.3 million
- Largest grant$3.3 million
- Assets$27.7 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $3.0 million the year before.
100% 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 | $2.3 million | 1 | $27.2 million |
| 2024 | $3.0 million | 1 | $26.4 million |
| 2025 | $3.3 million | 1 | $27.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Ms Bernice Csaszar Bridgestone 535 Marriott Dr 11 FL, Nashville, TN 37214-5090 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (615) 937-1415 |
| What to submit | Letter form |
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 1 | $3.3 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attached Scheddule | General operating | $3.3 million |
Officers and trustees
- Keybank
- Baird
- Christine Karbowiak
Questions people ask
Does Bridgestone Americas Trust Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Bridgestone Americas Trust Fund give?
$3.3 million in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $3.3 million.
Who runs Bridgestone Americas Trust Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Keybank (Previous Trustee), Baird (Trustee in 2026 Tax Year) and Christine Karbowiak (Board Chair).