C F Pollard Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
C F Pollard Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Louisville, Kentucky. In tax year 2025 it gave $218,400 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$218,400
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$7.5 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.3 million the year before.
21% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $323,300 | 21 | $7.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 18 | $6.9 million |
| 2025 | $218,400 | 19 | $7.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Lisa A Kaster 6010 Brownsboro Park Blvd Suite C, Louisville, KY 40207 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (502) 742-0212 |
| What to submit | Brief description of organization; copy of IRS tax exempt letter; federal return of private foundation |
What C F Pollard Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 16 | $204,900 |
| New York | 2 | $12,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Horse Farm Workers' Educ Assist Fund | Charitable | $50,000 |
| West End School | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Metro United Way | Charitable | $25,000 |
| University of Kentucky- K-Fund | Charitable | $24,400 |
| American Red Cross - Eastern Ky Floods | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Gilda's Club | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Fund for the Arts | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Louisville Film Society | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Our Mims Retirement Haven | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Paws With Purpose | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Cabbage Patch Settlement House | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Governor's Scholars Program Foundation | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Jockey Club Safety Net Foundation | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Commonwealth Fund for Ket | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation | Charitable | $2,000 |
| CRC Recovery Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana Inc | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carl F Pollard
- Stuart B Pollard
- Lisa A Kaster
- Susan P Beebe
Questions people ask
Does C F Pollard Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does C F Pollard Foundation Inc give?
$218,400 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs C F Pollard Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Carl F Pollard (President), Stuart B Pollard (Vice Pres.), Lisa A Kaster (Secretary) and Susan P Beebe (Director).
What does C F Pollard Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and arts and culture.