Fonville-Sams Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Fonville-Sams Foundation is a private foundation in Louisville, Kentucky. In tax year 2025 it gave $35,200 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $1,100 and the largest $11,500. 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$35,200
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$1,100
- Largest grant$11,500
- Assets$776,337
- New grantees90%
Giving in 2025 was up from $7,000 the year before.
90% 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 | $12,500 | 3 | $657,310 |
| 2024 | $7,000 | 1 | $725,532 |
| 2025 | $35,200 | 10 | $776,337 |
How to apply
Fonville-Sams 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 Fonville-Sams Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 8 | $22,700 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $11,500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Meredith College Meredith College | Charitable | $11,500 |
| University of Kentucky University of Kentucky | Charitable | $6,500 |
| Highland Presbyterian Church Highland Presbyterian Church | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Alice Lloyd College Alice Lloyd College | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Louisville Public Media Louisville Public Media | Charitable | $1,200 |
| Fund for the Arts Fund for the Arts | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Home of the Innocents Home of the Innocents | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Lambda Chi Alpha Lambda Chi Alpha | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Louisville Collegiate School Louisville Collegiate School | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Olmstead Parks Conservatory Olmstead Parks Conservatory | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Terry Sams
Questions people ask
Does Fonville-Sams Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Fonville-Sams Foundation give?
$35,200 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $1,100.
Who runs Fonville-Sams Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Terry Sams (Officer).
What does Fonville-Sams Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.