Frances N Alden Charitable Tr
Preselected recipients only
Frances N Alden Charitable Tr is a private foundation in Louisville, Kentucky. In tax year 2025 it gave $4.9 million in 23 grants; the typical grant was $120,000 and the largest $1.5 million. 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$4.9 million
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$120,000
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$62.3 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2025 was down from $4.9 million the year before.
35% 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 | $2.2 million | 8 | $52.5 million |
| 2024 | $4.9 million | 16 | $55.7 million |
| 2025 | $4.9 million | 23 | $62.3 million |
How to apply
Frances N Alden Charitable Tr 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 Frances N Alden Charitable Tr funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 21 | $4.6 million |
| Georgia | 1 | $250,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Home of the Innocents | Empower and enrich lives of | $1.5 million |
| Louisville Free Public Library Fdn | Enhance library's programs | $500,000 |
| Historic Locust Grove Inc | Preserving a national | $435,900 |
| University of Louisville Foundation | Charitable | $300,000 |
| Speed Art Museum | Charitable | $300,000 |
| Hosparus inc | Grief- counseling services | $250,000 |
| Neuroplasticity Alliance | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Kids Center for Pediatric Therapies | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Olmsted Parks Conservancy | Restoring and protecting | $200,000 |
| Fund for the Arts Inc | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Family Scholar House | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Cabbage Patch Settlement House | Equip and empower at-risk | $120,000 |
| Dare to Care Inc | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Community Foundation of Louisville | Empower and making | $100,000 |
| Louisville Collegiate School | Scholarship | $100,000 |
| Waterfront Botanical Gardens | To preserve healthy nature | $100,000 |
| Hildegard House | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Horsesening | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Dogs Helping Heroes Inc | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Visually Impaired Preschool Svc | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Louisville Public Media | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Peterson-Dumesnil House Foundation | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Louisville Chorus | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Baird Trust Company
Questions people ask
Does Frances N Alden Charitable Tr accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Frances N Alden Charitable Tr give?
$4.9 million in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $120,000.
Who runs Frances N Alden Charitable Tr?
Its 2025 filing lists Baird Trust Company (Trustee).
What does Frances N Alden Charitable Tr fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.