Gardner Foundation Incorporated
Accepts applications
Gardner Foundation Incorporated is a private foundation in Louisville, Kentucky. In tax year 2024 it gave $107,500 in 82 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $7,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$107,500
- Number of grants82
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$7,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2024 was up from $92,500 the year before.
9% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $98,950 | 81 | $2.1 million |
| 2023 | $92,500 | 82 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $107,500 | 82 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Gardner Foundation Inc 2301 River Road Ste Suite 301, Louisville, KY 40206 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (502) 894-4440 |
| What to submit | Grant Application Proposed Budget |
| Deadlines | May 1 |
What Gardner Foundation Incorporated funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 67 | $85,250 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $8,000 |
| Indiana | 4 | $4,900 |
| Colorado | 2 | $3,700 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $1,700 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $850 |
| Illinois | 1 | $500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $400 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Father John Judie Ministries Inc | Charitable | $7,000 |
| River Fields Inc | Conservation | $4,500 |
| Olmsted Parks Conservancy Inc | Conservation Educational | $4,500 |
| Kimokeo Foundation | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Kentucky Humane Society | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Filson Historical Society | EducationalCivic | $4,000 |
| Pa'ia Youth and Cultural Ctr | EducationalCharitable | $4,000 |
| Mission Wolf | Conservation | $3,500 |
| Hosparus | Charitable | $2,500 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Conservation | $2,500 |
| Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest | ConservationEducational | $2,000 |
| Second Stride Inc | Charitable | $2,000 |
| St Frances of Rome Church | Religious | $2,000 |
| Trees Louisville | Conservation | $2,000 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Dogs Helping Heroes | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Hildegard House | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Nativity Academy at Saint Boniface | Educational | $2,000 |
| Defenders of Wildlife | Conservation | $2,000 |
| Yew Dell Botanical Gardens | ConservationEducational | $2,000 |
| Raptor Rehabilitation of Kentucky Inc | Conservation | $2,000 |
| Paws with Purpose | Charitable | $1,500 |
| St Meinrad Archabbey | Religious | $1,500 |
| Peterson-Dumesnil House | Historic Preservation | $1,500 |
| The Cathedral of the Assumption | ReligiousEducational | $1,500 |
| Old Friends Inc | Charitable | $1,500 |
| National Wildlife Federation | Conservation | $1,500 |
| Keeneland Library | Educational | $1,350 |
| Spalding University | Educational | $1,000 |
| Louisville Free Public Library Foundation | EducationalCivic | $1,000 |
| Waterfront Botanical Gardens | ConservationEducational | $1,000 |
| Second Chances Wildlife Center | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Trinity High School | Educational | $1,000 |
| Providence High School | Educational | $1,000 |
| DeSales High School | Educational | $1,000 |
| Holy Cross High School | Educational | $1,000 |
| Assumption High School | Educational | $1,000 |
| Presentation Academy | Educational | $1,000 |
| Mercy Academy | Educational | $1,000 |
| Saint Xavier High School | Educational | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William A Gardner Jr
- Marea G Clark
- Michael Y Gardner
Questions people ask
Does Gardner Foundation Incorporated accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: May 1.
How much does Gardner Foundation Incorporated give?
$107,500 in tax year 2024, across 82 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Gardner Foundation Incorporated?
Its 2024 filing lists William A Gardner Jr (Vice President), Marea G Clark (Secretary Trustee) and Michael Y Gardner (Trustee).
What does Gardner Foundation Incorporated fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and faith communities.