George W and Lolita D Kern Educational Assistance Fund
Preselected recipients only
George W and Lolita D Kern Educational Assistance Fund is a private foundation in Winchester, Kentucky. In tax year 2024 it gave $85,600 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $5,550 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$85,600
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$5,550
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was up from $74,000 the year before.
25% of its 2024 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 | $74,000 | 11 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $85,600 | 12 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
George W and Lolita D Kern Educational Assistance Fund 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 George W and Lolita D Kern Educational Assistance Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $21,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $16,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $11,500 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $11,100 |
| Kentucky | 2 | $9,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $6,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $3,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Collegiate School | Scholarships | $20,000 |
| Bowdoin College | Scholarships | $16,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Scholarships | $11,500 |
| Greenwich Academy | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| Princeton University School of Education | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| Sayre School | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| Greenwich Country Day School | Scholarships | $5,100 |
| University of Virginia School of Law | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Boston University School of Education | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Lindsey Wilson College | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Saint Andrews-Sewanee School | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| New York University NYU Arts & Sciences | Scholarships | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jane H McCready
Questions people ask
Does George W and Lolita D Kern Educational Assistance Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does George W and Lolita D Kern Educational Assistance Fund give?
$85,600 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $5,550.
Who runs George W and Lolita D Kern Educational Assistance Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Jane H McCready (Trustee).
What does George W and Lolita D Kern Educational Assistance Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.