Habdank Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Habdank Foundation is a private foundation in Louisville, Kentucky. In tax year 2024 it gave $135,449 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $38,147. 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$135,449
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$38,147
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2024 was up from $66,023 the year before.
32% 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 | $66,023 | 15 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $135,449 | 19 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Habdank 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 Habdank Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 10 | $54,200 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $38,147 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $8,150 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,200 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $303 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Af School of St Jude | General support | $38,147 |
| Louisville Collegiate | Endowment | $25,000 |
| Wesley Theological Seminary | General support | $7,500 |
| Water Step | General | $6,200 |
| Dare to Care | Hunger | $5,000 |
| Healing Place | General | $5,000 |
| Opportunity International | Global microfinance | $5,000 |
| Louisville Orchestra | General support | $4,000 |
| West End School | General support | $3,000 |
| Lincoln Foundation | General support | $3,000 |
| National Ms Society | Support boka bike team | $1,200 |
| Marianapolis Prep | Marianapolis fund | $1,000 |
| Parklands of Floyds Fork | General support | $1,000 |
| Education for All Children | Scholarship support | $1,000 |
| Impact 100 | General | $1,000 |
| Waterfront Botanical Gardens | General support | $1,000 |
| Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | General support | $500 |
| Just Giving | General support | $303 |
| Colorectal Cancer Alliance Inc | General support | $150 |
Officers and trustees
- Cynthia Skarbek
- Edward Skarbek
Questions people ask
Does Habdank Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Habdank Foundation give?
$135,449 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Habdank Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Cynthia Skarbek (Vice Presidenttreasurer) and Edward Skarbek (Presidentsecretary).
What does Habdank Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.