Judge Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Judge Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Louisville, Kentucky. In tax year 2025 it gave $447,271 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $52,000. 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$447,271
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$52,000
- Assets$12.0 million
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2025 was up from $423,854 the year before.
80% 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 | $192,379 | 21 | $9.0 million |
| 2024 | $423,854 | 23 | $10.2 million |
| 2025 | $447,271 | 30 | $12.0 million |
How to apply
Judge Family Foundation Inc 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 Judge Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 26 | $412,165 |
| Ohio | 1 | $15,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $106 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Norton Children's Hospital | Provide quality health care | $52,000 |
| Give for Good Louisville | General support | $47,490 |
| Louisville Public Media | Concert services, talent for waterpark | $35,140 |
| Steven Vanover Foundation | Cancer research | $32,830 |
| University of Louisville - Athletics | Athletics | $31,500 |
| Center for Women and Families | Mattresses and bedroom furniture | $30,000 |
| Franciscan Kitchen | Utility truck | $23,000 |
| Waterstep | Clean water projects | $21,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D | General support | $20,000 |
| Bloc Ministries | Stage, table & chairs | $15,000 |
| Hindman Settlement Schools | Music program and books | $15,000 |
| Oh She Built That | General support | $10,100 |
| Au Open Beck Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Book'em Kids | Books for new direction & backside | $10,000 |
| Family Community Clinic | Services for the uninsured | $10,000 |
| Hatch Space | General support | $10,000 |
| Kentucky Refugee Ministries | Resettlement services for refugees | $10,000 |
| Kentucky Waterways Alliance | App development | $10,000 |
| Kids Center for Pediatric Therapies | Help kids in pediatric therapies | $10,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Louisville | Provide shelter to those in need | $10,000 |
| American Cancer Society | General support | $5,200 |
| Norton Healthcare | General support | $5,200 |
| Cavalry Episcopal Church | Food pantry | $5,000 |
| Olmsted Parks Conservancy | Maintenance membership donation | $5,000 |
| Lincoln Heritage Council | General support | $3,077 |
| Kidneyorg | General support | $3,045 |
| Second Chance Wildlife | $1500 food, $1500 rescue | $3,000 |
| Waterfront Park | Public park connecting people to parks and river | $2,583 |
| New Directions | Food incentive & transportation | $2,000 |
| Give Butter | General support | $106 |
Officers and trustees
- Gregory R Judge
- Connie G Judge
- Evan R Judge
- Allison M Judge
Questions people ask
Does Judge Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Judge Family Foundation Inc give?
$447,271 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Judge Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Gregory R Judge (Director), Connie G Judge (Director), Evan R Judge (Director) and Allison M Judge (Director).
What does Judge Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and education.