Kathryn J Hodges Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Kathryn J Hodges Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Louisville, Kentucky. In tax year 2025 it gave $110,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $8,000 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$110,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$8,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was up from $94,000 the year before.
8% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $89,700 | 14 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $94,000 | 12 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $110,000 | 13 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Stephen H Provost III PO Box 98, Evansville, IN 47701 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (502) 588-8497 |
| What to submit | Letter; proof of tax exempt status |
| Deadlines | November 30 |
| Restrictions | Preference shall be given to those charitable organizations in evansville, Indiana area or institutions that serve needs of residents of evansville. |
What Kathryn J Hodges Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 6 | $49,000 |
| Indiana | 5 | $46,000 |
| Kentucky | 2 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Peace Zone Inc | General fund | $20,000 |
| St Vincent Early Learning Center | General fund | $15,000 |
| Henderson Music Preservation Society Inc | General fund | $10,000 |
| Sumpter Township Park District | General fund | $10,000 |
| Toledo Area Emergency Ambulance Service Inc | Toledo development, ambulance service | $10,000 |
| Cumberland Cusd #77 | Scholarships, ffa greenhouse | $9,500 |
| Life Center of Cumberland County | General fund | $8,000 |
| Sumpter Township Library | General fund | $8,000 |
| Forefront Community Therapy Inc | General fund | $6,000 |
| Cumberland County Extension Office University of Kentucky | 4-h | $5,000 |
| Shoe Tree Program Corp | General fund | $3,500 |
| Evsc Foundation Inc | Bosse club baseball program | $3,000 |
| Westside Improvement Association (United Neighborhoods of Evansville Inc) | General fund | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Baird Trust Company
- Stephen H Provost III
- Robert C Carr
Questions people ask
Does Kathryn J Hodges Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: November 30.
How much does Kathryn J Hodges Charitable Trust give?
$110,000 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $8,000.
Who runs Kathryn J Hodges Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Baird Trust Company (Trustee), Stephen H Provost III (Member-Selection Committee) and Robert C Carr (Member-Selection Committee).
What does Kathryn J Hodges Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and community development.