Kentucky Foundation for Women Inc
Accepts applications
Kentucky Foundation for Women Inc is a private foundation in Louisville, Kentucky. In tax year 2024 it gave $444,848 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $49,973 and the largest $184,154. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$444,848
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$49,973
- Largest grant$184,154
- Assets$18.9 million
Giving in 2024 was up from $360,520 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $291,995 | 2 | $16.4 million |
| 2023 | $360,520 | 4 | $17.7 million |
| 2024 | $444,848 | 6 | $18.9 million |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2024 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
| Contact | Sharon Larue 505 W Ormsby Ave, Louisville, KY 40203 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (502) 562-0045, sharon@kfw.org |
| What to submit | The application is completed on-line at www.kfw.org |
| Deadlines | The deadline for the artist enrichment grant is typically the first week of september and the deadli |
| Restrictions | Who may apply for kfw grants? Individual artists and organizations who are engaging in arts-based activities may apply. Applicants must be residents of Kentucky. Kfw is committed to making grants accessible to all, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, physical ability, education level, economic condition, or geographic origin. What are the eligibility requirements? Because kfw focuses on supporting the creation of art by feminists in Kentucky, kfw does not fund: non-art related expenses (i.e., overdue bills, taxes, etc.) work conducted by artists or organizations that have not resided in Kentucky for at least one year at the time of application activities that do not focus on improving the lives of Kentucky women and girls. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Kentucky Foundation for Women Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 6 | $444,848 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Art meets activisim | $184,154 |
| Individual | Artist enrichment | $147,525 |
| Individual | Event sponsorship | $50,021 |
| Individual | Radical, timely, and urgent grant | $49,925 |
| Individual | Artist career development | $7,223 |
| Individual | Fire starter & sallie bingham awards | $6,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sharon D Larue
- Raabia Wazir-Robinette
- Amy Jarboe
- Lauren Calhoun
- Natalie Gabbard
- Brandy Kelly-Pryor
- T Gonzalez
Questions people ask
Does Kentucky Foundation for Women Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: The deadline for the artist enrichment grant is typically the first week of september and the deadli.
How much does Kentucky Foundation for Women Inc give?
$444,848 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $49,973.
Who runs Kentucky Foundation for Women Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Sharon D Larue (Executive Di), Raabia Wazir-Robinette (Board Member), Amy Jarboe (Board Member) and Lauren Calhoun (Board Member) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Kentucky Foundation for Women Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.