Klig Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Klig Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Louisville, Kentucky. In tax year 2025 it gave $51,000 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $500 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 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$51,000
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was down from $53,005 the year before.
7% 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 | $35,900 | 41 | $759,092 |
| 2024 | $53,005 | 36 | $1.0 million |
| 2025 | $51,000 | 31 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Klig Charitable Trust 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 Klig Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 28 | $48,900 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West End School | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Cabbage Patch Settlement House | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Waterfront Botanical Gardens | Restoring and preserving | $5,000 |
| Yew Dell Gardens | Restoring and preserving | $2,000 |
| Volunteers of America Inc | Charitable | $1,000 |
| First Hour Grief Response | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Impact 100 Louisville Inc | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Fdn | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Educational Justice | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Whitneystrong Inc | End gun giolence | $1,000 |
| Rotary Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Christ Church United Methodist | Charitable | $500 |
| Louisville Presbyterian Theological | Charitable | $500 |
| Portland Promise Center Inc | Charitable | $500 |
| Trees Louisville | Charitable | $500 |
| Speed Art Museum | Charitable | $500 |
| Olmsted Parks Conservancy | Charitable | $500 |
| Parks Alliance of Louisville | Public park maintenanc | $500 |
| National Parkinsons | Charitable | $500 |
| Maryhurst Inc | Charitable | $500 |
| Hildegard House | Charitable | $500 |
| Isaac W Bernheim Foundation | Charitable | $500 |
| Louisville Collegiate School | Charitable | $400 |
| The Healing Place Inc | Charitable | $400 |
| Rotary Fund of Louisville Inc | Charitable | $100 |
| Historic Homes Foundation Inc | Charitable | $100 |
| Gate of Hope Ministries International | Charitable | $100 |
| Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve | Charitable | $100 |
| Backside Learning Center Inc | Charitable | $100 |
| Lincoln Heritage Council Bsa | Charitable | $100 |
| American Bible Society | Charitable | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Baird Trust Company
Questions people ask
Does Klig Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Klig Charitable Trust give?
$51,000 in tax year 2025, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Klig Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Baird Trust Company (Trustee).
What does Klig Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and faith communities.