Lg&e and Ku Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Lg&e and Ku Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Louisville, Kentucky. In tax year 2025 it gave $4.3 million in 497 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $749,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$4.3 million
- Number of grants497
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$749,000
- Assets$27.5 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2025 was up from $4.1 million the year before.
24% of its 2025 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 | $4.5 million | 1 | $29.4 million |
| 2024 | $4.1 million | 491 | $28.2 million |
| 2025 | $4.3 million | 497 | $27.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Grants Administrator PO Box 32030, Louisville, KY 40232 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (502) 627-3234 |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Lg&e and Ku Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 441 | $4.1 million |
| Virginia | 17 | $51,196 |
| Michigan | 2 | $32,900 |
| Pennsylvania | 14 | $28,584 |
| Indiana | 14 | $26,740 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $7,500 |
| New York | 3 | $5,500 |
| Ohio | 3 | $4,230 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,500 |
| Idaho | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Association of Community Ministries Inc | Acm/utility grant | $749,000 |
| Metro United Way Inc | Metro united way- po1 match | $336,295 |
| Metro United Way Inc | Metro united way- ppl match | $211,455 |
| Whas Crusade for Children Inc | Whas crusade for children po1 | $183,308 |
| Youthbuild Louisville | Youthbuild/project warm | $120,000 |
| Metro United Way Inc | Beyond buzzwords 2025 | $100,000 |
| Fund for the Arts Inc | Fund for the arts po1 | $83,898 |
| Louisville Zoo Foundation Inc | Party for the planet 2025 | $65,000 |
| University of Louisville Foundation Inc | Student & community success | $65,000 |
| Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation Inc | Kentucky derby festival found | $60,000 |
| United Way of the Bluegrass Inc | United way bluegrass po1 match | $56,683 |
| Ohio Valley United Charities Inc | Ohio valley united charities | $52,878 |
| American Red Cross | American red cross | $50,000 |
| University of Kentucky | University of kentucky | $50,000 |
| Lincoln Foundation | Stem education support 2025 | $40,000 |
| Scholarship America Inc | Scholarship america awards | $32,400 |
| Herrington Lake Conservation League Inc | Herrington lake conservation | $30,000 |
| Leadership Kentucky Foundation Inc | Leadership kentucky 2025 | $30,000 |
| Louisville Free Public Library Foundation Inc | Cap. Campaign & summer reading | $30,000 |
| American Red Cross | American red cross | $25,000 |
| American Red Cross | American red cross | $25,000 |
| Blue Grass Community Foundation Inc | Blue grass community found | $25,000 |
| God's Pantry Food Bank Inc | God's pantry food bank | $25,000 |
| Leadership Louisville Foundation Incorporated | 2025 annual luncheon | $25,000 |
| Metro United Way Inc | Metro united way | $25,000 |
| United Way of the Bluegrass Inc | Waypoint initiative | $25,000 |
| University of Kentucky | Piek | $25,000 |
| Metro Louisville Habitat for Humanity of | Louisville habitat for hu- q4 | $24,000 |
| Urban League of Lexington - Fayette County | 2025 affordable housing | $21,630 |
| Metro Louisville Habitat for Humanity of | Habitat for humanity lou | $21,000 |
| University of Kentucky | Uk arboretum arbor day | $21,000 |
| Dollar Energy Fund | Wintershare annual donation | $20,000 |
| Jefferson Community and Technical College Foundation Inc | Parking garage/lineman program | $20,000 |
| Kentucky Industrial Development Council Inc | Kaed/sponsor | $20,000 |
| Heart of Kentucky United Way | Heart of ky uw po1 | $18,991 |
| Metro Louisville Habitat for Humanity of | Habitat for humanity lou | $18,000 |
| Wintercare Energy Fund Inc | Wintercare dec 24 donation | $17,331 |
| Wintercare Energy Fund Inc | Wintercare oct 25 donation | $16,000 |
| Junior Achievement | Junior achievement | $15,500 |
| Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Kentuckiana Inc | Evidence-based mentorship | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David K Arthur
- John R Crockett III
- Heather D Metts
- Shannon L Montgomery
- Mary C Whelan
- Christopher M Garrett
- Tadd J Henninger
- Vanessa D Hartline
- John P Fendig
- Deborah C Gregor
- Elizabeth A Pratt
Questions people ask
Does Lg&e and Ku Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Lg&e and Ku Foundation Inc give?
$4.3 million in tax year 2025, across 497 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Lg&e and Ku Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists David K Arthur (Director), John R Crockett III (Director), Heather D Metts (Director) and Shannon L Montgomery (Director) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Lg&e and Ku Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, faith communities and education.