Raymond and Irene Wilborn Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Raymond and Irene Wilborn Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Louisville, Kentucky. In tax year 2025 it gave $89,400 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $12,000. 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$89,400
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$12,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2025 was down from $133,460 the year before.
28% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $133,000 | 44 | $1.7 million |
| 2023 | $112,250 | 45 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $133,460 | 38 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $89,400 | 36 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Raymond and Irene Wilborn Charitable Foundation 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 Raymond and Irene Wilborn Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 29 | $77,750 |
| New York | 3 | $5,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $2,500 |
| California | 1 | $1,500 |
| Washington | 1 | $1,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $650 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| High Point Charitable Services | Donation | $12,000 |
| Lagrange Family Resource Center | Donation | $8,400 |
| Blessing in A Backpack | Donation | $5,500 |
| University of Louisville Foundation | Donation | $5,500 |
| Arts Center Foundation | Donation | $4,600 |
| Mt Tabor Methodist Church | Donation | $3,500 |
| Hope House Ministries | Donation | $3,000 |
| Joy Ministries | Donation | $3,000 |
| Fair Inc | Donation | $2,500 |
| Camp Joy | Donation | $2,500 |
| Kris Landers Foundation | Donation | $2,500 |
| Friends for Michael Foundation | Donation | $2,500 |
| Oldham County High School | Donation | $2,500 |
| Project Graduation | Donation | $2,500 |
| Arts Association of Oldham Co | Donation | $2,000 |
| Baptist Health Foundation | Donation | $2,000 |
| Eagle Creek Golf Course | Donation | $2,000 |
| Hope Health Clinic | Donation | $2,000 |
| Hotel Inc | Donation | $2,000 |
| City of Lagrange | Donation | $2,000 |
| Kentucky Resources Council | Donation | $1,500 |
| Madre | Donation | $1,500 |
| Middle East Children's Alliance | Donation | $1,500 |
| Surj Educational Fund | Donation | $1,500 |
| The Backbone Campaign | Donation | $1,500 |
| Wfmp-Lp Forward Radio | Donation | $1,500 |
| Ky Center for Economic Policy | Donation | $1,000 |
| Crestwood Family Resource Centercenterfield Elementary | Donation | $1,000 |
| North Oldham Little League | Donation | $1,000 |
| Galilean Children's Home | Donation | $1,000 |
| The Healing Place | Donation | $1,000 |
| Family Scholar House | Donation | $750 |
| Corporate Accountability | Donation | $650 |
| North Oldham High School | Donation | $500 |
| Oldham County Schools Arts Center | Donation | $500 |
| South Oldham High School | Donation | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- John R Wilborn
- Wm Lammlien
- Blake Haselton
- Jim Hudson
- Earl Hedgespeth
- John Black
Questions people ask
Does Raymond and Irene Wilborn Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Raymond and Irene Wilborn Charitable Foundation give?
$89,400 in tax year 2025, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Raymond and Irene Wilborn Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John R Wilborn (Trustee), Wm Lammlien (Advisory Board Member), Blake Haselton (Advisory Board Member) and Jim Hudson (Advisory Board Member) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Raymond and Irene Wilborn Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and human services.