Republic Bank Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Republic Bank Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Louisville, Kentucky. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.5 million in 139 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $266,666. 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$1.5 million
- Number of grants139
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$266,666
- Assets$12.6 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
37% 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 | $1.3 million | 200 | $12.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 153 | $12.4 million |
| 2025 | $1.5 million | 139 | $12.6 million |
How to apply
Republic Bank Foundation Inc 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 Republic Bank Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 116 | $1.5 million |
| Indiana | 6 | $12,842 |
| Florida | 2 | $10,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 6 | $1,262 |
| New York | 2 | $570 |
| Ohio | 2 | $310 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $153 |
| California | 2 | $75 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Louisville | Republic Bank Foundation charitable agreement (payment 6 of 8) | $266,666 |
| JCTC Foundation | Jefferson Rising Campus Transformation Project (Payment 1 of 5) | $200,000 |
| Hosparus Health | Hospice Care Center Campaign + Celebration of Compassion (payment 1 of 4) | $125,000 |
| Jewish Community of Louisville | United Jewish Campaign | $60,000 |
| Metro United Way | Corporate gift 2024 | $50,000 |
| Metro United Way | 2025 Campaign | $50,000 |
| Fund for the Arts | Performance Village at St. James Court Art Show | $45,000 |
| Thomas More University | Thomas More Second Century Campaign (payment 3 of 5) | $40,000 |
| Leadership Louisville Center | Leadership Louisville Program Sponsorship | $25,000 |
| NKU Foundation | Adult and Transfer Center | $25,000 |
| Kentucky to the World | Title sponsorship (payment 3 of 3) | $25,000 |
| Simmons College of Kentucky | Race to Greatness and 20th Celebration | $20,000 |
| Children's Home of Northern Kentucky | Expanding Mental Health Services (payment 3 of 3) | $20,000 |
| Simmons College of Kentucky | Scholarships (payment 4 of 5) | $20,000 |
| Community Foundation of Louisville | Scholarship funding | $19,544 |
| Louisville Downtown Partnership | State of the Downtown Luncheon | $19,000 |
| Kids Center for Pediatric Therapies | Walk & Roll, Stewardship event (Big Hearts at Big Springs) | $18,890 |
| Jewish Family & Career Services | Republic Bank Player's Challenge | $17,500 |
| WHAS Crusade for Children | Annual Crusade for Children / Power Hour | $17,200 |
| Kentucky Shakespeare | Kentucky Shakespeare Festival 65th Anniversary | $15,000 |
| Parks Alliance of Louisville | Ag Innovation Hub (Payment 1 of 4) | $15,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Metro Louisville | Banker's Build and Raise the Roof | $15,000 |
| Leadership Kentucky Foundation | Mission / Program support | $15,000 |
| Speed Art Museum | Speed Ball | $13,400 |
| YMCA of Greater Louisville | Safe Place Services, Swim Safety, Youth Engagement | $12,500 |
| Brightside Foundation | Brightside Bash (payment 2 of 2) | $12,500 |
| Assumption High School | Launching the Future Campaign (payment 4 of 4) | $12,500 |
| Emergency Shelter House of Northern Kentucky | Capital campaign pledge (payment 4 of 5) | $10,000 |
| National Safe Place Network | Txt 4 Help and 2Chat programs | $10,000 |
| Family Scholar House | Wine, Women & Shoes | $10,000 |
| St Francis DeSales High School | Capital Campaign (payment 3 of 3) | $10,000 |
| Blessings in a Backpack | Pack the Sack Golf Classic | $10,000 |
| Americana World Community Center | Adult services program support | $10,000 |
| Apple Patch Community | Pillar Breakfast | $10,000 |
| University of Louisville | Summit for Inclusive Excellence | $10,000 |
| March of Dimes | March for Babies, REACH Breakfast | $10,000 |
| Lincoln Foundation | Whitney Young Scholar Program (Payment 2 of 2) | $10,000 |
| Frontier Nursing | 2025 Hall of Fame Sponsorship (Payment 1 of 3) | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of Louisville | Give for Good Louisville | $10,000 |
| Kentucky Performing Arts | ArtsReach program | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carolle Jones Clay
- Andrew Trager-Kusman
- Kevin Sipes
- Steven E Trager
- William Summers
- Logan Pichel
Questions people ask
Does Republic Bank Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Republic Bank Foundation Inc give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2025, across 139 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Republic Bank Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Carolle Jones Clay (President), Andrew Trager-Kusman (Secretary), Kevin Sipes (Treasurer) and Steven E Trager (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Republic Bank Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and human services.