Snowy Owl Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Snowy Owl Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Louisville, Kentucky. In tax year 2024 it gave $404,362 in 93 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$404,362
- Number of grants93
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$9.3 million
- New grantees66%
Giving in 2024 was up from $336,290 the year before.
66% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $336,290 | 96 | $7.2 million |
| 2024 | $404,362 | 93 | $9.3 million |
How to apply
Snowy Owl 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Snowy Owl Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 89 | $389,862 |
| Indiana | 3 | $12,500 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACLU of Ky | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Ky Dance Council | General support | $25,000 |
| Flight Club 502 | General support | $12,500 |
| Paws With Purpose | General support | $10,000 |
| Payne Hollow on the Ohio Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| River Heritage Conservancy | General support | $10,000 |
| Louisville Orchestra | General support | $10,000 |
| The Morton Center | Family-focused model | $8,000 |
| St Joseph Childrens Home | General support | $7,500 |
| Franklin Co Agency for Substance Ab | General support | $7,000 |
| Bernheim Arboretum & Research | General support | $7,000 |
| Trees Louisville | General support | $6,000 |
| Waterfront Botanical Gardens | Presentation, education garden | $5,500 |
| American Red Cross | Home fire assistance programming | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Haven | To support organization | $5,000 |
| Home of the Innocents | Pathways home | $5,000 |
| House of Ruth Inc | Childrens school success program | $5,000 |
| Kentucky Natural Lands Trust | Support artist retreat | $5,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Louisville | Ozanam inn- mens emergency shelter | $5,000 |
| Louisville Soccer Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Bringing Justice Home | General support | $5,000 |
| Cerebral Palsy Kids Center | General support | $5,000 |
| Cowan Community Action Group Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Cultered Mornings Corporation | General support | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Belle Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Loretto Living Center at Loretto | General support | $5,000 |
| Queen Mother Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| American Cave Conservation Assoc | General support | $5,000 |
| Sharp Futures Fdn Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Univ of Louisville Fdn | General support | $5,000 |
| Family & Childrens Place | General support | $5,000 |
| Jewish Family & Career SRVS | General support | $5,000 |
| Metro United Way | General support | $5,000 |
| Neighborhood House | General support | $5,000 |
| Somali Comm of Louisville | General support | $5,000 |
| River Fields Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Jewish Community of Louisville | General support | $5,000 |
| Cedar Lake Foundation Inc | Independent living | $4,500 |
| Center for Interfaith Relations | Publication of 2023 festival catalog | $4,000 |
| American Printing House for the Bli | General support | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert W Griffith
- Jean Smith
- Gerald W Gerichs
- Nancy Lampton
- Aaron Yarmuth
- Caroline Lussky
- Kathleen Lajoie
- Mo Howe
Questions people ask
Does Snowy Owl Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Snowy Owl Foundation Inc give?
$404,362 in tax year 2024, across 93 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Snowy Owl Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert W Griffith (Chairman of), Jean Smith (Assistant SE), Gerald W Gerichs (Treasurer) and Nancy Lampton (Executive Di) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Snowy Owl Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and youth programs.