Sociable Weaver Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Sociable Weaver Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Louisville, Kentucky. In tax year 2023 it gave $2.6 million in 70 grants; the typical grant was $7,000 and the largest $998,908. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$2.6 million
- Number of grants70
- Typical grant$7,000
- Largest grant$998,908
- Assets$33.6 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2023 was down from $2.9 million the year before.
35% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2.9 million | 81 | $49.1 million |
| 2023 | $2.6 million | 70 | $33.6 million |
How to apply
Sociable Weaver 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 Sociable Weaver Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 51 | $2.3 million |
| New York | 6 | $97,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $40,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $21,000 |
| California | 3 | $20,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $20,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Louisville | Restricted support - stock contribution (see attached information) | $998,908 |
| Parks Alliance of Louisville | Restricted support - stock contribution (see attached information) | $333,453 |
| Community Foundation of Louisville | Restricted support - stock contribution (see attached information) | $290,752 |
| Community Coordinated Child Care | Restricted support | $60,000 |
| Greater Louisville Sports Commission | Restricted support | $50,000 |
| Louisville Public Media | Restricted support | $50,000 |
| Portland Museum | General support | $50,000 |
| Sowing Seeds of Faith | General support | $50,000 |
| Kentucky Resources Council | General support | $40,000 |
| Kentucky Resources Council | General support | $40,000 |
| Planned Parenthood - Ppgnhaik | General support - kentucky | $40,000 |
| American Folk Art Museum | General support | $35,000 |
| Aone Allstars | Restricted support | $30,000 |
| Kentucky Waterways Alliance | General support | $30,000 |
| Young Authors Greenhouse | General support | $30,000 |
| Speed Art Museum | Restricted support | $28,125 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation | Restricted support | $25,000 |
| Fund for the Arts | Restricted support | $25,000 |
| Speed Art Museum | Restricted support | $25,000 |
| You Decide Kentucky Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | General support | $20,000 |
| One Eleuthera Foundation of the US | General support | $20,000 |
| Kentucky Author Forum | General support | $16,667 |
| Independent Feature Project | Restricted support | $15,000 |
| Louisville Orchestra | General support | $15,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | General support | $15,000 |
| University of Louisville Foundation | Restricted support | $15,000 |
| Aone Allstars | Restricted support | $10,000 |
| Center for Women and Families | General support | $10,000 |
| Delta Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | General support - kentucky | $10,000 |
| UNC Chapel Hill | General support | $10,000 |
| Waterfront Park | General support | $10,000 |
| Portland Museum | General support | $7,500 |
| 24 Hour Company | General support | $7,000 |
| Louisville Story Program | Restricted support | $7,000 |
| Parks Alliance of Louisville | Restricted support | $7,000 |
| Community Foundation of Louisville | Restricted support | $6,748 |
| Parks Alliance of Louisville | Restricted support | $6,000 |
| UNC Chapel Hill | General support | $6,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Augusta Brown Holland
- John Gill Holland Jr
- Owsley Brown III
- Brooke Brown Barzun
Questions people ask
Does Sociable Weaver Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sociable Weaver Foundation Inc give?
$2.6 million in tax year 2023, across 70 grants, with a typical grant of $7,000.
Who runs Sociable Weaver Foundation Inc?
Its 2023 filing lists Augusta Brown Holland (Director/President), John Gill Holland Jr (Director/Secretary/Treasurer), Owsley Brown III (Director) and Brooke Brown Barzun (Director).
What does Sociable Weaver Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, environment and conservation and arts and culture.