Tallgrass Farm Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Tallgrass Farm Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Harrodsburg, Kentucky. In tax year 2025 it gave $858,829 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $3,150 and the largest $510,500. 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$858,829
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$3,150
- Largest grant$510,500
- Assets$6.2 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was up from $228,722 the year before.
56% of its 2025 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 | $120,472 | 23 | $5.2 million |
| 2024 | $228,722 | 20 | $5.8 million |
| 2025 | $858,829 | 16 | $6.2 million |
How to apply
Tallgrass Farm 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 Tallgrass Farm Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 15 | $808,829 |
| Texas | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uk Office of Philanthropy | General fund | $510,500 |
| Shaker Village | General fund | $251,529 |
| American Paint Horse Foundation | General fund | $50,000 |
| The Berry Center | General fund | $20,000 |
| Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning | General fund | $5,000 |
| Mercer County Youth 4-H Investment | General fund | $4,250 |
| Morgan County Cooperative Extension Service | General fund | $3,500 |
| Wolfe County Cooperative Extension Service | General fund | $3,500 |
| Farmington | General fund | $2,800 |
| Christ Church Cathedral | General fund | $2,500 |
| Harrodsburg Christian Church | General fund | $1,000 |
| Harrodsburg United Methodist Church | General fund | $1,000 |
| McCracken County Cooperative Extension Service | General fund | $1,000 |
| Ragged Edge Community Theatre | General fund | $1,000 |
| Urban League of Lexington-Fayette County | General fund | $1,000 |
| Mercer County Animal Shelter | General fund | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Lois Mateus
- Craig H Wood
- James Steven Wilson
- Cheryl Prather Young
Questions people ask
Does Tallgrass Farm Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tallgrass Farm Foundation Inc give?
$858,829 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $3,150.
Who runs Tallgrass Farm Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Lois Mateus (President), Craig H Wood (Director), James Steven Wilson (Director) and Cheryl Prather Young (Director).
What does Tallgrass Farm Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals and faith communities.