Tarver Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Tarver Foundation is a private foundation in Louisville, Kentucky. In tax year 2024 it gave $55,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $15,000. 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$55,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was up from $53,000 the year before.
18% of its 2024 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 | $53,000 | 15 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $55,000 | 17 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Tarver 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 Tarver Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 4 | $24,500 |
| Mississippi | 9 | $18,500 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shelbyville First Baptist Church | Support of charitable operations | $15,000 |
| Delta State Foundation | Support of charitable operations | $6,000 |
| Eudora Baptist Church | Support of charitable operations | $5,000 |
| Kid's Ctr for Pediatric Therapies | Support of charitable operations | $5,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Hospital | Support of charitable organization | $5,000 |
| Baptist Childrens Village | Support of charitable operations | $3,000 |
| Canopy Children Solutions | Support of charitable operations | $3,000 |
| Mississippi Food Network | Support of charitable operations | $3,000 |
| Christian Student Fellowship | Support of charitable organization | $2,500 |
| Alc Pregnancy Resource Ctr | Support of charitable operations | $2,000 |
| American Heart Association | Support of charitable organization | $1,000 |
| French Camp Academy | Support of charitable operations | $1,000 |
| Greenville First Baptist Church | Support of chariatble operations | $1,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House - Cincinatti | Support of charitable operations | $1,000 |
| Clarksdale Baptist Church | Support of charitable operations | $500 |
| Greenville Cemetary Association | Support of charitable operations | $500 |
| Water Valley Baptist Church | Support of charitable operations | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Tracy Tarver Donahou
- James A Donahou
Questions people ask
Does Tarver Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tarver Foundation give?
$55,000 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Tarver Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Tracy Tarver Donahou (Trustee) and James A Donahou (Trustee).
What does Tarver Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and health.