The Yarnell Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Yarnell Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Louisville, Kentucky. In tax year 2025 it gave $44,446 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $3,223 and the largest $22,000. 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$44,446
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$3,223
- Largest grant$22,000
- Assets$965,987
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was down from $47,000 the year before.
17% 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 | $44,425 | 7 | $900,681 |
| 2024 | $47,000 | 5 | $921,580 |
| 2025 | $44,446 | 6 | $965,987 |
How to apply
The Yarnell Family 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 The Yarnell Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 5 | $41,446 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Little Sisters of the Poor | Offers the neediest elderly of every race and religion a home where they will be welcomed and taken care of | $22,000 |
| Dominican Father Province of St Joseph | To help the poors in kenya on education and job trainings. | $14,000 |
| Saint Louis Bertrand | For the university of louisville campus ministry of education. | $3,446 |
| The Pontifical Faculty at the Dominican House of Studies | For the education of new clergies. | $3,000 |
| Hildegard House | Provide a home and compassionate care for individuals at the end of life who have no home or loved ones to care for them | $1,000 |
| The Family Renewal Project | To help with a retreat for family education. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Ann Shu
- Richard Shu
- Mary Remington Shu
- Albert Chancellor Shu
Questions people ask
Does The Yarnell Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Yarnell Family Foundation Inc give?
$44,446 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $3,223.
Who runs The Yarnell Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary Ann Shu (Director & President), Richard Shu (Director & Secretary), Mary Remington Shu (Director) and Albert Chancellor Shu (Director).
What does The Yarnell Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.