Tygdh Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Tygdh Foundation is a private foundation in Louisville, Kentucky. In tax year 2025 it gave $130,500 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$130,500
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$4.3 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was up from $82,000 the year before.
44% 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 | $175,000 | 28 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $82,000 | 24 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $130,500 | 25 | $4.3 million |
How to apply
Tygdh 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 Tygdh Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 12 | $87,500 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $15,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $15,000 |
| Alaska | 1 | $5,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,500 |
| Michigan | 3 | $2,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Interfaith Clinic | Charitable | $30,000 |
| The Department of Obgyn Residency | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Positively Living Choice Health | Charitable | $10,000 |
| University of Virginia | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Charlottesville Albemarle SPCA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Ut Medical Center | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Emerald Youth Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Families Moving Forward | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Diaper Bank of NC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Feeding the Carolinas | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Fish | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Safe Harbor | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Wesley House | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Bearden Methodist Church | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Rice University | Charitable | $2,500 |
| George Mason University | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Helen Ross McNabb Foundation | Charitable | $2,500 |
| The Empty Stocking Fund | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Boy and Girls Club of TN Valley | Charitable | $1,000 |
| USA Deaf Sports | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Michigan State University | Charitable | $1,000 |
| TN Academy of Family Physicians | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Devine Child | Charitable | $500 |
| University of Michigan | Charitable | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Kenneth M Bielak
- Gayla S Harris
- Kendall M Bielak
Questions people ask
Does Tygdh Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tygdh Foundation give?
$130,500 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Tygdh Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kenneth M Bielak (Member Advisory), Gayla S Harris (Member Advisory) and Kendall M Bielak (Trustee).
What does Tygdh Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and youth programs.