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Who funds Louisville Urban League?

Louisville, Kentucky · EIN 610444771

9 private foundations reported grants to Louisville Urban League in Louisville, Kentucky totaling $744,516 across 9 grants in tax years 2023 to 2025. The largest funder was Brown-Forman Foundation, with $500,000.

From the funders' IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Funders of Louisville Urban League that accept applications

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Foundations that fund Louisville Urban League

All 9 funders, by amount
FoundationPurpose givenGrantsAmount
Brown-Forman Foundation
Kentucky · 2025 · accepts applications
General program support1$500,000
The Owsley Brown III Philanthropic Found
Kentucky · 2023
Restricted support1$66,667
The Brooke Brown Barzun Philanthropic Foundation Inc
Kentucky · 2023
Restricted support1$57,723
Ford Philanthropy
Michigan · 2025
Education for the future of work1$45,000
The Gheens Foundation Inc
Kentucky · 2024 · accepts applications
Bridging the gap: empowering academic success for louisville's youth1$30,000
The Whippoorwill Family Foundation
Kentucky · 2024
For general charitable purposes1$25,000
Lg&e and Ku Foundation Inc
Kentucky · 2025 · accepts applications
General operating support1$15,000
Arthur K Smith Family Foundation Inc
California · 2024
General fund1$5,000
Amazonsmile Foundation
Washington · 2023
General support1$126

Amounts are grants paid as each foundation reported them. Names are matched across filings, so a grant written under a different name for the same organization may be missing.

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Questions people ask

Who funds Louisville Urban League?

Brown-Forman Foundation, The Owsley Brown III Philanthropic Found, The Brooke Brown Barzun Philanthropic Foundation Inc, Ford Philanthropy and The Gheens Foundation Inc, and 4 more, according to their IRS Form 990-PF filings.

How much does Louisville Urban League get from foundations?

$744,516 in 9 reported grants from 9 private foundations in tax years 2023 to 2025. Government grants and gifts from individuals are not included.

Which of these funders accept applications?

Brown-Forman Foundation, The Gheens Foundation Inc and Lg&e and Ku Foundation Inc say in their filings that they accept applications.

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