The Old State Capitol in Frankfort, Kentucky

Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 23-7109635

David W Henderman Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Louisville, KY. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 37 grants and $168,523 paid in grants.

Tax year 2025 (period ending Mar 31, 2026), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. It still lists the details below.

Contact person
On file
Phone
On file
Mailing address
On file
Form and materials
On file
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
The foundation supports mostly local christian organizations with emphasis on children, homeless, needy, christian education, and defending freedom of religion.

Contact person, phone, mailing address and application materials on file. See them with a plan.

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2025

    $168,523

    Grants listed
    37
    Assets, end of year
    $1,783,444
  • Tax year 2024

    $150,158

    Grants listed
    33
    Assets, end of year
    $1,861,693
  • Tax year 2023

    $137,313

    Grants listed
    35
    Assets, end of year
    $1,884,892
  • Tax year 2022

    $182,475

    Grants listed
    36
    Assets, end of year
    $1,880,803
  • Tax year 2021

    $143,590

    Grants listed
    35
    Assets, end of year
    $1,942,704
  • Tax year 2020

    $144,884

    Grants listed
    34
    Assets, end of year
    $2,025,801
  • Tax year 2019

    $116,690

    Grants listed
    26
    Assets, end of year
    $2,104,923
  • Tax year 2018

    $117,189

    Grants listed
    35
    Assets, end of year
    $2,120,445

Grants paid in 2025

37 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Wayside Christian Mission MenLouisville, KY

    Christmas/general fund mens shelter

    $33,500
  2. In Touch Ministrs Dr Charles StanleAtlanta, GA

    General fund

    $12,000
  3. Salvation Army- CityLouisville, KY

    Local general operating fund

    $11,500
  4. Salvation Army - Angel TreeLouisville, KY

    Angel tree

    $9,000
  5. Alliance Defending FreedomScottsdale, AZ

    General fund

    $8,500
  6. Educational Foundation of the KycpaLouisville, KY

    Accounting scholarships

    $7,500
  7. Giftsclothingfood WaysideplymLouisville, KY

    General fund

    $6,023
  8. American Red Cross- Louisville AreaLouisville, KY

    Ky flood victims

    $5,000
  9. Focus on the FamilyColorado Springs, CO

    General fund

    $5,000
  10. Salvation ArmyLouisville, KY

    Ky flood victims

    $5,000
  11. CruOrlando, FL

    Operating fund

    $4,800
  12. Smile TrainNew York, NY

    Cleft surgery fund

    $4,000
  13. St JudeMemphis, TN

    General fund

    $4,000
  14. St John Center Homeless MenLouisville, KY

    General fund

    $3,750
  15. Bsideu for Life fka AwcLouisville, KY

    General fund

    $3,700
  16. Lifehouse IncLouisville, KY

    Womens maternity ministry

    $3,500
  17. Samaritan's PurseBoone, NC

    General fund

    $3,500
  18. Vips- Visually Impaired Preschool SLouisville, KY

    General fund

    $3,500
  19. Neighborhood Visitor PGRM EacmLouisville, KY

    Christmas and general fund

    $3,300
  20. Fellowship of Christian AthletesKansas City, MO

    General fund

    $3,000
  21. George Mason University FoundationArlington, VA

    Mercatus annual fund

    $3,000
  22. Bob Russell MinistriesLouisville, KY

    General fund and local benevolence

    $2,800
  23. Wallbuilder PresentationsAledo, TX

    General fund

    $2,600
  24. Central Ky Jewish FederationLexington, KY

    General fund

    $2,500
  25. Louisville Keep Your ForkLouisville, KY

    Floyds fork preservation

    $2,500
  26. Pacific Legal FoundationSacramento, CA

    General fund

    $2,500
  27. American Red Cross- Louisville AreaLouisville, KY

    General fund

    $2,000
  28. Dr David Jeremiah MinistrySan Diego, CA

    General fund

    $2,000
  29. Wjie 885Louisville, KY

    General fund

    $1,500
  30. Pinehaven Christian Children's RancSt Ignatius, MT

    General fund

    $1,300
  31. Billy Graham Evangelistic AssocCharlotte, NC

    General fund

    $1,250
  32. For HerLubbock, TX

    Medical care for women

    $1,000
  33. Insight for Living Rev CHS SwindolFrisco, TX

    General fund

    $1,000
  34. Way FM 1059Colorado Springs, CO

    General fund

    $1,000
  35. Christian Business Men's CommitteeChattanooga, TN

    General fund

    $600
  36. Lost Sheep of LouisvilleProspect, KY

    Feed homeless

    $500
  37. Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MI

    General purpose

    $400

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Religion3 grants $8,90030% of the total
  2. Civil rights1 grant $8,50029% of the total
  3. Housing and shelter1 grant $3,50012% of the total
  4. Youth development1 grant $3,00010% of the total
  5. Crime and legal aid1 grant $2,5008% of the total
  6. Environment1 grant $2,5008% of the total
  7. 2 other causes2 grants $9003% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Kentucky19 grants $110,073
  2. Georgia1 grant $12,000
  3. Arizona1 grant $8,500
  4. Colorado2 grants $6,000
  5. Florida1 grant $4,800
  6. North Carolina2 grants $4,750
  7. Tennessee2 grants $4,600
  8. Texas3 grants $4,600
  9. California2 grants $4,500
  10. District of Columbia2 grants $4,400

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • David W HendermanPRESIDENT Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Mary Beth HendermanVICE PRESIDE Hours 0Pay $0
  • Kyle Lee HendermanDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0

The return

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