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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 31-0966287

Gardner Foundation Incorporated

A private foundation in Louisville, KY. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 82 grants and $107,500 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Jun 30, 2025), 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

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
The Gardner Foundation Inc
2301 River Road Ste Suite 301
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 894-4440
Form and materials
Grant Application Proposed Budget
Deadlines
May 1
Restrictions
None

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $107,500

    Grants listed
    82
    Assets, end of year
    $1,637,938

  • Tax year 2023

    $92,500

    Grants listed
    82
    Assets, end of year
    $1,683,702

  • Tax year 2022

    $98,950

    Grants listed
    81
    Assets, end of year
    $1,665,277

  • Tax year 2021

    $100,250

    Grants listed
    75
    Assets, end of year
    $1,696,314

  • Tax year 2020

    $100,150

    Grants listed
    75
    Assets, end of year
    $1,719,742

Grants paid in 2024

82 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Father John Judie Ministries IncLouisville, KY

    Charitable

    $7,000
  2. River Fields IncLouisville, KY

    Conservation

    $4,500
  3. Olmsted Parks Conservancy IncLouisville, KY

    Conservation Educational

    $4,500
  4. Kimokeo FoundationWailuku, HI

    Charitable

    $4,000
  5. Kentucky Humane SocietyLouisville, KY

    Charitable

    $4,000
  6. Filson Historical SocietyLouisville, KY

    EducationalCivic

    $4,000
  7. Pa'ia Youth and Cultural CtrPaia, HI

    EducationalCharitable

    $4,000
  8. Mission WolfWestcliffe, CO

    Conservation

    $3,500
  9. HosparusLouisville, KY

    Charitable

    $2,500
  10. The Nature ConservancyArlington, VA

    Conservation

    $2,500
  11. Bernheim Arboretum and Research ForestClermont, KY

    ConservationEducational

    $2,000
  12. Second Stride IncProspect, KY

    Charitable

    $2,000
  13. St Frances of Rome ChurchLouisville, KY

    Religious

    $2,000
  14. Trees LouisvilleLouisville, KY

    Conservation

    $2,000
  15. Society of St Vincent de PaulLouisville, KY

    Charitable

    $2,000
  16. Dogs Helping HeroesClarksville, IN

    Charitable

    $2,000
  17. Hildegard HouseLouisville, KY

    Charitable

    $2,000
  18. Nativity Academy at Saint BonifaceLouisville, KY

    Educational

    $2,000
  19. Defenders of WildlifeWashington, DC

    Conservation

    $2,000
  20. Yew Dell Botanical GardensCrestwood, KY

    ConservationEducational

    $2,000
  21. Raptor Rehabilitation of Kentucky IncLouisville, KY

    Conservation

    $2,000
  22. Paws with PurposeLouisville, KY

    Charitable

    $1,500
  23. St Meinrad ArchabbeySaint Meinrad, IN

    Religious

    $1,500
  24. Peterson-Dumesnil HouseLouisville, KY

    Historic Preservation

    $1,500
  25. The Cathedral of the AssumptionLouisville, KY

    ReligiousEducational

    $1,500
  26. Old Friends IncMidway, KY

    Charitable

    $1,500
  27. National Wildlife FederationReston, VA

    Conservation

    $1,500
  28. Keeneland LibraryLexington, KY

    Educational

    $1,350
  29. Spalding UniversityLouisville, KY

    Educational

    $1,000
  30. Louisville Free Public Library FoundationLouisville, KY

    EducationalCivic

    $1,000
  31. Waterfront Botanical GardensLouisville, KY

    ConservationEducational

    $1,000
  32. Second Chances Wildlife CenterMt Washington, KY

    Charitable

    $1,000
  33. Trinity High SchoolSt Matthews, KY

    Educational

    $1,000
  34. Providence High SchoolClarksville, IN

    Educational

    $1,000
  35. DeSales High SchoolLouisville, KY

    Educational

    $1,000
  36. Holy Cross High SchoolLouisville, KY

    Educational

    $1,000
  37. Assumption High SchoolLouisville, KY

    Educational

    $1,000
  38. Presentation AcademyLouisville, KY

    Educational

    $1,000
  39. Mercy AcademyLouisville, KY

    Educational

    $1,000
  40. Saint Xavier High SchoolLouisville, KY

    Educational

    $1,000
  41. Sacred Heart AcademyLouisville, KY

    Educational

    $1,000
  42. Bellarmine UniversityLouisville, KY

    Educational

    $1,000
  43. Children's Hospital FoundationLouisville, KY

    Medical Research

    $1,000
  44. Cabbage Patch Settlement HouseLouisville, KY

    CharitableEducational

    $1,000
  45. Shamrock FoundationLouisville, KY

    Charitable

    $1,000
  46. University of Louisville LibrariesLouisville, KY

    Educational

    $1,000
  47. Home of the InnocentsLouisville, KY

    Charitable

    $1,000
  48. Ducks UnlimitedMemphis, TN

    Conservation

    $850
  49. Holy Trinity Parish SchoolLouisville, KY

    Educational

    $750
  50. The Center on Aging FoundationLexington, KY

    Medical Research

    $750
  51. St Joseph Children's HomeLouisville, KY

    CharitableEducational

    $750
  52. Feed My NeighborLouisville, KY

    Charitable

    $500
  53. Louisville Public MediaLouisville, KY

    EducationalCivic

    $500
  54. Greater Louisville Fund for the ArtsLouisville, KY

    CharitableCivic

    $500
  55. Louisville OrchestraLouisville, KY

    Civic

    $500
  56. The Healing PlaceLouisville, KY

    Charitable

    $500
  57. Kids Center for Pediatric TherapiesLouisville, KY

    Charitable

    $500
  58. Salvation ArmyLouisville, KY

    Charitable

    $500
  59. The Nazareth Homes FoundationLouisville, KY

    Charitable

    $500
  60. Boys and Girls' HavenLouisville, KY

    Charitable

    $500
  61. The Episcopal Church HomeLouisville, KY

    Charitable

    $500
  62. Alzheimer's AssociationChicago, IL

    Medical Research

    $500
  63. Peoria Riverfront MuseumPeoria, IL

    EducationalCivic

    $500
  64. Farmington Historic HomeLouisville, KY

    Historic Preservation

    $500
  65. Kentucky Educational TelevisionLexington, KY

    Educational

    $500
  66. Historic Locust Grove IncLouisville, KY

    Historic Preservation

    $500
  67. Family Community ClinicLouisville, KY

    Charitable

    $500
  68. West End SchoolLouisville, KY

    Educational

    $450
  69. Canterbury SchoolNew Milford, CT

    Educational

    $400
  70. St Francis SchoolGoshen, KY

    Educational

    $400
  71. Kentucky Country Day SchoolLouisville, KY

    Educational

    $400
  72. Kentucky Derby MuseumLouisville, KY

    EducationalCivic

    $400
  73. Community Foundation of Southern IndianaNew Albany, IN

    Charitable

    $400
  74. Gilda's Club Louisville IncLouisville, KY

    Charitable

    $250
  75. Markey Cancer CenterLexington, KY

    Medical Research

    $250
  76. University of Louisville School of MusicLouisville, KY

    Educational

    $250
  77. St John Center IncLouisville, KY

    Charitable

    $250
  78. Community Foundation of LouisvilleLouisville, KY

    Charitable

    $250
  79. Pendennis Historical FoundationLouisville, KY

    Historic Preservation

    $250
  80. Fort Lewis CollegeDurango, CO

    Educational

    $200
  81. Williams CollegeWilliamstown, MA

    Educational

    $200
  82. Hollins UniversityRoanoke, VA

    Educational

    $200

Where the money goes

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

  1. Education11 grants $14,65023% of the total
  2. Animals5 grants $12,50020% of the total
  3. Environment4 grants $9,50015% of the total
  4. Human services5 grants $7,00011% of the total
  5. Arts and culture7 grants $6,75011% of the total
  6. Sports and recreation1 grant $4,0006% of the total
  7. 5 other causes9 grants $9,40015% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Kentucky67 grants $85,250
  2. Hawaii2 grants $8,000
  3. Indiana4 grants $4,900
  4. Colorado2 grants $3,700
  5. District of Columbia1 grant $2,000
  6. Virginia2 grants $1,700
  7. Tennessee1 grant $850
  8. Illinois1 grant $500
  9. Connecticut1 grant $400
  10. Massachusetts1 grant $200

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

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

  • William A Gardner JrVice President Hours 14Pay $0
  • Marea G ClarkSecretary Trustee Hours 7Pay $0
  • Michael Y GardnerTrustee Hours 7Pay $0

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