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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 45-4471675

The Carl Family Foundation

A private foundation in Danville, KY. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 36 grants and $135,383 paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), 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.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $135,383

    Grants listed
    36
    Assets, end of year
    $0
  • Tax year 2023

    $85,000

    Grants listed
    32
    Assets, end of year
    $121,340
  • Tax year 2022

    $80,000

    Grants listed
    31
    Assets, end of year
    $170,030
  • Tax year 2021

    $80,000

    Grants listed
    35
    Assets, end of year
    $233,121
  • Tax year 2020

    $80,000

    Grants listed
    32
    Assets, end of year
    $281,024
  • Tax year 2019

    $130,000

    Grants listed
    35
    Assets, end of year
    $354,596
  • Tax year 2018

    $120,000

    Grants listed
    40
    Assets, end of year
    $425,423

Grants paid in 2024

36 grants, largest first

As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.

  1. Dementia Society of AmericaDoylestown, PA

    To enhance the quality of life for those living with dementia

    $19,383
  2. Individual

    Care and treatment of animals

    $14,500
  3. Kiss the GroundLos Angeles, CA

    Support for environmental preservation

    $10,000
  4. Central Kentucky Riding for HopeLexington, KY

    Support to improve the quality of life of special needs people through horse activities

    $5,000
  5. Environmental Defense FundNew York, NY

    Support for protection of the environment

    $5,000
  6. Individual

    Support for animal [individual]

    $5,000
  7. Woodford County Humane SocietyVersailles, KY

    Care and treatment of abandoned animals

    $5,000
  8. Ragged Edge Community TheaterHarrodsburg, KY

    Support for the local performing arts

    $5,000
  9. Presbyterian Church USAPittsburgh, PA

    Support disaster relief

    $5,000
  10. Buckhorn Christian FoundationBuckhorn, KY

    Support for troubled children and youth rehabitation programs

    $5,000
  11. Woodford TheaterVersailles, KY

    Support for the arts and humanities

    $5,000
  12. Individual

    Support for humane treatment of animals

    $3,500
  13. Second Presbyterian ChurchLexington, KY

    Support for church missions

    $3,000
  14. Individual

    Support for orphaned children

    $2,500
  15. Individual

    Support for breed health and research

    $2,500
  16. Surgery on SundayLexington, KY

    Support for healthcare services for the underpriviledged

    $2,500
  17. Individual

    Support for the preservaton of the enviroment

    $2,500
  18. Golden Retriever FoundationOmaha, NE

    Protection of the Golden Retriever breed

    $2,500
  19. Individual

    Provide end of life care to residents of Fayette County KY

    $2,500
  20. Morris Animal FoundationDenver, CO

    Invest in science that advances veterinary care for companion animals

    $2,500
  21. Individual

    To empower [individual] in Appalachia to improve their education, financial and personal circumstances

    $2,500
  22. Primate Rescue CenterNicholasville, KY

    To fund the rescue of primate animals

    $2,500
  23. Working Cat ProjectLexington, KY

    Support for the rescue and rehabilitation of cats

    $2,500
  24. Radio EyeLexington, KY

    Support for reading of current newspapers and other printed materials to blind and print-disabled residents of Kentucky

    $2,000
  25. The Nest Center for WomenLexington, KY

    Support for provision of counseling, education, childcare, and supplies for families in crisis

    $2,000
  26. Individual

    Support for children's [individual]

    $2,000
  27. Family Scholar HouseLouisville, KY

    Support for education of single parent children

    $2,000
  28. Kentucky HarvestLouisville, KY

    Provision of food for the underserved

    $2,000
  29. Black Male Working AcademyLexington, KY

    Educational support for disadvantaged individuals

    $2,000
  30. Arbor Youth ServicesLexington, KY

    Support for ending youth homelessness

    $1,500
  31. Individual

    Support for the arts community

    $1,500
  32. Foster Care CouncilLexington, KY

    Provide tutor, clothing and enrichment activities for foster children

    $1,000
  33. Fostering GoodwillLexington, KY

    Support for adolescents transitioning to self support

    $1,000
  34. Jessamine County TNRNicholasville, KY

    Support for program of spaying and neutering animals to control the population

    $1,000
  35. Orphan VoiceLexington, KY

    Support for orphaned children

    $1,000
  36. Redwood Co-op SchoolLexington, KY

    Support for cooperative educational institution

    $1,000

Where the money goes

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

  1. Health2 grants $21,88336% of the total
  2. Food and agriculture2 grants $12,00020% of the total
  3. Animals3 grants $7,50012% of the total
  4. Arts and culture2 grants $7,00011% of the total
  5. Environment1 grant $5,0008% of the total
  6. Human services3 grants $3,5006% of the total
  7. 2 other causes2 grants $4,0007% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Kentucky20 grants $52,000
  2. Pennsylvania2 grants $24,383
  3. California1 grant $10,000
  4. New York1 grant $5,000
  5. Colorado1 grant $2,500
  6. Nebraska1 grant $2,500

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

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

  • Molly K ThomasPresident Hours 0Pay $0
  • Jennifer S HowardVice President Hours 0Pay $0
  • Elizabeth B StrongSecretary Hours 0Pay $0
  • Sarah C MonellTreasurer Hours 0Pay $0

The return

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