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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 87-4100547

Pipe Dreams Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Louisville, KY. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 11 grants and $458,100 paid in grants.

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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.

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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

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

  • Tax year 2024

    $458,100

    Grants listed
    11
    Assets, end of year
    $11,741,395

  • Tax year 2023

    $175,000

    Grants listed
    3
    Assets, end of year
    $8,542,608

  • Tax year 2022

    $23,500

    Grants listed
    4
    Assets, end of year
    $5,996,273

  • Tax year 2021

    $0

    Grants listed
    0
    Assets, end of year
    $3,500,000

Grants paid in 2024

11 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Justin Thomas FoundationWashington, DC

    Impact children in need, support junior golf programs, and provide assistance to military families

    $170,000
  2. Miami University FoundationOxford, OH

    Support of miami university

    $100,000
  3. First Tee FoundationToledo, OH

    Reinforcing values like integrity, respect and perseverance through the game of golf

    $75,000
  4. Impact Golf FoundationBakersfield, CA

    Providing children with golf equipment, access to golf facilities, and providing mentorship

    $35,000
  5. St Vincent de Paul LouisvilleLouisville, KY

    Provide clothing and shelter to those fleeing domestic violence

    $25,000
  6. Awesome Center for EntrepreneurshipLexington, KY

    Raise awareness of the impact that entrepreneurship has made in the commonwealth

    $20,000
  7. Norton Children Hospital FoundationLouisville, KY

    Support norton children's hospital and norton children's medical center

    $20,000
  8. Kids Cancer AllianceLouisville, KY

    Enhance the quality of life for children with cancer and their families

    $10,000
  9. Lost Tree FoundationNorth Palm Beach, FL

    Working together to strengthen the surrounding communities

    $2,500
  10. NAMI LouisvilleLouisville, KY

    Strengthen families and individuals affected by mental illness through education, support and advocacy

    $500
  11. Catholic Service AppealColumbus, OH

    Helps poor and vulnerable seniors and families reach their full potential

    $100

Where the money goes

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

  1. Philanthropy and grantmaking1 grant $170,00052% of the total
  2. Education1 grant $100,00031% of the total
  3. Housing and shelter1 grant $25,0008% of the total
  4. Arts and culture1 grant $20,0006% of the total
  5. Public affairs1 grant $10,0003% of the total
  6. Mental health1 grant $500<1% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Ohio3 grants $175,100
  2. District of Columbia1 grant $170,000
  3. Kentucky5 grants $75,500
  4. California1 grant $35,000
  5. Florida1 grant $2,500

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

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

  • James Kirchdorfer JrDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Dana KirchdorferDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Mark KirchdorferDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0

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