B J Killian Foundation
Invitation OnlyLouisville, Kentucky · EIN 31-1077598 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$510K
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$11.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
4% of grants went outside Kentucky.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owensboro Community College | Owensboro, KY | Tuition, robotics program, | $55,000 |
| Apollo High School Robotics-Engineering Academy | Owensboro, KY | General charitable purposes | $35,000 |
| Senior Community Center | Owensboro, KY | Meals on wheels, general | $35,000 |
| Kentucky Wesleyan College | Owensboro, KY | For c e field endowed | $30,000 |
| Washington University (Stlouis) | St Louis, MO | Designated for nancy wilson | $30,000 |
| Governor's School for the Arts | Louisville, KY | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Help Office of Owensboro Inc | Owensboro, KY | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Wku Student Life Foundation | Bowling Green, KY | Scholarship funds, general | $22,500 |
| Cliff Hagan Boys & Girls Club | Owensboro, KY | General charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Girls Inc | Owensboro, KY | General charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Riverpark Center | Owensboro, KY | Art teaches kids program | $20,000 |
| Ket | Lexington, KY | Matching gift cir, | $20,000 |
| Owensboro Family YMCA | Owensboro, KY | General charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Casa of Ohio Valley Inc | Owensboro, KY | General charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Boulware Mission Inc | Owensboro, KY | General charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Oasis | Owensboro, KY | General charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| J H Neblett Community Center Inc | Owensboro, KY | General charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| St Benedict Joseph's Shelter | Owensboro, KY | Your kids program | $15,000 |
| Daniel Pitino Shelter | Owensboro, KY | General charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Owensboro Science Museum | Owensboro, KY | General charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| New Beginnings | Owensboro, KY | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Owensboro Youth Symphony | Owensboro, KY | Your kids program | $10,000 |
| Hospice of Western Kentucky | Owensboro, KY | General charitable purposes | $7,500 |
| Theatre Workshop of Owensboro | Owensboro, KY | Your kids program | $7,500 |
| Goodfellows Club of Owensboro | Owensboro, KY | General charitable purposes | $7,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $510,000 | 25 |
| 2024 | $510,000 | 25 |
| 2023 | $500,000 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611349349105251
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1077598
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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