Bader Family Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyLouisville, Kentucky · EIN 84-3818374 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$107K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$2.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $10,000.
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
11% of grants went outside Kentucky.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellarmine University | Louisville, KY | Scholarship | $25,000 |
| Dogs Helping Heroes Inc | Clarksville, IN | Provide services for | $12,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Kentuckiana | Louisville, KY | Community assistance | $10,000 |
| I Would Rather Be Reading | Louisville, KY | Provide services for | $10,000 |
| Educational Justice | Louisville, KY | Community assistance | $10,000 |
| University of Louisville Student Financial Aid Office | Louisville, KY | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Eastern Kentucky University | Richmond, KY | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Kentucky Habitat for Humanity | Louisville, KY | Community public assistance | $10,000 |
| University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY | Scholarship | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $107,000 | 9 |
| 2024 | $104,500 | 11 |
| 2023 | $85,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631149349100508
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-3818374
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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