Browning-Vanmeter Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyLexington, Kentucky · EIN 86-3211915 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$137K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 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
15% of grants went outside Kentucky.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sayre School | Lexington, KY | Charitable contributions | $50,000 |
| Christ Church Cathedral | Lexington, KY | Charitable contribution | $32,500 |
| Episcopal High School | Alexandria, VA | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY | Charity to university | $10,000 |
| Washington & Lee University | Lexington, VA | Funding of private | $7,500 |
| The Kentucky Bar Foundation Inc | Frankfort, KY | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Leeds Center for the Arts | Winchester, KY | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Bluegrass Community Foundation | Lexington, KY | Charitable contributions | $5,000 |
| Greenhouse 17 | Lexington, KY | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| God's Pantry Food Bank Inc | Lexington, KY | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Kentucky Educational Television Foundati | Lexington, KY | Charitable contributions | $2,500 |
| Sacred Heart Schools | Louisville, KY | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Tom Browning Boys & Girls Club | Maysville, KY | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $137,000 | 13 |
| 2024 | $15,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $82,343 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601269349101030
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-3211915
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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