Ed Gardner Trust
Invitation OnlyPaducah, Kentucky · EIN 61-6072909 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.3M
Organizations funded1
Typical grant$1,253,399
Total assets$29.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,253,399 and $1,253,399.
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
0% of grants went outside Kentucky.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Annie Gardner Foundation | Mayfield, KY | To assist in preventing and relieving suffering and distress among poor, unfortunate and vocationally handicapped persons residing in… | $1,253,399 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,253,399 | 1 |
| 2024 | $1,154,842 | 1 |
| 2023 | $1,224,558 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630689349100723
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 61-6072909
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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