Fonville-Sams Foundation
Invitation OnlyLouisville, Kentucky · EIN 84-6937862 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$35K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$776K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $6,000.
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.
Where it gives
20% of grants went outside Kentucky.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meredith College Meredith College | Raleigh, NC | Charitable | $11,500 |
| University of Kentucky University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY | Charitable | $6,500 |
| Highland Presbyterian Church Highland Presbyterian Church | Louisville, KY | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Alice Lloyd College Alice Lloyd College | Pippa Passes, KY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Louisville Public Media Louisville Public Media | Louisville, KY | Charitable | $1,200 |
| Fund for the Arts Fund for the Arts | Louisville, KY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Home of the Innocents Home of the Innocents | Louisville, KY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Lambda Chi Alpha Lambda Chi Alpha | Carmel, IN | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Louisville Collegiate School Louisville Collegiate School | Louisville, KY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Olmstead Parks Conservatory Olmstead Parks Conservatory | Louisville, KY | Charitable | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $35,200 | 10 |
| 2024 | $7,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $12,500 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611269349101751
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-6937862
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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