Frances N Alden Charitable Tr
Invitation OnlyLouisville, Kentucky · EIN 86-6493305 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$4.9M
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$120,000
Total assets$62.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $35,000 and $250,000.
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
8% of grants went outside Kentucky.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home of the Innocents | Louisville, KY | Empower and enrich lives of | $1,500,000 |
| Louisville Free Public Library Fdn | Louisville, KY | Enhance library's programs | $500,000 |
| Historic Locust Grove Inc | Louisville, KY | Preserving a national | $435,900 |
| University of Louisville Foundation | Louisville, KY | Charitable | $300,000 |
| Speed Art Museum | Louisville, KY | Charitable | $300,000 |
| Hosparus inc | Louisville, KY | Grief- counseling services | $250,000 |
| Neuroplasticity Alliance | Sandy Springs, GA | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Kids Center for Pediatric Therapies | Louisville, KY | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Olmsted Parks Conservancy | Louisville, KY | Restoring and protecting | $200,000 |
| Fund for the Arts Inc | Louisville, KY | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Family Scholar House | Louisville, KY | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Cabbage Patch Settlement House | Louisville, KY | Equip and empower at-risk | $120,000 |
| Dare to Care Inc | Louisville, KY | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Community Foundation of Louisville | Louisville, KY | Empower and making | $100,000 |
| Louisville Collegiate School | Louisville, KY | Scholarship | $100,000 |
| Waterfront Botanical Gardens | Louisville, KY | To preserve healthy nature | $100,000 |
| Hildegard House | Louisville, KY | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Horsesening | Shelbyville, KY | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Dogs Helping Heroes Inc | Clarksville, IN | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Visually Impaired Preschool Svc | Louisville, KY | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Louisville Public Media | Louisville, KY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Peterson-Dumesnil House Foundation | Louisville, KY | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Louisville Chorus | Louisville, KY | Charitable | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,900,900 | 23 |
| 2024 | $4,914,000 | 16 |
| 2023 | $2,175,000 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601249349101210
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-6493305
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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