Gayla S Harris & Kenneth M Bielak Charitable Tr
Invitation OnlyLouisville, Kentucky · EIN 62-6323993 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$130K
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$4.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $5,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Kentucky.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interfaith Clinic | Knoxville, TN | Charitable | $30,000 |
| The Department of Obgyn Residency | Knoxville, TN | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Positively Living Choice Health | Knoxville, TN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| University of Virginia | Charlottesville, VA | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Charlottesville Albemarle SPCA | Charlottesville, VA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Ut Medical Center | Knoxville, TN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Emerald Youth Foundation | Knoxville, TN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest | Maryville, TN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Families Moving Forward | Durham, NC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Diaper Bank of Nc | Hillsborough, NC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Feeding the Carolinas | Clemmons, NC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Fish | Anchorage, AK | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Safe Harbor | Knoxville, TN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Wesley House | Knoxville, TN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Bearden Methodist Church | Knoxville, TN | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Rice University | Houston, TX | Charitable | $2,500 |
| George Mason University | Fairfax, VA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Helen Ross Mcnabb Foundation | Knoxville, TN | Charitable | $2,500 |
| The Empty Stocking Fund | Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Boy and Girls Club of Tn Valley | Knoxville, TN | Charitable | $1,000 |
| USA Deaf Sports | Buckeystown, MD | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Tn Academy of Family Physicians | Brentwood, TN | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Devine Child | Dearborn, MI | Charitable | $500 |
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Charitable | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $130,500 | 25 |
| 2024 | $82,000 | 24 |
| 2023 | $175,000 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601319349102245
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 62-6323993
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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