Great Meadows Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyLouisville, Kentucky · EIN 47-5409501 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,700 and $10,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
10% of grants went outside Kentucky.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara Museum of Art | Santa Barbara, CA | Grant award to local artist | $30,000 |
| Peacock Visual Arts Ltd | Aberdeen, UK | Grant award to local artist | $13,594 |
| Kentucky Museum of Art Craft | Louisville, KY | Grant award to local artist | $10,000 |
| Isaac W Bernheim Foundation Inc | Clermont, KY | Grant award to local artist | $3,000 |
| Kentucky Museum of Art Craft | Louisville, KY | Grant award to local artist | $3,000 |
| Kentucky Museum of Art Craft | Louisville, KY | Grant award to local artist | $3,000 |
| Portland Museum | Louisville, KY | Grant award to local artist | $3,000 |
| Josephine Sculpture Park Inc | Frankfort, KY | Grant award to local artist | $2,400 |
| University of Louisville Research F | Louisville, KY | Grant award to local artist | $1,700 |
| Portland Museum | Louisville, KY | Grant award to local artist | $500 |
| Kentucky Museum | Louisville, KY | Grant award to local artist | $250 |
The return also lists 55 grants to individuals ($209,600). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $280,044 | 66 |
| 2023 | $529,411 | 60 |
| 2022 | $352,050 | 52 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611339349104826
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-5409501
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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