Independence Foundation Incorporated
Historical FunderOwensboro, Kentucky · EIN 26-1568393 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $708 and $752.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | HUMAN RESOURCES |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 988 2425 Frederica Street, Owensboro KY 42302 |
| Phone | 2706861776 |
| Form and materials | APPLICANTS FOR GRANT FUNDS SHOULD BRING APPLICATION IN HAND, INCLUDING OTHER REQUESTED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS SUCH AS BILLS, LETTER FROM LANDLORD, ETC. APPLICANTS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS SHOULD SUBMIT HIGH SCHOOL GRADES TO DATE, ACT SCORES, AND A SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY. APPLICATIONS ARE JUDGED ON THESE FACTORS AND ALSO FINANCIAL NEED. PERSONAL INTERVIEWS ARE CONDUCTED WITH THE SCHOLARSHIP FINALISTS. |
| Deadlines | GRANT FUNDS: 20TH OF EACH MONTH SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS: HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS |
| Restrictions | APPLICANTS FOR GRANT FUNDS MUST BE EMPLOYED AT INDEPENDENCE BANK. APPLICANTS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS MUST REMAIN IN COLLEGE AS FULL TIME STUDENTS AND MAINTAIN A 3.2 GPA. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various - See Attached | Owensboro, KY | See statement | $140,692 |
| Skye Shultz | Reynold Station, KY | Relief of economic distress, medical bills, rent | $752 |
| Kody Estep | Owensboro, KY | Relief of economic distress, medical bills, rent | $714 |
| Natasha Johnson | Owensboro, KY | Relief of economic distress, medical bills, rent | $708 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $142,866 | 4 |
| 2024 | $250,034 | 2 |
| 2023 | $1,018,709 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611329349102166
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1568393
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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