Republic Bank Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyLouisville, Kentucky · EIN 27-2222303 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.5M
Organizations funded139
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$12.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $10,000.
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
16% of grants went outside Kentucky.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Louisville | Louisville, KY | Republic Bank Foundation charitable agreement (payment 6 of 8) | $266,666 |
| JCTC Foundation | Louisville, KY | Jefferson Rising Campus Transformation Project (Payment 1 of 5) | $200,000 |
| Hosparus Health | Louisville, KY | Hospice Care Center Campaign + Celebration of Compassion (payment 1 of 4) | $125,000 |
| Jewish Community of Louisville | Louisville, KY | United Jewish Campaign | $60,000 |
| Metro United Way | Louisville, KY | Corporate gift 2024 | $50,000 |
| Metro United Way | Louisville, KY | 2025 Campaign | $50,000 |
| Fund for the Arts | Louisville, KY | Performance Village at St. James Court Art Show | $45,000 |
| Thomas More University | Crestview Hills, KY | Thomas More Second Century Campaign (payment 3 of 5) | $40,000 |
| Leadership Louisville Center | Louisville, KY | Leadership Louisville Program Sponsorship | $25,000 |
| NKU Foundation | Highland Heights, KY | Adult and Transfer Center | $25,000 |
| Kentucky to the World | Louisville, KY | Title sponsorship (payment 3 of 3) | $25,000 |
| Simmons College of Kentucky | Louisville, KY | Race to Greatness and 20th Celebration | $20,000 |
| Children's Home of Northern Kentucky | Covington, KY | Expanding Mental Health Services (payment 3 of 3) | $20,000 |
| Simmons College of Kentucky | Louisville, KY | Scholarships (payment 4 of 5) | $20,000 |
| Community Foundation of Louisville | Louisville, KY | Scholarship funding | $19,544 |
| Louisville Downtown Partnership | Louisville, KY | State of the Downtown Luncheon | $19,000 |
| Kids Center for Pediatric Therapies | Louisville, KY | Walk & Roll, Stewardship event (Big Hearts at Big Springs) | $18,890 |
| Jewish Family & Career Services | Louisville, KY | Republic Bank Player's Challenge | $17,500 |
| WHAS Crusade for Children | Louisville, KY | Annual Crusade for Children / Power Hour | $17,200 |
| Kentucky Shakespeare | Louisville, KY | Kentucky Shakespeare Festival 65th Anniversary | $15,000 |
| Parks Alliance of Louisville | Louisville, KY | Ag Innovation Hub (Payment 1 of 4) | $15,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Metro Louisville | Louisville, KY | Banker's Build and Raise the Roof | $15,000 |
| Leadership Kentucky Foundation | Frankfort, KY | Mission / Program support | $15,000 |
| Speed Art Museum | Louisville, KY | Speed Ball | $13,400 |
| YMCA of Greater Louisville | Louisville, KY | Safe Place Services, Swim Safety, Youth Engagement | $12,500 |
| Brightside Foundation | Louisville, KY | Brightside Bash (payment 2 of 2) | $12,500 |
| Assumption High School | Louisville, KY | Launching the Future Campaign (payment 4 of 4) | $12,500 |
| Emergency Shelter House of Northern Kentucky | Covington, KY | Capital campaign pledge (payment 4 of 5) | $10,000 |
| National Safe Place Network | Louisville, KY | Txt 4 Help and 2Chat programs | $10,000 |
| Family Scholar House | Louisville, KY | Wine, Women & Shoes | $10,000 |
| St Francis DeSales High School | Louisville, KY | Capital Campaign (payment 3 of 3) | $10,000 |
| Blessings in a Backpack | Louisville, KY | Pack the Sack Golf Classic | $10,000 |
| Americana World Community Center | Louisville, KY | Adult services program support | $10,000 |
| Apple Patch Community | Crestwood, KY | Pillar Breakfast | $10,000 |
| University of Louisville | Louisville, KY | Summit for Inclusive Excellence | $10,000 |
| March of Dimes | Arlington, VA | March for Babies, REACH Breakfast | $10,000 |
| Lincoln Foundation | Louisville, KY | Whitney Young Scholar Program (Payment 2 of 2) | $10,000 |
| Frontier Nursing | Versailles, KY | 2025 Hall of Fame Sponsorship (Payment 1 of 3) | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of Louisville | Louisville, KY | Give for Good Louisville | $10,000 |
| Kentucky Performing Arts | Louisville, KY | ArtsReach program | $10,000 |
| Smoketown Family Wellness Center | Louisville, KY | 9th Annual Neighborhood Celebration | $10,000 |
| Kentucky Hospital Research and Education Foundation | Louisville, KY | KHA Annual Convention | $10,000 |
| Friends of Metro Animal Services | Louisville, KY | Pay It Forward Program | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay | Tampa, FL | Capital campaign (payment 2 of 5) | $10,000 |
| Network for Hope (Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates) | Louisville, KY | Donate Life Campus (payment 3 of 5) | $10,000 |
| Center for Women and Families | New Albany, IN | Breakfast of Brilliance | $9,750 |
| Lincoln Heritage Council | Louisville, KY | Leadership Luncheon for Scouting | $9,600 |
| Spirit of Louisville Foundation | Louisville, KY | 2025 WLKY Bell Awards | $9,600 |
| New Directions Housing Corporation | Louisville, KY | I Rise Gala | $9,400 |
| Kentucky Humane Society | Louisville, KY | Care-a-Van, Tuxes and Tails | $8,000 |
| Shelby County Tourism Commission | Shelbyville, KY | Shelbyville Conference (Convention) Center (payment 5 of 7) | $7,143 |
| Adarsh Charitable Foundation | Louisville, KY | Vision Gala | $6,100 |
| Miracle League of Louisville | Louisville, KY | Electronic scoreboard sponsorship (Payment 2 of 5) | $6,000 |
| Walden School | Louisville, KY | West End School scholarships | $6,000 |
| Legal Aid Society | Louisville, KY | West Louisville Neighborhood Lawyer Program | $5,000 |
| Meredith-Dunn School | Louisville, KY | Take Heart Gala | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Louisville Zoo | Louisville, KY | Dinosaurs 2025 | $5,000 |
| Housing Opportunities of Northern Kentucky | Covington, KY | Affordable homeownership opportunities | $5,000 |
| Home of the Innocents | Louisville, KY | Heroes for the Home Breakfast | $5,000 |
| Presentation Academy | Louisville, KY | Scholar pledge (payment 4 of 5) | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 139 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,513,218 | 139 |
| 2024 | $1,411,775 | 153 |
| 2023 | $1,325,798 | 200 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621339349101987
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-2222303
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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