Sam Swope Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyPewee Valley, Kentucky · EIN 92-0186097 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.2M
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$80,000
Total assets$28.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $55,000 and $80,000.
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
6% of grants went outside Kentucky.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Scholar House | Louisville, KY | Support | $130,000 |
| West End School | Louisville, KY | Support | $130,000 |
| Ky Humane Society | Louisville, KY | Support | $100,000 |
| University of Louisville Foundation | Louisville, KY | Support | $100,000 |
| Big Brothers | Louisville, KY | Support | $80,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club | Louisville, KY | Support | $80,000 |
| Boys and Girls Haven | Louisville, KY | Support | $80,000 |
| Casa | Louisville, KY | Support | $80,000 |
| Home of the Innocents | Louisville, KY | Support | $80,000 |
| Maryhurst | Louisville, KY | Support | $80,000 |
| St Joseph Childrens Home | Louisville, KY | Support | $80,000 |
| Up for Women and Children | Louisville, KY | Support | $80,000 |
| Kosair for Kids | Louisville, KY | Support | $55,000 |
| Blessings in a Backpack | Louisville, KY | Support | $25,000 |
| Dare to Care | Louisville, KY | Support | $25,000 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | Support | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,215,000 | 16 |
| 2024 | $1,200,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $890,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 26, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611469349100406
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 92-0186097
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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