The HEP Foundation Business Trust L Edwin Paulson Jr Trustee
Invitation OnlyLexington, Kentucky · EIN 30-0200192 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1,550
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$200
Total assets$25K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $150 and $400.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian Church | Lexington, KY | General Purpose | $500 |
| Easterseals | Lexington, KY | General Purpose | $400 |
| Lexington Humane Society | Lexington, KY | General Purpose | $200 |
| Sayre School | Lexington, KY | General Purpose | $200 |
| Charleston Animal Society | North Charleston, SC | General Purpose | $150 |
| Cardinal Hill Foundation | Lexington, KY | General Purpose | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,550 | 6 |
| 2024 | $16,600 | 16 |
| 2023 | $46,108 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640349349100714
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 30-0200192
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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