The John H Schnatter Family Foundation Foundation Inc
Historical FunderAnchorage, Kentucky · EIN 31-1532974 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $50,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | THE JOHN H SCHNATTER FAMILY FOUNDAT |
|---|---|
| Address | 11411 PARK ROAD, ANCHORAGE KY 40223 |
| Phone | 5022534348 |
| Form and materials | LETTER SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | DISCRETION OF THE FOUNDATION BOARD |
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
34% of grants went outside Kentucky.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Innerscience Research Fund | Yelm, WA | Research support - brain function | $200,000 |
| American Cornerstone Institute | Washington, DC | Fund educational programs | $150,000 |
| Nat'l Baptist Convention of America | Louisville, KY | Funding for programs spreading the gospel | $85,000 |
| Diamond Derby | Louisville, KY | Funding for juvenile diabetes research | $60,000 |
| Simmons College of Ky | Louisville, KY | Funding for programs at the hbcu | $50,000 |
| 100 Billion Meal Challenge Fund | Indianapolis, IN | Providing meals for underprivilieged | $50,000 |
| Shirley Wish in Sky Foundation | Boca Raton, FL | Funding for research into trauma | $15,000 |
| Harmony in Motion | Anchorage, KY | Enhancing physical and spiritual well being of the community | $15,000 |
| 2L Foundation | Naples, FL | Support for abused children | $10,000 |
| Waldo Racing Foundation | Naples, FL | Support for amateur athletics | $10,000 |
| Shirley Wish in Sky Foundation | Boca Raton, FL | Funding for research into trauma | $5,700 |
| West End School | Louisville, KY | Funding for school | $5,000 |
| Norton Healthcare Foundation | Louisville, KY | Funding for healthcare initiatives | $5,000 |
| Kosair for Kids | Louisville, KY | Support for ill children | $5,000 |
| King Solomon Missionary Baptist Church | Louisville, KY | Support church programs | $2,500 |
| Kidslinked | Louisville, KY | Funding for healthcare initiatives | $2,500 |
| Diamond Derby | Louisville, KY | Funding for juvenile diabetes research | $1,250 |
| Anchorage Public School Apta | Anchorage, KY | Support for teachers | $1,000 |
| Breakthrough T1d | Hagerstown, MD | Funding for juvenile diabetes research | $1,000 |
| Fire Mission Ministries | Shelbyville, KY | Support for veterans programs | $1,000 |
| Hope Center | Lexington, KY | Funding for recovery programs | $1,000 |
| Anchorage Public School Apta | Anchorage, KY | Support for teachers | $1,000 |
| The Prisoners Hope | Jeffersontown, KY | Assist formerly incarcerated persons re-integrate into society | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $677,950 | 23 |
| 2024 | $479,600 | 13 |
| 2023 | $358,300 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 20, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601409349100910
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1532974
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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