The Joseph D Obrien III Memorial Foundation
Invitation OnlyShelbyville, Kentucky · EIN 87-4027437 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$538K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$8.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $11,000 and $35,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
83% of grants went outside Kentucky.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Automotive Training Center (Yatc) | Deerfield Beach, FL | Charitable purposes | $200,000 |
| The Ottawa YMCA | Ottawa, IL | Charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| The Heart That Gives Foundation | Columbia, MO | Charitable purposes | $75,000 |
| Ocala Intl Horse Show Inc | Ocala, FL | Charitable purposes | $35,000 |
| Ignation Spirituality Project | Chicago, IL | Charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Congaree Foundation | Houston, TX | Charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| American Saddlebred Horse & Breeders Association | Lexington, KY | Charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| United Prof Horsemen's Assoc Found (Upha) | Lexington, KY | Charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Fellowship of Catholic University Students (Focus) | Genesee, CO | Charitable purposes | $12,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Stanen Island, NY | Charitable purposes | $11,000 |
| The Lake County Community Found | Grayslake, IL | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| The American Cancer Society | Hagerstown, MD | Charitable purposes | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $538,250 | 12 |
| 2023 | $480,500 | 10 |
| 2022 | $50,000 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630419349100503
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-4027437
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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