The Josephine Ardery Foundation Inc
Historical FunderLexington, Kentucky · EIN 20-8432064 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,525 and $6,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MICHAEL MILLS |
|---|---|
| Address | 3292 EAGLE VIEW LN STE 340, LEXINGTON KY 40509 |
| Phone | 8592524431 |
| CONTACT@JOSEPHINEARDERYFOUNDATION.ORG | |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN REQUEST FOR GRANT TO INCLUDE TYPE OF PROJECT, LOCATION OF BUILDING, AMOUNT REQUESTED AND PICTURES OF WHAT IS TO BE RESTORED |
| Deadlines | SEMI ANNUAL DATES |
| Restrictions | NO SPECIFIC LIMIT |
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
0% of grants went outside Kentucky.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY | To create scholarship for historic preservation | $10,000 |
| South Union Shaker Village | Auburn, KY | Support historical site | $10,000 |
| The Berry Center | New Castle, KY | Preserve agrarian way of life | $9,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Lexington, KY | To support historical music | $6,000 |
| March Madness | Lexington, KY | Support local musicians | $6,000 |
| Dry Stone Conservancy | Lexington, KY | Preserve historic walls in ky | $5,000 |
| Food Literacy Project | Louisville, KY | Preservation of historic farm | $5,000 |
| Mary Todd Lincoln House-Ky Mansions Preseration Fdn | Lexington, KY | Preserve historic landmark | $5,000 |
| Alice Lloyd College | Pippa Passes, KY | Restore historic building | $5,000 |
| Farmington | Louisville, KY | Restore historic building | $5,000 |
| Ky Educational Tv | Lexington, KY | Support public broadcasting | $5,000 |
| Lexington Philharmonic | Lexington, KY | Support local musicians | $5,000 |
| First Christian Church | Paris, KY | Support local charities | $5,000 |
| National Society Colonial Dames-Ky | Frankfort, KY | Support liberty hall programs | $4,525 |
| Woodford Theatre | Versailles, KY | Support local theater | $3,000 |
| Ky Gateway Museum | Maysville, KY | Support reading in schools | $3,000 |
| Team Kentucky | Frankfort, KY | Help with local storm damage releif | $2,500 |
| Triple Crown Theater | Paris, KY | Support local theater group | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $96,025 | 18 |
| 2024 | $75,350 | 12 |
| 2023 | $80,000 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 2, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630339349100603
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8432064
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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