The Mulhollem Cravens Foundation
Invitation OnlyCarlisle, Kentucky · EIN 20-3835578 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$536K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$2.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
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
8% of grants went outside Kentucky.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carnegie Center | Lexington, KY | To further the mission of the donee | $100,000 |
| Lexington Ky Rescue Mission | Lexington, KY | To further the mission of the donee | $100,000 |
| Ky Ffa Foundation | Frankfort, KY | To further the mission of the donee | $65,000 |
| The Hope Center | Lexington, KY | To further the mission of the donee | $50,000 |
| Ket-Ky Pbs Station | Lexington, KY | To further the mission of the donee | $35,000 |
| Bourbon Co Ky YMCA | Paris, KY | To further the mission of the donee | $25,000 |
| Nicholas Co Historical Soc | Carlisle, KY | To further the mission of the donee | $25,000 |
| Nicholas County Ky Tourism Board | Carlisle, KY | To further the mission of the donee | $25,000 |
| The Kentucky Agricultural Leadership Program | Lexington, KY | Kentucky agriculture leadership program | $25,000 |
| Crossroads Shelter | Owensboro, KY | To further the mission of the donee | $20,000 |
| Uk-Goodin Fund | Lexington, KY | To further the mission of the donee | $10,000 |
| University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY | To further the mission of the donee | $10,000 |
| Nicholas Co Ky Ffa | Carlisle, KY | To further the mission of the donee | $7,500 |
| Nicholas County Family Resource and Youth Services Center | Carlisle, KY | To further the mission of the donee | $7,500 |
| Appalachian Artisan Center | Hindman, KY | To further the mission of the donee | $5,000 |
| Cowan Ky Community Action | Whitesburg, KY | To further the mission of the donee | $5,000 |
| Ky National Land Trust | Berea, KY | To further the mission of the donee | $5,000 |
| Ky Storm Relief | Frankfort, KY | To further the mission of the donee | $5,000 |
| Operation Food Basket | Paris, KY | To further the mission of the donee | $5,000 |
| Cornell Ornithology Lab | Ithaca, NY | To further the mission of the donee | $2,500 |
| Seedleaf Lexington Ky | Lexington, KY | To further the mission of the donee | $2,000 |
| Arbor Day Foundation | Lincoln, NE | To further the mission of the donee | $600 |
| Lexington Tree Fund | Lexington, KY | To further the mission of the donee | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $535,600 | 23 |
| 2024 | $470,300 | 19 |
| 2023 | $583,500 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621319349103272
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3835578
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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