The Sam Schubert Foundation
Invitation OnlyLouisville, Kentucky · EIN 20-0447577 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$135K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$3.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $15,000.
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
31% of grants went outside Kentucky.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Country | Hockley, TX | General operating fund | $25,000 |
| Phoenix Club of Nashville | Nashville, TN | General operating fund | $20,000 |
| Center for Women & Families | Louisville, KY | General operating fund | $15,000 |
| United Way of the Low Country | Beaufort, SC | General operating fund | $15,000 |
| Metro United Way | Louisville, KY | General operating fund | $15,000 |
| United Way of the Bluegrass | Lexington, KY | General operating fund | $15,000 |
| Louisville Collegiate School | Louisville, KY | General operating fund | $8,500 |
| Salvation Army | Louisville, KY | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Federation of Appalachian Housing Enterprises | Berea, KY | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Filson Historical Society | Louisville, KY | General operating fund | $2,750 |
| Kentucky Educational Television Foundation | Louisville, KY | General operating fund | $2,500 |
| Legal Aid Society | Louisville, KY | General operating fund | $2,500 |
| Shaker Village | Harrodsburg, KY | General operating fund | $2,500 |
| Md Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| West End Preparatory School | Louisville, KY | General operating fund | $500 |
| National Geographic | Washington, DC | General operating fund | $35 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $135,285 | 16 |
| 2024 | $122,650 | 20 |
| 2023 | $141,850 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642039349100404
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-0447577
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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