The W Bruce Lunsford Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyLouisville, Kentucky · EIN 61-1189700 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$741K
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$7,500
Total assets$639K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 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
15% of grants went outside Kentucky.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ky University Foundation | Highland Heights, KY | General | $300,000 |
| University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY | General | $100,000 |
| The Lexington Theatre Company | Georgetown, KY | General | $50,000 |
| West End School | Louisville, KY | General | $50,000 |
| Francis Parker School of Louisville | Louisville, KY | General | $40,000 |
| Bellarmine University | Louisville, KY | General | $33,400 |
| Bellarmine University | Louisville, NY | General | $25,000 |
| Catholic Education Foundation | Louisville, KY | General | $25,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Chicago, IL | General | $20,000 |
| University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY | General | $15,600 |
| University of Louisville | Louisville, KY | General | $15,000 |
| University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY | General | $13,600 |
| St James Catholic School | Louisville, KY | General | $10,000 |
| Catholic Education Foundation | Louisville, KY | General | $7,500 |
| Catholic Education Foundation | Louisville, KY | General | $7,500 |
| University of Louisville | Louisville, KY | General | $6,640 |
| Fund for the Arts | Louisville, KY | General | $5,000 |
| Grayson-Jockey Club Research | Lexington, KY | General | $5,000 |
| Trinity High School Foundation | Louisville, KY | General | $5,000 |
| Commonwealth Fund for Ket Inc | Lexington, KY | General | $2,000 |
| Project Home | Philadelphia, PA | General | $2,000 |
| University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY | General | $1,300 |
| St Xavier High School | Louisville, KY | General | $500 |
| Bellarmine University | Louisville, KY | General | $500 |
| Sisters for Life | Louisville, KY | General | $250 |
| Down Syndrome Assoc of Connecticut | Greenwich, CT | General | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $740,990 | 26 |
| 2024 | $740,150 | 25 |
| 2023 | $696,200 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 19, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611399349100406
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 61-1189700
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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