Trager Family Foundation Trust
Invitation OnlyLouisville, Kentucky · EIN 87-6461357 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1M
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$7,000
Total assets$39.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $30,000.
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
10% of grants went outside Kentucky.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community of Louisville | Louisville, KY | Organizational operations | $902,221 |
| Louisville Orchestra | Louisville, KY | Organizational operations | $50,000 |
| Bellarmine University | Louisville, KY | Organizational operations | $30,000 |
| Keneseth Israel | Louisville, KY | Organizational operations | $15,000 |
| Simmons College of Kentucky | Louisville, KY | Organizational operations | $10,200 |
| Wellspring | Louisville, KY | Organizational operations | $7,000 |
| Ncjw Louisville Section | Louisville, KY | Organizational operations | $5,000 |
| Swim Across America | Charlotte, NC | Organizational operations | $5,000 |
| Harrods Creek Baptist Church | Prospect, KY | Organizational operations | $5,000 |
| The Greater Louisville Pride Foundation | Louisville, KY | Organizational operations | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,031,921 | 10 |
| 2024 | $252,674 | 10 |
| 2023 | $188,923 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631349349102718
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-6461357
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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