Wo and Lois Newell Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlySomerset, Kentucky · EIN 26-3939254 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $40,458 and $80,916.
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
0% of grants went outside Kentucky.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Baptist Church | Somerset, KY | Per donee's general purpose | $202,290 |
| Clear Creek Baptist Bible College | Pineville, KY | Per donee's general purpose | $80,916 |
| Oneida Baptist Institute | Oneida, KY | Per donee's general purpose | $80,916 |
| Sunrise Children's Services | Mount Washington, KY | Per donee's general purpose | $80,916 |
| University of the Cumberlands | Williamsburg, KY | Per donee's general purpose | $80,916 |
| University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY | Per donee's general purpose | $56,641 |
| Berea College | Berea, KY | Per donee's general purpose | $40,458 |
| Somerset Community College | Somerset, KY | Per donee's general purpose | $40,458 |
| Southern Seminary | Louisville, KY | Per donee's general purpose | $40,458 |
| First Baptist Church of Bronston | Bronston, KY | Per donee's general purpose | $24,275 |
| Tateville Baptist Church | Burnside, KY | Per donee's general purpose | $24,275 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($56,641). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $809,160 | 13 |
| 2024 | $748,367 | 13 |
| 2023 | $765,380 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630829349100303
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-3939254
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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