Addie and Baylor Kirchgessner Foundation
WE BELIEVE THAT THROUGH TRAGEDY, BEAUTIFUL OPPORTUNITIES UNFOLD. WE BELIEVE IN HONORING ADDIE AND BAYLOR BY BRINGING LOVE, HELP, AND LAUGHTER INTO THE COMMUNITY. IN DOING SO, WE WANT TO ENCOURAGE CHILDREN'S IMAGINATION THROUGH ACCESS TO LITERATURE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.3M
+40.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$60K
-30.4% YoY
Grant Count
4
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$15K
-30.4% YoY
About Addie and Baylor Kirchgessner Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Addie and Baylor Kirchgessner Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LOUISVILLE, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $60K. Net investment income was $21K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,261,445 | $898,074 | $693,472 |
| Revenue | $421,503 | $288,825 | $278,186 |
| Expenses | $191,255 | $168,786 | $119,778 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $20,782 | $12,094 | $8,402 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include First Tee of Louisville ($22,700), Imagination Library Louisville ($15,000), Glendover Elementary ($12,578).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FIRST TEE OF LOUISVILLE LOUISVILLE, KY | DONATION & GOLF TOURNAMENT SPONSOR | $22,700 |
| IMAGINATION LIBRARY LOUISVILLE LOUISVILLE, KY | MARCH 2024 BOOK SPONSOR | $15,000 |
| GLENDOVER ELEMENTARY LEXINGTON, KY | LIBRARY FURNITURE | $12,578 |
| NORTON CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION LOUISVILLE, KY | 2024 REACH OUT AND READ PROGRAM | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATTHEW KIRCHGESSNER | PRESIDENT | 10 | — |
| LAUREN KIRCHGESSNER | SECRETARY | 10 | — |
| KENT BLAKE | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| BARBARA THEOBALD | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ADRIANNE STRONG | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Addie and Baylor Kirchgessner Foundation?
Addie and Baylor Kirchgessner Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LOUISVILLE, KY. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Addie and Baylor Kirchgessner Foundation?
As of 2024, Addie and Baylor Kirchgessner Foundation holds $1.3M in total assets with $422K in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $60K in 2024.
Where does Addie and Baylor Kirchgessner Foundation operate?
Addie and Baylor Kirchgessner Foundation has awarded grants in Florida, Kentucky, Tennessee.
What size grants does Addie and Baylor Kirchgessner Foundation award?
In 2024, Addie and Baylor Kirchgessner Foundation awarded 4 grants totaling $60K — an average of about $15K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Addie and Baylor Kirchgessner Foundation's EIN?
Addie and Baylor Kirchgessner Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4372414. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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