B J Killian Foundation
The B J Killian Foundation is a private foundation based in Louisville, Kentucky. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, primarily in Kentucky, including educational institutions, social-service organizations, and arts and youth organizations.
B J Killian Foundation at a glance
In short: B J Killian Foundation gave $510K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in Kentucky. 16% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $510,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,400
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $7,670,021
- +2.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (4 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to B J Killian Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 34290, Louisville, KY 40232-4290
Phone: (502) 625-1076
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who B J Killian Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Owensboro Community College ($55K). Together the top 10 received $298K.
Grant Size Distribution
135 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 131 grants of 135 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kentucky and 6% to recipients in Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
Is B J Killian Foundation open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 25 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $28K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 80% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $443K (2020) to $580K (2022). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $510K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Owensboro Community College Owensboro, KY | Tuition, Robotics Program, | $55,000 |
| Apollo High School Owensboro, KY | General Charitable Purposes | $35,000 |
| Senior Community Center Owensboro, KY | Meals on Wheels, General | $35,000 |
| Kentucky Wesleyan College Owensboro, KY | For C E Field Endowed | $30,000 |
| Washington University (Stlouis) St. Louis, MO | Designated for Nancy Wilson | $30,000 |
| Governor's School for the Arts Louisville, KY | General Charitable Purposes | $25,000 |
| Help Office of Owensboro Inc Owensboro, KY | General Charitable Purposes | $25,000 |
| WKU Student Life Foundation Bowling Green, KY | Scholarship Funds, General | $22,500 |
| Cliff Hagan Boys & Girls Club Owensboro, KY | General Charitable Purposes | $20,000 |
| Girls Inc Owensboro, KY | General Charitable Purposes | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,670,021 | $762,202 | $596,740 | $510,000 | 25 | $516,834 | $692,981 | $514,476 |
| 2024 | $7,506,272 | $763,206 | $584,935 | $510,000 | 25 | $510,900 | $692,604 | $435,746 |
| 2023 | $7,328,613 | $378,579 | $557,989 | $500,000 | 26 | $500,996 | $321,939 | $447,156 |
| 2022 | $7,509,074 | $120,119 | $660,267 | $580,000 | 29 | $581,194 | $127,992 | $462,474 |
| 2021 | $8,054,095 | $933,978 | $522,068 | $452,500 | 30 | $453,400 | $864,709 | $522,541 |
| 2020 | $7,647,751 | $325,116 | $500,423 | $442,500 | 32 | — | $269,617 | $455,647 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, B J Killian Foundation reported a distributable amount of $514K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purpose is the betterment of nonprofit corporations that demonstrate effectiveness and efficient use of resources for the benefit of people in need. Its 2025 grants show support for education, human services, youth programs, and the arts.
Grantees’ own descriptions illustrate this range. Kentucky Wesleyan College says it fosters a liberal arts education that prepares future leaders. The Help Office of Owensboro says it provides basic necessities and emergency assistance to people and families. The Cliff Hagan Boys & Girls Club describes its work as guidance, counseling, physical education, and educational achievement for children ages 8 to 18. RiverPark Center says it presents arts and civic events, with a focus on arts in education.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $510,000. Grants ranged from $7,500 to $55,000, with a median of $20,000. Among the largest were $55,000 to Owensboro Community College for tuition and its robotics program; $35,000 each to Apollo High School and Senior Community Center; and $30,000 each to Kentucky Wesleyan College and Washington University. Other 2025 recipients included Governor’s School for the Arts ($25,000), Help Office of Owensboro ($25,000), WKU Student Life Foundation ($22,500), Cliff Hagan Boys & Girls Club ($20,000), Girls Inc. ($20,000), RiverPark Center ($20,000), and KET ($20,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mary Rogers, Mildred Killian, James D. Toler, and Peggy Gardner as part-time trustees.
B J Killian Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James D. Toler
Trustee & Part-Time
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Rogers
Trustee & Part-Time
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mildred Killian
Trustee & Part-Time
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peggy Gardner
Trustee & Part-Time
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: David L. Yewell (2020–2024) — Trustee & Part-Time
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about B J Killian Foundation
How much does B J Killian Foundation give each year?
B J Killian Foundation gave $510K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $510K across 25 grants.
What is B J Killian Foundation's typical grant size?
B J Killian Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $20,400, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from B J Killian Foundation that year got $28K on average.
Where does B J Killian Foundation give grants?
B J Killian Foundation gives mostly in Kentucky: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Missouri (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Owensboro, KY (21 grants).
Does B J Killian Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 68% of B J Killian Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Your Kids Program" (3 grants).
Who are B J Killian Foundation's largest grantees?
B J Killian Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Owensboro Community College ($55,000), Apollo High School ($35,000) and Senior Community Center ($35,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is B J Killian Foundation?
B J Killian Foundation reported $7.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $517K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $514K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does B J Killian Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is the betterment of nonprofit corporations that demonstrate effectiveness and efficient use of resources for the benefit of people in need. Its 2025 grants show support for education, human services, youth programs, and the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from B J Killian Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is B J Killian Foundation's EIN?
B J Killian Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1077598. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does B J Killian Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). B J Killian Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/b-j-killian-foundation-morg_b79fad1a4d7c40379bf337476c01ad89
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