B J Killian Foundation
The B J Killian Foundation is a private foundation based in Louisville, Kentucky, established in 1983 in honor of B.J. Killian (1917-1965). The foundation focuses on supporting non-profit corporations that demonstrate effectiveness and efficient use of resources for serving those in need.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.5M
+2.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$510K
+2.0% YoY
Grant Count
25
-3.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$20K
+6.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's stated purpose is "the betterment of non-profit corporations who have demonstrated the highest degree of effectiveness and the efficient use of resources for the benefit of those who are in need."
Primary funding areas include:
- Education
- Human Services
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Kentucky and Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $7,506,272
- Total Giving: $510,000
- Total Revenues: $763,206
- Total Expenses: $584,935
- Investment Income and Dividends: $227,726
Staffing: 0 employees
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,506,272 | $7,328,613 | $7,509,074 |
| Revenue | $763,206 | $378,579 | $120,119 |
| Expenses | $584,935 | $557,989 | $660,267 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $510,900 | $500,996 | $581,194 |
| Net Investment Income | $692,604 | $321,939 | $127,992 |
| Distributable Amount | $435,746 | $447,156 | $462,474 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
142 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY ROGERS | TRUSTEE, PART-TIME | 1 | — |
| MILDRED KILLIAN | TRUSTEE, PART-TIME | 1 | — |
| JAMES D TOLER | TRUSTEE, PART-TIME | 1 | — |
| PEGGY GARDNER | TRUSTEE, PART-TIME | 1 | — |
| DAVID L YEWELL | TRUSTEE, PART-TIME | 1 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: PO Box 34290, Louisville, KY 40232-4290
- Telephone: 502-625-1076
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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