Caroline Christian Foundation Inc
Caroline Christian Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Louisville, Kentucky. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including local human-services, food-assistance, community, and religious organizations.
Caroline Christian Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Caroline Christian Foundation Inc gave $13K across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $437.5), mostly in Kentucky. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $13,125
- -6.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- +7.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $438
- -12.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $132,787
- +2.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (10 of 30, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (82% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Caroline Christian Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4031 Hycliffe Avenue, Louisville, KY 40207
Phone: (502) 893-1945
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Caroline Christian Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Salvation Army of Louisville ($2K). Together the top 10 received $9K.
Grant Size Distribution
150 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 150 grants of 150 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kentucky. The remaining reported shares went to Iowa (8%), Tennessee (4%), Georgia (4%), and Ohio (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Caroline Christian Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 30 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $183; repeat grants $565. How we count
Medians: $75 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 77% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2021) to $15K (2022). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army of Louisville Louisville, KY | General | $1,500 |
| Wayside Christian Mission Louisville, KY | General | $1,500 |
| American Red Cross of Louisville Louisville, KY | General | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross Disaster Services Boone, IA | General | $1,000 |
| Dare to Care Food Bank Louisville, KY | General | $1,000 |
| Harvey Browne Presbyterian Church USA St Matthews, KY | General | $1,000 |
| St Matthews Area Ministries Louisville, KY | General | $600 |
| Cedar Ridge Camp Louisville, KY | General | $500 |
| Coalition for the Homeless of Louisville Louisville, KY | General | $500 |
| Filson Historical Society Louisville, KY | General | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $132,787 | $16,823 | $13,348 | $13,125 | 30 | $13,125 | $16,600 | $16,978 |
| 2023 | $129,312 | $14,694 | $16,972 | $13,975 | 28 | $13,975 | $11,697 | $13,875 |
| 2022 | $131,590 | $17,667 | $20,648 | $14,750 | 28 | $14,750 | $11,769 | $13,611 |
| 2021 | $134,571 | $14,578 | $12,177 | $12,050 | 33 | $12,050 | $14,451 | $14,669 |
| 2020 | $132,170 | $7,219 | $15,110 | $13,335 | 31 | — | $5,444 | $11,958 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Caroline Christian Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
A mission statement for the foundation is not provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas such as shelter and services for people in need, food assistance, disaster services, housing, youth programs, parks, education, and religious ministry.
The grantees describe their own work in varied ways. Wayside Christian Mission says it serves people who are poor or homeless through shelter, food, clothing, and support intended to help restore self-sufficiency. Cedar Ridge Camp describes its work as nurturing relationships between people, nature, and God. Habitat for Humanity of Metro Louisville says it brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Berea College describes its mission as transforming the lives of students and families by admitting students of high promise and low means.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 30 grants totaling $13,125. Grants ranged from $50 to $1,500, with a median of $250. Its largest reported grants were $1,500 each to the Salvation Army of Louisville and Wayside Christian Mission. Other notable grants included $1,000 each to the American Red Cross of Louisville, American Red Cross Disaster Services, Dare to Care Food Bank, and Harvey Browne Presbyterian Church USA; and $600 to St. Matthews Area Ministries.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John H Ballard as President/Director, Elizabeth Crawford as Secretary/Treasurer/Director, and Jonathan Crawford as Director.
Caroline Christian Foundation Inc is led by John H. Ballard, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John H. Ballard
President & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Crawford
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Crawford
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Caroline Christian Foundation Inc
How much does Caroline Christian Foundation Inc give each year?
Caroline Christian Foundation Inc gave $13K across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $14K across 28 grants.
What is Caroline Christian Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Caroline Christian Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $250, and its average grant was $438, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Caroline Christian Foundation Inc that year got $183 on average.
Where does Caroline Christian Foundation Inc give grants?
Caroline Christian Foundation Inc gives mostly in Kentucky: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Iowa (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Louisville, KY (18 grants), Washburn, TN (2 grants) and Owensboro, KY (2 grants).
Does Caroline Christian Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Caroline Christian Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (30 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Caroline Christian Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Caroline Christian Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Salvation Army of Louisville ($1,500), Wayside Christian Mission ($1,500) and American Red Cross of Louisville ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Caroline Christian Foundation Inc?
Caroline Christian Foundation Inc reported $133K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Caroline Christian Foundation Inc fund?
A mission statement for the foundation is not provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas such as shelter and services for people in need, food assistance, disaster services, housing, youth programs, parks, education, and religious ministry. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Caroline Christian Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Caroline Christian Foundation Inc's EIN?
Caroline Christian Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-6031997. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Caroline Christian Foundation Inc 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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