Catherine Cropper Foundation Inc
Catherine Cropper Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Frankfort, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $33K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 6 grants totaling $220K. Net investment income was $13K.
Catherine Cropper Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Catherine Cropper Foundation Inc gave $220K across 6 grants in 2023 (avg $37K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $220,000
- +511.1% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $36,667
- +409.3% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $33,500
- Total assets
- $32,625
- -88.3% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Catherine Cropper Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Berea College ($60K). Together the top 6 received $220K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 22 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Catherine Cropper Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 400% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2022) to $220K (2023). In 2023 it made 6 grants totaling $220K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Berea College Berea, KY | Endowment Fund in Honer of Catherine Cropper | $60,000 |
| Lexington Public Safety Museum Lexington, KY | Establishment of New Museum Building | $58,000 |
| Lexington Hearing Speech Center Lexington, KY | Provide Financial Assistance for Center Programs | $42,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Lexington, KY | Provide Services for Families with Sick Children | $25,000 |
| Honor Flight Louisville, KY | Provide Services for Veterans | $20,000 |
| Friends of the Dunbar Advisory Coun Lexington, KY | St Roach Basketball Camp and Various Activities | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $32,625 | $13,068 | $239,223 | $220,000 | 6 | $235,000 | $13,068 | $1,425 |
| 2022 | $278,168 | $12,337 | $38,730 | $36,000 | 5 | $36,000 | $12,337 | $13,315 |
| 2021 | $321,425 | $13,032 | $48,243 | $46,000 | 6 | $46,000 | $13,032 | $16,079 |
| 2020 | $339,860 | $13,385 | $46,224 | $44,000 | 5 | — | $13,385 | $16,428 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Catherine Cropper Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Catherine Cropper Foundation Inc's 2023 filing lists 4 officers; all 4 officers listed in 2023 are compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Brad Selke
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$200 (2020) → $200 (2023)
Deidre Burrell
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$200 (2020) → $200 (2023)
Marvin Selke
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$200 (2020) → $200 (2023)
Patsy D. Selke
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$200 (2020) → $200 (2023)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $200, to Deidre Burrell (Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Catherine Cropper Foundation Inc
How much does Catherine Cropper Foundation Inc give each year?
Catherine Cropper Foundation Inc gave $220K across 6 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $36K across 5 grants.
What is Catherine Cropper Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Catherine Cropper Foundation Inc's median grant in 2023 was $33,500, and its average grant was $36,667, across 6 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Catherine Cropper Foundation Inc give grants?
Catherine Cropper Foundation Inc gives mostly in Kentucky: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lexington, KY (4 grants).
Does Catherine Cropper Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Catherine Cropper Foundation Inc's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Catherine Cropper Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Catherine Cropper Foundation Inc's largest 2023 grantees include Berea College ($60,000), Lexington Public Safety Museum ($58,000) and Lexington Hearing Speech Center ($42,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is Catherine Cropper Foundation Inc?
Catherine Cropper Foundation Inc reported $33K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $235K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Catherine Cropper Foundation Inc's EIN?
Catherine Cropper Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0367431. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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