David W Henderman Foundation Inc
David W Henderman Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Louisville, Kentucky. Its 2025 filing states that it supports mostly local Christian organizations, with emphasis on children, homelessness, people in need, Christian education, and defending freedom of religion.
David W Henderman Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: David W Henderman Foundation Inc gave $169K across 37 grants in 2026 (avg $5K), mostly in Kentucky. 14% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $168,523
- +12.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 37
- +12.1% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $4,555
- +0.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $3,300
- Total assets
- $1,783,444
- -4.2% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (5 of 36, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (65% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to David W Henderman Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its filing lists a letter of explanation as the application material and David W Henderman as the contact. The stated restrictions are support mostly for local Christian organizations, with emphasis on children, homelessness, people in need, Christian education, and defending freedom of religion.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: David W Henderman
Mailing address: 604 Flat Rock Road, Louisville, KY 40245
Phone: (502) 425-4800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who David W Henderman Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Wayside Christian Mission Men ($34K). Together the top 10 received $105K.
Grant Size Distribution
176 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 176 grants of 176 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 65% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kentucky. Other leading recipient states were Georgia (7%), Arizona (5%), Colorado (4%), and Florida (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is David W Henderman Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 5 of 36 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 86% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−8%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 92% 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 (2020–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $117K (2020) to $182K (2023). In 2026 it made 37 grants totaling $169K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wayside Christian Mission Men Louisville, KY | Christmas/General Fund Mens Shelter | $33,500 |
| In Touch Ministrs Dr Charles Stanle Atlanta, GA | General Fund | $12,000 |
| Salvation Army- City Louisville, KY | Local General Operating Fund | $11,500 |
| Salvation Army - Angel Tree Louisville, KY | Angel Tree | $9,000 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom Scottsdale, AZ | General Fund | $8,500 |
| Educational Foundation of the Kycpa Louisville, KY | Accounting Scholarships | $7,500 |
| Giftsclothingfood Waysideplym Louisville, KY | General Fund | $6,023 |
| American Red Cross- Louisville Area Louisville, KY | KY Flood Victims | $5,000 |
| Focus on the Family Colorado Springs, CO | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army Louisville, KY | KY Flood Victims | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,783,444 | $90,586 | $168,865 | $168,523 | 37 | $168,531 | $90,579 | $183,763 |
| 2025 | $1,861,693 | $128,222 | $151,421 | $150,158 | 33 | $150,166 | $103,215 | $167,871 |
| 2024 | $1,884,892 | $144,132 | $140,043 | $137,313 | 35 | $137,408 | $94,038 | $152,368 |
| 2023 | $1,880,803 | $122,051 | $183,952 | $182,475 | 36 | $182,879 | $121,648 | $152,120 |
| 2022 | $1,942,704 | $61,337 | $144,434 | $143,590 | 35 | $143,767 | $61,161 | $169,523 |
| 2021 | $2,025,801 | $78,433 | $147,555 | $144,884 | 34 | — | $73,444 | $141,493 |
| 2020 | $2,104,923 | $92,834 | $118,356 | $116,690 | 26 | — | $77,668 | $147,382 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David W Henderman Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $184K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its funding emphasis as mostly local Christian organizations, particularly those addressing children, homelessness, and need, as well as Christian education and freedom of religion. Its 2026 grants included organizations supporting a men’s shelter, children, flood victims, scholarships, and religious and legal advocacy.
Grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Lifehouse Inc. says it serves the spiritual, emotional, physical, and intellectual needs of pregnant or parenting teens and women and their children. Bob Russell Ministries Inc. describes its work as training and mentoring young Christian pastors. Alliance Defending Freedom says it advances the right to live and speak the truth through work in law, policy, and the public square.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 37 grants totaling $168,523. Awards ranged from $400 to $33,500, with a median grant of $3,300.
The largest reported grants included $33,500 to Wayside Christian Mission Men for a Christmas and general fund for a men’s shelter; $12,000 to In Touch Ministries for its general fund; and $11,500 to the Salvation Army–City in Louisville for a local general operating fund. Other grants included $9,000 to the Salvation Army–Angel Tree, $8,500 to Alliance Defending Freedom, and $7,500 to the Educational Foundation of the KYCPA for accounting scholarships. The foundation also gave $5,000 each to the American Red Cross–Louisville Area and the Salvation Army for Kentucky flood victims.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists David W Henderman as president, Mary Beth Henderman as vice president, and Kyle Lee Henderman as director.
David W Henderman Foundation Inc is led by David W. Henderman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
David W. Henderman
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Lee Henderman
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mary Beth Henderman
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 David W Henderman Foundation Inc
How much does David W Henderman Foundation Inc give each year?
David W Henderman Foundation Inc gave $169K across 37 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $150K across 33 grants.
What is David W Henderman Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
David W Henderman Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $3,300, and its average grant was $4,555, across 37 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from David W Henderman Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does David W Henderman Foundation Inc give grants?
David W Henderman Foundation Inc gives mostly in Kentucky: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (7%) and Arizona (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Louisville, KY (17 grants), Colorado Springs, CO (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does David W Henderman Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 76% of David W Henderman Foundation Inc's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 37) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are David W Henderman Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
David W Henderman Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Wayside Christian Mission Men ($33,500), In Touch Ministrs Dr Charles Stanle ($12,000) and Salvation Army- City ($11,500), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is David W Henderman Foundation Inc?
David W Henderman Foundation Inc reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $169K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $184K (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 David W Henderman Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its funding emphasis as mostly local Christian organizations, particularly those addressing children, homelessness, and need, as well as Christian education and freedom of religion. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from David W Henderman Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 David W Henderman Foundation Inc's EIN?
David W Henderman Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7109635. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does David W Henderman 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 11, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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