DS Education Foundation Inc
The DSE foundation produces fundraising events to provide funding for Life-Long education programs for individuals with Down syndrome directed by Down Syndrome of Louisville, Inc. The foundation also provides the facility to conduct the programs.
DS Education Foundation Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $7,210,666
- +10.5% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $568,813
- +303.0% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $93,994
- +3764.9% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $138,788
- +25.6% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who DS Education Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2022) to $605K (2020). In 2022 it reported $5K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Down Syndrome of Louisville Inc Louisville, KY | Assist with program expenses for persons with Down syndrome | $524,442 |
Ready to take the next step with DS Education Foundation Inc?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,210,666 | $568,813 | $138,788 | — | — | $93,994 |
| 2023 | $6,524,889 | $141,144 | $110,480 | — | — | $2,432 |
| 2022 | $6,064,156 | $54,330 | $190,123 | $5,000 | Total only | $19,927 |
| 2021 | $6,949,019 | $699,458 | $684,981 | $524,442 | 1 | $51,643 |
| 2020 | $6,668,644 | $611,431 | $729,682 | $605,000 | 1 | $23,674 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About DS Education Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
DS Education Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Louisville, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.2M in total assets. Net investment income was $94K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
DS Education Foundation Inc is led by Paul Esselman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paul Esselman
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim McDonnell
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Dever
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kurt Greaser
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Leach
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terry Fenwick
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wes Sublett
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Bush
Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thom Nicholas
Secretary
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Daniel Moyers (2020) — Secretary
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 DS Education Foundation Inc
How large is DS Education Foundation Inc?
DS Education Foundation Inc reported $7.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $569K.
What is DS Education Foundation Inc?
DS Education Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Louisville, KY. It holds $7.2M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does DS Education Foundation Inc operate?
DS Education Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Kentucky.
What is DS Education Foundation Inc's EIN?
DS Education Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1263349. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in DS Education Foundation Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in Kentucky
The Community Foundation of Louisville Depository Inc
Louisville, KY
The Community Foundation of Louisville supports a broad range of causes, including arts, parks, education, social services, and libraries, with most 2025 grant dollars going to Kentucky organizations. Its 2025 grants had a median of $15,200 and ranged from $5,100 to over $2.3 million; the available information does not say whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$24.0M
Grants
421
Total Given
$20.5M
Cralle Foundation Inc
Simpsonville, KY
The Cralle Foundation supports a broad range of charitable organizations, including those focused on human services, family support, recovery, disability services, parks, and animal welfare. In 2024, grants ranged from $400 to $10,500, with a median of $5,000, and went primarily to Kentucky organizations. It accepts requests by application; applicants are instructed to request one from the foundation.
Assets
$9.4M
Grants
99
Total Given
$665K
The Whas Crusade for Children Inc
Louisville, KY
The WHAS Crusade for Children funds direct services, specific programs, and equipment for nonprofit agencies, schools, and hospitals serving children under 18 with health, educational, or emotional needs in Kentucky and southern Indiana. In 2025, grants ranged from $5,400 to $400,000, with a median of $20,000. New applicants may email a brief description to request an invitation to apply; applications are invitation-only.
Assets
$59.5M
Grants
201
Total Given
$5.8M
Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Inc
Appleton, WI
The Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region funds arts and culture, education, health, human services, community improvement, the environment, and other community needs, primarily in four Wisconsin counties and the Neenah-Menasha area. Its 2024 grants had a median of $24,900, though awards varied widely; some donor-initiated funds accept grant requests, and the Community Vision Fund typically uses an application process.
Assets
$536.6M
Grants
448
Total Given
$32.4M
Mary Fisher Hancock & W Wayne Hancock Foundation
Louisville, KY
Assets
$24K
Grants
4
Total Given
$2K
Gannett Foundation Inc
New York, NY
Gannett Foundation’s 2025 grants supported a range of organizations, with listed awards generally between $1,500 and $2,500, though the available figures do not establish a typical grant size or geographic focus. The foundation has wound down: its 2026 filing reports no grants or assets, and no current application process or acceptance of unsolicited requests is stated.
Assets
—
Grants
32
Total Given
$65K
More similar funders
More Funders in Kentucky
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from DS Education Foundation Inc's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
DS Education Foundation Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?