Ed Gardner Trust is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PADUCAH, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $21.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $1.8M.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$21.8M
+2.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
-5.7% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.2M
-5.7% YoY
About Ed Gardner Trust
Based on IRS filings
Ed Gardner Trust is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PADUCAH, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $21.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $1.8M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $21,791,573 | $21,196,049 | $20,969,052 |
| Revenue | $1,856,450 | $1,542,319 | $1,185,548 |
| Expenses | $1,260,926 | $1,315,322 | $1,442,581 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,154,842 | $1,224,558 | $1,289,037 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,755,186 | $1,443,189 | $1,094,468 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,253,399 | $1,154,842 | $1,224,558 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PADUCAH BANK TRUST CO | TRUSTEE | 1 | $82,702 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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