Eleemosynary by LMH Inc
Eleemosynary by LMH Inc is a private foundation based in Louisville, Kentucky. Its 2024 filing reports 13 grants totaling $271,500, all to recipients in Kentucky.
Eleemosynary by LMH Inc at a glance
In short: Eleemosynary by LMH Inc gave $272K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in Kentucky. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $271,500
- +6.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +8.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,885
- -1.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $1,420,134
- -5.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (5 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (100% 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 Eleemosynary by LMH Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6008 Innes Trace Rd, Louisville, KY 40222
Phone: (502) 562-7309
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Eleemosynary by LMH Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Dare to Care Inc ($60K). Together the top 10 received $259K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 61 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Kentucky.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Eleemosynary by LMH Inc open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 13 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 62% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 34% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $203K (2021) to $272K (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $272K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dare to Care Inc Louisville, KY | General Support | $60,000 |
| Hildegard House Louisville, KY | General Support | $39,000 |
| South Louisville Community Ministry Louisville, KY | General Support | $35,000 |
| The Healing Place Louisville, KY | General Support | $30,000 |
| Kentucky Humane Society Louisville, KY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Lifehouse Maternity Home Louisville, KY | General Support | $25,000 |
| The Salvation Army Louisville, KY | General Support | $20,000 |
| Community Foundation of Louisville Inc Louisville, KY | General Support | $10,000 |
| St Matthews Baptist Church Louisville, KY | Habitat for Humanity Partnership | $10,000 |
| Harbor House of Louisville Inc Louisville, KY | General Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,420,134 | $232,913 | $313,004 | $271,500 | 13 | $305,650 | $226,777 | $296,291 |
| 2023 | $1,500,225 | $172,490 | $292,171 | $255,000 | 12 | $282,750 | $166,991 | $277,334 |
| 2022 | $1,619,906 | $256,938 | $298,227 | $262,000 | 14 | $291,425 | $251,306 | $282,959 |
| 2021 | $1,661,195 | $242,704 | $231,896 | $202,667 | 12 | $221,567 | $230,969 | $285,186 |
| 2020 | $1,650,387 | $190,861 | $296,679 | $260,000 | 10 | — | $185,836 | $229,177 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Eleemosynary by LMH Inc reported a distributable amount of $296K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own missions address hunger, recovery from addiction, children’s health and well-being, disability inclusion, and support for people facing life challenges. For example, Dare to Care Inc describes its mission as providing pathways to end hunger in the community, and The Healing Place describes operating programs for people who are homeless and/or addicted to drugs or alcohol.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $271,500. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $60,000, with a median of $20,000. Notable grants included $60,000 to Dare to Care Inc, $39,000 to Hildegard House, $35,000 to South Louisville Community Ministry, and $30,000 to The Healing Place. These grants were listed for general support. Other 2024 grants included $25,000 each to Kentucky Humane Society and Lifehouse Maternity Home, and $20,000 to The Salvation Army.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lydia Marshall Hess as president/director, Marshall A Hess as secretary/director, David P Hess as treasurer/director, and Carter Ruml as director.
Eleemosynary by LMH Inc is led by Lydia Marshall Hess, President & Director on every filing since 2020; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lydia Marshall Hess
President & Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Carter Ruml
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $5K (2024)
David P. Hess
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Marshall A. Hess
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $10K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $10K, to Lydia Marshall Hess (President/Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Eleemosynary by LMH Inc
How much does Eleemosynary by LMH Inc give each year?
Eleemosynary by LMH Inc gave $272K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $255K across 12 grants.
What is Eleemosynary by LMH Inc's typical grant size?
Eleemosynary by LMH Inc's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $20,885, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Eleemosynary by LMH Inc that year got $16K on average.
Where does Eleemosynary by LMH Inc give grants?
Eleemosynary by LMH Inc gives mostly in Kentucky: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Louisville, KY (13 grants).
Does Eleemosynary by LMH Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 92% of Eleemosynary by LMH Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Eleemosynary by LMH Inc's largest grantees?
Eleemosynary by LMH Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Dare to Care Inc ($60,000), Hildegard House ($39,000) and South Louisville Community Ministry ($35,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Eleemosynary by LMH Inc?
Eleemosynary by LMH Inc reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $306K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $296K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Eleemosynary by LMH Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own missions address hunger, recovery from addiction, children’s health and well-being, disability inclusion, and support for people facing life challenges. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Eleemosynary by LMH Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Eleemosynary by LMH Inc's EIN?
Eleemosynary by LMH Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0939875. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Eleemosynary by LMH 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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