George W and Lolita D Kern
George W and Lolita D Kern is a private foundation based in Winchester, Kentucky. In its 2025 filing, it reported 12 grants totaling $85,600, all with scholarship purposes.
George W and Lolita D Kern at a glance
In short: George W and Lolita D Kern gave $86K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), top state New York. 9% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $85,600
- +15.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,133
- +6.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,550
- Total assets
- $1,020,450
- -5.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (1 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (25% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to George W and Lolita D Kern
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: P O Box 952, Winchester, KY 40392-0952
Phone: (646) 220-3479
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who George W and Lolita D Kern funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Collegiate School ($20K). Together the top 10 received $80K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($6,100), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 34 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in an individual recipient (25%), Maine (19%), Pennsylvania (13%), Connecticut (13%), and Kentucky (11%). The listed grants also included recipients in New Jersey, Virginia, Massachusetts, and Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is George W and Lolita D Kern open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 11 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 82% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 135% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023–2025). 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $53K (2023) to $86K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $86K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Collegiate School New York, NY | Scholarships | $20,000 |
| Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME | Scholarships | $16,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | Scholarships | $11,500 |
| Greenwich Academy Greenwich, CT | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| Princeton University School of Education Princeton, NJ | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| Sayre School Lexington, KY | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $6,100 |
| University of Virginia School of Law Charlottesville, VA | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Boston University School of Education Boston, MA | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Lindsey Wilson College Columbia, KY | Scholarships | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,020,450 | $58,414 | $112,782 | $85,600 | 12 | $85,600 | $45,584 | $63,567 |
| 2024 | $1,074,818 | $31,816 | $102,333 | $74,000 | 11 | $74,000 | $23,956 | $60,612 |
| 2023 | $1,145,335 | $41,899 | $62,470 | $52,750 | 11 | $52,750 | $35,156 | $59,784 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George W and Lolita D Kern reported a distributable amount of $64K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants supported educational organizations, including schools, colleges, and universities; the listed grant purposes were scholarships.
The grantees describe their work in their own terms. Bowdoin College says its mission is to provide a four-year liberal arts education that develops students’ intellectual, creative, social, and leadership abilities. Greenwich Academy describes itself as an independent college-preparatory day school for girls and young women, with a rigorous liberal arts curriculum in an inclusive, diverse community. Sayre School describes itself as a coeducational college-preparatory day school serving students from preschool through grade 12. An individual recipient Day School says it seeks to help children develop their abilities and achieve high standards in their studies, play, and character. Lindsey Wilson University says it serves students’ educational needs through a living-learning environment grounded in active caring and Christian concern.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $85,600. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $20,000, with a median of $5,550. The largest awards included $20,000 to Collegiate School for scholarships, $16,000 to Bowdoin College for scholarships, $11,500 to the University of Pennsylvania for scholarships, and $6,000 each to Greenwich Academy, Princeton University School of Education, and Sayre School for scholarships.
Other 2025 grants included $5,100 to an individual recipient Day School, $5,000 to the University of Virginia School of Law, $3,000 each to Boston University School of Education, Lindsey Wilson College, and Saint Andrews-Sewanee School, and $1,000 to New York University NYU Arts & Sciences. Each was listed for scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Jane H McCready was listed as a trustee on the 2025 filing.
George W and Lolita D Kern is led by Jane H. McCready, Trustee on every filing since 2023 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jane H. McCready
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 George W and Lolita D Kern
How much does George W and Lolita D Kern give each year?
George W and Lolita D Kern gave $86K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $74K across 11 grants.
What is George W and Lolita D Kern's typical grant size?
George W and Lolita D Kern's median grant in 2025 was $5,550, and its average grant was $7,133, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from George W and Lolita D Kern that year got $5K on average.
Where does George W and Lolita D Kern give grants?
George W and Lolita D Kern's top state is New York, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maine (19%) and Pennsylvania (13%).
Does George W and Lolita D Kern give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on George W and Lolita D Kern's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (12 grants).
Who are George W and Lolita D Kern's largest grantees?
George W and Lolita D Kern's largest 2025 grantees include Collegiate School ($20,000), Bowdoin College ($16,000) and University of Pennsylvania ($11,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($6,100), which are not listed by name. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is George W and Lolita D Kern?
George W and Lolita D Kern reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $86K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $64K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does George W and Lolita D Kern fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants supported educational organizations, including schools, colleges, and universities; the listed grant purposes were scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from George W and Lolita D Kern?
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 George W and Lolita D Kern's EIN?
George W and Lolita D Kern's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1240355. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does George W and Lolita D Kern 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2025
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Grantable. (2026). George W and Lolita D Kern funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/george-w-and-lolita-d-kern-morg_4a4c795fec3c486dab3e4755783058cf
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