Greater Louisville Foundation Inc
Identify, mobilize, and fund programs to address louisville's greatest challenges regarding business growth and increased economic prosperity for all citizens in the greater louisville region.
Greater Louisville Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Greater Louisville Foundation Inc gave $101K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $101K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $101,050
- -73.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $101,050
- -46.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $101,050
- Total assets
- $82,329
- +36.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Greater Louisville Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Louisville Area Chamber of Commerce Inc ($101K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 6 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Greater Louisville Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 30% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $101K (2025) to $508K (2020). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $101K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville Area Chamber of Commerce Inc Louisville, KY | Economic Development & Educational Programs | $101,050 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $82,329 | $101,364 | $149,731 | $101,050 | 1 | $14 |
| 2024 | $60,346 | $363,497 | $424,217 | $374,091 | 2 | $32 |
| 2023 | $657,181 | $288,393 | $247,493 | $195,100 | 1 | $48 |
| 2022 | $81,531 | $144,273 | $179,214 | $144,260 | 1 | $13 |
| 2021 | $231,253 | $503,462 | $437,645 | $401,312 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $184,189 | $538,938 | $552,982 | $507,933 | 1 | $5 |
About Greater Louisville Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Greater Louisville Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Louisville, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $82K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $101K. Net investment income was $14.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Greater Louisville Foundation Inc is led by Sarah Davasher-Wisdom, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 13 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sarah Davasher-Wisdom
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rocki Rockingham
Chair
Board Member → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ja Hillebrand
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jill Horn
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Allen
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Russell Cox
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Condrad Daniels
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Luttrell
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Camilla Schroeder
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Corenza Townsend
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maggie Harlow
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Robinson
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carlos Sanchez
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Bob Koetter (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Evelyn Strange (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: John Crockett (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Purna Veer (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Audwin Helton (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Paul Costel (2021–2023) — Chair
- Former: Alice Houston (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Charles Denny (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Greg Fischer (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jennifer Willis (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Joe Ventura (2020–2021) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Lonnie Bellar (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Matt Thornton (2020–2021) — Chairman
- Former: Elaine Musselman (2020) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Kent Oyler (2020) — Former President & CEO
- Former: Sue Tamme (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Greater Louisville Foundation Inc
How much does Greater Louisville Foundation Inc give each year?
Greater Louisville Foundation Inc gave $101K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $374K across 2 grants.
How large is Greater Louisville Foundation Inc?
Greater Louisville Foundation Inc reported $82K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $101K.
What is Greater Louisville Foundation Inc?
Greater Louisville Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Louisville, KY. It holds $82K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Greater Louisville Foundation Inc operate?
Greater Louisville Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Kentucky.
What is Greater Louisville Foundation Inc's EIN?
Greater Louisville Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1131064. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 27, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Greater Louisville Foundation Inc funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
- Hancock Whitney Opportunity Grant (Hancock Whitney Community Reinvestment Act Program) Up to US $25,000 · Due October 30, 2026
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