Irvin F & Alice S Etscorn
The Irvin F & Alice S Etscorn Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in 1996 and based in Louisville, Kentucky. The foundation operates as a family foundation with a focus on supporting local community causes and nonprofit organizations.
Key facts about Irvin F & Alice S Etscorn
- EIN
- 61-1314419
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,596,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 47
- Average grant
- $33,957
- Median grant
- $25,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (5 of 47, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- Accepts applications. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Irvin F & Alice S Etscorn funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Irvin F & Alice S Etscorn's 47 itemized 2025 grants were Kentucky (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Louisville, KY (41 grants). None of its 47 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.
Is Irvin F & Alice S Etscorn open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 47 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $37K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $25K repeat.
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$1.6M
+14.7% YoY
Grant Count
47
-7.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$34K
+24.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary giving supports:
- YMCAs
- Pediatrics and pediatric therapies
- Eye diseases and vision-related organizations
- Christian organizations
- Social and human services (44% of grants)
- Health initiatives (18% of grants)
- Education (15% of grants)
- Organizations serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$3,000 to $210,000
Review Cycle
- Contact: PO Box 32760, Louisville, KY 40232-2760
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily serves Jefferson County, Kentucky, with 99% of grants staying in Kentucky. The foundation also funds projects in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 47 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $12,997,172 (2024)
- Total Giving: $1,391,000 (2024)
- Total Revenue: $1,432,358 (2024)
- Total Expenses: $1,450,291 (2024)
- EIN: 61-1314419
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Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
238 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Yew Dell Bontancial Gaqrdens ($205,000), Gilda's Club Kentuckiana ($105,000), Hosparus Inc ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yew Dell Bontancial Gaqrdens Crestwood, KY | funding for Castle Garden Project | $205,000 |
| Gilda's Club Kentuckiana Louisville, KY | investment in clubhouse and staff furniture | $105,000 |
| Hosparus Inc Louisville, KY | To support the construction of the Grief Counseling Center | $100,000 |
| Cabbage Patch Settlement House Louisville, KY | administrative space flooring | $75,000 |
| Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve Goshen, KY | Re odel old labriary for new offices | $75,000 |
| Second Hope Ministries Louisville, KY | Purchase home furnishings | $70,000 |
| Meredith-Dunn School Louisville, KY | for campus expansion | $66,000 |
| Heuser Hearing Language Academy Louisville, KY | Boiler replacement | $66,000 |
| Children's Hospital Foundation Louisville, KY | puruchase cardiology outreach Van | $50,000 |
| Lincoln Heritage Council BSA Louisville, KY | Trading post redesign and renevations | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Director: James E Wright Jr.
- Advisory Committee Members: McFerran Barr, James E. Wright Jr.
- Trustee: Baird Trust Company
All key personnel serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
From 2025 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baird Trust Company | Trustee | — | — |
| McFERRAN BARR | Advisory Com | — | — |
| James E Wright Jr | Advisory Com | — | — |
Recent Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has maintained a long-standing partnership with Cedar Lake Foundation, with Mrs. Alice Etscorn beginning her support in 1985. The relationship strengthened with a $2,500 gift in 2010 and a transformational $25,000 grant in 2020 for general operating support.
The foundation has also supported educational initiatives, including the Irvin F. and Alice S. Etscorn Summer Development Awards at the University of Louisville College of Arts & Sciences.
Etscorn scholars take 'how I spent my summer vacation' to new level | UofLSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Irvin F & Alice S Etscorn fund?
The foundation's primary giving supports: • YMCAs • Pediatrics and pediatric therapies • Eye diseases and vision-related organizations • Christian organizations • Social and human services (44% of grants) • Health initiatives (18% of grants) • Education (15% of grants) • Organizations serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
How do I apply for a grant from Irvin F & Alice S Etscorn?
Accepts applications. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Irvin F & Alice S Etscorn make grants?
The foundation primarily serves Jefferson County, Kentucky, with 99% of grants staying in Kentucky. The foundation also funds projects in Illinois.
What size grants does Irvin F & Alice S Etscorn award?
In 2025, Irvin F & Alice S Etscorn awarded 47 grants totaling $1.6M — an average of about $34K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Irvin F & Alice S Etscorn's EIN?
Irvin F & Alice S Etscorn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1314419. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.