Kathryn J Hodges Charitable Trust
The Kathryn J Hodges Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Louisville, Kentucky. Its 2026 filing reports 13 grants totaling $110,000; the foundation’s 2025 filing says it gives preference to charitable organizations in the Evansville, Indiana area or institutions serving Evansville residents.
Kathryn J Hodges Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Kathryn J Hodges Charitable Trust gave $110K across 13 grants in 2026 (avg $8K), top state Illinois. 0% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $110,000
- +17.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 13
- +8.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $8,462
- +8.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $1,109,606
- +10.4% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 12, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (45% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Kathryn J Hodges Charitable Trust
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2025 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists a letter and proof of tax-exempt status as application materials and names Stephen H. Provost III as the contact. The filing says preference is given to charitable organizations in the Evansville, Indiana area or institutions serving the needs of Evansville residents.
- Review Cycle
- November 30, as stated on the 2025 filing; no year is specified.
- Deadline
- November 30, as stated on the 2025 filing; no year is specified.
- Contact
Application contact: Stephen H Provost Iii
Mailing address: PO Box 98, Evansville, IN 47701
Phone: (502) 588-8497
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kathryn J Hodges Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Peace Zone Inc ($20K). Together the top 10 received $102K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 68 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing states a preference for organizations in the Evansville, Indiana area or institutions serving Evansville residents. For 2026, the reported share of grant dollars by recipient state was Illinois 45%, Indiana 42%, and Kentucky 14%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Kathryn J Hodges Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 0 of 12 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 92% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+11%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $74K (2021) to $110K (2026). In 2026 it made 13 grants totaling $110K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Peace Zone Inc Evansville, IN | General Fund | $20,000 |
| St Vincent Early Learning Center Evansville, IN | General Fund | $15,000 |
| Henderson Music Preservation Society Inc Henderson, KY | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Sumpter Township Park District Toledo, IL | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Toledo Area Emergency Ambulance Service Inc Toledo, IL | Toledo Development, Ambulance Service | $10,000 |
| Cumberland Cusd #77 Toledo, IL | Scholarships, FFA Greenhouse | $9,500 |
| Life Center of Cumberland County Toledo, IL | General Fund | $8,000 |
| Sumpter Township Library Toledo, IL | General Fund | $8,000 |
| Forefront Community Therapy Inc Evansville, IN | General Fund | $6,000 |
| Cumberland County Extension Office University of Kentucky Burkesville, KY | 4-H | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,109,606 | $241,793 | $137,433 | $110,000 | 13 | $114,747 | $227,230 | $129,755 |
| 2025 | $1,005,246 | $355,850 | $113,474 | $94,000 | 12 | $98,413 | $342,554 | $111,818 |
| 2024 | $762,870 | $113,715 | $106,163 | $89,700 | 14 | $93,527 | $101,899 | $96,672 |
| 2023 | $755,318 | $90,412 | $115,555 | $98,960 | 14 | $102,777 | $78,523 | $93,331 |
| 2022 | $780,461 | $108,343 | $94,655 | $75,821 | 15 | $79,700 | $96,592 | $102,839 |
| 2021 | $766,773 | $140,893 | $86,393 | $73,529 | 15 | — | $129,805 | $77,496 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kathryn J Hodges Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $130K for 2026 — 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 2026 grants include support for early learning, emergency ambulance service, community therapy, education, local public services, and other organizations.
The grantees describe their own work as follows: St. Vincent Early Learning Center says it provides accredited early childhood education and care and services to help families thrive. Toledo Area Emergency Ambulance Service says it provides emergency ambulance service to residents of three local townships. Forefront Community Therapy describes its work as providing physical, occupational, and speech therapy to meet individual and community health needs. EVSC Foundation says it supports educational opportunities and learning experiences.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $110,000. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $20,000, with a median of $8,000.
Among the reported 2026 grants were $20,000 to Peace Zone Inc.; $15,000 to St. Vincent Early Learning Center; $10,000 each to Henderson Music Preservation Society, Sumpter Township Park District, and Toledo Area Emergency Ambulance Service; $9,500 to Cumberland CUSD #77; $8,000 each to Life Center of Cumberland County and Sumpter Township Library; $6,000 to Forefront Community Therapy; $5,000 to the Cumberland County Extension Office, University of Kentucky; $3,500 to Shoe Tree Program; and $3,000 to EVSC Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Baird Trust Company as trustee. Stephen H. Provost III and Robert C. Carr are listed as members of the selection committee.
Kathryn J Hodges Charitable Trust's 2026 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Baird Trust Company
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
$14K (2022) → $17K (2026)
Robert C. Carr
Member-Selection Committee
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen H. Provost III
Member-Selection Committee
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Hilliard Lyons Trust Company LLC (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $17K, to Baird Trust Company (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Kathryn J Hodges Charitable Trust
How much does Kathryn J Hodges Charitable Trust give each year?
Kathryn J Hodges Charitable Trust gave $110K across 13 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $94K across 12 grants.
What is Kathryn J Hodges Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Kathryn J Hodges Charitable Trust's median grant in 2026 was $8,000, and its average grant was $8,462, across 13 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Kathryn J Hodges Charitable Trust give grants?
Kathryn J Hodges Charitable Trust's top state is Illinois, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Indiana (42%) and Kentucky (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Toledo, IL (6 grants) and Evansville, IN (5 grants).
Does Kathryn J Hodges Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 69% of Kathryn J Hodges Charitable Trust's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Kathryn J Hodges Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Kathryn J Hodges Charitable Trust's largest 2026 grantees include Peace Zone Inc ($20,000), St Vincent Early Learning Center ($15,000) and Henderson Music Preservation Society Inc ($10,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Kathryn J Hodges Charitable Trust?
Kathryn J Hodges Charitable Trust reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $115K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $130K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Kathryn J Hodges Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants include support for early learning, emergency ambulance service, community therapy, education, local public services, and other organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kathryn J Hodges Charitable Trust?
The foundation’s 2025 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Kathryn J Hodges Charitable Trust's EIN?
Kathryn J Hodges Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6553137. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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