Kentucky Education Freedom Fund Inc
Administer, support and assist advocacy efforts that favor non-public school education opportunities for grades k-12 in Kentucky
Kentucky Education Freedom Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Kentucky Education Freedom Fund Inc gave $1.7M across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $873K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,745,322
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $872,661
- Median grant
- $872,661
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Kentucky Education Freedom Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kentucky Students First ($1.7M). Together the top 2 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Students First Louisville, KY | Contribution to Support Organization's Program Services | $1,725,000 |
| Edchoice Kentucky Frankfort, KY | Contribution to Support Organization's Program Services | $20,322 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $1,791,332 | $2,043,184 | $1,745,322 | 2 |
| 2023 | $251,852 | $252,000 | $148 | — | — |
About Kentucky Education Freedom Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
Kentucky Education Freedom Fund Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Louisville, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1.7M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Kentucky Education Freedom Fund Inc is led by Charles Leis, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles Leis
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Cunningham
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Moe Lundrigan
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Kentucky Education Freedom Fund Inc
How much does Kentucky Education Freedom Fund Inc give each year?
Kentucky Education Freedom Fund Inc gave $1.7M across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Kentucky Education Freedom Fund Inc?
Kentucky Education Freedom Fund Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Louisville, KY.
Where does Kentucky Education Freedom Fund Inc operate?
Kentucky Education Freedom Fund Inc has awarded grants in Kentucky.
What is Kentucky Education Freedom Fund Inc's EIN?
Kentucky Education Freedom Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-2529061. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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