Kentucky Educational Fund for
Kentucky Educational Fund for is a private foundation, based in FRANKFORT, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $912K. Net investment income was $108K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$912K
+1429.0% YoY
Grant Count
4
+300.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$228K
+282.3% YoY
About Kentucky Educational Fund for
Based on IRS filings
Kentucky Educational Fund for is a private foundation, based in FRANKFORT, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $912K. Net investment income was $108K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $839,923 | $665,568 |
| Revenue | $133,390 | $115,892 | $96,938 |
| Expenses | $973,313 | $83,993 | $168,793 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $973,313 | $63,432 | $148,869 |
| Net Investment Income | $108,152 | $13,414 | $13,454 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee ($772,809), Stewart Home School ($115,230), Special Olympics Kentucky ($18,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| STEWART HOME SCHOOL FRANKFORT, KY | GRANT | $115,230 |
| SPECIAL OLYMPICS KENTUCKY FRANKFORT, KY | GRANT. | $18,000 |
| JUSTINS PLACE WILMORE, KY | GRANT. | $5,500 |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE NASHVILLE, TN | TERMINATION OF FUND AND TRANSFER OF ASSETS. | $772,809 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES ELLESTAD | PRES | 5 | $11,100 |
| MAX APPEL | Vice President | — | $900 |
| ELIZABETH HARDY | Secretary | — | $900 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Kentucky Educational Fund for operate?
Kentucky Educational Fund for has awarded grants in Kentucky, Tennessee.
What size grants does Kentucky Educational Fund for award?
In 2024, Kentucky Educational Fund for awarded 4 grants totaling $912K — an average of about $228K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Kentucky Educational Fund for's EIN?
Kentucky Educational Fund for's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1217066. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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