Kirchdorfer Opportunities Foundation Inc
Kirchdorfer Opportunities Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Louisville, Kentucky. In 2024, it reported 23 grants totaling $330,000 to charitable organizations, including education, community-support, safe-water, and health-related organizations.
Kirchdorfer Opportunities Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Kirchdorfer Opportunities Foundation Inc gave $330K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $330,000
- +112.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- +9.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,348
- +94.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $10,839,278
- +26.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Kirchdorfer Opportunities Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 100 Witherspoon St, Louisville, KY 40202
Phone: (502) 318-6642
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kirchdorfer Opportunities Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bellarmine University ($100K). Together the top 10 received $300K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 47 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kentucky and 3% to recipients in Ohio. The listed grants included organizations in Louisville, Prospect, and Goshen, Kentucky, and Pepper Pike, Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
How Kirchdorfer Opportunities Foundation Inc gives
- 52% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 68% 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 (2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2022) to $330K (2024). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $330K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bellarmine University Louisville, KY | Scholarships | $100,000 |
| Sacred Heart Schools Louisville, KY | Advancing Education of High School Women | $50,000 |
| Family Scholar House Louisville, KY | Help End Cycle of Poverty | $25,000 |
| Waterstep Louisville, KY | Help provide safe water and sanitation to those in need | $25,000 |
| Hosue of the Innocents Louisville, KY | To help improve the lives of women and children | $20,000 |
| Louisville Youth Philanthropy Council Prospect, KY | Educate Youth About Philanthropy | $20,000 |
| Metro United Way Louisville, KY | General Fund | $20,000 |
| Nativity Academy at St Boniface Louisville, KY | Tuition Assistance for Middle School Students | $20,000 |
| Healthnetwork Foundation Pepper Pike, OH | Help members find appropriate medicial facilities for their needs | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement Louisville, KY | Help to Prepare Young People for Success | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,839,278 | $2,760,896 | $362,073 | $330,000 | 23 | $331,405 | $230,228 | $489,373 |
| 2023 | $8,561,847 | $2,735,354 | $172,198 | $155,000 | 21 | $157,919 | $221,509 | $327,466 |
| 2022 | $5,998,691 | $2,531,066 | $32,375 | $22,000 | 3 | $24,175 | $23,048 | $177,277 |
| 2021 | $3,500,000 | $3,500,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $4,723 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kirchdorfer Opportunities Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $489K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Bellarmine University describes its work as educating students through undergraduate and graduate programs in liberal arts and professional studies. Family Scholar House says it supports single parents and young adults formerly in foster care in pursuing post-secondary education and self-sufficiency. WaterStep describes its mission as providing safe water, sanitation, and hygiene solutions to communities in need.
Other 2024 recipients include Metro United Way, whose mission is to improve lives and the community by engaging people to give, advocate, and volunteer; and Canopy Certified, which says it works to grow Kentucky businesses that positively affect people, the planet, and the future.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 23 grants totaling $330,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Major grants included $100,000 to Bellarmine University for scholarships; $50,000 to Sacred Heart Schools to advance the education of high school women; $25,000 each to Family Scholar House and WaterStep; and $20,000 each to House of the Innocents, Louisville Youth Philanthropy Council, Metro United Way, and Nativity Academy at St. Boniface.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mark Kirchdorfer, Emily Kirchdorfer, and James Kirchdorfer Jr as directors.
Kirchdorfer Opportunities Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Emily Kirchdorfer
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Kirchdorfer Jr.
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Kirchdorfer
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Kirchdorfer Opportunities Foundation Inc
How much does Kirchdorfer Opportunities Foundation Inc give each year?
Kirchdorfer Opportunities Foundation Inc gave $330K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $155K across 21 grants.
What is Kirchdorfer Opportunities Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Kirchdorfer Opportunities Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $14,348, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Kirchdorfer Opportunities Foundation Inc give grants?
Kirchdorfer Opportunities Foundation Inc gives mostly in Kentucky: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Louisville, KY (18 grants).
Does Kirchdorfer Opportunities Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 4% of Kirchdorfer Opportunities Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Kirchdorfer Opportunities Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Kirchdorfer Opportunities Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Bellarmine University ($100,000), Sacred Heart Schools ($50,000) and Family Scholar House ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Kirchdorfer Opportunities Foundation Inc?
Kirchdorfer Opportunities Foundation Inc reported $10.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $331K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $489K (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 Kirchdorfer Opportunities Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Bellarmine University describes its work as educating students through undergraduate and graduate programs in liberal arts and professional studies. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kirchdorfer Opportunities Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Kirchdorfer Opportunities Foundation Inc's EIN?
Kirchdorfer Opportunities Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4100390. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Kirchdorfer Opportunities Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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