Kloepfer Family Foundation Inc
Kloepfer Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Greenwood, Indiana. Its filing describes a program to identify fifth-grade children in Leslie County, Kentucky, as candidates for University of Kentucky college scholarships, with mentoring and preparation for college.
Kloepfer Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Kloepfer Family Foundation Inc gave $152K across 16 grants in 2026 (avg $10K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $152,457
- +28.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 16
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $9,529
- +28.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $12,733
- Total assets
- $3,646,087
- +4.2% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Kloepfer Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Application contact: Steven L Jones
Mailing address: PO Box 1737, Hazard, KY 41702
Phone: (606) 216-2463
Website: https://www.kloepferfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kloepfer Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 59 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated scholarship activity concerns children living in Leslie County, Kentucky. All grant dollars reported for filing year 2026 went to recipients in Kentucky.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Kloepfer Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 174% from 2023 to 2026. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2022) to $152K (2026). In 2026 it made 16 grants totaling $152K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 16 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $152,457 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,646,087 | $410,067 | $256,535 | $152,457 | 16 | $249,349 | $408,935 |
| 2025 | $3,497,592 | $82,749 | $272,910 | $118,583 | 16 | $263,698 | $332,203 |
| 2024 | $3,696,376 | $653,930 | $243,628 | $99,896 | 11 | $239,861 | $652,998 |
| 2023 | $3,280,361 | $57,666 | $210,410 | $55,656 | 10 | $197,337 | $263,325 |
| 2022 | $3,444,437 | $1,354,251 | $127,371 | $16,525 | 6 | $126,226 | $923,388 |
| 2021 | $2,208,477 | $1,083,251 | $97,101 | — | — | — | $63,251 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is identifying fifth-grade children living in Leslie County whose screening or testing makes them candidates for college scholarships to the University of Kentucky. The program includes mentoring and preparation for college. The foundation also reports other charitable activities for Leslie County residents.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $152,457. Grant amounts ranged from $262 to $18,997, with a median of $12,732. The largest grants listed were to individual recipients for college scholarships, including awards of $18,997, $16,995, and $14,415.
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its filing describes a scholarship application with academic records and says applicants should reside in Leslie County, Kentucky. The filing lists Steven L Jones as the contact for that process.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Richard D Kloepfer as president; Steven Jones as VP of Operations; and Clara E Bixby, Angela M Harris, Shawna R Scott, Michael Bixby, Madison Scott, and Adrienne Thomas as directors.
Kloepfer Family Foundation Inc is led by Richard D. Kloepfer, President & D on every filing since 2021; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Richard D. Kloepfer
President & D
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angela M. Harris
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clara E. Bixby
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shawna R. Scott
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Madison Scott
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Bixby
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adrienne Thomas
Director
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Jones
Vice President of Operat
On filings since 2021
17 hrs/week
$45K (2021) → $58K (2026)
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 $58K, to Steven Jones (VP of Operat).
Frequently asked questions about Kloepfer Family Foundation Inc
How much does Kloepfer Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Kloepfer Family Foundation Inc gave $152K across 16 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $119K across 16 grants.
What is Kloepfer Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Kloepfer Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $12,733, and its average grant was $9,529, across 16 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Kloepfer Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Kloepfer Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Kentucky: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Kloepfer Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Kloepfer Family Foundation Inc's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "College Scholarship" (16 grants).
How large is Kloepfer Family Foundation Inc?
Kloepfer Family Foundation Inc reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $410K.
What does Kloepfer Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is identifying fifth-grade children living in Leslie County whose screening or testing makes them candidates for college scholarships to the University of Kentucky. The program includes mentoring and preparation for college. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kloepfer Family Foundation Inc?
Kloepfer Family Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines. Check kloepferfamilyfoundation.org for any change to that policy.
What is Kloepfer Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Kloepfer Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-5062027. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Kloepfer Family 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 October 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 August 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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