Kosair Charities Committee Inc. is a public charity based in Louisville, Kentucky, operating under the brand name "Kosair for Kids." The organization enhances the health and well-being of children by delivering financial support for healthcare, research, education, social services, and child advocacy. The organization was established in 1923 and has been tax-exempt since December 1939.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$346.8M
+21.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$12.6M
-21.7% YoY
Grant Count
118
-4.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$107K
-18.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Kosair for Kids enhances the health and well-being of children by delivering financial support for healthcare, research, education, social services, and child advocacy. The organization's grant-making focuses on Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services, primarily serving Kentucky, Indiana, and Nevada.
Grantmaking
Kosair for Kids actively awards grants to nonprofit organizations. Typical grant awards range from $5,250 to $4,534,725. The organization reported total giving of $15,290,775 in 2024.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization primarily funds organizations in Kentucky, Indiana, and Nevada, with a strong emphasis on the Kentuckiana area and Kentucky statewide.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 Financial Summary:
- Total Assets: $347,000,000
- Total Revenue: $21,500,000
- Total Expenses: $21,300,000
- Total Liabilities: $19,800,000
- Total Giving: $15,290,775
The organization maintains a 96% rating with a Four-Star designation based on its accountability and financial practices.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $346,804,574 | $285,961,659 | $258,913,712 |
| Revenue | $21,509,319 | $20,654,282 | $19,894,350 |
| Expenses | $21,267,546 | $21,544,289 | $18,080,798 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $14,728,607 | $13,045,812 | $17,030,851 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Kosair Charities Committee Inc
Financial Assistance Program
KOSAIR CHARITIES COMMITTEE INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Kosair Charities Grants
KOSAIR CHARITIES COMMITTEE INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Kosair Kids Experience Fund
KOSAIR CHARITIES COMMITTEE INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Heuser Hearing Institute ($1,107,944), Down Syndrome of Louisville ($346,725), Bluegrass Center for Autism ($217,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACADEMY FOR INDIVIDUAL EXCELLENCE LOUISVILLE, KY | EXCEPTIONAL CHILD EDUCATION | $95,000 |
| ADVENTUROUS MINDS PRODUCE EXTRAORDINARY DREAMS INC LOUISVILLE, KY | SOCIAL SERVICES | $25,000 |
| ALLEN COUNTY FISCAL COURT SCOTTSVILLE, KY | SOCIAL SERVICES | $150,000 |
| AMERICANA COMMUNITY CENTER INC LOUISVILLE, KY | SOCIAL SERVICES | $10,000 |
| ARCHDIOCESE OF LOUISVILLE LOUISVILLE, KY | CHILD ADVOCACY | $22,676 |
| BAPTIST HEALTH FOUNDATION INC LOUISVILLE, KY | HEALTHCARE | $130,147 |
| BARREN HEIGHTS RETREAT AND COMMUNITY CENTER LOUISVILLE, KY | HEALTHCARE | $40,000 |
| BAYA CLARKSVILLE, IN | SOCIAL SERVICES | $21,000 |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF KENTUCKIANA LOUISVILLE, KY | SOCIAL SERVICES | $60,000 |
| BLUEGRASS CENTER FOR AUTISM LOUISVILLE, KY | HEALTHCARE | $217,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIRK CARTER | TREASURER | 3 | — |
| DAVID OWEN | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| KENNETH E REISS | CHAIRMAN | 3 | — |
| LARRY CRAIG | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| HARRY LUSK | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| DWIGHT MADDOX | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| PATRICK MILLER | VICE CHAIRMAN | 3 | — |
| DAVID NICHOLSON | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| DAVID L SCHEU | SECRETARY | 3 | — |
| GLEN E STUCKEL | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| TIMOTHY HALL | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| BILL KINMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| JOHN SHOFNER | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| JIM SZOFER | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| RICH WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| SHAWN BEASLEY | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| STEVE HUESTON | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| RICH TINSLEY | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| TOM HARPER | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| LARRY MANN | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| TOM O'BRYAN | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| RICHARD WEBB | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| OWEN WETZEL | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| BOBBY BAILEY | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| JAMES SCHLISE | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| RONNIE WAIZ | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| DWAYNE HOLTHOUSER | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| AIMEE SAPP | SR VICE PRESIDENT, CFO | 40 | $212,153 |
| BARRY DUNN | PRESIDENT | 40 | $275,128 |
| JASON WILSON | SR VP OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $129,812 |
| ROY CRAWFORD | VP OF INFORMATION TECHNOLO | 40 | $141,711 |
| BETH DENHAM | SR VP OF DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $139,877 |
| CHRIS WILLIAMS | SR VP OF COMMUNICATIONS | 40 | $121,488 |
| STEPHANIE SMITH | VP OF EVENTS & OUTREACH | 40 | $100,560 |
Contact Information
- Website: www.kosair.org
- Phone: 502-637-7696
- Address: 982 Eastern Parkway, Suite 3, Louisville, KY 40217-1566
- EIN: 61-0514703
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Kosair Charities Committee Inc fund?
Kosair for Kids enhances the health and well-being of children by delivering financial support for healthcare, research, education, social services, and child advocacy. The organization's grant-making focuses on Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services, primarily serving Kentucky, Indiana, and Nevada.
How do I apply for a grant from Kosair Charities Committee Inc?
Kosair for Kids actively awards grants to nonprofit organizations. Typical grant awards range from $5,250 to $4,534,725. The organization reported total giving of $15,290,775 in 2024. Recent grant activity includes: • Awards of over $75,000 in grants to Bowling Green nonprofits • $400,000 in grants awarded by the Kosair for Kids Advisory Council • Investment of more than $3.1 million in the University of Louisville and UofL Health to expand pediatric care The organization accepts grant applicat…
Where does Kosair Charities Committee Inc make grants?
The organization primarily funds organizations in Kentucky, Indiana, and Nevada, with a strong emphasis on the Kentuckiana area and Kentucky statewide.
What size grants does Kosair Charities Committee Inc award?
In 2024, Kosair Charities Committee Inc awarded 118 grants totaling $12.6M — an average of about $107K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Kosair Charities Committee Inc's EIN?
Kosair Charities Committee Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-0514703. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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