Leboeuf Family Charitable Trust
The Leboeuf Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Louisville, Kentucky. In 2024, it gave $184,250 through 10 grants to charitable organizations, including theological seminaries, a church, and organizations serving people experiencing homelessness or women transitioning out of the adult entertainment industry.
Leboeuf Family Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Leboeuf Family Charitable Trust gave $184K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in Kentucky. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $184,250
- -19.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,425
- -27.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,500
- Total assets
- $3,181,518
- +2.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (3 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (58% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Leboeuf Family Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: P O Box 32760, Louisville, KY 40232-2760
Phone: (502) 588-9133
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Leboeuf Family Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($75K). Together the top 10 received $184K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 41 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Kentucky 58%, North Carolina 22%, Texas 19%, Florida 1%, and Michigan 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Leboeuf Family Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 10 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $417; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $150 first-time, $19K repeat.
- 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 59% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 81% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $139K (2022) to $453K (2021). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $184K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Louisville, KY | Program Support | $75,000 |
| Bridge to Faith Charlotte, NC | Program Support | $40,000 |
| Dallas Theological Seminary Dallas, TX | Program Support | $30,000 |
| Southeast Christian Church Louisville, KY | Program Support | $19,000 |
| Wayside Christian Mission Louisville, KY | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Bible Study Fellowship San Antonio, TX | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Ligonier Ministries Sanford, FL | Program Support | $2,000 |
| Scarlet Hope Louisville, KY | Program Support | $1,000 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | Scholarship | $150 |
| Precept Ministries International Chattanooga, TN | Program Support | $100 |
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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 | $3,181,518 | $241,279 | $199,617 | $184,250 | 10 | $187,752 | $228,242 | $231,528 |
| 2023 | $3,098,832 | $71,204 | $234,274 | $227,800 | 9 | $229,313 | $61,739 | $236,979 |
| 2022 | $3,302,980 | $26,647 | $151,141 | $139,000 | 6 | $140,717 | $24,004 | $217,378 |
| 2021 | $3,377,506 | $2,210,585 | $463,678 | $453,350 | 5 | $455,554 | $203,377 | $177,540 |
| 2020 | $1,630,162 | $66,402 | $204,861 | $195,400 | 11 | — | $59,311 | $93,094 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Leboeuf Family Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $232K 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 trust is provided. Its 2024 grants included program support for theological education and Christian organizations, a charitable grant to Wayside Christian Mission, and a scholarship grant to Hillsdale College.
Among the 2024 grantees, Dallas Theological Seminary describes its mission as equipping godly servant-leaders to proclaim its understanding of God’s Word and build up the body of Christ worldwide. Wayside Christian Mission says it responds to the needs of poor and homeless people with shelter, food, clothing, enrichment, encouragement, referrals, and support intended to help people return to self-sufficiency. Bible Study Fellowship describes its work as global, in-depth Bible classes, and Scarlet Hope says it transitions women out of the adult entertainment industry.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the trust awarded 10 grants totaling $184,250. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $75,000, with a median of $8,500. The largest grants were $75,000 to Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville for program support; $40,000 to Bridge to Faith in Charlotte for program support; $30,000 to Dallas Theological Seminary in Dallas for program support; and $19,000 to Southeast Christian Church in Louisville for program support. Other listed grants included $12,000 to Wayside Christian Mission, $5,000 to Bible Study Fellowship, $2,000 to Ligonier Ministries, $1,000 to Scarlet Hope, $150 to Hillsdale College, and $100 to Precept Ministries International.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Stock Yards Bank Trust and Chris C LeBoeuf as trustees.
Leboeuf Family Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stock Yards Bank Trust
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$8K (2020) → $14K (2024)
Chris C. Leboeuf
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $14K, to Stock Yards Bank Trust (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Leboeuf Family Charitable Trust
How much does Leboeuf Family Charitable Trust give each year?
Leboeuf Family Charitable Trust gave $184K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $228K across 9 grants.
What is Leboeuf Family Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Leboeuf Family Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $8,500, and its average grant was $18,425, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Leboeuf Family Charitable Trust that year got $417 on average.
Where does Leboeuf Family Charitable Trust give grants?
Leboeuf Family Charitable Trust gives mostly in Kentucky: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (22%) and Texas (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Louisville, KY (4 grants).
Does Leboeuf Family Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 10% of Leboeuf Family Charitable Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (7 grants).
Who are Leboeuf Family Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Leboeuf Family Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($75,000), Bridge to Faith ($40,000) and Dallas Theological Seminary ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Leboeuf Family Charitable Trust?
Leboeuf Family Charitable Trust reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $188K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $232K (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 Leboeuf Family Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants included program support for theological education and Christian organizations, a charitable grant to Wayside Christian Mission, and a scholarship grant to Hillsdale College. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Leboeuf Family Charitable Trust?
The trust 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 Leboeuf Family Charitable Trust's EIN?
Leboeuf Family Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-6941310. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Leboeuf Family Charitable Trust 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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Grantable. (2026). Leboeuf Family Charitable Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/leboeuf-family-charitable-trust-morg_611a4172e9de46a39a520286433859c2
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