Margaret E & Stephen E Diebold Charitabl
Margaret E & Stephen E Diebold Charitabl is a private foundation based in Louisville, Kentucky. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, primarily in Kentucky, including schools, churches, and organizations providing human services.
Margaret E & Stephen E Diebold Charitabl at a glance
In short: Margaret E & Stephen E Diebold Charitabl gave $1.4M across 36 grants in 2025 (avg $38K), mostly in Kentucky. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,361,500
- +37.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 36
- -7.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $37,819
- +48.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $3,261,314
- -5.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 35, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Margaret E & Stephen E Diebold Charitabl
- 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: 210 Pepperbush Road, Louisville, KY 40207
Phone: (502) 299-5661
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Margaret E & Stephen E Diebold Charitabl funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Holy Trinity Catholic Church ($400K). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
199 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 172 grants of 199 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kentucky. The remaining reported shares went to Indiana (4%), Tennessee (1%), Minnesota (1%), and Missouri (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Margaret E & Stephen E Diebold Charitabl open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 35 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 48% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 576% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $870K (2021) to $1.4M (2025). In 2025 it made 36 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Catholic Church Louisville, KY | General Fund | $400,000 |
| St Xavier High School Louisville, KY | General Fund | $125,000 |
| Beacon House Louisville, KY | General Fund | $100,000 |
| Boys & Girls Haven Louisville, KY | General Fund | $100,000 |
| Sacred Heart Academy Louisville, KY | General Fund | $70,000 |
| Catholic Education Foundation Louisville, KY | General Fund | $60,000 |
| University of Notre Dame South Bend, IN | General Fund | $50,000 |
| YMCA Safe Place Services Louisville, KY | General Fund | $45,000 |
| Nativity Academy at St Boniface Louisville, KY | General Fund | $30,000 |
| Presentation Academy Louisville, KY | General Fund | $30,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,261,314 | $1,211,143 | $1,403,410 | $1,361,500 | 36 | $1,364,071 | $572,130 | $236,724 |
| 2024 | $3,453,581 | $1,271,821 | $1,024,556 | $991,000 | 39 | $993,400 | $655,252 | $211,852 |
| 2023 | $3,206,316 | $872,749 | $933,019 | $911,000 | 42 | $913,241 | $292,579 | $180,815 |
| 2022 | $3,266,586 | $1,091,950 | $950,946 | $922,250 | 41 | $924,085 | $332,273 | $195,481 |
| 2021 | $3,125,582 | $1,301,412 | $893,186 | $870,000 | 41 | — | $474,540 | $166,591 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Margaret E & Stephen E Diebold Charitabl reported a distributable amount of $237K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations in education, social services, recovery, housing, and other charitable work. For example, the Catholic Education Foundation says it advances Catholic education in the Archdiocese of Louisville primarily through tuition assistance for families who cannot afford the full cost of Catholic elementary school tuition. The Healing Place describes its work as operating programs for people experiencing homelessness and/or addiction, with education and recovery support. The Morton Center says it provides integrated outpatient substance-use and mental-health services.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 36 grants totaling $1,361,500. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $400,000, with a median of $20,000. The largest reported awards included $400,000 to Holy Trinity Catholic Church, $125,000 to St Xavier High School, and $100,000 each to Beacon House and Boys & Girls Haven. Other awards included $70,000 to Sacred Heart Academy, $60,000 to the Catholic Education Foundation, and $50,000 to the University of Notre Dame. The listed purposes for these grants were “general fund.”
Additional 2025 recipients included The Healing Place ($23,000), The Morton Center ($20,000), St Marys University of Minnesota ($20,000), St Jude Children’s Research Hospital ($20,000), Maryhurst ($20,000), and The DePaul School ($20,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Stephen E Diebold as president, Margaret E Diebold as secretary, and Christine D Shearn as director.
Margaret E & Stephen E Diebold Charitabl is led by Stephen E. Diebold, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stephen E. Diebold
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine D. Shearn
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Margaret E. Diebold
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Paul G. Franz (2021–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Margaret E & Stephen E Diebold Charitabl
How much does Margaret E & Stephen E Diebold Charitabl give each year?
Margaret E & Stephen E Diebold Charitabl gave $1.4M across 36 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $991K across 39 grants.
What is Margaret E & Stephen E Diebold Charitabl's typical grant size?
Margaret E & Stephen E Diebold Charitabl's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $37,819, across 36 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Margaret E & Stephen E Diebold Charitabl give grants?
Margaret E & Stephen E Diebold Charitabl gives mostly in Kentucky: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Louisville, KY (31 grants).
Does Margaret E & Stephen E Diebold Charitabl give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Margaret E & Stephen E Diebold Charitabl's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (36 of 36) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Margaret E & Stephen E Diebold Charitabl's largest grantees?
Margaret E & Stephen E Diebold Charitabl's largest 2025 grantees include Holy Trinity Catholic Church ($400,000), St Xavier High School ($125,000) and Beacon House ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Margaret E & Stephen E Diebold Charitabl?
Margaret E & Stephen E Diebold Charitabl reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $237K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Margaret E & Stephen E Diebold Charitabl fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations in education, social services, recovery, housing, and other charitable work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Margaret E & Stephen E Diebold Charitabl?
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 Margaret E & Stephen E Diebold Charitabl's EIN?
Margaret E & Stephen E Diebold Charitabl's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2107857. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Margaret E & Stephen E Diebold Charitabl 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Margaret E & Stephen E Diebold Charitabl funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/margaret-e-and-stephen-e-diebold-charitabl-morg_6ab9582b9911454a83086cd5d96f70a6
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