Margaret E & Stephen E Diebold Charitabl

Foundation · Grantmaker LOUISVILLE, KY EIN: 91-2107857

The Margaret E & Stephen E Diebold Charitable Foundation is a private foundation established in 2000 and based in Louisville, Kentucky. Operating as a 501(c)(3) organization, it functions as a family foundation focused on philanthropic grantmaking.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.3M

-5.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.4M

+37.4% YoY

Grant Count

-7.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$38K

+48.8% YoY

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 April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's grantmaking priorities include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services

Grantmaking

The foundation distributes grants primarily through its general fund.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on:

Kentucky
Tennessee
Missouri

Grant Distribution by State

Kentucky $4.5M (88%)

Indiana $260K (5%)

Minnesota $120K (2%)

Tennessee $110K (2%)

Missouri $55K (1%)

Maryland $47K (1%)

Ohio $13K (0%)

States

Indiana Kentucky Maryland Minnesota Missouri Ohio Tennessee

Cities

BaltimoreCincinnatiLouisvilleMemphisSouth BendSt LouisWinona

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Most Recent Financial Data:

Total assets: $3,261,314
Total revenues: $1,271,821
Total expenses: $1,024,556
Investment income and dividends: $75,931

Staffing:

0 employees

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$3,261,314	$3,453,581	$3,206,316
Revenue	$1,211,143	$1,271,821	$872,749
Expenses	$1,403,410	$1,024,556	$933,019
Qualifying Distributions	$1,364,071	$993,400	$913,241
Net Investment Income	$572,130	$655,252	$292,579
Distributable Amount	$236,724	$211,852	$180,815

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 2025

Grant Size Distribution

199 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Holy Trinity Catholic Church ($400,000), St Xavier High School ($125,000), Beacon House ($100,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BEACON HOUSE LOUISVILLE, KY	GENERAL FUND	$100,000
BOYS & GIRLS HAVEN LOUISVILLE, KY	GENERAL FUND	$100,000
CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION LOUISVILLE, KY	GENERAL FUND	$60,000
CATHOLIC SERVICES APPEAL LOUISVILLE, KY	GENERAL FUND	$22,000
FEED THE CITY LOUISVILLE, KY	GENERAL FUND	$10,000
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF METRO LOUISVILLE LOUISVILLE, KY	GENERAL FUND	$15,000
HAND IN HAND MINISTRIES LOUISVILLE, KY	GENERAL FUND	$5,000
HARBOR HOUSE LOUISVILLE, KY	GENERAL FUND	$13,000
HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH LOUISVILLE, KY	GENERAL FUND	$400,000
HOSPARUS HEALTH LOUISVILLE, KY	GENERAL FUND	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
STEPHEN E DIEBOLD	PRESIDENT	1	—
MARGARET E DIEBOLD	SECRETARY	—	—
CHRISTINE D SHEARN	DIRECTOR	—	—

Contact Information

Address: 210 Pepperbush Road Louisville, KY 40207-5714

Telephone: 502-299-5661

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Margaret E & Stephen E Diebold Charitabl fund?

The foundation's grantmaking priorities include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services

How do I apply for a grant from Margaret E & Stephen E Diebold Charitabl?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 41 grants in the most recent reporting year • Typical award range: $2,000–$400,000 • Total giving: $1,361,500 (most recent fiscal year) **Recent Grantees (2024):** • Boys and Girls Haven: $110,000 • Beacon House Aftercare Program: $100,000 • Catholic Education Foundation: $65,000 The foundation distributes grants primarily through its general fund.

Where does Margaret E & Stephen E Diebold Charitabl make grants?

The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on: • Kentucky • Tennessee • Missouri

What size grants does Margaret E & Stephen E Diebold Charitabl award?

In 2025, Margaret E & Stephen E Diebold Charitabl awarded 36 grants totaling $1.4M — an average of about $38K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Margaret E & Stephen E Diebold Charitabl required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Margaret E & Stephen E Diebold Charitabl reported a distributable amount of $237K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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.