Pipe Dreams Foundation Inc
Pipe Dreams Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Louisville, Kentucky. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations working in areas including junior golf, children’s health, domestic-violence services, entrepreneurship, mental-health support, and assistance to seniors and families.
Pipe Dreams Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Pipe Dreams Foundation Inc gave $458K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $42K), top state Ohio. 91% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $458,100
- +161.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +266.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $41,645
- -28.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $11,741,395
- +37.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 91% first-time grantees (10 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (38% 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 Pipe Dreams Foundation Inc
- 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: 100 Witherspoon St, Louisville, KY 40202
Phone: (502) 318-6642
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Pipe Dreams Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Justin Thomas Foundation ($170K). Together the top 10 received $458K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 18 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio (38%), Washington, DC (37%), Kentucky (16%), California (8%), and Florida (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Pipe Dreams Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
91%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 11 grantees (91%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $43K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 9% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% 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 (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2022) to $458K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $458K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Justin Thomas Foundation Washington, DC | Impact children in need, support junior golf programs, and provide assistance to military families | $170,000 |
| Miami University Foundation Oxford, OH | Support of Miami University | $100,000 |
| First Tee Foundation Toledo, OH | Reinforcing values like integrity, respect and perseverance through the game of golf | $75,000 |
| Impact Golf Foundation Bakersfield, CA | Providing children with golf equipment, access to golf facilities, and providing mentorship | $35,000 |
| St Vincent De Paul Louisville Louisville, KY | Provide clothing and shelter to those fleeing domestic violence | $25,000 |
| Awesome Center for Entrepreneurship Lexington, KY | Raise awareness of the impact that entrepreneurship has made in the commonwealth | $20,000 |
| Norton Children Hospital Foundation Louisville, KY | Support norton children's hospital and norton children's medical center | $20,000 |
| Kids Cancer Alliance Louisville, KY | Enhance the quality of life for children with cancer and their families | $10,000 |
| Lost Tree Foundation North Palm Beach, FL | Working Together to Strengthen the Surrounding Communities | $2,500 |
| NAMI Louisville Louisville, KY | Strengthen families and individuals affected by mental illness through education, support and advocacy | $500 |
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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 | $11,741,395 | $3,667,600 | $494,173 | $458,100 | 11 | $459,646 | $1,132,637 | $461,870 |
| 2023 | $8,542,608 | $2,739,711 | $193,376 | $175,000 | 3 | $178,750 | $225,519 | $327,672 |
| 2022 | $5,996,273 | $2,531,000 | $34,727 | $23,500 | 4 | $25,675 | $21,948 | $177,017 |
| 2021 | $3,500,000 | $3,500,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $4,723 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Pipe Dreams Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $462K 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 foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for golf programs and organizations, children’s health, shelter and clothing for people fleeing domestic violence, entrepreneurship awareness, mental-health education and support, and services for seniors and families.
Among the grantees, Awesome Center for Entrepreneurship described its mission as raising awareness of entrepreneurship’s impact in Kentucky and encouraging others to pursue similar endeavors. Kids Cancer Alliance described its mission as enhancing the quality of life for children with cancer and their families through recreational and support programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $458,100. The median grant was $20,000; individual grants ranged from $100 to $170,000. Notable grants included $170,000 to the Justin Thomas Foundation, $100,000 to Miami University Foundation, $75,000 to First Tee Foundation, and $35,000 to Impact Golf Foundation. Other recipients included St Vincent de Paul Louisville ($25,000), Awesome Center for Entrepreneurship ($20,000), Norton Children Hospital Foundation ($20,000), and Kids Cancer Alliance ($10,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James Kirchdorfer Jr, Dana Kirchdorfer, and Mark Kirchdorfer as directors.
Pipe Dreams Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dana Kirchdorfer
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Kirchdorfer Jr.
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Kirchdorfer
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Pipe Dreams Foundation Inc
How much does Pipe Dreams Foundation Inc give each year?
Pipe Dreams Foundation Inc gave $458K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $175K across 3 grants.
What is Pipe Dreams Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Pipe Dreams Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $41,645, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Pipe Dreams Foundation Inc that year got $43K on average.
Where does Pipe Dreams Foundation Inc give grants?
Pipe Dreams Foundation Inc's top state is Ohio, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (37%) and Kentucky (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Louisville, KY (4 grants).
Does Pipe Dreams Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Pipe Dreams Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Pipe Dreams Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Pipe Dreams Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Justin Thomas Foundation ($170,000), Miami University Foundation ($100,000) and First Tee Foundation ($75,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Pipe Dreams Foundation Inc?
Pipe Dreams Foundation Inc reported $11.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $460K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $462K (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 Pipe Dreams Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Pipe Dreams Foundation Inc?
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 Pipe Dreams Foundation Inc's EIN?
Pipe Dreams Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4100547. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Pipe Dreams 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Pipe Dreams Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/pipe-dreams-foundation-inc-morg_53d2c6094f6b42d9a83674fda88ec2b7
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