Rosky Charitable Foundation Inc
Rosky Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Louisville, Kentucky. Its 2026 filing lists grants to charitable organizations in areas including arts and culture, education, community services, health, religion, and history.
Rosky Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Rosky Charitable Foundation Inc gave $46K across 33 grants in 2026 (avg $1K), mostly in Kentucky. 0% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $45,758
- +0.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 33
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $1,387
- +0.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $524,337
- -5.5% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 33, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (91% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Rosky Charitable 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: 2304 Speed Avenue, Louisville, KY 40205
Phone: (502) 451-3085
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rosky Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was YMCA ($5K). Together the top 10 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
123 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 123 grants of 123 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kentucky. The remaining grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana, Texas, Massachusetts, and Iowa, each accounting for 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Rosky Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 0 of 33 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 97% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+17%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 93% 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 (2021–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2022) to $74K (2021). In 2026 it made 33 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA Louisville, KY | To Support Its Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Louisville Chamber Music Society Louisville, KY | To Support Its Exempt Purpose | $2,578 |
| Kentucky Opera Louisville, KY | To Support Its Exempt Purpose | $2,500 |
| Lincoln Foundation Louisville, KY | To Support Its Exempt Purpose | $2,500 |
| Louisville Fund for the Arts Louisville, KY | To Support Its Exempt Purpose | $2,500 |
| Wuol Louisville, KY | To Support Its Exempt Purpose | $2,500 |
| First Lutheran Church Louisville, KY | To Support Its Exempt Purpose | $2,000 |
| Derby City Chamber Music Festival Prospect, KY | To Support Its Exempt Purpose | $1,180 |
| Cave Hill Cemetery Louisville, KY | To Support Its Exempt Purpose | $1,000 |
| Farmington Louisville, KY | To Support Its Exempt Purpose | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $524,337 | $24,776 | $55,125 | $45,758 | 33 | $45,758 | $12,909 | $49,139 |
| 2025 | $554,686 | $44,853 | $55,367 | $45,552 | 33 | $45,552 | $36,316 | $45,758 |
| 2024 | $565,200 | $28,607 | $43,504 | $35,500 | 23 | $35,500 | $18,709 | $42,208 |
| 2023 | $580,097 | $17,129 | $46,834 | $39,000 | 21 | $39,000 | $7,562 | $39,662 |
| 2022 | $609,802 | $10,341 | $40,136 | $31,560 | 13 | $31,560 | — | $41,789 |
| 2021 | $639,597 | $12,479 | $88,634 | $74,000 | 9 | — | — | $41,557 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rosky Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $49K for 2026 — 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 2026 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Lincoln Foundation says it provides educational enrichment through college-access and college-success programs for youth facing social and economic barriers. Kentucky Shakespeare says it offers accessible, inclusive professional theatre that educates, inspires, and entertains diverse audiences. The Filson Historical Society says it collects, preserves, and shares Kentucky and Ohio Valley history and culture.
Other 2026 recipients include Metro United Way, whose stated mission is to improve lives and the community by engaging people to give, advocate, and volunteer; Waterfront Botanical Gardens, which says it is developing an urban botanical garden focused on nature, education, community, and tourism; and the University of Louisville Foundation, which says it supports the university’s educational, scientific, and literary efforts.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 33 grants totaling $45,758. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $5,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest listed grants were $5,000 to YMCA; $2,578 to Louisville Chamber Music Society; and $2,500 each to Kentucky Opera, Lincoln Foundation, Louisville Fund for the Arts, and WUOL. Other listed recipients include First Lutheran Church ($2,000), Derby City Chamber Music Festival ($1,180), Cave Hill Cemetery ($1,000), Farmington ($1,000), Frazier History Museum ($1,000), and Hosparus Health Louisville ($1,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Jacqueline R Rosky as president and Laura R Santoni as vice president, secretary, and treasurer.
Rosky Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Jacqueline R. Rosky, President since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Jacqueline R. Rosky
President
Secretary, Treasurer & Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura R. Santoni
Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer
Vice President & Director → Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Theodore S. Rosky (2021–2022) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Rosky Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Rosky Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Rosky Charitable Foundation Inc gave $46K across 33 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $46K across 33 grants.
What is Rosky Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Rosky Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,387, across 33 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Rosky Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
Rosky Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in Kentucky: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Louisville, KY (26 grants) and Prospect, KY (2 grants).
Who are Rosky Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Rosky Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include YMCA ($5,000), Louisville Chamber Music Society ($2,578) and Kentucky Opera ($2,500), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Rosky Charitable Foundation Inc?
Rosky Charitable Foundation Inc reported $524K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $46K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $49K (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 Rosky Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Lincoln Foundation says it provides educational enrichment through college-access and college-success programs for youth facing social and economic barriers. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rosky Charitable 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 Rosky Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Rosky Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4790156. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Rosky Charitable 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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