Selah Foundation Inc
Selah Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. Its 2024 filing reports 11 grants totaling $323,142 to charitable organizations.
Selah Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Selah Foundation Inc gave $323K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $29K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $323,142
- +214.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $29,377
- +157.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $27,000
- Total assets
- $1,294,352
- -3.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (69% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Selah Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 162 Stoney Point Court, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
Phone: (270) 312-7001
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Selah Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Scarlet Hope ($66K). Together the top 10 received $322K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 22 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Kentucky (69%), followed by Colorado (15%), Illinois (6%), Tennessee (4%), and Louisiana (3%). The listed grants also included a $5,000 grant to Legacy Mission in South Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Selah Foundation Inc gives
- 27% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $2K (2022) to $323K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $323K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Scarlet Hope Louisville, KY | General Donation | $66,000 |
| Clarity Solutions Elizabethtown, KY | General Donation | $50,000 |
| Elevate USA Goldern, CO | General Donation | $50,000 |
| Baptist Health Foundation Louisville, KY | General Donation | $50,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes Louisville, KY | General Donation | $28,842 |
| Elevate Louisville Louisville, KY | General Donation | $27,000 |
| Trellis Chicago, IL | General Donation | $21,000 |
| Artist N Christ Brentwood, TN | General Donation | $14,300 |
| Help All People Houma, LA | General Donation | $10,000 |
| Legacy Mission Moncks Corner, SC | Genral Donation | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,294,352 | $278,412 | $325,371 | $323,142 | 11 | $323,142 | $58,412 | $1,501 |
| 2023 | $1,341,311 | $540,766 | $102,682 | $102,640 | 9 | $102,682 | $40,766 | $54,627 |
| 2022 | $903,227 | $900,082 | $1,762 | $1,500 | 1 | $1,762 | $82 | $3,914 |
| 2021 | $4,907 | $5,000 | $1,335 | — | — | $586 | — | $151 |
| 2020 | $1,242 | — | $6,408 | $5,950 | 1 | — | — | $219 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Selah Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2K 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 organizations whose stated missions include transitioning women out of the adult entertainment industry (Scarlet Hope) and building long-term relationships with urban youth to equip them to thrive and contribute to their communities (Elevate USA and Elevate Louisville).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $323,142. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $66,000, with a median of $27,000. The largest grants included $66,000 to Scarlet Hope, $50,000 each to Clarity Solutions, Elevate USA, and Baptist Health Foundation, and $28,842 to Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Other grants included $27,000 to Elevate Louisville and $21,000 to Trellis.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Denise Clements as president, R Philip Clements as vice preside, William Clements as secretary, and Karsten Clements as treasurer.
Selah Foundation Inc is led by Denise Clements, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Denise Clements
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karsten Clements
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
R. Philip Clements
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William Clements
Secretary
On filings since 2020
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.
Frequently asked questions about Selah Foundation Inc
How much does Selah Foundation Inc give each year?
Selah Foundation Inc gave $323K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $103K across 9 grants.
What is Selah Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Selah Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $27,000, and its average grant was $29,377, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Selah Foundation Inc give grants?
Selah Foundation Inc gives mostly in Kentucky: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (15%) and Illinois (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Louisville, KY (4 grants).
Does Selah Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 91% of Selah Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Selah Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Selah Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Scarlet Hope ($66,000), Clarity Solutions ($50,000) and Elevate USA ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Selah Foundation Inc?
Selah Foundation Inc reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $323K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Selah Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Selah Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Selah Foundation Inc's EIN?
Selah Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-0772940. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Selah 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Selah Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/selah-foundation-inc-morg_eb736bc4d9e846e08f70dc430d76db4f
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