Sociable Weaver Foundation Inc
Sociable Weaver Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Louisville, Kentucky. Its 2024 filing reports 70 grants totaling $2,586,478, with recipients including community, cultural, environmental, and educational organizations.
Sociable Weaver Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Sociable Weaver Foundation Inc gave $2.6M across 70 grants in 2024 (avg $37K), mostly in Kentucky. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,586,478
- -11.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 70
- -13.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $36,950
- +2.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $8,703,466
- -3.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (10 of 55, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (90% 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 Sociable Weaver Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 427 W Muhammad Ali Blvd 801, Louisville, KY 40202
Phone: (502) 805-7200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sociable Weaver Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Foundation of Louisville ($1.3M across 4 grants). Together the top 10 received $2.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
407 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 329 grants of 407 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kentucky. The remaining reported shares were New York (4%), Washington (2%), and the District of Columbia and North Carolina (1% each).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 70 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Sociable Weaver Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 55 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $55K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 65% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 135% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $2.5M (2020) to $3.1M (2022). In 2024 it made 70 grants totaling $2.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Louisville Louisville, KY | Restricted Support - Stock Contribution (See Attached Information) | $998,908 |
| Parks Alliance of Louisville Louisville, KY | Restricted Support - Stock Contribution (See Attached Information) | $333,453 |
| Community Foundation of Louisville Louisville, KY | Restricted Support - Stock Contribution (See Attached Information) | $290,752 |
| Community Coordinated Child Care Louisville, KY | Restricted Support | $60,000 |
| Greater Louisville Sports Commission Louisville, KY | Restricted Support | $50,000 |
| Louisville Public Media Louisville, KY | Restricted Support | $50,000 |
| Portland Museum Louisville, KY | General Support | $50,000 |
| Sowing Seeds of Faith Louisville, KY | General Support | $50,000 |
| Kentucky Resources Council Frankfort, KY | General Support | $40,000 |
| Kentucky Resources Council Frankfort, KY | General Support | $40,000 |
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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 | $8,703,466 | $847,668 | $2,726,058 | $2,586,478 | 70 | $2,693,324 | $833,825 | $1,992,824 |
| 2023 | $9,029,167 | $1,863,072 | $3,084,764 | $2,924,742 | 81 | $3,031,023 | $1,845,660 | $2,695,031 |
| 2022 | $10,250,859 | $3,839,705 | $3,225,865 | $3,089,142 | 88 | $3,189,471 | $2,160,855 | $3,022,679 |
| 2021 | $9,637,019 | $2,085,799 | $3,137,471 | $3,002,821 | 83 | — | $2,074,669 | $3,184,993 |
| 2020 | $10,469,377 | $1,541,567 | $2,615,778 | $2,513,537 | 85 | — | $1,520,400 | $3,067,684 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sociable Weaver Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2.0M 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 include support for organizations whose stated missions address public parks and community wellbeing, neighborhood history and culture, sporting events, environmental protection, folk art, waterways, and youth writing and literacy.
For example, Parks Alliance of Louisville says its mission is to drive equitable investment in public parks to improve community health and wellbeing. Kentucky Resources Council describes itself as a public-interest environmental law and advocacy organization working to protect Kentucky’s people, communities, and natural resources. Young Authors Greenhouse says it inspires students ages 6–18 to recognize and share the power of their voices and stories.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 70 grants totaling $2,586,478. Grant amounts ranged from $983 to $998,908, with a median of $7,000. The largest listed awards were $998,908 and $290,752 to Community Foundation of Louisville, and $333,453 to Parks Alliance of Louisville; all three were designated “restricted support - stock contribution.” Other listed awards included $60,000 to Community Coordinated Child Care, $50,000 each to Greater Louisville Sports Commission, Louisville Public Media, Portland Museum, and Sowing Seeds of Faith, and $40,000 each in two listed grants to Kentucky Resources Council.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Augusta Brown Holland as director and president; John Gill Holland Jr. as director, secretary, and treasurer; and Owsley Brown III and Brooke Brown Barzun as directors.
Sociable Weaver Foundation Inc is led by Augusta Brown Holland, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Augusta Brown Holland
Director & President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brooke Brown Barzun
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Gill Holland Jr.
Director, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Owsley Brown III
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
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 Sociable Weaver Foundation Inc
How much does Sociable Weaver Foundation Inc give each year?
Sociable Weaver Foundation Inc gave $2.6M across 70 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.9M across 81 grants.
What is Sociable Weaver Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Sociable Weaver Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $7,000, and its average grant was $36,950, across 70 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Sociable Weaver Foundation Inc that year got $13K on average.
Where does Sociable Weaver Foundation Inc give grants?
Sociable Weaver Foundation Inc gives mostly in Kentucky: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Louisville, KY (44 grants), New York, NY (3 grants), Frankfort, KY (2 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does Sociable Weaver Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 57% of Sociable Weaver Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (40 of 70) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Restricted Support" (27 grants).
Who are Sociable Weaver Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Sociable Weaver Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Community Foundation of Louisville ($1,297,500 across 4 grants), Parks Alliance of Louisville ($348,953 across 4 grants) and Kentucky Resources Council ($80,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sociable Weaver Foundation Inc?
Sociable Weaver Foundation Inc reported $8.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Sociable Weaver Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose stated missions address public parks and community wellbeing, neighborhood history and culture, sporting events, environmental protection, folk art, waterways, and youth writing and literacy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sociable Weaver Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Sociable Weaver Foundation Inc's EIN?
Sociable Weaver Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4432220. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Sociable Weaver 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 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Sociable Weaver Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/sociable-weaver-foundation-inc-morg_0ca4fd74dbd24a9ea96f0958ef92d727
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