The Broecker Family Charitable Trust
The Broecker Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Louisville, Kentucky. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in Kentucky, Virginia, and Texas.
The Broecker Family Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The Broecker Family Charitable Trust gave $167K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $166,800
- +11020.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +750.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,812
- +1208.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,200
- Total assets
- $899,998
- -7.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (81% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Broecker Family Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The trust makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 34290, Louisville, KY 40232
Phone: (502) 625-3980
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Broecker Family Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Southeast Christian Church ($65K). Together the top 10 received $160K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 19 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kentucky, 13% to Virginia, and 6% to Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Broecker Family Charitable Trust gives
- In 2025 it paid out 336% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2024) to $167K (2025). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $167K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Christian Church Louisville, KY | General Fund | $65,000 |
| Baptist Hospital Foundation Louisville, KY | General Fund | $50,000 |
| The Christian Broadcasting Network Virginia Beach, VA | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Regent University Virginia Beach, VA | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Refuge for Women Kentucky Lewisville, TX | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Answers in Genesis Hebron, KY | General Fund | $6,000 |
| West End School Louisville, KY | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Yew Dell Gardens Crestwood, KY | General Fund | $2,000 |
| American Values Arlington, VA | General Fund | $1,200 |
| Boulware Center Owensboro, KY | General Fund | $1,200 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $899,998 | $108,684 | $183,491 | $166,800 | 17 | $171,927 | $102,377 | $51,147 |
| 2024 | $974,805 | $978,819 | $4,014 | $1,500 | 2 | $1,500 | $183,007 | $23,056 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Broecker Family Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $51K for 2025 — 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 trust is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Regent University describes its mission as providing education through a Biblical perspective and preparing Christian leaders; West End School describes itself as a year-round boarding school for middle school boys; and the Oldham County Historical Society says its mission is to collect, record, and share local history. These are the grantees’ own descriptions, not stated missions of the trust.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust reported 17 grants totaling $166,800. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $65,000, with a median of $1,200. Its largest reported grants included $65,000 to Southeast Christian Church and $50,000 to Baptist Hospital Foundation, both in Louisville, for general funds. Other notable grants were $10,000 each to The Christian Broadcasting Network and Regent University, and $10,000 to Refuge for Women Kentucky; each was reported for general fund support.
Other listed grants included $6,000 to Answers in Genesis, $5,000 to West End School, and $2,000 to Yew Dell Gardens. The filing also lists $1,200 grants to American Values, Boulware Center, Family Foundation, and KET. Separately, grantee descriptions identify 2025 awards of $1,000 each to Operation Parent and the Oldham County Historical Society.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Stockyards Bank Trust Co as trustee.
The Broecker Family Charitable Trust's only listed officer is Stockyards Bank Trust CO, Trustee on every filing since 2024 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stockyards Bank Trust CO
Trustee
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Stock Yards Bank AND Trust Company (2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 The Broecker Family Charitable Trust
How much does The Broecker Family Charitable Trust give each year?
The Broecker Family Charitable Trust gave $167K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2K across 2 grants.
What is The Broecker Family Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
The Broecker Family Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $1,200, and its average grant was $9,812, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Broecker Family Charitable Trust give grants?
The Broecker Family Charitable Trust gives mostly in Kentucky: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (13%) and Texas (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Louisville, KY (4 grants), La Grange, KY (4 grants), Virginia Beach, VA (2 grants) and Lexington, KY (2 grants).
Does The Broecker Family Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Broecker Family Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Broecker Family Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
The Broecker Family Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Southeast Christian Church ($65,000), Baptist Hospital Foundation ($50,000) and The Christian Broadcasting Network ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Broecker Family Charitable Trust?
The Broecker Family Charitable Trust reported $900K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $172K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $51K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Broecker Family Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Broecker Family Charitable Trust?
The trust 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 The Broecker Family Charitable Trust's EIN?
The Broecker Family Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-6532339. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does The Broecker Family Charitable Trust 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Broecker Family Charitable Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-broecker-family-charitable-trust-morg_ec028d11a9b2400d9b8c7aee6ede472e
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