The Kathleen Savage and Louis
The Kathleen Savage and Louis is a private foundation, based in Covington, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $111K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $25K. Net investment income was $221.
The Kathleen Savage and Louis at a glance
In short: The Kathleen Savage and Louis gave $25K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $24,729
- -1.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $24,729
- -1.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $24,729
- Total assets
- $110,911
- -5.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Kathleen Savage and Louis funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was KSB Miniatures Fund ($25K).
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Kathleen Savage and Louis gives
- Giving grew 40% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 449% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2022) to $78K (2020). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| KSB Miniatures Fund Maysville, KY | General | $24,729 |
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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 | $110,911 | $18,176 | $24,729 | $24,729 | 1 | $24,729 | $221 | $5,502 |
| 2024 | $117,464 | $1,251 | $25,384 | $25,009 | 1 | $25,009 | $815 | $6,222 |
| 2023 | $141,597 | $2,618 | $52,874 | $52,424 | 2 | $52,424 | $2,168 | $7,710 |
| 2022 | $191,853 | $17,573 | $18,267 | $17,617 | 3 | $17,617 | $343 | $9,479 |
| 2021 | $193,411 | $29,687 | $27,130 | $26,484 | 2 | $26,484 | — | $7,135 |
| 2020 | $257,537 | $39,789 | $80,526 | $78,108 | 3 | — | — | $13,608 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kathleen Savage and Louis reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Kathleen Savage and Louis is led by Louis N. Browning, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Louis N. Browning
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kathleen S. Browning
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
R. Frederick Keith
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Kathleen Savage and Louis
How much does The Kathleen Savage and Louis give each year?
The Kathleen Savage and Louis gave $25K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $25K across 1 grant.
How large is The Kathleen Savage and Louis?
The Kathleen Savage and Louis reported $111K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Kathleen Savage and Louis operate?
The Kathleen Savage and Louis has awarded grants in Kentucky.
What is The Kathleen Savage and Louis's EIN?
The Kathleen Savage and Louis's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1238147. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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