The Kenneth Reutlinger Foundation
The Kenneth Reutlinger Foundation is a private foundation based in Louisville, Kentucky. Its 2024 grants supported charitable organizations in Kentucky, Florida, Virginia, and Georgia, including organizations working in education, human services, and animal welfare.
The Kenneth Reutlinger Foundation at a glance
In short: The Kenneth Reutlinger Foundation gave $23K across 29 grants in 2024 (avg $793.103), mostly in Kentucky. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $23,000
- -2.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 29
- -3.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $793
- +0.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $466,493
- +52.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (3 of 29, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (77% 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 The Kenneth Reutlinger Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Contact Kenneth Reutlinger III; there is no prescribed form or restriction on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Mr Kenneth Reutlinger Iii
Mailing address: 5417 Pueblo Road, Louisville, KY 40207
Phone: (502) 897-0846
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kenneth Reutlinger Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Morton Center ($5K). Together the top 10 received $17K.
Grant Size Distribution
144 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 144 grants of 144 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 77% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kentucky, 15% to Florida, 7% to Virginia, and 1% to Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Kenneth Reutlinger Foundation open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 29 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $400; repeat grants $838. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $450 repeat.
- 90% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% 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 $21K (2020) to $24K (2023). In 2024 it made 29 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Morton Center Louisville, KY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Louisville Collegiate School Louisville, KY | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Alley Cat Advocates Louisville, KY | Charitable | $1,300 |
| Kentucky Humane Society Louisville, KY | Charitable | $1,300 |
| Raptor Rehabilation of KY Inc Louisville, KY | Charitable | $1,200 |
| Big Cat Rescue Tampa, FL | Charitable | $1,100 |
| University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Juniper Hunt and Fish Club Educ Fort McCoy, FL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| St Francis Animal Rescue Nokomis, FL | Charitable | $600 |
| Home of the Innocents Louisville, KY | Charitable | $500 |
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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 | $466,493 | $185,252 | $25,615 | $23,000 | 29 | $24,533 | $181,160 | $23,750 |
| 2023 | $306,856 | $24,973 | $25,596 | $23,650 | 30 | $24,701 | $21,073 | $22,832 |
| 2022 | $307,479 | $17,750 | $25,864 | $23,600 | 29 | $24,450 | $17,708 | $24,587 |
| 2021 | $315,593 | $21,588 | $25,469 | $22,500 | 28 | $23,951 | $17,470 | $24,264 |
| 2020 | $319,474 | $23,564 | $21,316 | $21,280 | 28 | — | $21,264 | $22,277 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kenneth Reutlinger Foundation reported a distributable amount of $24K 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 grants show support for organizations in several areas. The Morton Center describes its work as providing integrated outpatient substance-use and mental-health services; Louisville Collegiate School says it inspires academic excellence, character, and global citizenship. Animal-focused grantees include Alley Cat Advocates, which says it works for the humane treatment of unowned cats, and Big Cat Rescue, whose stated mission includes caring for cats formerly housed at its sanctuary and ending abuse of big cats in captivity.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation awarded 29 grants totaling $23,000. Grants ranged from $100 to $5,000, with a median of $500. Notable grants included $5,000 to The Morton Center, $4,000 to Louisville Collegiate School, $1,300 each to Alley Cat Advocates and Kentucky Humane Society, $1,200 to Raptor Rehabilitation of KY Inc, and $1,100 to Big Cat Rescue.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kenneth Reutlinger III as president, Lee Reutlinger Payne as vice-president, and Kenneth Reutlinger Jr as secretary.
The Kenneth Reutlinger Foundation is led by Kenneth Reutlinger III, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kenneth Reutlinger III
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kenneth Reutlinger Jr.
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lee Reutlinger Payne
Vice President
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 The Kenneth Reutlinger Foundation
How much does The Kenneth Reutlinger Foundation give each year?
The Kenneth Reutlinger Foundation gave $23K across 29 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $24K across 30 grants.
What is The Kenneth Reutlinger Foundation's typical grant size?
The Kenneth Reutlinger Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $793, across 29 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Kenneth Reutlinger Foundation that year got $400 on average.
Where does The Kenneth Reutlinger Foundation give grants?
The Kenneth Reutlinger Foundation gives mostly in Kentucky: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (15%) and Virginia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Louisville, KY (16 grants), Charlottesville, VA (2 grants) and Sarasota, FL (2 grants).
Does The Kenneth Reutlinger Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on The Kenneth Reutlinger Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (29 grants).
Who are The Kenneth Reutlinger Foundation's largest grantees?
The Kenneth Reutlinger Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Morton Center ($5,000), Louisville Collegiate School ($4,000) and Alley Cat Advocates ($1,300), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Kenneth Reutlinger Foundation?
The Kenneth Reutlinger Foundation reported $466K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $24K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Kenneth Reutlinger Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for organizations in several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kenneth Reutlinger Foundation?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Kenneth Reutlinger Foundation's EIN?
The Kenneth Reutlinger Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1273584. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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