W Frank Lebus Jr Charitable Tuw
W Frank Lebus Jr Charitable Tuw is a private foundation based in Louisville, Kentucky. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including churches, an educational foundation, a public school entity, and international organizations.
W Frank Lebus Jr Charitable Tuw at a glance
In short: W Frank Lebus Jr Charitable Tuw gave $211K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in Kentucky. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $211,054
- +5.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,187
- -3.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,397
- Total assets
- $3,482,438
- +7.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to W Frank Lebus Jr Charitable Tuw
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 34290, Louisville, KY 40232-4290
Phone: (502) 625-2282
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who W Frank Lebus Jr Charitable Tuw funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cynthiana Presbyterian Church ($114K). Together the top 10 received $209K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 55 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kentucky, 2% to Virginia, and 1% to Rhode Island.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is W Frank Lebus Jr Charitable Tuw open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 11 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. How we count
- 91% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 96% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $117K (2023) to $4.8M (2022). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $211K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cynthiana Presbyterian Church Cynthiana, KY | Program Support | $113,968 |
| Harrison Co Educational Foundation Inc Cynthiana, KY | Program Support | $22,794 |
| Cynthiana Harrison Co Public Library Cynthiana, KY | Program Support | $22,794 |
| Ebenezer United Methodist Church Cynthiana, KY | Program Support | $11,397 |
| Macedonia Baptist Church Cynthiana, KY | Program Support | $11,397 |
| St James Ame Church Cynthiana, KY | Program Support | $11,397 |
| Childfund International Richmond, VA | Program Support | $4,854 |
| Uspiritus Inc Louisville, KY | Program Support | $4,854 |
| Ruddles Mills Christian Church Inc Paris, KY | Program Support | $2,533 |
| Ruddles Mills Methodist Church Carlisle, KY | Program Support | $2,533 |
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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 | $3,482,438 | $571,706 | $284,524 | $211,054 | 11 | $231,246 | $545,478 | $222,911 |
| 2024 | $3,255,663 | $506,343 | $241,478 | $199,321 | 10 | $219,126 | $456,488 | $211,051 |
| 2023 | $2,993,254 | $189,982 | $215,798 | $117,098 | 11 | $135,968 | $169,141 | $199,322 |
| 2022 | $3,018,881 | $2,315,521 | $4,833,084 | $4,786,392 | 11 | $4,805,975 | $2,293,557 | $173,352 |
| 2021 | $5,535,939 | $340,599 | $452,470 | $379,212 | 12 | $413,599 | $306,557 | $444,783 |
| 2020 | $5,651,912 | $290,710 | $433,275 | $352,846 | 12 | — | $243,075 | $408,504 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, W Frank Lebus Jr Charitable Tuw reported a distributable amount of $223K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $211,054. Grants ranged from $2,533 to $113,968, with a median grant of $11,397. The largest grants were $113,968 to Cynthiana Presbyterian Church, $22,794 each to Harrison Co Educational Foundation Inc and Cynthiana Harrison Co Public, and $11,397 each to Ebenezer United Methodist Church, Macedonia Baptist Church, and St James AME Church. All were reported for program support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Stock Yards Bank Trust is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
W Frank Lebus Jr Charitable Tuw's only listed officer is Stock Yards Bank Trust, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stock Yards Bank Trust
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$11K (2021) → $39K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kentucky Bank (2020–2021) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $39K, to Stock Yards Bank Trust (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about W Frank Lebus Jr Charitable Tuw
How much does W Frank Lebus Jr Charitable Tuw give each year?
W Frank Lebus Jr Charitable Tuw gave $211K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $199K across 10 grants.
What is W Frank Lebus Jr Charitable Tuw's typical grant size?
W Frank Lebus Jr Charitable Tuw's median grant in 2025 was $11,397, and its average grant was $19,187, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does W Frank Lebus Jr Charitable Tuw give grants?
W Frank Lebus Jr Charitable Tuw gives mostly in Kentucky: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cynthiana, KY (6 grants).
Does W Frank Lebus Jr Charitable Tuw give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on W Frank Lebus Jr Charitable Tuw's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (11 grants).
Who are W Frank Lebus Jr Charitable Tuw's largest grantees?
W Frank Lebus Jr Charitable Tuw's largest 2025 grantees include Cynthiana Presbyterian Church ($113,968), Harrison Co Educational Foundation Inc ($22,794) and Cynthiana Harrison Co Public Library ($22,794), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is W Frank Lebus Jr Charitable Tuw?
W Frank Lebus Jr Charitable Tuw reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $231K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $223K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from W Frank Lebus Jr Charitable Tuw?
The foundation 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 W Frank Lebus Jr Charitable Tuw's EIN?
W Frank Lebus Jr Charitable Tuw's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-6658002. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does W Frank Lebus Jr Charitable Tuw 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 26, 2021)
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