Kentucky College of Art Design
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$8.4M
Foundation funders
13
Grants recorded
56
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Kentucky College of Art Design?
Kentucky College of Art Design is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by W L Lyons Brown Foundation ($1.9M), The Owsley Brown III Philanthropic Found ($1.8M), Owsley Brown II Family Foundation Inc ($1.5M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $8.4M in grants to Kentucky College of Art Design between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| W L Lyons Brown Foundation | $1,877,511 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| The Owsley Brown III Philanthropic Found | $1,808,284 | 13 | 2020–2024 |
| Owsley Brown II Family Foundation Inc | $1,525,000 | 7 | 2020–2023 |
| The Community Foundation of Louisville Inc | $1,514,947 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Sociable Weaver Foundation Inc | $1,350,000 | 7 | 2020–2023 |
| The Gheens Foundation Inc | $175,000 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| Frontstream Global Fund | $36,229 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | $26,411 | 1 | 2024 |
| Alpenglow Foundation | $25,000 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| The Brooke Brown Barzun Philanthropic | $20,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| INA B Bond Ashbourne Charitable Fund Inc | $7,500 | 3 | 2019–2021 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Muriel Pollia Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $155K (2025) to $2.2M (2021). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $155K.
What grants has Kentucky College of Art Design received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Community Foundation of Louisville Inc | B50 GRADUATE PROFESSIONAL (SEPARATE ENTITIES) | $141,231 |
| 2025 | Frontstream Global Fund | Contribution | $11,327 |
| 2025 | The Muriel Pollia Foundation | GENERAL FUND GRANT | $2,500 |
| 2024 | The Community Foundation of Louisville Inc | B50 GRADUATE PROFESSIONAL (SEPARATE ENTITIES) | $529,414 |
| 2024 | The Owsley Brown III Philanthropic Found | GENERAL SUPPORT | $200,336 |
| 2024 | W L Lyons Brown Foundation | UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | $102,511 |
| 2024 | The Owsley Brown III Philanthropic Found | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2024 | The Owsley Brown III Philanthropic Found | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Mightycause Charitable Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $26,411 |
| 2024 | The Owsley Brown III Philanthropic Found | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Frontstream Global Fund | Contribution | $9,520 |
| 2024 | Alpenglow Foundation | SPECIAL GRANT TO DEVELOP WARWICK FOUNDATION PARTNERSHIP | $5,000 |
| 2023 | The Owsley Brown III Philanthropic Found | GENERAL SUPPORT | $500,000 |
| 2023 | The Community Foundation of Louisville Inc | B50 GRADUATE PROFESSIONAL (SEPARATE ENTITIES) | $325,162 |
| 2023 | Sociable Weaver Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $250,000 |
| 2023 | Sociable Weaver Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $250,000 |
| 2023 | Owsley Brown II Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $175,000 |
| 2023 | The Gheens Foundation Inc | EDUCATION PROGRAM | $85,000 |
| 2023 | The Owsley Brown III Philanthropic Found | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Frontstream Global Fund | Contribution | $9,116 |
| 2023 | Alpenglow Foundation | SPECIAL GRANT TO DEVELOP WARWICK FOUNDATION PARTNERSHIP | $5,000 |
| 2022 | W L Lyons Brown Foundation | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $500,000 |
| 2022 | Sociable Weaver Foundation Inc | OPERATING SUPPORT | $250,000 |
| 2022 | Sociable Weaver Foundation Inc | OPERATING SUPPORT | $250,000 |
| 2022 | Owsley Brown II Family Foundation Inc | OPERATING AND PROGRAM SUPPORT | $175,000 |
| 2022 | Owsley Brown II Family Foundation Inc | OPERATING AND PROGRAM SUPPORT | $175,000 |
| 2022 | The Community Foundation of Louisville Inc | B50 GRADUATE PROFESSIONAL (SEPARATE ENTITIES) | $80,500 |
| 2022 | The Gheens Foundation Inc | EDUCATION PROGRAM | $50,000 |
| 2022 | Frontstream Global Fund | Use by the organization's general fund | $6,266 |
| 2022 | Alpenglow Foundation | SPECIAL GRANT TO DEVELOP WARWICK FOUNDATION PARTNERSHIP | $5,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 56 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Kentucky College of Art Design?
Kentucky College of Art Design is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by W L Lyons Brown Foundation ($1.9M), The Owsley Brown III Philanthropic Found ($1.8M), Owsley Brown II Family Foundation Inc ($1.5M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $8.4M in grants to Kentucky College of Art Design between 2019–2025.
Who is Kentucky College of Art Design's largest funder?
W L Lyons Brown Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Kentucky College of Art Design, with $1.9M across 4 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Kentucky College of Art Design received?
IRS 990 filings record $8.4M in grants to Kentucky College of Art Design across 56 grants from 13 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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