Lincoln Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2026
Total received
$2.9M
Foundation funders
30
Grants recorded
70
Years covered
2019–2026
Who funds Lincoln Foundation?
Lincoln Foundation is funded by 30 grantmakers, led by The Community Foundation of Louisville Inc ($942K), James Graham Brown Foundation Inc ($405K), The Ginkgo Fund ($400K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.9M in grants to Lincoln Foundation between 2019–2026.
Show all 30 funders
| Raymond and Irene Wilborn Charitable | $1,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Sam Schubert Foundation | $700 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | $250 | 1 | 2021 |
| Aetna Foundation Inc | $55 | 1 | 2020 |
| Sheldon & Denise Schiller Foundation Inc | $25 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $88K (2026) to $592K (2020). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $88K.
What grants has Lincoln Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Brown-Forman Foundation | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | $85,000 |
| 2026 | Rosky Charitable Foundation Inc | TO SUPPORT ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE | $2,500 |
| 2025 | Legacy Foundation of Kentuckiana Inc | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $75,000 |
| 2025 | The Ginkgo Fund | TO BE USED WITHIN EXEMPT FUNCTION | $50,000 |
| 2025 | LG&E and Ku Foundation Inc | STEM EDUCATION SUPPORT 2025 | $40,000 |
| 2025 | The Community Foundation of Louisville Inc | B90 EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AND SCHOOLS-OTHER | $38,343 |
| 2025 | The Sutherland Foundation Inc | GENERAL FUND - UNRESTRICTED | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Baird Foundation Inc | EDUCATION | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Republic Bank Foundation Inc | Whitney Young Scholar Program (Payment 2 of 2) | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Community Foundation of Louisville Depository Inc | B90 EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AND SCHOOLS-OTHER | $7,350 |
| 2025 | The Bonnie Family Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Park National Corporation Foundation | SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Rosky Charitable Foundation Inc | TO SUPPORT ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE | $2,500 |
| 2025 | LG&E and Ku Foundation Inc | LINCOLN FOUNDATION BOARD COMM. | $1,000 |
| 2025 | LG&E and Ku Foundation Inc | LINCOLN FOUNDATION | $500 |
| 2024 | The Ginkgo Fund | TO BE USED WITHIN EXEMPT FUNCTION | $100,000 |
| 2024 | C E and S Foundation Inc | COLLEGE TRANSITION ENRICHMENT PROGRAM | $92,000 |
| 2024 | Legacy Foundation of Kentuckiana Inc | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $75,000 |
| 2024 | The Community Foundation of Louisville Inc | B90 EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AND SCHOOLS-OTHER | $43,284 |
| 2024 | LG&E and Ku Foundation Inc | WYSP STEM SUPPORT 2024 | $40,000 |
| 2024 | Mightycause Charitable Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $37,704 |
| 2024 | Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels Inc | The net difference between insurance proceeds and cost to replace the HVAC system is $4,154.00, which the security upgrades (a new metal cage around the system) is $6,246.23. So, they are asking for a total of $10,400.23. These are all estimates, they are approved for $11,000.00 to give them a little wiggle room. | $11,000 |
| 2024 | Republic Bank Foundation Inc | Whitney Young Scholar Program (payment 1 of 2) | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing | GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,500 |
| 2024 | The Community Foundation of Louisville Depository Inc | B90 EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AND SCHOOLS-OTHER | $6,950 |
| 2024 | Yum Brands Foundation Inc | Unrestricted Contributions to 501(c)3 | $5,750 |
| 2024 | Cralle Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Bonnie Family Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Park National Corporation Foundation | SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Habdank Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $3,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 70 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Lincoln Foundation?
Lincoln Foundation is funded by 30 grantmakers, led by The Community Foundation of Louisville Inc ($942K), James Graham Brown Foundation Inc ($405K), The Ginkgo Fund ($400K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.9M in grants to Lincoln Foundation between 2019–2026.
Who is Lincoln Foundation's largest funder?
The Community Foundation of Louisville Inc is the largest recorded funder of Lincoln Foundation, with $942K across 7 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has Lincoln Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.9M in grants to Lincoln Foundation across 70 grants from 30 funders between 2019–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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