Louisville Story Program
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$978K
Foundation funders
19
Grants recorded
54
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Louisville Story Program?
Louisville Story Program is funded by 19 grantmakers, led by The Community Foundation of Louisville Inc ($336K), Fund for the Arts Inc ($185K), The Community Foundation of Louisville Depository Inc ($100K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $978K in grants to Louisville Story Program between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Community Foundation of Louisville Inc | $335,857 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Fund for the Arts Inc | $184,918 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| The Community Foundation of Louisville Depository Inc | $100,025 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| The Owsley Brown III Philanthropic Found | $85,000 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| Arthur K Smith Family Foundation Inc | $45,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| W L Lyons Brown Foundation | $37,000 | 2 | 2021–2023 |
| The Gheens Foundation Inc | $25,000 | 3 | 2022–2025 |
| National Book Foundation Inc | $25,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Sociable Weaver Foundation Inc | $22,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| South Arts Inc | $21,250 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| The Brooke Brown Barzun Philanthropic | $20,000 | 2 | 2020–2024 |
| C E and S Foundation Inc | $20,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | $19,403 | 1 | 2024 |
| Owsley Brown II Family Foundation Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Clifton Foundation Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Snowy Owl Foundation Inc | $7,800 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels Inc | $5,200 | 1 | 2022 |
| Chubb Charitable Foundation | $2,150 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Norton Foundation Inc | $2,000 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2019) to $350K (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $96K.
What grants has Louisville Story Program received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Community Foundation of Louisville Inc | A33 PRINTING PUBLISHING | $38,150 |
| 2025 | Fund for the Arts Inc | Arts in Institutions | $37,800 |
| 2025 | The Gheens Foundation Inc | MISSION DELIVERY SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Arthur K Smith Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL FUND | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Community Foundation of Louisville Inc | A33 PRINTING PUBLISHING | $146,550 |
| 2024 | The Community Foundation of Louisville Depository Inc | A33 PRINTING PUBLISHING | $52,500 |
| 2024 | The Owsley Brown III Philanthropic Found | RESTRICTED SUPPORT | $40,000 |
| 2024 | Fund for the Arts Inc | Arts in Institutions Institutions and Learning | $37,661 |
| 2024 | Mightycause Charitable Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $19,403 |
| 2024 | South Arts Inc | FY24 SA/NEA REGIONAL ENGAGEMENT | $11,250 |
| 2024 | The Brooke Brown Barzun Philanthropic | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Gheens Foundation Inc | MISSION DELIVERY SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Arthur K Smith Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL FUND | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Sociable Weaver Foundation Inc | RESTRICTED SUPPORT | $7,000 |
| 2024 | Sociable Weaver Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Chubb Charitable Foundation | Matching Gifts | $500 |
| 2023 | The Community Foundation of Louisville Inc | A33 PRINTING PUBLISHING | $53,250 |
| 2023 | The Owsley Brown III Philanthropic Found | RESTRICTED SUPPORT | $40,000 |
| 2023 | Fund for the Arts Inc | Arts in Institutions, Neighborhoods & Education | $33,100 |
| 2023 | W L Lyons Brown Foundation | PROJECT SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2023 | The Community Foundation of Louisville Depository Inc | A33 PRINTING PUBLISHING | $14,650 |
| 2023 | Snowy Owl Foundation Inc | LOCAL GOSPEL MUSIC PROGRAM | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Arthur K Smith Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL FUND | $5,000 |
| 2023 | The Norton Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $2,000 |
| 2023 | Chubb Charitable Foundation | Matching Gifts | $500 |
| 2022 | Fund for the Arts Inc | Sustaining Impact Grant, Imagine Mural Festival | $35,000 |
| 2022 | The Community Foundation of Louisville Depository Inc | A33 PRINTING PUBLISHING | $32,875 |
| 2022 | The Community Foundation of Louisville Inc | A33 PRINTING PUBLISHING | $30,466 |
| 2022 | South Arts Inc | NEA CARES - ARP | $10,000 |
| 2022 | National Book Foundation Inc | LITERARY ARTS EMERGENCY FUND GRANT | $10,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 54 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Louisville Story Program?
Louisville Story Program is funded by 19 grantmakers, led by The Community Foundation of Louisville Inc ($336K), Fund for the Arts Inc ($185K), The Community Foundation of Louisville Depository Inc ($100K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $978K in grants to Louisville Story Program between 2019–2025.
Who is Louisville Story Program's largest funder?
The Community Foundation of Louisville Inc is the largest recorded funder of Louisville Story Program, with $336K across 7 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has Louisville Story Program received?
IRS 990 filings record $978K in grants to Louisville Story Program across 54 grants from 19 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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