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C E and S Foundation Inc

Louisville, Kentucky  ·  EIN 592466943  ·  Private foundation

C E and S Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Louisville, Kentucky. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $5.4M in grants paid and $75.0M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 242 individual grants from this funder — $49.9M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for community improvement. Below is its full funding profile.

$5.4M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$75.0M
Total assets
242
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What C E and S Foundation Inc funds

C E and S Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on community improvement, economic development, education, faith-based (jewish), food & agriculture, and related causes.

Community ImprovementEconomic DevelopmentEducationFaith-Based (Jewish)Food & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessK-12 EducationMental Health

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, immigrants & refugees, men boys, veterans.

black communitieschildrenfamiliesimmigrants & refugeesmen boysveteranswomen girlsyoung adults

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for C E and S Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Crescent Hill Family Foundation
TRANSFER TO CRESCENT HILL FAMILY FOUNDATION
Louisville, KY$23.2M2022
Fultum Foundation
TRANSFER TO FULTUM FOUNDATION, FULTUM DISTRIBUTION
Louisville, KY$8.2M2022
Community Foundation of Louisville
DAF, EQUITY AND EXCELLENCE IN AFRICAN-AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT, COVID-19 RESPONSE, LOUISVILLE YOUTH PHILANTHROPY COUNCIL, GREATER LOU
Louisville, KY$1.6M2020
Evolve502 Scholars Foundation
LOUISVILLE PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT
Louisville, KY$1.0M2020
Evolve502 Scholars Foundation Inc
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, EVOLVE502 SCHOLARSHIP
Louisville, KY$1.0M2024
Evolve502 Scholars Foundation Inc
EVOLVE502 SCHOLARSHIP
Louisville, KY$1.0M2022
Evolve502 Scholars Foundation Inc
EVOLVE502 SCHOLARSHIP
Louisville, KY$1.0M2023
Community Foundation of Louisville
FOR CHARITABLE CHECKING FUND, COMMUNITY SAFETY & HEALING FUND
Louisville, KY$509K2022
Bates College
CURRENT USE SCHOLARSHIPS, RUSSEL STREET FIELD PROJECT
Lewiston, ME$425K2024
Boys & Girls Club of Kentuckiana
GENERAL SUPPORT, COVID 19 SUMMER PROGRAMS
Louisville, KY$305K2020
Jewish Family and Career Services
FAMILY & HOUSEHOLD STABILITY COLLABORATIVE, CAREER SERVICES FOR REFUGEES & IMMIGRANTS
Louisville, KY$280K2023
Bates College
RUSSEL STREET FIELD PROJECT, CURRENT USE SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Lewiston, ME$275K2023
Jewish Family and Career Services
FAMILY & HOUSEHOLD STABILITY COLLABORATIVE, CAREER SERVICES FOR REFUGEES & IMMIGRANTS
Louisville, KY$260K2024
Louisville Free Public Library Foundation
NORTHEAST REGIONAL LIBRARY CAMPAIGN
Louisville, KY$253K2020
Community Foundation of Louisville
TRANSFER TO CLJ CCF, COMMUNITY SAFETY AND HEALING FUND
Louisville, KY$250K2023

C E and S Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$5.4M
2022$35.6M
2023$4.4M
2024$4.5M

How to apply for funding from C E and S Foundation Inc

C E and S Foundation Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at cesfoundation.com.

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Frequently asked questions about C E and S Foundation Inc

Does C E and S Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
C E and S Foundation Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does C E and S Foundation Inc fund?
C E and S Foundation Inc's grants focus on community improvement. Recent recipients include Crescent Hill Family Foundation, Fultum Foundation, Community Foundation of Louisville. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does C E and S Foundation Inc give in grants?
C E and S Foundation Inc reported $5.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $49.9M over 242 grants.
Where is C E and S Foundation Inc located?
C E and S Foundation Inc is based in Louisville, Kentucky. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 592466943.
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About this profile. This page is built from C E and S Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with C E and S Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.