Ed Gardner Trust
Paducah, Kentucky · EIN 616072909 · Private foundation
Based in Paducah, Kentucky, Ed Gardner Trust has awarded $8.9M across 8 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to The Annie Gardner Foundation. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Ed Gardner Trust funds
Ed Gardner Trust's giving carries a documented focus on education, food & agriculture, health care, housing & homelessness, workforce & vocational training.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Annie Gardner Foundation TO ASSIST IN PREVENTING AND RELIEVING SUFFERING AND DISTRESS AMONG POOR, UNFORTUNATE AND VOCATIONALLY HANDICAPPED PERSONS RESIDING IN GRAVES | Mayfield, KY | $1.3M | 2022 |
| The Annie Gardner Foundation TO ASSIST IN PREVENTING AND RELIEVING SUFFERING AND DISTRESS AMONG POOR, UNFORTUNATE AND VOCATIONALLY HANDICAPPED PERSONS RESIDING IN GRAVES | Mayfield, KY | $1.3M | 2025 |
| The Annie Gardner Foundation TO ASSIST IN PREVENTING AND RELIEVING SUFFERING AND DISTRESS AMONG POOR, UNFORTUNATE AND VOCATIONALLY HANDICAPPED PERSONS RESIDING IN GRAVES | Mayfield, KY | $1.2M | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from Ed Gardner Trust
Ed Gardner Trust's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.
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Frequently asked questions about Ed Gardner Trust
- Does Ed Gardner Trust accept grant applications?
- Ed Gardner Trust's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Ed Gardner Trust fund?
- Ed Gardner Trust's grants focus on education. Example recipients include The Annie Gardner Foundation. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Ed Gardner Trust give in grants?
- Ed Gardner Trust reported $1.1M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $8.9M over 8 grants.
- Where is Ed Gardner Trust located?
- Ed Gardner Trust is based in Paducah, Kentucky. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 616072909.
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