Gheens Foundation Inc
Louisville, Kentucky · EIN 616031406 · Private foundation
Gheens Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Louisville, Kentucky. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $6.8M in grants paid and $138.2M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 810 individual grants from this funder — $34.5M awarded across 2020–2025 — including its support for adult education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Gheens Foundation Inc funds
Gheens Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, arts education, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, foster youth, hispanic communities, homeless population.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville Urban League Inc SPORTS AND LEARNING COMPLEX | Louisville, KY | $600K | 2020 |
| University of Louisville Foundation THE GHEENS INSTITUTE: SUPPORTING STUDENT SUCCESS IN STEM-H | Louisville, KY | $500K | 2020 |
| Russell Development Company CHEF SPACE | Lexington, KY | $500K | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from Gheens Foundation Inc
From Gheens Foundation Inc's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at gheensfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Gheens Foundation Inc
- Does Gheens Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
- Yes — Gheens Foundation Inc's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does Gheens Foundation Inc fund?
- Gheens Foundation Inc's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Louisville Urban League Inc, University of Louisville Foundation, Russell Development Company. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Gheens Foundation Inc give in grants?
- Gheens Foundation Inc reported $6.8M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $34.5M over 810 grants.
- Where is Gheens Foundation Inc located?
- Gheens Foundation Inc is based in Louisville, Kentucky. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 616031406.
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