B J Killian Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 31-1077598
Foundation Overview
Based in Louisville, KY, B J Killian Foundation has awarded 175 grants totaling $3,135,000 to organizations in Kentucky and Missouri. Individual grants range from $5,000 to $55,000, with a median award of $15,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
2 of 26 recipients (8%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
97% of all grants are concentrated in Kentucky, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Kentucky, funding concentrates in Owensboro (88%), Lexington (4%), Louisville (4%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 13% change over 3 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (86%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into B J Killian Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulware Mission Inc | $15,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Cliff Hagan Boys & Girls Club | $20,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Girls Inc | $20,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Oasis | $15,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| New Beginnings | $10,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Kentucky Wesleyan College | $30,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | Designated For Field | 2023 |
| Washington University (Stlouis) | $30,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Designated For Nancy Wilson | 2023 |
| Governor's School For The Arts | $20,000 | Louisville, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Ket | $20,000 | Lexington, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Hospice Of Western Kentucky | $7,500 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Casa Of Ohio Valley Inc | $20,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Riverpark Center | $20,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | Arts Teaches Kids Program | 2023 |
| H L Neblett Community Center Inc | $15,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Owensboro Family Ymca | $20,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Help Office | $25,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Apollo High School | $30,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | C E General Charitable | 2023 |
| St Benedict Shelter | $15,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Owensboro Youth Symphony | $10,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | Your Kids Program | 2023 |
| Senior Community Center | $15,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | For Meals On Wheels | 2023 |
| Senior Center Owensboro | $20,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Daniel Pitino Shelter | $15,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Owensboro Science Museum | $15,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Theatre Workshop Of Owensboro | $7,500 | Owensboro, KY, US | Your Kids Program | 2023 |
| Owensboro Communtiy College | $55,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | Tuition Schol 12500 / | 2023 |
| Goodfellows Club Of Owensboro | $7,500 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Wku Student Life Foundation | $22,500 | Bowling Green, KY, US | Sch Fd 7500/gen Charitable | 2023 |
| Boulware Mission Inc | $15,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Cliff Hagan Boys & Girls Club | $20,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Girls Inc | $20,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Oasis | $15,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| New Beginnings | $10,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Brescia University | $30,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | Virginia Stout Fitzgerald | 2022 |
| Ket | $15,000 | Lexington, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $20,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | Gen Charitable Purp-10000; | 2022 |
| Governor's School For The Arts | $20,000 | Louisville, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Kentucky Wesleyan College | $30,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | C E Field Endowed | 2022 |
| Washington University (St Louis) | $30,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Designated For Nancy | 2022 |
| Hospice Of Western Kentucky | $7,500 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Riverpark Center | $20,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | Arts Teaches Kids Program | 2022 |
| H L Neblett Community Center Inc | $15,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Owensboro Family Ymca | $20,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Apollo High School | $30,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | C E General Charitable | 2022 |
| Owensboro Youth Symphony | $10,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | Your Kids Program | 2022 |
| St Benedicts Homeless Shelter | $15,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | Your Kids Program | 2022 |
| Office Of Owensboro | $20,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Senior Center Owensboro | $35,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Daniel Pitino Shelter | $15,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Team Kentucky | $30,000 | Frankfort, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Owensboro Science Museum | $15,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Independence Foundation Inc | $10,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | Feed Our Kids Backpack | 2022 |
| Theatre Workshop Of Owensboro | $7,500 | Owensboro, KY, US | Your Kids Program | 2022 |
| Owensboro Communtiy College | $55,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | Tuition Schol 12500 / | 2022 |
| Goodfellows Club Of Owensboro | $7,500 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Casa Of Ohio Valley Inc | $20,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Wku Student Life Foundation | $22,500 | Bowling Green, KY, US | Sch Fd 7500/gen Charitable | 2022 |
| Boulware Mission Inc | $15,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Cliff Hagan Boys & Girls Club | $20,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Girls Inc | $20,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Oasis | $15,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| New Beginnings | $10,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Brescia University | $30,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | Virginia Stout Fitzgerald | 2022 |
| Ket | $15,000 | Lexington, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $20,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | Gen Charitable Purp-10000; | 2022 |
| Governor's School For The Arts | $20,000 | Louisville, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Kentucky Wesleyan College | $30,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | C E Field Endowed | 2022 |
| Washington University (St Louis) | $30,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Designated For Nancy | 2022 |
| Hospice Of Western Kentucky | $7,500 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Riverpark Center | $20,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | Arts Teaches Kids Program | 2022 |
| H L Neblett Community Center Inc | $15,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Owensboro Family Ymca | $20,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Apollo High School | $30,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | C E General Charitable | 2022 |
| Owensboro Youth Symphony | $10,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | Your Kids Program | 2022 |
| St Benedicts Homeless Shelter | $15,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | Your Kids Program | 2022 |
| Office Of Owensboro | $20,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Senior Center Owensboro | $35,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Daniel Pitino Shelter | $15,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Team Kentucky | $30,000 | Frankfort, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Owensboro Science Museum | $15,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Independence Foundation Inc | $10,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | Feed Our Kids Backpack | 2022 |
| Theatre Workshop Of Owensboro | $7,500 | Owensboro, KY, US | Your Kids Program | 2022 |
| Owensboro Communtiy College | $55,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | Tuition Schol 12500 / | 2022 |
| Goodfellows Club Of Owensboro | $7,500 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Casa Of Ohio Valley Inc | $20,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Wku Student Life Foundation | $22,500 | Bowling Green, KY, US | Sch Fd 7500/gen Charitable | 2022 |
| Boulware Mission Inc | $15,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Cliff Hagan Boys & Girls Club | $20,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Girls Inc | $20,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Oasis | $15,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| New Beginnings | $10,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Brescia University | $30,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | Virginia Stout Fitzgerald | 2022 |
| Ket | $15,000 | Lexington, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $20,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | Gen Charitable Purp-10000; | 2022 |
| Governor's School For The Arts | $20,000 | Louisville, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Kentucky Wesleyan College | $30,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | C E Field Endowed | 2022 |
| Washington University (St Louis) | $30,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Designated For Nancy | 2022 |
| Hospice Of Western Kentucky | $7,500 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Riverpark Center | $20,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | Arts Teaches Kids Program | 2022 |
| H L Neblett Community Center Inc | $15,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Owensboro Family Ymca | $20,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Apollo High School | $30,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | C E General Charitable | 2022 |
| Owensboro Youth Symphony | $10,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | Your Kids Program | 2022 |
| St Benedicts Homeless Shelter | $15,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | Your Kids Program | 2022 |
| Office Of Owensboro | $20,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Senior Center Owensboro | $35,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Daniel Pitino Shelter | $15,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Team Kentucky | $30,000 | Frankfort, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Owensboro Science Museum | $15,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Independence Foundation Inc | $10,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | Feed Our Kids Backpack | 2022 |
| Theatre Workshop Of Owensboro | $7,500 | Owensboro, KY, US | Your Kids Program | 2022 |
| Owensboro Communtiy College | $55,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | Tuition Schol 12500 / | 2022 |
| Goodfellows Club Of Owensboro | $7,500 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Casa Of Ohio Valley Inc | $20,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Wku Student Life Foundation | $22,500 | Bowling Green, KY, US | Sch Fd 7500/gen Charitable | 2022 |
| Boulware Mission Inc | $15,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Cliff Hagan Boys & Girls Club | $20,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Girls Inc | $15,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Oasis | $15,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| New Beginnings | $7,500 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Brescia University | $15,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | Virginia Stout Fitzgerald | 2021 |
| Ket | $10,000 | Lexington, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Elizabeth Mundy Senior Center | $20,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| American Red Cross | $40,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | Gen Charitable Purp-10000; | 2021 |
| Brescia University | $10,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | Rev Charles Saffer Endow | 2021 |
| Governor's School For The Arts | $15,000 | Louisville, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Kentucky Wesleyan College | $25,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | C E Field Endowed | 2021 |
| Owensboro Catholic High School | $25,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | 2 Full Scholarships | 2021 |
| Washington University (st Louis) | $25,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Designated For Nancy | 2021 |
| Hospice Of Western Kentucky | $7,500 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Help Inc | $10,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Riverpark Center | $20,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | Arts Teaches Kids Program | 2021 |
| H L Neblett Community Center Inc | $10,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Owensboro Family Ymca | $20,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Help Office | $10,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Apollo High School | $15,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | C E General Charitable | 2021 |
| Owensboro Youth Symphony | $5,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | Your Kids Program | 2021 |
| St Benedicts Homeless Shelter | $10,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | Your Kids Program | 2021 |
| Owensboro Science Museum | $10,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Independence Foundation Inc | $10,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | Feed Our Kids Backpack | 2021 |
| Theatre Workshop Of Owensboro | $7,500 | Owensboro, KY, US | Your Kids Program | 2021 |
| Owensboro Communtiy College | $25,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | Tuition Schol 12500 / | 2021 |
| Goodfellows Club Of Owensboro | $7,500 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Casa Of Ohio Valley Inc | $15,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Wku Student Life Foundation | $12,500 | Bowling Green, KY, US | Sch Fd 7500/gen Charitable | 2021 |
| Boulware Mission Inc | $15,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| Cliff Hagan Boys & Girls Club | $10,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| Girls Inc | $15,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| Oasis | $15,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| New Beginnings | $7,500 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| Brescia University | $15,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | Virginia Stout Fitzgerald | 2020 |
| Ket | $10,000 | Lexington, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| Elizabeth Mundy Senior Center | $10,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| American Red Cross | $10,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| Brescia University | $10,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | Rev Charles Saffer Endow | 2020 |
| Governor's School For The Arts | $15,000 | Louisville, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| Kentucky Wesleyan College | $25,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | C E Field Endowed | 2020 |
| Owensboro Catholic High School | $25,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | 2 Full Scholarships | 2020 |
| Washington University (st Louis) | $25,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Designated For Nancy | 2020 |
| Hospice Of Western Kentucky | $7,500 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| Help Inc | $10,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| Riverpark Center | $20,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | Arts Teaches Kids Program | 2020 |
| H L Neblett Community Center Inc | $10,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| Owensboro Family Ymca | $10,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| Help Office | $15,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| Apollo High School | $15,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | C E General Charitable | 2020 |
| Owensboro Youth Symphony | $5,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | Your Kids Program | 2020 |
| St Benedicts Homeless Shelter | $25,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | Your Kids Program | 2020 |
| Pitino Shelter Soup Kitchen | $15,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| Senior Community Center | $15,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | For Meals On Wheels | 2020 |
| Owensboro Science Museum | $10,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| Independence Foundation Inc | $10,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | Feed Our Kids Backpack | 2020 |
| Theatre Workshop Of Owensboro | $7,500 | Owensboro, KY, US | Your Kids Program | 2020 |
| Owensboro Communtiy College | $25,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | Tuition Schol 12500 / | 2020 |
| Goodfellows Club Of Owensboro | $7,500 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| Casa Of Ohio Valley Inc | $15,000 | Owensboro, KY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| Wku Student Life Foundation | $12,500 | Bowling Green, KY, US | Sch Fd 7500/gen Charitable | 2020 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 31-1077598 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 34290 Louisville, KY 40232-4290 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee B J Killian Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee, Part-time | Mary Rogers |
|---|---|
| Trustee, Part-time | Mildred Killian |
| Trustee, Part-time | James D Toler |
| Trustee, Part-time | Peggy Gardner |
| Trustee, Part-time | David L Yewell |
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