Ephraim Mcdowell Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 61-0647946
Foundation Overview
Based in Belfry, KY, Ephraim Mcdowell Foundation has awarded 150 grants totaling $235,400 to organizations in West Virginia, Kentucky and 1 other state across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $3,200, with a median award of $1,400.
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New Applicant Friendliness
14 of 25 recipients (56%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
69% of grants are awarded in Kentucky, with additional funding distributed across 2 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Kentucky, funding concentrates in Forest Hills (18%), Lexington (17%), Canada (15%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 61% growth in annual giving over 6 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (78%). 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 Ephraim Mcdowell 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleigh Baisden | $2,000 | Williamson, WV, US | Tuition For Wingate University | 2024 |
| Aaron Banks | $1,400 | Huntington, WV, US | Tuition For Marshall University | 2024 |
| Trace Clark | $3,200 | Williamson, WV, US | Tuition For Marshall University | 2024 |
| Emily Deaton | $1,400 | Williamson, WV, US | Tuition For University To Tennessee | 2024 |
| Jessica Dingess | $1,400 | Wharncliffe, WV, US | Tuition For Southern West Virginia Community And Technical College | 2024 |
| Cara Ferrell | $700 | Canada, KY, US | Tuition For University Of Kentucky | 2024 |
| Kearia Fields | $700 | Mccarr, KY, US | Tuition For Capella University | 2024 |
| Fallon Gallimore | $3,200 | Williamson, WV, US | Tuition For West Virginia University | 2024 |
| Alyssa Hager | $1,400 | Dingess, WV, US | Tuition For Southern West Virginia Community And Technical College | 2024 |
| Frankie Hatfield | $1,000 | Sevierville, TN, US | Tuition For South College | 2024 |
| Stephanie Hatfield | $1,400 | Matewan, WV, US | Tuition For Western Governors University | 2024 |
| Ashley Howard | $700 | Forest Hills, KY, US | Tuition For Capella University | 2024 |
| Baylei Howard | $1,400 | Canada, KY, US | Tuition For Eastern Kentucky University | 2024 |
| Kinzie Jackson | $1,400 | Forest Hills, KY, US | Tuition For Eastern Kentucky University | 2024 |
| Jaret James | $1,000 | Forest Hills, KY, US | Tuition For Kentucky College Of Optometry | 2024 |
| Seth Jude | $3,200 | Varney, WV, US | Tuition For West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine | 2024 |
| Larrah Martin | $1,400 | S Williamson, KY, US | Tuition For Eastern Kentucky University | 2024 |
| Treana Maynard | $700 | Delbarton, WV, US | Tuition For Capella University | 2024 |
| Noah Mcnamee | $2,000 | Forest Hills, KY, US | Tuition For University Of Kentucky | 2024 |
| Ian Reed | $1,400 | Williamson, WV, US | Tuition For Southern West Virginia Community And Technical College | 2024 |
| Megan Sheppard | $1,400 | Phelps, KY, US | Tuition For Galen College Of Nursing | 2024 |
| Hannah Stacy | $1,400 | Lovely, KY, US | Tuition For Southern West Virginia Community And Technical College | 2024 |
| Summer Vipperman | $1,400 | Stone, KY, US | Tuition For University Of Kentucky | 2024 |
| Derek Wellman | $1,400 | Knoxville, TN, US | Tuition For Lincolm Memorial | 2024 |
| Alison Woolum | $2,000 | Huntington, WV, US | Tuition For Marshall University | 2024 |
| Kristie Adkins | $700 | Belfry, KY, US | Tuition For Capella University | 2023 |
| Kaitlyn Bogar | $700 | Hardy, KY, US | Tuition For Marshall University | 2023 |
| Ransom Lee Chafin | $2,000 | Huntington, WV, US | Tuition For Marshall University | 2023 |
| Emily Deaton | $1,400 | Williamson, WV, US | Tuition University Of Tennessee | 2023 |
| Charles Dotson | $2,000 | Canada, KY, US | Tuition For Kentucky College Of Optometry | 2023 |
| Mckenna Fitzpatrick | $1,400 | S Williamson, KY, US | Tuition For Southern West Virginia Community And Technical College | 2023 |
| Fallon Gallimore | $3,200 | Williamson, WV, US | Tuition For West Virginia University | 2023 |
| Alyssa Hager | $1,400 | Dingess, WV, US | Tuition For Southern West Virginia Community And Technical College | 2023 |
| Justin Hall | $1,400 | Derlbarton, WV, US | Tuition For Southern West Virginia Community And Technical College | 2023 |
| Chandler Hicks | $2,000 | Huntington, WV, US | Tuition For Marshall University | 2023 |
| Jaret James | $2,000 | Forest Hills, KY, US | Tuition For Kentucky College Of Optometry | 2023 |
| Seth Jude | $3,200 | Varney, WV, US | Tuition For West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine | 2023 |
| Trevor Kohari | $3,200 | Lexington, KY, US | Tuition For West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine | 2023 |
| Larrah Martin | $700 | S Williamson, KY, US | Tuition For Eastern Kentucky University | 2023 |
| Jasmine Maynard | $2,000 | Huntington, WV, US | Tuition For Marshall University | 2023 |
| Noah Mcnamee | $2,000 | Forest Hills, KY, US | Tuition For University Of Kentucky | 2023 |
| Matthew Parsley | $3,200 | Morgantwon, WV, US | Tuition For West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine | 2023 |
| Megan Sheppard | $700 | Phelps, KY, US | Tuition For Galen College Of Nursing | 2023 |
| Hannah Stacy | $700 | Lovely, KY, US | Tuition For Southern West Virginia Community And Technical College | 2023 |
| Destiny Stepp | $1,400 | Williamson, WV, US | Tuition For Southern West Virginia Community And Technical College | 2023 |
| Summer Vipperman | $1,400 | Stone, KY, US | Tuition For University Of Kentucky | 2023 |
| Ethan Webb | $700 | S Williamson, KY, US | Tuition For University Of Pikeville | 2023 |
| Derek Wellman | $1,400 | Knoxville, TN, US | Tuition For Lincoln Memorial University | 2023 |
| Andrew Billups | $2,000 | Delbarton, WV, US | Tuition For Marshall University | 2022 |
| Charles Dotson | $2,000 | Canada, KY, US | Tuition For Ky College Of Optometry | 2022 |
| Matthew Parsley | $1,600 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Tuition For Wv School Of Osteopathic Medicine | 2022 |
| Nea Jackson | $2,000 | Lexington, KY, US | Tuition For University Of Kentucky | 2022 |
| Cassidy Copley | $1,400 | Forest Hills, KY, US | Tuition For Eastern Kentucky University | 2022 |
| Madison Smith | $1,000 | Hardy, KY, US | Tuition For Ky College Of Optometry | 2022 |
| Garrett Fannin | $2,000 | Lexington, KY, US | Tuition For University Of Kentucky School Of Pharmacy | 2022 |
| Kyler Runyon | $2,000 | Hatfield, KY, US | Tuition For University Of Kentucky School Of Pharmacy | 2022 |
| Trevor Kohari | $3,200 | Lexington, KY, US | Tuition For Wv School Of Osteopathic Medicine | 2022 |
| Noah Mcnamee | $2,000 | Forest Hills, KY, US | Tuition For University Of Kentucky School Of Pharmacy | 2022 |
| Kelli Rebekah Tackett | $700 | Canada, KY, US | Tuition For Eastern Kentucky University School Of Occupational Therapy | 2022 |
| Janet James | $2,000 | Forest Hills, KY, US | Tuition For Kentucky College Of Optometry | 2022 |
| Kegan Mccoy | $700 | South Williamson, KY, US | Tuition For Southern West Virginia Community And Technical College | 2022 |
| Mckenna Fitzpatrick | $1,400 | South Williamson, KY, US | Tuition For Southern West Virginia Community And Technical College | 2022 |
| Lindsey Webb | $700 | South Williamson, KY, US | Tuition For The University Of Pikeville | 2022 |
| Ethan Webb | $700 | South Williamson, KY, US | Tuition For The University Of Pikeville | 2022 |
| Sandra Stone | $700 | Matewan, WV, US | Tuition For Galen College Of Nursing | 2022 |
| Joshua Keathley | $700 | Belfry, KY, US | Tuition For Tennessee Wesleyan University | 2022 |
| Andrew Billups | $2,000 | Delbarton, WV, US | Tuition For Marshall University | 2022 |
| Charles Dotson | $2,000 | Canada, KY, US | Tuition For Ky College Of Optometry | 2022 |
| Matthew Parsley | $1,600 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Tuition For Wv School Of Osteopathic Medicine | 2022 |
| Nea Jackson | $2,000 | Lexington, KY, US | Tuition For University Of Kentucky | 2022 |
| Cassidy Copley | $1,400 | Forest Hills, KY, US | Tuition For Eastern Kentucky University | 2022 |
| Madison Smith | $1,000 | Hardy, KY, US | Tuition For Ky College Of Optometry | 2022 |
| Garrett Fannin | $2,000 | Lexington, KY, US | Tuition For University Of Kentucky School Of Pharmacy | 2022 |
| Kyler Runyon | $2,000 | Hatfield, KY, US | Tuition For University Of Kentucky School Of Pharmacy | 2022 |
| Trevor Kohari | $3,200 | Lexington, KY, US | Tuition For Wv School Of Osteopathic Medicine | 2022 |
| Noah Mcnamee | $2,000 | Forest Hills, KY, US | Tuition For University Of Kentucky School Of Pharmacy | 2022 |
| Kelli Rebekah Tackett | $700 | Canada, KY, US | Tuition For Eastern Kentucky University School Of Occupational Therapy | 2022 |
| Janet James | $2,000 | Forest Hills, KY, US | Tuition For Kentucky College Of Optometry | 2022 |
| Kegan Mccoy | $700 | South Williamson, KY, US | Tuition For Southern West Virginia Community And Technical College | 2022 |
| Mckenna Fitzpatrick | $1,400 | South Williamson, KY, US | Tuition For Southern West Virginia Community And Technical College | 2022 |
| Lindsey Webb | $700 | South Williamson, KY, US | Tuition For The University Of Pikeville | 2022 |
| Ethan Webb | $700 | South Williamson, KY, US | Tuition For The University Of Pikeville | 2022 |
| Sandra Stone | $700 | Matewan, WV, US | Tuition For Galen College Of Nursing | 2022 |
| Joshua Keathley | $700 | Belfry, KY, US | Tuition For Tennessee Wesleyan University | 2022 |
| Andrew Billups | $2,000 | Delbarton, WV, US | Tuition For Marshall University | 2022 |
| Charles Dotson | $2,000 | Canada, KY, US | Tuition For Ky College Of Optometry | 2022 |
| Matthew Parsley | $1,600 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Tuition For Wv School Of Osteopathic Medicine | 2022 |
| Nea Jackson | $2,000 | Lexington, KY, US | Tuition For University Of Kentucky | 2022 |
| Cassidy Copley | $1,400 | Forest Hills, KY, US | Tuition For Eastern Kentucky University | 2022 |
| Madison Smith | $1,000 | Hardy, KY, US | Tuition For Ky College Of Optometry | 2022 |
| Garrett Fannin | $2,000 | Lexington, KY, US | Tuition For University Of Kentucky School Of Pharmacy | 2022 |
| Kyler Runyon | $2,000 | Hatfield, KY, US | Tuition For University Of Kentucky School Of Pharmacy | 2022 |
| Trevor Kohari | $3,200 | Lexington, KY, US | Tuition For Wv School Of Osteopathic Medicine | 2022 |
| Noah Mcnamee | $2,000 | Forest Hills, KY, US | Tuition For University Of Kentucky School Of Pharmacy | 2022 |
| Kelli Rebekah Tackett | $700 | Canada, KY, US | Tuition For Eastern Kentucky University School Of Occupational Therapy | 2022 |
| Janet James | $2,000 | Forest Hills, KY, US | Tuition For Kentucky College Of Optometry | 2022 |
| Kegan Mccoy | $700 | South Williamson, KY, US | Tuition For Southern West Virginia Community And Technical College | 2022 |
| Mckenna Fitzpatrick | $1,400 | South Williamson, KY, US | Tuition For Southern West Virginia Community And Technical College | 2022 |
| Lindsey Webb | $700 | South Williamson, KY, US | Tuition For The University Of Pikeville | 2022 |
| Ethan Webb | $700 | South Williamson, KY, US | Tuition For The University Of Pikeville | 2022 |
| Sandra Stone | $700 | Matewan, WV, US | Tuition For Galen College Of Nursing | 2022 |
| Joshua Keathley | $700 | Belfry, KY, US | Tuition For Tennessee Wesleyan University | 2022 |
| Andrew Billups | $2,000 | Delbarton, WV, US | Tuition For Marshall University | 2021 |
| Charles Dotson | $2,000 | Canada, KY, US | Tuition For Ky College Of Optometry | 2021 |
| Matthew Parsley | $1,600 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Tuition For Wv School Of Osteopathic Medicine | 2021 |
| Chelsey Curry | $1,000 | Lexington, KY, US | Tuition For Ky College Of Optometry | 2021 |
| Nea Jackson | $2,000 | Lexington, KY, US | Tuition For University Of Kentucky | 2021 |
| Cassidy Copley | $1,400 | Forest Hills, KY, US | Tuition For Eastern Kentucky University | 2021 |
| Madison Smith | $2,000 | Hardy, KY, US | Tuition For Ky College Of Optometry | 2021 |
| Garrett Fannin | $2,000 | Lexington, KY, US | Tuition For University Of Kentucky School Of Pharmacy | 2021 |
| Kyler Runyon | $2,000 | Hatfield, KY, US | Tuition For University Of Kentucky School Of Pharmacy | 2021 |
| Trevor Kohari | $3,200 | Lexington, KY, US | Tuition For Wv School Of Osteopathic Medicine | 2021 |
| Hannah Mccoy | $1,400 | Belfry, KY, US | Tuition For University Of Kentucky School Of Nursing | 2021 |
| Noah Mcnamee | $2,000 | Forest Hills, KY, US | Tuition For University Of Kentucky School Of Pharmacy | 2021 |
| Kelli Rebekah Tackett | $1,400 | Canada, KY, US | Tuition For Eastern Kentucky University School Of Occupational Therapy | 2021 |
| Danny Stanley | $2,000 | South Williamson, KY, US | Tuition For West Virginia University School Of Pharmacy | 2021 |
| Danielle Prater | $700 | Freeburn, KY, US | Tuition For Ky College Of Optometry | 2021 |
| Andrew Billups | $2,000 | Delbarton, WV, US | Tuition For Marshall University | 2020 |
| Charles Dotson | $2,000 | Canada, KY, US | Tuition For Sullivan University | 2020 |
| Matthew Parsley | $3,200 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Tuition For Wv School Of Osteopathic Medicine | 2020 |
| Chelsey Curry | $2,000 | Lexington, KY, US | Tuition For Ky College Of Optometry | 2020 |
| Nea Jackson | $2,000 | Lexington, KY, US | Tuition For University Of Kentucky | 2020 |
| Hannah Smith | $700 | Forest Hills, KY, US | Tuition For Southern Wv Community And Technical College | 2020 |
| Madison Smith | $2,000 | Hardy, KY, US | Tuition For Ky College Of Optometry | 2020 |
| Holly Copley | $1,000 | Forest Hills, KY, US | Tuition For University Of Kentucky | 2020 |
| Kyler Runyon | $2,000 | Lexington, KY, US | Tuition For University Of Kentucky | 2020 |
| Marianne Gilliam | $700 | Turkey Creek, KY, US | Tuition For Big Sandy Community Technical College | 2020 |
| Linh Le | $700 | Belfy, KY, US | Tuition For University Of Pikeville | 2020 |
| Kyra Stafford | $1,400 | Belfy, KY, US | Tuition For Southern Wv Community And Technical College | 2020 |
| Cydney Mccoy | $2,000 | S Williamson, KY, US | Tuition For Appalachian College Of Pharmacy | 2020 |
| Danny Stanley | $2,000 | Williamson, WV, US | Tuition For West Virginia University School Of Pharmacy | 2020 |
| Paul Andrew Bevins | $3,200 | Louisville, KY, US | Tuition For The University Of Louisville | 2020 |
| Taylor Brooke Hanshaw | $800 | Delbarton, WV, US | Tuition For Marshall University | 2018 |
| Austin Banks | $500 | Williamson, WV, US | Tuition For Marshall University | 2018 |
| Makala Caldwell | $1,400 | Gilbert, WV, US | Tuition For Marshall University | 2018 |
| Erika Coleman | $1,750 | Canada, KY, US | Tuition For Appalachian College Of Pharmacy | 2018 |
| Chelsea Curry | $1,750 | Delbarton, WV, US | Tuition For Appalachian School Of Optometry | 2018 |
| Tabitha Curry | $500 | Toler, KY, US | Tuition For Big Sandy Community And Technical College | 2018 |
| Sydni Nicole Bogar | $1,150 | Canada, KY, US | Tuition For Eastern Kentucky | 2018 |
| Megan Dillon | $1,750 | Williamson, WV, US | Tuition For Marshall University School Of Pharmacy | 2018 |
| Dakota Tyler May | $2,950 | Delbarton, WV, US | Tuition For Marshall University School Of Medicine | 2018 |
| Maranda Maynard | $1,150 | Belfy, KY, US | Tuition For University Of Pikeville | 2018 |
| Patricia Huff | $1,150 | Delbarton, WV, US | Tuition For Galen College | 2018 |
| Caitlyn Hunt | $1,400 | Burnwell, KY, US | Tuition For University Of Pikeville | 2018 |
| Meagan Linkenhoker | $500 | Hardy, KY, US | Tuition For Galen College | 2018 |
| Cydney Mccoy | $1,750 | S Williamson, KY, US | Tuition For Appalachian College Of Pharmacy | 2018 |
| Danny Stanley | $800 | South Williamson, KY, US | Tuition For West Virginia University School Of Pharmacy | 2018 |
| Dominic Gentile | $650 | Williamson, WV, US | Tuition For Eastern Kentucky University | 2018 |
| Sydney Smith | $950 | Canada, KY, US | Appalachian College Of Pharmacy | 2018 |
| Paul Andrew Bevins | $3,100 | Hatfield, KY, US | Tuition For The University Of Louisville | 2018 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 61-0647946 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 636 Belfry, KY 41514-0000 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Ephraim Mcdowell Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Chairperson | Paula Vaughan |
|---|---|
| Secretary | Lesia Sammons |
| Director | Dr Charles Johnson |
| Director | Dr Jw Endicott |
| Director | Dr Joshua Leonard |
Forms 990-PF
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