Judge Family Foundation Incorporated

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Private Foundation
LOUISVILLE, KentuckySmallEIN: 832964738
Food BanksHomeless SheltersHealth CharitiesCancer Research CentersRefugee Support & Assistance Programs

The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a wide range of charitable causes. Its mission centers around providing assistance to vulnerable populations, including the homeless, individuals facing health challenges, and those in need of educational resources. The foundation funds initiatives such as food distribution, health care, cancer research, and educational programs, reflecting a commitment to community welfare and improvement. Additionally, it supports animal care and environmental projects, indicating a broad interest in enhancing quality of life across various sectors.

Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026

Ideal Applicant

A charitable organization with clear Kentucky impact (or a strong KY tie) working in food/homeless services, health care, children’s literacy or related community services, able to manage gifts in the $5K–$60K range.

Good Fit

  • Programs that serve Kentucky communities or have a clear in-state project.
  • Work in food security, homeless services, health charities, children’s literacy, or community service organizations.
  • Capacity to use one-time or project support in the $5K–$60K range.
  • Existing introduction from a local intermediary, past grantee, or trusted contact.

Geography

Moderate

Observed giving is strongly state-focused: about 85% of dollars went to Kentucky in the latest year, though smaller grants were made to organizations in several other states.

Recipient Variety

Broad

Latest-year data show 23 distinct independent recipients (similar counts in prior years) with a substantial number of new grantees in 2024, indicating a broad recipient set rather than a tiny closed circle.

New Applicants

Moderate

Behavioral evidence shows meaningful turnover (15 new grantees in 2024 and eight recurring recipients across years), but the foundation’s filings state grants are to preselected organizations and there is no public website or contact route, so unsolicited applicants are unlikely to have a clear pathway.

Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026