The Arthur K Smith Family Foundation concentrates its giving on Louisville-area arts and cultural institutions alongside neighborhood-focused social services and housing organizations, while also supporting elder health and select international development/education projects. Grants are typically unrestricted/general support and frequently repeated to the same institutions, indicating a preference for sustaining core local partners rather than one-off project funding.
Moderately sized, recurring general‑support grants concentrated on a stable set of local grantees (many receive multiple grants). Funding is geographically focused (heavy Louisville/Kentucky presence despite CA location), with a mix of arts/culture and human services rather than broad, one-time awards.
A $21,000 general-fund grant to Open Road Global stands out in the Arthur K Smith Family Foundation Inc’s recent giving and signals that the foundation supports a mix of Louisville-based community work and a smaller set of international education and development efforts. In the recent grants list, the largest awards sit alongside repeated $10,000 and $5,000 general support grants, showing a pattern of flexible funding rather than tightly restricted project grants. Louisville institutions appear often across the list, especially in arts, culture, housing, neighborhood services, and older-adult support. The foundation backed organizations such as Actors Theatre of Louisville, Fund for the Arts, Speed Art Museum, Kentucky Opera, and Louisville Orchestra, while also supporting social-service groups including Catholic Charities of Louisville, Metropolitan Housing Coalition, Hosparus Louisville, and Alzheimer's Association. That mix suggests a funder that keeps a steady base in local civic and cultural life while making room for a few broader education-oriented grants. Repeat awards to the same organizations, including Olmstead Parks Conservancy, Louisville Story Program, and Louisville Zoo, point to ongoing relationships rather than one-time gifts.
Arts and culture are a major part of the foundation’s portfolio. It gave $10,000 to Actors Theatre of Louisville, $10,000 to Fund for the Arts, $10,000 to Speed Art Museum, and $5,000 to Kentucky Opera, all as general fund support. The Louisville Story Program also received multiple awards, including $10,000 and $8,000 in 2023 and another $10,000 in 2025. Community stability and housing are another clear theme. The foundation supported Metropolitan Housing Coalition with two $5,000 grants in 2025 and gave $5,000 to Catholic Charities of Louisville in the same year. Older-adult health appears as well, through a $5,000 grant to Hosparus Louisville and a $5,000 grant to Alzheimer's Association. Environmental stewardship shows up in repeated support for Olmstead Parks Conservancy, including $15,000 in 2023 and $10,000 in 2025.
The foundation’s typical grant size is tightly clustered: p25, median, and p75 are all $5,000. That pattern fits a grantmaker that makes many modest general-fund awards, with occasional larger gifts such as $21,000 and $15,000. The recent list also shows repeat support to the same organizations across years, including awards in both 2023 and 2025, which points to ongoing relationships rather than isolated one-time grants. Grants are described as general fund or general support, and the foundation does not fund individuals or make program-related investments.
$217K
$3.5M
$402K
$246K
Most grants fall between $5K and $5K, with a median of $5K.
25th Percentile
$5K
Median
$5K
75th Percentile
$5K
About 1% of grants go to recipients in KY.
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Notable grantees: Speed Art Museum, Louisville Urban League, Habitat for Humanity, Alzheimer's Association, Open Road Global
Giving is regionally concentrated, with most grants going to Kentucky and especially Louisville. Louisville recipients include the city’s arts and culture institutions, housing and service organizations, and park stewardship groups. Outside Kentucky, the recent list includes grantees in Carlsbad, California; Glen Oaks, New York; and Chicago, Illinois. The recipient country distribution is entirely U.S.-based, with 111 grants in the United States.
Recent grants cluster around Louisville arts and cultural institutions, neighborhood social services and housing groups, older-adult care and health organizations, and local parks stewardship. Named recipients include Actors Theatre of Louisville, Metropolitan Housing Coalition, Hosparus Louisville, and Olmstead Parks Conservancy.
Its grant-size distribution is flat at the low end: p25 is $5,000, median is $5,000, and p75 is $5,000. Recent larger awards include $21,000 and $15,000, but most listed grants are $5,000 or $10,000.
Yes. Several organizations appear in multiple years or multiple times in the recent list, including Olmstead Parks Conservancy, Louisville Story Program, Louisville Zoo, and Metropolitan Housing Coalition. That pattern suggests continuing support for selected partners.
Most grants go to Kentucky, with Louisville appearing repeatedly in the recent grants list. The foundation’s recipient country distribution is entirely U.S.-based, and the listed non-Kentucky grantees are in Carlsbad, California; Glen Oaks, New York; and Chicago, Illinois.
The recent grants are described as general fund or general support awards. The foundation also does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments, which points to straightforward grantmaking rather than loan or individual-aid activity.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPEN ROAD GLOBAL | CARLSBAD, CA | $21,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| GLOBAL GOODWORKS | LOUISVILLE, KY | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| LOUISVILLE STORY PROGRAM | LOUISVILLE, KY | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| LOUISVILLE STORY PROGRAM | LOUISVILLE, KY | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| OLMSTEAD PARKS CONSERVANCY | LOUISVILLE, KY | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| OLMSTEAD PARKS CONSERVANCY | LOUISVILLE, KY | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| FRANCIS PARKER SCHOOL | LOUISVILLE, KY | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS | LOUISVILLE, KY | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| KENTUCKY OPERA | LOUISVILLE, KY | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| KY MUSEUM OF ARTS & CRAFT | LOUISVILLE, KY | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| LOUISVILLE ORCHESTRA | LOUISVILLE, KY | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| LOUISVILLE ZOO | LOUISVILLE, KY | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| ACTORS THEATRE OF LOUISVILLE | LOUISVILLE, KY | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| KY MUSEUM OF ARTS & CRAFT | LOUISVILLE, KY | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| SPEED ART MUSEUM | LOUISVILLE, KY | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| LOUISVILLE ZOO | LOUISVILLE, KY | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| LOUISVILLE BALLET | LOUISVILLE, KY | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| TEACH KENTUCKY | LOUISVILLE, KY | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF LOUISVILLE | LOUISVILLE, KY | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| COMMONWEALTH FUND FOR KET | LEXINGTON, KY | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| HAND IN HAND MINISTIRES | LOUISVILLE, KY | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| HOSPARUS LOUISVILLE | LOUISVILLE, KY | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY | LOUISVILLE, KY | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| CENTER FOR WOMEN AND FAMILIES | LOUISVILLE, KY | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| HOUSE OF RUTH | LOUISVILLE, KY | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| HOME OF THE INNOCENTS | LOUISVILLE, KY | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION | CHICAGO, IL | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| ST JOHNS CENTER | LOUISVILLE, KY | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| IDEAS XLAB | LOUISVILLE, KY | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY | LOUISVILLE, KY | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| HOSPARUS LOUISVILLE | LOUISVILLE, KY | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| METROPOLITAN HOUSING COALITION | LOUISVILLE, KY | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION | CHICAGO, IL | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| FOOD LITERACY PROJECT | LOUISVILLE, KY | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| LIBRARY FOUNDATION | LOUISVILLE, KY | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| LOUISVILLE BALLET | LOUISVILLE, KY | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| SPEED ART MUSEUM | LOUISVILLE, KY | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| ST JOHNS CENTER | LOUISVILLE, KY | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| SPECIAL OLYMPICS KENTUCKY | FRANKFORT, KY | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| DREPUNG GOMANG INSTITUTE | LOUISVILLE, KY | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| IN WITH OUT | LOUISVILLE, KY | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION | LOUISVILLE, KY | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| LOUISVILLE ORCHESTRA | LOUISVILLE, KY | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION | LOUISVILLE, KY | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| LOUISVILLE URBAN LEAGUE | LOUISVILLE, KY | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| HOME OF THE INNOCENTS | LOUISVILLE, KY | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| ACTORS THEATRE OF LOUISVILLE | LOUISVILLE, KY | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| COMMONWEALTH FUND FOR KET | LEXINGTON, KY | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| CENTER FOR WOMEN AND FAMILIES | LOUISVILLE, KY | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| KENTUCKY OPERA | LOUISVILLE, KY | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
OPEN ROAD GLOBAL
$21,000GENERAL FUND
GLOBAL GOODWORKS
$15,000GENERAL FUND
LOUISVILLE STORY PROGRAM
$10,000GENERAL FUND
LOUISVILLE STORY PROGRAM
$10,000GENERAL FUND
OLMSTEAD PARKS CONSERVANCY
$10,000GENERAL FUND
OLMSTEAD PARKS CONSERVANCY
$10,000GENERAL FUND
FRANCIS PARKER SCHOOL
GENERAL FUND
COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS
$5,000GENERAL FUND
KENTUCKY OPERA
$5,000GENERAL FUND
KY MUSEUM OF ARTS & CRAFT
$5,000GENERAL FUND
LOUISVILLE ORCHESTRA
$5,000GENERAL FUND
LOUISVILLE ZOO
$5,000GENERAL FUND
ACTORS THEATRE OF LOUISVILLE
$5,000GENERAL FUND
KY MUSEUM OF ARTS & CRAFT
$5,000GENERAL FUND
SPEED ART MUSEUM
$5,000GENERAL FUND
LOUISVILLE ZOO
$5,000GENERAL FUND
LOUISVILLE BALLET
$5,000GENERAL FUND
TEACH KENTUCKY
$5,000GENERAL FUND
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF LOUISVILLE
$5,000GENERAL FUND
COMMONWEALTH FUND FOR KET
$5,000GENERAL FUND
HAND IN HAND MINISTIRES
$5,000GENERAL FUND
HOSPARUS LOUISVILLE
$5,000GENERAL FUND
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
$5,000GENERAL FUND
CENTER FOR WOMEN AND FAMILIES
$5,000GENERAL FUND
HOUSE OF RUTH
$5,000GENERAL FUND
HOME OF THE INNOCENTS
$5,000GENERAL FUND
ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION
$5,000GENERAL FUND
ST JOHNS CENTER
$5,000GENERAL FUND
IDEAS XLAB
$5,000GENERAL FUND
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
$5,000GENERAL FUND
HOSPARUS LOUISVILLE
$5,000GENERAL FUND
METROPOLITAN HOUSING COALITION
$5,000GENERAL FUND
ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION
$5,000GENERAL FUND
FOOD LITERACY PROJECT
$5,000GENERAL FUND
LIBRARY FOUNDATION
$5,000GENERAL FUND
LOUISVILLE BALLET
$5,000GENERAL FUND
SPEED ART MUSEUM
$5,000GENERAL FUND
ST JOHNS CENTER
$5,000GENERAL FUND
SPECIAL OLYMPICS KENTUCKY
$5,000GENERAL FUND
DREPUNG GOMANG INSTITUTE
$5,000GENERAL FUND
IN WITH OUT
$5,000GENERAL FUND
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION
$5,000GENERAL FUND
LOUISVILLE ORCHESTRA
$5,000GENERAL FUND
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION
$5,000GENERAL FUND
LOUISVILLE URBAN LEAGUE
$5,000GENERAL FUND
HOME OF THE INNOCENTS
$5,000GENERAL FUND
ACTORS THEATRE OF LOUISVILLE
$5,000GENERAL FUND
COMMONWEALTH FUND FOR KET
$5,000GENERAL FUND
CENTER FOR WOMEN AND FAMILIES
$5,000GENERAL FUND
KENTUCKY OPERA
$5,000GENERAL FUND