The Filson Historical Society
LOUISVILLE, KY · Recreation & Sports
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2024). The Filson Historical Society has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE FILSON HISTORICAL SOCIETY IS TO COLLECT, PRESERVE, AND SHARE THE SIGNIFICANT HISTORY AND CULTURE OF KENTUCKY AND THE OHIO VALLEY. ITS PURPOSE IS THE BELIEF THAT COMMUNITIES BUILD A STRONGER FUTURE BY BETTER KNOWING THE PAST.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds The Filson Historical Society
$5.4M in foundation grants on record from 54 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Albert A Brennan Foundation Tw | $1.6M | 4 |
| Community Foundation of Louisville | $1.1M | 4 |
| William M Wood Foundation | $400K | 2 |
| Community Foundation of Louisville Depository | $332K | 4 |
| Bullitt Homestead Preservation | $300K | 3 |
| Brown-Forman Foundation | $232K | 2 |
| Jewish Heritage Fund for Excellence | $219K | 2 |
| Mills Foundation | $135K | 4 |
| L Claiborne-Armstrong Tua Irr | $125K | 4 |
| W L Lyons Brown Foundation | $88K | 3 |
Leadership
PATRICK A LEWIS — PRESIDENT AND CEO (Principal officer)
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