The Opal Godfrey Brennan Charitable Trust concentrates support on faith-based social service agencies, children's residential and care institutions, and health/disease-focused nonprofits. Grants are consistently large and often issued as paired payments to the same organizations, suggesting repeat funding relationships rather than one-off gifts. The foundation favors organizations that serve vulnerable populations—children, people with disabilities, and those needing medical or recovery services—and appears comfortable funding both religious charities and mainstream health organizations.
Opal Godfrey Brennan Charitable Tr Ua gives in a repeating pattern of equal, general-support grants to a small set of faith-based, child-welfare, and health organizations. The recent record shows 22 U.S. grants, with the same organizations appearing across 2023 and 2024 at nearly identical amounts, a sign of ongoing relationships rather than one-time awards. The foundation’s support reaches Catholic and Christian ministries, residential care programs, and disease-focused nonprofits, while also including services for people with visual disabilities and broader community support agencies. Among the recurring beneficiaries are Franciscan Alliance Inc, Wayside Christian Mission, The Salvation Army, and Volunteers of Amer Mid-state Inc. Child-centered institutions are also prominent, including St Joseph's Childrens Home and Boysgirls Haven. Health and medical support is another steady thread, reflected in grants to American Heart Association Inc Attn Brian Fenelon Bequest Admin, American Lung Association, and Childrens Hospital Fdn Inc. The grant descriptions are consistently broad, using general support rather than project-specific restrictions, which suggests flexibility in how recipients use the funding. The foundation’s giving pattern points to stable, closely held grant relationships centered on organizations serving vulnerable populations. Its portfolio combines religious charity, child services, disability services, and health causes within a regional scope.
Faith-based social service ministries are a clear pillar of the foundation’s giving. In 2024, it gave $30,317 to The Salvation Army in Louisville for general support, and it also supported Wayside Christian Mission in Louisville and Franciscan Alliance Inc in Mishawaka with the same purpose. Child welfare and residential care are another consistent area. The foundation provided $30,317 to St Joseph's Childrens Home in Louisville and the same amount to Boysgirls Haven in Louisville, both marked general support. Those grants sit alongside funding for Childrens Hospital Fdn Inc, also in Louisville, showing an interest in institutions serving children across different settings. Health and disease organizations appear as a third thread. American Lung Association in Brookfield received $30,317 for general support, and American Heart Association Inc Attn Brian Fenelon Bequest Admin in St Petersburg also received $30,317. The portfolio includes services for people with visual disabilities through Kentucky School for the Blind in Louisville.
$318K
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$407K
Most grants fall between $30K and $31K, with a median of $31K.
25th Percentile
$30K
Median
$31K
75th Percentile
$31K
About 0% of grants go to recipients in KY.
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Concentrated, mid-to-large grants issued repeatedly to a small set of organizations — many recipients receive two equal-sized payments — indicating a preference for sustained support of established grantees rather than many small, exploratory gifts.
Notable grantees: Franciscan Alliance Inc, Children's Hospital Foundation Inc, Wayside Christian Mission, Volunteers of America Mid-State Inc, Kentucky School for the Blind
The typical grant size is tightly clustered: p25 $30,317, median $30,602, and p75 $30,886. That narrow range, paired with repeated awards to the same organizations in 2023 and 2024, points to a steady renewal pattern rather than variable project sizing. The foundation is a charitable trust, not a private foundation that makes program-related investments, and it does not fund individuals. Grant purposes in the record are consistently labeled general support, indicating flexible, ongoing operating support rather than restricted project funding.
Grant recipients are entirely U.S.-based, and the foundation gives most often in Indiana by grant count. Louisville, Kentucky appears repeatedly across child, health, faith-based, and social-service recipients, including multiple organizations in the city. Other recipient locations in the record include Mishawaka, Indiana; St Petersburg, Florida; and Brookfield, Wisconsin. The foundation’s giving is regional rather than national in scope.
Its recent grants go to faith-based social service ministries, child welfare and residential care institutions, health and disease organizations, and services for people with visual disabilities. Examples in the record include Franciscan Alliance Inc, St Joseph's Childrens Home, American Lung Association, and Kentucky School for the Blind.
The foundation’s grants are clustered in a narrow band: p25 is $30,317, median is $30,602, and p75 is $30,886. The recent awards also show repeated payments at those levels across 2023 and 2024.
Yes. Several recipients appear in both 2023 and 2024, including American Lung Association, Boysgirls Haven, Franciscan Alliance Inc, Wayside Christian Mission, The Salvation Army, Volunteers of Amer Mid-state Inc, Childrens Hospital Fdn Inc, Kentucky School for the Blind, Cedar Lake Lodge, and St Joseph's Childrens Home.
By grant count, Indiana is the top state for giving. The recipient list also shows repeated awards in Louisville, Kentucky, plus recipients in Mishawaka, Indiana; St Petersburg, Florida; and Brookfield, Wisconsin.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION | BROOKFIELD, WI | $28,946 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BOYSGIRLS HAVEN | LOUISVILLE, KY | $28,946 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WAYSIDE CHRISTIAN MISSION | LOUISVILLE, KY | $28,946 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FRANCISCAN ALLIANCE INC | MISHAWAKA, IN | $28,946 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CEDAR LAKE LODGE | LOUISVILLE, KY | $28,946 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION INC | ST PETERSBURG, FL | $28,946 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| VOLUNTEERS OF AMER MIDSTATE INC | LOUISVILLE, KY | $28,946 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CHILDRENS HOSPITAL FDN INC | LOUISVILLE, KY | $28,946 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE SALVATION ARMY | LOUISVILLE, KY | $28,946 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ST JOSEPH'S CHILDRENS HOME | LOUISVILLE, KY | $28,946 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| KENTUCKY SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND | LOUISVILLE, KY | $28,946 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION INC ATTN BRIAN FENELON BEQUEST ADMIN | ST PETERSBURG, FL | $29,510 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FRANCISCAN ALLIANCE INC | MISHAWAKA, IN | $29,510 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE SALVATION ARMY | LOUISVILLE, KY | $29,510 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| KENTUCKY SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND | LOUISVILLE, KY | $29,510 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CHILDRENS HOSPITAL FDN INC | LOUISVILLE, KY | $29,510 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ST JOSEPH'S CHILDRENS HOME ATTN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | LOUISVILLE, KY | $29,510 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| VOLUNTEERS OF AMER MID-STATE INC ATTN TOM GEORGE | LOUISVILLE, KY | $29,510 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION | BROOKFIELD, WI | $29,510 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WAYSIDE CHRISTIAN MISSION | LOUISVILLE, KY | $29,510 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BOYSGIRLS HAVEN | LOUISVILLE, KY | $29,510 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CEDAR LAKE LODGE ATTN FINANCE DIRECTOR | LOUISVILLE, KY | $29,510 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION INC ATTN BRIAN FENELON BEQUEST ADMIN | ST PETERSBURG, FL | $30,317 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ST JOSEPH'S CHILDRENS HOME ATTN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | LOUISVILLE, KY | $30,317 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CHILDRENS HOSPITAL FDN INC | LOUISVILLE, KY | $30,317 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FRANCISCAN ALLIANCE INC | MISHAWAKA, IN | $30,317 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WAYSIDE CHRISTIAN MISSION | LOUISVILLE, KY | $30,317 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| KENTUCKY SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND | LOUISVILLE, KY | $30,317 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION | BROOKFIELD, WI | $30,317 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| VOLUNTEERS OF AMER MID-STATE INC ATTN TOM GEORGE | LOUISVILLE, KY | $30,317 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE SALVATION ARMY | LOUISVILLE, KY | $30,317 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BOYSGIRLS HAVEN | LOUISVILLE, KY | $30,317 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CEDAR LAKE LODGE ATTN FINANCE DIRECTOR | LOUISVILLE, KY | $30,317 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ST JOSEPH'S CHILDRENS HOME ATTN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | LOUISVILLE, KY | $30,886 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FRANCISCAN ALLIANCE INC | MISHAWAKA, IN | $30,886 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WAYSIDE CHRISTIAN MISSION | LOUISVILLE, KY | $30,886 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION | BROOKFIELD, WI | $30,886 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CHILDRENS HOSPITAL FDN INC | LOUISVILLE, KY | $30,886 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| KENTUCKY SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND | LOUISVILLE, KY | $30,886 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION INC ATTN BRIAN FENELON BEQUEST ADMIN | ST PETERSBURG, FL | $30,886 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BOYSGIRLS HAVEN | LOUISVILLE, KY | $30,886 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CEDAR LAKE LODGE ATTN FINANCE DIRECTOR | LOUISVILLE, KY | $30,886 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE SALVATION ARMY | LOUISVILLE, KY | $30,886 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| VOLUNTEERS OF AMER MID-STATE INC ATTN TOM GEORGE | LOUISVILLE, KY | $30,886 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION
$28,946GENERAL SUPPORT
BOYSGIRLS HAVEN
$28,946GENERAL SUPPORT
CEDAR LAKE LODGE
$28,946GENERAL SUPPORT
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION INC
$28,946GENERAL SUPPORT
VOLUNTEERS OF AMER MIDSTATE INC
$28,946GENERAL SUPPORT
THE SALVATION ARMY
$28,946GENERAL SUPPORT
ST JOSEPH'S CHILDRENS HOME
$28,946GENERAL SUPPORT
KENTUCKY SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND
$28,946GENERAL SUPPORT
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION INC ATTN BRIAN FENELON BEQUEST ADMIN
$29,510GENERAL SUPPORT
THE SALVATION ARMY
$29,510GENERAL SUPPORT
KENTUCKY SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND
$29,510GENERAL SUPPORT
ST JOSEPH'S CHILDRENS HOME ATTN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
$29,510GENERAL SUPPORT
VOLUNTEERS OF AMER MID-STATE INC ATTN TOM GEORGE
$29,510GENERAL SUPPORT
AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION
$29,510GENERAL SUPPORT
BOYSGIRLS HAVEN
$29,510GENERAL SUPPORT
CEDAR LAKE LODGE ATTN FINANCE DIRECTOR
$29,510GENERAL SUPPORT
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION INC ATTN BRIAN FENELON BEQUEST ADMIN
$30,317GENERAL SUPPORT
ST JOSEPH'S CHILDRENS HOME ATTN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
$30,317GENERAL SUPPORT
KENTUCKY SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND
$30,317GENERAL SUPPORT
VOLUNTEERS OF AMER MID-STATE INC ATTN TOM GEORGE
$30,317GENERAL SUPPORT
THE SALVATION ARMY
$30,317GENERAL SUPPORT
BOYSGIRLS HAVEN
$30,317GENERAL SUPPORT
CEDAR LAKE LODGE ATTN FINANCE DIRECTOR
$30,317GENERAL SUPPORT
ST JOSEPH'S CHILDRENS HOME ATTN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
$30,886GENERAL SUPPORT
KENTUCKY SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND
$30,886GENERAL SUPPORT
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION INC ATTN BRIAN FENELON BEQUEST ADMIN
$30,886GENERAL SUPPORT
BOYSGIRLS HAVEN
$30,886GENERAL SUPPORT
CEDAR LAKE LODGE ATTN FINANCE DIRECTOR
$30,886GENERAL SUPPORT
THE SALVATION ARMY
$30,886GENERAL SUPPORT
VOLUNTEERS OF AMER MID-STATE INC ATTN TOM GEORGE
$30,886GENERAL SUPPORT