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C E And S Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in LOUISVILLE, KY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1985. The principal officer is Ms Tess Mcnair. It holds total assets of $77.3M. Annual income is reported at $17.3M. Total assets have grown from $57.5M in 2011 to $77.3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Kentucky. According to available records, C E And S Foundation Inc. has made 222 grants totaling $98.3M, with a median grant of $34K. Annual giving has grown from $5.4M in 2020 to $71.2M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $23.2M, with an average award of $443K. The foundation has supported 108 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Kentucky, Virginia, Mississippi, which account for 78% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 15 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
C E And S Foundation Inc. reported 222 individual grants totaling $98 million between 2020 and 2022 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $34,051. Half of those grants fell between $10,000 and $78,750. Its largest single grant in the record was $23 million. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $5.2 million in total giving.
Grantmaking is concentrated in KY, which received 158 of the 222 grants on record (71 percent). In total the foundation's grantees span 15 states. Of its 108 distinct grantees, 56 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were Crescent Hill Family Foundation ($46 million), Fultum Foundation ($34 million) and Community Foundation Of Louisville ($3.3 million).
Computed from 222 individual grant records (2020–2022) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 15 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$30K
Average Grant
$425K
Largest Grant
$17.9M
Based on 51 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
C E And S Foundation Inc. is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 222 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in KY, VA, MS.
C E And S Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $98.3M across 222 grants. The median grant size is $34K, with an average of $443K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $23.2M.
See cesfoundation.com, home page "areas of focus" for award information.
C E And S Foundation Inc. is headquartered in LOUISVILLE, KY. While based in KY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 15 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tess P Mcnair | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SECRETARY | $250K | $25K | $275K |
| Mary Gwen Wheeler | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Matthew L Jones | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Carol L Jones | PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David A Jones Jr | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David Wessel | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$77.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$76M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
222
Total Giving
$98.3M
Average Grant
$443K
Median Grant
$34K
Unique Recipients
108
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent Hill Family FoundationTRANSFER TO CRESCENT HILL FAMILY FOUNDATION | Louisville, KY | $23.2M | 2022 |
| Fultum FoundationTRANSFER TO FULTUM FOUNDATION, FULTUM DISTRIBUTION | Louisville, KY | $8.2M | 2022 |
| Lincoln FoundationCOLLEGE TRANSITIONAL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM | Louisville, KY | $75K | 2022 |
| Evolve502 Scholars Foundation IncEVOLVE502 SCHOLARSHIP | Louisville, KY | $1M | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of LouisvilleFOR CHARITABLE CHECKING FUND, COMMUNITY SAFETY & HEALING FUND | Louisville, KY | $509K | 2022 |
| Jewish Family And Career ServicesFAMILY & HOUSEHOLD STABILITY COLLABORATIVE, CAREER SERVICES FOR REFUGEES & IMMIGRANTS | Louisville, KY | $232K | 2022 |
| University Of Southern Mississippi FoundationDE GRUMMOND CHILDREN'S LITERATURE COLLECTION | Hattiesburg, MS | $200K | 2022 |
| Kentucky Refugee Ministries IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, THE FAMILY AND YOUTH SERVICES PROGRAM | Louisville, KY | $149K | 2022 |
| President And Fellows Of Middlebury CollegeLANGUAGE SCHOOL - HEBREW, SUPPORT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEE EFFORT | Middlebury, VT | $145K | 2022 |
| Neighborhood House Inc2021 DREAMERS' ACADEMY AND CAPACITY BUILDING, OST COUNCIL CONSULTANT | Louisville, KY | $140K | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs IncTHE CALIFORNIA BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB, TO RECOGNIZE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A FUNDRAISING CHALLENGE TO THE BOARD | Louisville, KY | $136K | 2022 |
| Metro United WayIMPROVING KINDERGARTEN READINESS WITH HEALTH CARE PARTNERS THROUGH DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENING | Louisville, KY | $105K | 2022 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Kentuckiana IncIT TAKES TWO - EXPANSION PROGRAM | Louisville, KY | $100K | 2022 |
| Americana Community Center IncYOUTH AND FAMILY EDUCATION PROGRAM | Louisville, KY | $100K | 2022 |
| Ymca Of Greater LouisvilleCHESTNUT STREET FAMILY YMCA - BLACK ACHIEVERS PROGRAM | Louisville, KY | $100K | 2022 |
| Orange County Community FoundationTRANSFER TO DAF | Newport Beach, CA | $75K | 2022 |
| Cabbage Patch Settlement House IncCABBAGE PATCH FAMILY AND CHILD STABILITY PROGRAM | Louisville, KY | $70K | 2022 |
| Community Coordinated Child CareDEVELOPING SUSTAINABILITY, CHALLENGE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO BUILD AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S UNRESTRICTED FUND | Louisville, KY | $70K | 2022 |
| Play Cousins CollectiveFAMILY AND CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING | Louisville, KY | $70K | 2022 |
| Kentucky Youth AdvocatesBUILDING RESILIENCE IN YOUTH SERVING ORGANIZATIONS, ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES POLICY CAMPAIGN | Louisville, KY | $64K | 2022 |
| Sowing Seeds With FaithSOWING SEEDS WITH FAITH SUMMER PROGRAM AND RETREAT PROGRAM | Louisville, KY | $60K | 2022 |
| Catholic Charities Of LouisvilleYOUTH OUTREACH AND MENTORING PROGRAM | Louisville, KY | $59K | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement Of Kentuckiana IncSUMMER PILOT PROGRAM, COMMUNITY OUTREACH PILOT | Louisville, KY | $53K | 2022 |
| National Center For Families Learning (Ncfl)LOUISVILLE GROWING READERS INITIATIVE | Louisville, KY | $50K | 2022 |
| Wesley House Community ServicesREADING UNDER NINE | Louisville, KY | $50K | 2022 |
| Educational Justice IncEDUCATIONAL JUSTICE ACTIVISTS | Louisville, KY | $50K | 2022 |