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Gayla S Harris & Kenneth M Bielak Charitable Trust is a private trust based in LOUISVILLE, KY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is R Keith Cullinan. It holds total assets of $1.1M. Annual income is reported at $2.4M. Total assets have grown from $91K in 2011 to $1.1M in 2025. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2025. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Tennessee and Virginia. According to available records, Gayla S Harris & Kenneth M Bielak Charitable Trust has made 139 grants totaling $867K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $108K in 2020 to $131K in 2025. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $454K distributed across 64 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $60K, with an average award of $6K. The foundation has supported 60 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Tennessee, Virginia, Illinois, which account for 71% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 15 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$5K
Largest Grant
$15K
Based on 22 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.
Gayla S Harris & Kenneth M Bielak Charitable Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 139 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TN, VA, IL.
Gayla S Harris & Kenneth M Bielak Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $867K across 139 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $6K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $60K.
Gayla S Harris & Kenneth M Bielak Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Gayla S Harris & Kenneth M Bielak Charitable Trust is headquartered in LOUISVILLE, KY. While based in KY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 15 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KENNETH M BIELAK | MEMBER ADVISORY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| GAYLA S HARRIS | MEMBER ADVISORY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| KENDALL M BIELAK | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$131K
Total Assets
$1.1M
Fair Market Value
$4.3M
Net Worth
$1.1M
Grants Paid
$131K
Contributions
$2.1M
Net Investment Income
$27K
Distribution Amount
$126K
Total: $906K
Total Grants
139
Total Giving
$867K
Average Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
60
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2025 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIACHARITABLE | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | $8K | 2025 |
| SAFE HARBORCHARITABLE | KNOXVILLE, TN | $5K | 2025 |
| Empty Stocking FundCHARITABLE | Atlanta, GA | $3K | 2023 |
| INTERFAITH CLINICCHARITABLE | KNOXVILLE, TN | $30K | 2025 |
| THE DEPARTMENT OF OBGYN RESIDENCYCHARITABLE | KNOXVILLE, TN | $15K | 2025 |
| POSITIVELY LIVING CHOICE HEALTHCHARITABLE | KNOXVILLE, TN | $10K | 2025 |
| FEEDING THE CAROLINASCHARITABLE | CLEMMONS, NC | $5K | 2025 |
| SECOND HARVESTCHARITABLE | MARYVILLE, TN | $5K | 2025 |
| DIAPER BANK OF NCCHARITABLE | HILLSBOROUGH, NC | $5K | 2025 |
| FAMILIES MOVING FORWARDCHARITABLE | DURHAM, NC | $5K | 2025 |
| EMERALD YOUTH FOUNDATIONCHARITABLE | KNOXVILLE, TN | $5K | 2025 |
| UT MEDICAL CENTERCHARITABLE | KNOXVILLE, TN | $5K | 2025 |
| CHARLOTTESVILLE ALBEMARLE SPCACHARITABLE | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | $5K | 2025 |
| WESLEY HOUSECHARITABLE | KNOXVILLE, TN | $5K | 2025 |
| FISHCHARITABLE | ANCHORAGE, AK | $5K | 2025 |
| BEARDEN METHODIST CHURCHCHARITABLE | KNOXVILLE, TN | $3K | 2025 |
| GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITYCHARITABLE | FAIRFAX, VA | $3K | 2025 |
| THE EMPTY STOCKING FUNDCHARITABLE | ATLANTA, GA | $3K | 2025 |
| HELEN ROSS MCNABB FOUNDATIONCHARITABLE | KNOXVILLE, TN | $3K | 2025 |
| RICE UNIVERSITYCHARITABLE | HOUSTON, TX | $3K | 2025 |
| USA DEAF SPORTSCHARITABLE | BUCKEYSTOWN, MD | $1K | 2025 |
| TN ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANSCHARITABLE | BRENTWOOD, TN | $1K | 2025 |
| MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITYCHARITABLE | EAST LANSING, MI | $1K | 2025 |
| BOY AND GIRLS CLUB OF TN VALLEYCHARITABLE | KNOXVILLE, TN | $1K | 2025 |
| DEVINE CHILDCHARITABLE | DEARBORN, MI | $500 | 2025 |
| UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGANCHARITABLE | ANN ARBOR, MI | $500 | 2025 |
| Positively Living Choice Health NetCHARITABLE | Knoxville, TN | $10K | 2023 |
| Shelter For Help In EmergencyCHARITABLE | Charlottesville, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Safe Shelter RichmondCHARITABLE | Richmond, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Delaware Food BankCHARITABLE | Milford, DE | $5K | 2023 |
| Charlottesville Free ClinicCHARITABLE | Charlottesville, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Helen Ross Mcnabb CenterCHARITABLE | Knoxville, TN | $3K | 2023 |
| Young Williams Animal CenterCHARITABLE | Knoxville, TN | $3K | 2023 |
| Nashville Humane SocietyCHARITABLE | Nashville, TN | $3K | 2023 |
| Tennessee Academy Of Family PhysiciCHARITABLE | Brentwood, TN | $1K | 2023 |
| Um Special Needs ClinicCHARITABLE | Ann Arbor, MI | $1K | 2023 |
| Kim Health CenterCHARITABLE | Knoxville, TN | $1K | 2023 |
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