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The William E Barth Foundation Inc at a glance

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The William E Barth Foundation Inc

Its FY2025 filing reports that it accepted unsolicited grant applications.

$30k
Granted FY2025still arriving
14
Grants FY2025still arriving
1
States reached
$3k
Largest
01What it fundsRead
02The needRead
03Its granteesRead
04Its fieldRead
05Through PlinthRead
01What it funds
0184% classified

What it funded, over time

Every grant placed by its stated purpose and the recipient’s mission, by year, FY2019 to 2025.

Human Services$11kEducation$10kHousing & Shelter$8kCrime & Legal$5kReligion$5kArts & Culture$4kHealth$3kYouth Development$2kOther$0
02FY2025 · 14 grants

Where the money goes

Grants by size, and the largest recipients.

$2,500
Median grant
1
States reached
$630k
Total assets
Largest grants
RecipientAmount
HOME OF THE INNOCENTS$3,000
HEALING PLACE$3,000
LIGHTHOUSE PROMISE$3,000
Individual grant recipient$3,000
LEGAL AID SOCIETY$3,000
VISUALLY IMPAIRED PRESCHOOL$2,500
NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE$2,500
WEST END SCHOOL$2,000
KIDS CENTER FOR PEDIATRIC THERAPIES$2,000
LOUISVILLE BALLET$2,000
LIFEHOUSE MATERNITY HOME$1,000
HILDEGARD HOUSE$1,000
KENTUCKY SCIENCE CENTER$1,000
CASA$1,000
02The need
03

Does the money reach high-need areas?

Each grant placed by the hardship in its grantee’s ZIP, against the area’s typical level.

show:

Its human-services grants (FY24–25, $8k) land where the poverty rate runs at 15%, against an area that typically sits at 12%. 100% of those dollars go to grantees based in above-average-need neighborhoods. Most of its grants land in higher-need ZIPs.

area typical 12%HOME OF THE INNOCENTS: $3k → 15%HOME OF THE INNOCENTS: $1k → 15%CEDAR LAKE FOUNDATION: $500 → 15%NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE: $3k → 15%NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE: $1k → 15%0%20%40%50%more need →
grant to an above-average-need area below average· circle size = grant amount
How this is measured
Matched: human-services grants are those whose grantee’s IRS cause code is Human Services. Placed by people below the poverty line in the grantee’s ZIP, averaged from the tracts in that ZIP.
How this is measured
US grants placed by each grantee’s ZIP, which can differ from where services are delivered. Need from public data (U.S. Census/ACS, CDC PLACES, Eviction Lab, USDA), shown as context about the area, never attributed to the funder’s giving.
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Where the work is directed

The same grants placed two ways: where each recipient sits, and where its stated purpose sends the money.

About 15% of The William E Barth Foundation Inc’s grant dollars are earmarked for a different county than the recipient’s own address. By recipient address, 100% of the giving stays in KY; by stated purpose, 85%.

The William E Barth Foundation Inclessmore of its giving
Placed by recipient address
How this is measured
Recipient view: each grant at its grantee’s ZIP, mapped to a county. Directed view: each grant at the county its stated purpose names, falling back to the recipient’s county when the purpose names no place; US grants only. A county shows only if it carries the top 95% of that view’s dollars. Purposes are read from the funder’s own 990 grant descriptions.
03Its grantees
repeat funding

Who it funds again

Organizations funded in more than one year, against those funded once.

52%of every dollar goes to organizations it has funded before.
$30k · 8 repeat orgs$28k to everyone else

8 repeat relationships: 8 still active in FY2025, 0 since wound down; 6 grantees were first funded in FY2025 (too recent to call).

How the two cohorts compare

Re-uppedFunded once

Organizations

8
22

Total granted

$30k
$18k

Median revenue growth · since first grant

0%
+8%

Still filing today

100%
59%

New vs renewed · share of each year

In FY2025, 67% of grant dollars renewed an existing relationship; $10k went to new ones.

50%100%’24’25
RenewedFirst-time

Where new relationships form · theme of each grantee’s first grant

’24’25
EducationHuman ServicesArts & CultureHousing & ShelterHealthReligionOther
How this is measured
First-time means a grantee’s first year in the filing window; renewed means funded in an earlier year too. The renewed share climbs naturally as a portfolio matures, so the signal is a year that bucks it (a wave of new grantees). The earliest year is left-censored: relationships that predate the data read as new. Theme is the grantee’s IRS cause.

Backed again, and grew

  • TH
    THE HOME OF THE INNOCENTS INC
    2× · 2024–2025 · $4k · revenue +70%
  • VI
    VISUALLY IMPARIED PRESCHOOL SERVICES INC
    2× · 2024–2025 · $4k · revenue +12%
  • KD
    KENTUCKY DANCE COUNCIL INC DBA LOUISVILLE BALLET
    2× · 2024–2025 · $3k · revenue +11%

Funded once

  • LC
    LOUISVILLE COLLEGIATE SCHOOLgraduated
    one grant, 2024 · $2k · revenue +66%
  • IG
    Individual grant recipient
    one grant, 2024 · $2k
  • EJ
    EDUCATIONAL JUSTICE INCgraduated
    one grant, 2024 · $1k · revenue +78%
How this is measured

Repeat means funded in two or more distinct years. Growth and survival are read from each grantee’s own subsequent IRS filings.

04Its field

Closest unfunded matches

The nonprofits that most resemble its grantees but are not funded by it, scored along the direction from the rest of the field toward the portfolio. A resemblance in what they say they do, not a recommendation.

1
The Louisville Urban League Inc

As an active partner, leader and catalyst, we will assist african americans, other minority groups and the disadvantaged attain social and economic equality and stability through direct services and advocacy.

Human Services
2
Thrive By 5 Louisville Inc

Thrive by 5 louisville is making early learning a top priority for louisville, breaking down barriers for the future of our children and city.

Education
3
Harbor House of Louisville Inc

To empower individuals with disabilities and their families to lead fulfilled and productive lives. harbor house empowers individuals through employment, education, and community building opportunities.

Civil Rights
4
St Louis Learning Disabilities Association

To provide children with hope, understanding, and compassion so they can reach their full potential.

Human Services
5
Indiana United Methodist Children's Home Inc

To meet the special needs of each child and family served in order to help improve their quality of life. the board of trustees and staff members of the home are committed to bringing the highest quality resources available to the…

Human Services
6
Lutheran Care Center

To provide services and facilities for people whose capabilities and needs vary widely. lcc strives to make the lives of people more independent, healthful, meaningful and secure through development of innovative programs delivered with…

Health
7
Kentucky Center for Economic Policy Inc

To improve the quality of life for all kentuckians through research, education and advocacy on important policy issues facing the commonwealth.

Public Benefit
8
Louisville Central Community Centerinc

Provides community service(family counseling & day care) to the inner of louisville.

Recreation & Sports
9
Enroll Indy Inc

Enroll indy helps families choose schools that meet their children's needs by providing a one-stop enrollment process, school information that is relevant and easy to understand, and data to inform school improvement in indianapolis,…

Education
10
Day Spring Inc

Day spring provides a path forward for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through services that cultivate hope, belonging, and community.we envision every person being valued and having a path forward regardless of…

Human Services
11
Montessori School of Louisville Inc

We ignite the child's innate love of learning in a diverse and nurturing community by integrating authentic montessori philosophy with contemporary research-based educational methods. we empower each individual to make knowledgeable,…

Education
12
Wayside House Inc

Our mission is to break the cycle of addiction and trauma for women, children, and families.

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How this is measured
The grantee most central to the portfolio’s shape is St John Center Inc; the most unlike its peers is Green Hill Therapy Inc. Resemblance is measured on each organization’s own IRS 990 mission text; it reflects how work is described, not its quality or impact.
05the grantee network

25 grantees tracked through their own filings, 2017–2025.

Each grant beside the grantee’s revenue from every source, year by year.

How this is measured

Counted here: distinct organizations funded across 2017 to 2025, not grant rows in a single year, so this will not match the grant count on the cover. 25 of the 36 grantees resolved in that span have returns of their own we could reconcile.

Each grantee is resolved to its own IRS returns. Association, dated; never a causal claim.

0
Load-bearing (≥25% of a budget)
2
Early backer (in before they grew)
25/25
Grantees still filing
12/25
Grew since first funded

Where the money sits, by cause and then by grantee

THE HEALING PLACE INC: $4,500 · OtherTHE HEALING PLACE INCLEGAL AID SOCIETY INC: $4,500 · OtherLEGAL AID SOCIETY INCVISUALLY IMPARIED PRESCHOOL SERVICES INC: $3,500 · OtherVISUALLY IMPARIED PRESCHOOL SERVICES INCIndividual grant recipient: $3,000 · OtherIndividual grant recipientIndividual grant recipient: $1,500 · OtherYMCA SAFE PLACE: $1,000 · OtherST JOHN CENTER INC: $1,000 · OtherBOYS HAVEN: $1,000 · OtherLIFEHOUSE MATERNITY HOME: $1,000 · OtherCASA OF THE RIVER REGION: $2,000 · OtherCASA OF THE RIVER REGION21ST CENTURY PARKS INC: $1,000 · Other+9 more: $4,500 · Other+9 moreTHE HOME OF THE INNOCENTS INC: $4,000 · Human ServicesTHE HOME OF THE…NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE INC: $3,500 · Human ServicesNEIGHBORHOOD HO…CEDAR LAKE FOUNDATION INC: $500 · Human ServicesCEDAR LAKE FOUN…LOUISVILLE COLLEGIATE SCHOOL: $2,000 · EducationLOUISVILLE …West End School Inc: $2,000 · EducationWest End Sc…EDUCATIONAL JUSTICE INC: $1,000 · EducationEDUCATIONAL…NATIVITY ACADEMY AT SAINT BONIFACE: $1,000 · EducationNATIVITY AC…KENTUCKY DANCE COUNCIL INC DBA LOUISVILLE BALLET: $3,000 · Arts & CultureKENTUCKY …THE KENTUCKY SCIENCE CENTER INC: $1,000 · Arts & CultureTHE KENTU…HISTORIC LOCUST GROVE INC: $1,000 · Arts & CultureHISTORIC …LIGHTHOUSE PROMISE INC: $4,500 · ReligionCerebral Palsy KIDS Center Inc: $2,000 · HealthGreen Hill Therapy Inc: $500 · HealthHildegard House Incorporated: $1,000 · Housing & ShelterSHIVELY AREA MINISTRIES: $1,000 · Housing & ShelterSOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL COUNCIL OF LOUISVILLE INC: $500 · Housing & Shelter
Other$28,500Human Services$8,000Education$6,000Arts & Culture$5,000Religion$4,500Health$2,500Housing & Shelter$2,500

Each grantee by its size and the funder’s share of it; top left is load-bearing

25%50%75%100%$1.0M$10M$100Mgrantee revenue →↑ funder's share of their budgetTHE HEALING PLACE INC: $4,500 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetLIGHTHOUSE PROMISE INC: $4,500 over 2y, 0.6% of budgetLEGAL AID SOCIETY INC: $4,500 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetTHE HOME OF THE INNOCENTS INC: $4,000 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetNEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE INC: $3,500 over 2y, 0.1% of budgetVISUALLY IMPARIED PRESCHOOL SERVICES INC: $3,500 over 2y, 0.1% of budgetKENTUCKY DANCE COUNCIL INC DBA LOUISVILLE BALLET: $3,000 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetLOUISVILLE COLLEGIATE SCHOOL: $2,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetCASA OF THE RIVER REGION: $2,000 over 2y, 0.1% of budgetWest End School Inc: $2,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetCerebral Palsy KIDS Center Inc: $2,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetEDUCATIONAL JUSTICE INC: $1,000 over 1y, 0.2% of budget21ST CENTURY PARKS INC: $1,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetTHE KENTUCKY SCIENCE CENTER INC: $1,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetHISTORIC LOCUST GROVE INC: $1,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetST JOHN CENTER INC: $1,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetNATIVITY ACADEMY AT SAINT BONIFACE: $1,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetHildegard House Incorporated: $1,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetSHIVELY AREA MINISTRIES: $1,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetCEDAR LAKE FOUNDATION INC: $500 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetWORKWELL INDUSTRIES INC: $500 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetAMERICANA COMMUNITY CENTER INC: $500 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetSOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL COUNCIL OF LOUISVILLE INC: $500 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetGreen Hill Therapy Inc: $500 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetWATERFRONT BOTANICAL GARDENS INC: $500 over 1y, 0.0% of budget
Grantee by grantee: a decade per organization, before and after funding

A decade per grantee: revenue shaded, grants as bars, all rows on one timeline.

Co-funders

Grantmakers whose grantees overlap with this funder’s far more than size alone predicts. Closer means stronger alignment; arcs show where they also fund each other. Here they form a tightly interlocked group: most of these funders back each other's grantees too.

The Gheens Foundation…The Community Foundat…The Community Foundat…The Community Foundat…Cralle Foundation IncSnowy Owl Foundation …Honorable Order of Ke…Wood & Marie Hannah F…V V Cooke Foundation …LG&E and Ku Foundatio…Kosair Charities Comm…Mightycause Charitabl…
The Gheens Foundation IncKY47× affinity20 shared granteesties to 11 of 11Hover any node to trace its alignments.Compare side by side →

Open a dossier: The Gheens Foundation Inc · The Community Foundation of Louisville Depository Inc · The Community Foundation of Louisville Inc · The Community Foundation of Louisville Corporate Depository Inc · Cralle Foundation Inc · Snowy Owl Foundation Inc · Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels Inc · Wood & Marie Hannah Foundation · V V Cooke Foundation Corporation · LG&E and Ku Foundation Inc · Kosair Charities Committee Inc · Mightycause Charitable Foundation

How this is measured
Affinity is a Gamma-Poisson posterior co-funding rate, re-centered on the typical rate, so thin evidence shrinks toward no signal. Overlap is association, not proof of shared intent.

How much its grantees rely on government

Each dot is one organization The William E Barth Foundation Inc funds: left to right is the share of its income from government, bottom to top the share from The William E Barth Foundation Inc. Bigger dots raise more.

2024
’20’21’22’23’24’25
no gov · 00%0%1%3%5%funder's share of their income ↑0%25%50%75%100%share of the org’s income from government →
    no gov moneyreceives it· size = income
    0get no government money at all
    10report government grants on their 990 we could not trace to a source (not plotted)
    0rely on government for over half their income
    typical government reliance, FY20–25
    How this is measured
    Government income is each org’s traced federal awards (USASpending grants and contracts) plus state payments (open checkbooks) as a share of its total revenue (IRS Form 990); the self-reported government-grant line (990 line 1e) is carried for cross-check: a grantee that reports government grants we could not trace to a source is left off the chart rather than shown as receiving none. An association, not a claim that a grant caused the public funding. Coverage is precision-first, a floor rather than a census; state records exist for 9 states, so a grantee outside them shows no state figure (dimmed) rather than a false zero. Federal award amounts are obligations, which can span years, so a single-year share is indicative. 990 filings lag 12 to 24 months.
    05Through Plinth

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    How do I get to The William E Barth Foundation Inc?

    Find your warmest path to The William E Barth Foundation Inc through trustees and officers whose names appear on both boards. Search for your organization and Plinth traces the shortest route it can evidence.

    Each link is a name appearing on two organizations’ public IRS 990 filings, matched on that name and, where the filings support it, on location. A same-state match has geographic support, which is a second matching feature rather than confirmation that the two are one person; a cross-state one is the likeliest to be two people who share a name. Every hop shows its tier, low-confidence and distant paths are held back rather than guessed, and it is worth confirming the person before you use the introduction.

    On method. Every financial figure here is read from IRS e-file XML, the funder’s own 990/990-PF, and from the multi-year returns of the 36 grantees we resolved, each linked to its source. Grantee outcomes are each organization’s own program-service reporting (Form 990, Part III), read as association with funding, never as caused by it. Low-confidence name matches are suppressed rather than guessed. How we build these →

    How this is measured
    Each figure carries one of six labels. Filed is what the funder reported on its return. Official is another government record about an organization, such as a federal award or a charity register, joined by name where no shared identifier exists. Resolved is an identity we worked out where the filing named a recipient without an EIN, kept only above a measured confidence threshold. Computed is arithmetic over those, like themes, portfolio clusters and co-funder strength. Context is a statistic about a place rather than about an organization, which is what the need overlay is: it describes the area a grantee’s address sits in, not where its work lands. Inferred is drawn by a model from text, like the partnerships read out of public news and organization websites. Each is labeled where it appears.

    Generated from the IRS Form 990-PF e-file return for fiscal year 2025, released 2025. Filings run roughly 12 to 24 months behind; figures are dated accordingly.

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