Hep Foundation

EIN 30-0200192 Β· KY Β· NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$200 Funds in KY, SC
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Hep Foundation based in KY paid 6 grants totaling $1.6K to 6 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $500, with a median of $200. Its largest recipients included First Presbyterian Church, Easterseals, and Lexington Humane Society. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications β€” giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$24,896
Giving (latest yr)
$1,550
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
6
Median grant
$200
Recipients
6
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No β€” invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • First Presbyterian Church$500
  • Easterseals$400
  • Lexington Humane Society$200
  • Sayre School$200
  • Charleston Animal Society$150

Where grants went

  • Kentucky$1,400 Β· 5 grants
  • South Carolina$150 Β· 1 grant

Grants Paid (6)

First Presbyterian Church
Lexington, KY
General Purpose
$500
Easterseals
Lexington, KY
General Purpose
$400
Lexington Humane Society
Lexington, KY
General Purpose
$200
Sayre School
Lexington, KY
General Purpose
$200
Charleston Animal Society
North Charleston, SC
General Purpose
$150
Cardinal Hill Foundation
Lexington, KY
General Purpose
$100

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Hep Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications β€” its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Hep Foundation is classified as a Environment & Animals funder. Conservation, environmental protection, and animal welfare. Its recent grants reached organizations across 2 states.

In its most recent filing, Hep Foundation reported 6 itemized grants totaling $1.6K. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $500 (median $200).

Recent recipients include First Presbyterian Church, Easterseals, Lexington Humane Society, among 6 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Hep Foundation is a private foundation based in Kentucky, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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