Wo and Lois Newell Charitable Trust

EIN 26-3939254 · KY · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$40.5K Funds in KY
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Wo and Lois Newell Charitable Trust based in KY paid 13 grants totaling $809.2K to 13 organizations. Individual grants ranged from $16.2K to $202.3K, with a median of $40.5K. Its largest recipients included GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH, CLEAR CREEK BAPTIST BIBLE COLLEGE, and ONEIDA BAPTIST INSTITUTE. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$13,660,544
Giving (latest yr)
$809,160
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
13
Median grant
$40.5K
Recipients
13
States reached
1
Officers/trustees
1
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Grace Baptist Church$202,290
  • Clear Creek Baptist Bible College$80,916
  • Oneida Baptist Institute$80,916
  • Sunrise Children's Services$80,916
  • University of the Cumberlands$80,916

Where grants went

  • Kentucky$809,160 · 13 grants

Grants Paid (13)

Grace Baptist Church
Somerset, KY
Per Donee's General Purpose
$202,290
University of the Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY
Per Donee's General Purpose
$80,916
Clear Creek Baptist Bible College
Pineville, KY
Per Donee's General Purpose
$80,916
Oneida Baptist Institute
Oneida, KY
Per Donee's General Purpose
$80,916
Sunrise Children's Services
Mount Washington, KY
Per Donee's General Purpose
$80,916
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Per Donee's General Purpose
$56,641
Somerset Community College
Somerset, KY
Per Donee's General Purpose
$40,458
Southern Seminary
Louisville, KY
Per Donee's General Purpose
$40,458
Berea College
Berea, KY
Per Donee's General Purpose
$40,458
Masonic Home of Louisville
Masonic Home, KY
Per Donee's General Purpose
$40,458
Tateville Baptist Church
Burnside, KY
Per Donee's General Purpose
$24,275
First Baptist Church of Bronston
Bronston, KY
Per Donee's General Purpose
$24,275

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Wo and Lois Newell Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Wo and Lois Newell Charitable Trust reported 13 itemized grants totaling $809.2K. Individual grants ranged from $16.2K to $202.3K (median $40.5K).

Recent recipients include GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH, CLEAR CREEK BAPTIST BIBLE COLLEGE, ONEIDA BAPTIST INSTITUTE, among 13 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Wo and Lois Newell Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Kentucky, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Wo and Lois Newell Charitable Trust gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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