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Snowy Owl Foundation

  • Louisville, KY
  • Tax-exempt since Sept. 2011
  • EIN: 27-3594673

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations / Private Independent Foundations (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.51M (2024)

Expenses
$450k (2024)

Total Assets
$5.93M (2024)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,511,565
Expenses
$449,827
Net Income
$1,061,738
Net Assets
$5,926,110
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $1,108,450
73.3%
Interest Revenue $53,585
3.5%
Dividends $105,572
7.0%
Sales of Assets $243,958
16.1%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $410,528
91.3%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,926,110
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $5,926,110
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Robert W Griffith (Chairman Of) $0 $0
Jean Smith (Assistant Se) $0 $0
Gerald W Gerichs (Treasurer) $0 $0
Nancy Lampton (Executive Di) $0 $0
Aaron Yarmuth (Director) $0 $0
Caroline Lussky (Director) $0 $0
Kathleen Lajoie (Director) $0 $0
Mo Howe (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 14, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$287,729
Expenses
$376,395
Net Income
-$88,666
Net Assets
$4,864,167
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $1,969
0.7%
Interest Revenue $11,073
3.8%
Dividends $149,830
52.1%
Sales of Assets $124,857
43.4%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $341,519
90.7%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,864,167
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,864,167
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Robert W Griffith (Chairman Of Board) $0 $0
Jean Smith (Assistant Secretary) $0 $0
Gerald W Gerichs (Treasurer) $0 $0
Nancy Lampton (Executive Director) $0 $0
Aaron Yarmuth (Director) $0 $0
Caroline Lussky (Director) $0 $0
Kathleen Lajoie (Director) $0 $0
Mo Howe (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Aug. 6, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$955,421
Expenses
$395,969
Net Income
$559,452
Net Assets
$4,971,553
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $553,182
57.9%
Interest Revenue $3,251
0.3%
Dividends $144,064
15.1%
Sales of Assets $254,924
26.7%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $352,981
89.1%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,971,553
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,971,553
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Robert W Griffith (Chairman Of Board) $0 $0
Caroline Lussky (Director) $0 $0
Kathleen Lajoie (Director) $0 $0
Nancy Lampton (Executive Director) $0 $0
Gerald W Gerichs (Treasurer) $0 $0
Aaron Yarmuth (Director) $0 $0
Mo Howe (Director) $0 $0
Jean Smith (Assistant Secretary) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on April 28, 2023

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$924,614
Expenses
$396,791
Net Income
$527,823
Net Assets
$4,412,564
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $314,842
34.1%
Interest Revenue $94
0.0%
Dividends $118,371
12.8%
Sales of Assets $491,307
53.1%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $361,556
91.1%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,412,564
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,412,564
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Robert W Griffith (Chairman Of Board) $0 $0
Caroline Lussky (Director) $0 $0
Kathleen Lajoie (Director) $0 $0
Nancy Lampton (Executive Director) $0 $0
Gerald W Gerichs (Treasurer) $0 $0
Aaron Yarmuth (Director) $0 $0
Mo Howe (Director) $0 $0
Jean Smith (Assistant Secretary) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 10, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$361,020
Expenses
$284,966
Net Income
$76,054
Net Assets
$3,884,740
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $255,508
70.8%
Interest Revenue $1,510
0.4%
Dividends $98,529
27.3%
Sales of Assets $5,473
1.5%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $257,594
90.4%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,884,741
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $3,884,740
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Robert W Griffith (Chairman Of Board) $0 $0
Caroline Lussky (Director) $0 $0
Kathleen Lajoie (Director) $0 $0
Nancy Lampton (Executive Director) $0 $0
Gerald W Gerichs (Treasurer) $0 $0
Aaron Yarmuth (Director) $0 $0
Mo Howe (Director) $0 $0
Jean Smith (Assistant Secretary) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on April 21, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$348,993
Expenses
$262,690
Net Income
$86,303
Net Assets
$3,808,686
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $202,605
58.1%
Interest Revenue $4,133
1.2%
Dividends $89,482
25.6%
Sales of Assets $52,773
15.1%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $233,548
88.9%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,808,687
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $3,808,686
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Robert W Griffith (Chairman Of Board) $0 $0
Caroline Lussky (Director) $0 $0
Kathleen Lajoie (Director) $0 $0
Nancy Lampton (Executive Director) $0 $0
Gerald W Gerichs (Treasurer) $0 $0
Aaron Yarmuth (Director) $0 $0
Mo Howe (Director) $0 $0
Jean Smith (Assistant Secretary) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 27, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$621,919
Expenses
$263,776
Net Income
$358,143
Net Assets
$3,723,327
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $203,140
32.7%
Interest Revenue $2,971
0.5%
Dividends $80,212
12.9%
Sales of Assets $335,596
54.0%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $237,050
89.9%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,723,327
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $3,723,327
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Robert W Griffith (Chairman Of Board) $0 $0
Caroline Lussky (Director) $0 $0
Willis Taylor Resigned 121318 (Director) $0 $0
Kathleen Lajoie (Director) $0 $0
Nancy Lampton (Executive Director) $0 $0
Julia Taylor Resigned 121318 (Secretary) $0 $0
Gerald W Gerichs (Treasurer) $0 $0
Aaron Yarmuth (Director) $0 $0
Mo Howe (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 10, 2019

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$556,363
Expenses
$203,360
Net Income
$353,003
Net Assets
$3,365,992
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $404,570
72.7%
Interest Revenue $666
0.1%
Dividends $78,950
14.2%
Sales of Assets $72,177
13.0%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $182,648
89.8%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,365,992
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $3,365,992
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Robert W Griffith (Chairman Of Board) $0 $0
Caroline Lussky (Director) $0 $0
Willis Taylor (Director) $0 $0
Kathleen Lajoie (Director) $0 $0
Nancy Lampton (Executive Director) $0 $0
Julia Taylor (Secretary) $0 $0
Gerald W Gerichs (Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on June 20, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$386,841
Expenses
$203,476
Net Income
$183,365
Net Assets
$3,013,720
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $402,325
> 100%
Interest Revenue $406
0.1%
Dividends $65,120
16.8%
Sales of Assets -$81,010
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $183,797
90.3%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,013,720
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $3,013,720
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Caroline Lussky (Director) $0 $0
Willis Taylor (Director) $0 $0
Kathleen Lajoie (Director) $0 $0
Robert W Griffith (Chairman Of The Board) $0 $0
Nancy Lampton (Executive Director) $0 $0
Gerald W Gerichs (Treasurer) $0 $0
Julia Taylor (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 12, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$371,748
Expenses
$181,435
Net Income
$190,313
Net Assets
$2,830,355
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $256,805
69.1%
Interest Revenue $3,593
1.0%
Dividends $59,062
15.9%
Sales of Assets $52,288
14.1%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $149,832
82.6%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,830,355
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $2,830,355
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Robert W Griffith (Chairman Of The Board) $0 $0
Nancy Lampton (Executive Director) $0 $0
Gerald W Gerichs (Treasurer) $0 $0
Caroline Lussky (Director) $0 $0
Willis Taylor (Director) $0 $0
Julia Taylor (Secretary) $0 $0
Kathleen Lajoie (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 13, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$796,703
Expenses
$120,261
Net Income
$676,442
Net Assets
$2,640,042
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $600,550
75.4%
Interest Revenue $3,872
0.5%
Dividends $80,828
10.1%
Sales of Assets $111,453
14.0%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $99,485
82.7%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,640,042
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $2,640,042

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$746,666
Expenses
$143,282
Net Income
$603,384
Net Assets
$1,963,600
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $665,843
89.2%
Interest Revenue $3,501
0.5%
Dividends $40,677
5.4%
Sales of Assets $36,645
4.9%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $127,513
89.0%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,963,600
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,963,600

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$651,960
Expenses
$57,255
Net Income
$594,705
Net Assets
$1,360,216
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $613,397
94.1%
Interest Revenue $1,750
0.3%
Dividends $34,822
5.3%
Sales of Assets $1,991
0.3%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $46,788
81.7%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,360,216
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,360,216

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$420,984
Expenses
$53,606
Net Income
$367,378
Net Assets
$765,511
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $403,050
95.7%
Interest Revenue $24
0.0%
Dividends $26,887
6.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $47,263
88.2%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $765,511
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $765,511

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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