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Lexington public foundations

There are 30 grantmaking public charity foundations in the greater Lexington metro area, including the cities of Lexington and Lexington-Fayette. Combined, these Lexington metro public foundations employ 70 people, earn more than $75 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $325 million.
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Types of public foundations in Lexington

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Grantmaking public charity foundations
 
30
 
$74,523,097
Community foundations
 
3
 
$68,274,764
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Job trends for Lexington public foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
10
1-10
 
3
11-25
 
1
26-100
 
1
101 to 1,000
 
0
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of public foundations in Lexington

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
10
$250k to $1M
 
3
$1M to $5M
 
4
$5M to $25M
 
0
$25M to $100M
 
1
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of public foundations in Lexington

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Blue Grass Community Foundation (BGCF)

Blue Grass Community Foundation offers you a convenient, simple way to organize your charitable giving so that you can make strategic, informed decisions about where and when you give.
Revenue
$64.3m
Assets
$296.2m
Employees
18
EIN
61-6053466
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United Way of the Bluegrass

United Way of the Bluegrass fights for basic needs, education, and financial stability. It leads programs to help children and families succeed.
Revenue
$3.4m
Assets
$4.5m
Employees
47
EIN
61-0444679
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kentucky Chamber Foundation

Kentucky Chamber Foundation advances Kentucky in education, health, energy, efficiency and competitiveness; contracts with state for workforce development initiatives.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$1.3m
Employees
0
EIN
61-1284992
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Map Foundation

Map Foundation develops well-rounded individuals and supports mentoring programs for young people, including Kentucky Children's Hospital, located in Lexington, KY.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$5.0m
Employees
0
EIN
26-0248390
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA)

Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) is a charitable organization that provides grants to non-profit organizations that work toward improving the lives of Thoroughbred racehorses and the people who work with them.
Revenue
$895.3k
Assets
$1.4m
Employees
2
EIN
26-2861555
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Commerce Lexington Foundation

The Commerce Lexington Foundation acts as a catalyst for positive impact on talent, quality of life, and economic well-being for the citizens of the Greater Lexington region by enabling Commerce Lexington to expand its resources and reach.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$1.1m
Employees
0
EIN
93-3310705
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Owl Foundation

Owl Foundation is a grantmaking public charity foundation in Lexington, KY that was founded in 2007.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
38-3741135
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Justin T Chafin Memorial Foundation

Justin T Chafin Memorial Foundation is a grantmaking public charity foundation in Nicholasville, KY that was founded in 2017.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
37-1852887
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Robert L Brown Foundation

The Robert L Brown Foundation supports the creation of generous and engaged communities in central and Appalachia Kentucky.
Revenue
$617.3k
Assets
$1.5m
Employees
1
EIN
88-2334409
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cynthiana Harrison County Trust

Cynthiana Harrison County Trust is a grantmaking public charity foundation in Cynthiana, KY that was founded in 1994.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
61-1246240
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Family Financial Foundation

The organization was able to contribute 27,000 to charitable organizations in the central Kentucky area, which is consistent with its mission of improving and growing charitable giving in central Kentucky.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
27-2087369
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Refreshing Ministries International

Refreshing Ministries International is a grantmaking public charity foundation in Lexington, KY that was founded in 2011.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
20-4514470
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Scott Education Foundation

The Scott Education and Community Foundation enhances education in Scott County by funding services and hosting training programs.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
61-1224243
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Aviation Insurance Association Education Foundation

Aviation insurance association raises funds for educational programs, grants and scholarships to encourage students interested in pursuing aviation insurance.
Revenue
$5
Assets
$53.2k
Employees
0
EIN
26-2603448
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Agnes Smith McDowell Trust 103 Court Street

Agnes Smith McDowell Trust supports local farming, funds agricultural education, and enhances vocational classes at Harrison County High School.
Revenue
$285.7k
Assets
$6.6m
Employees
0
EIN
32-0186585
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Johnathan Stidham Foundation

Johnathan Stidham Foundation is a grantmaking public charity foundation in Nicholasville, KY that was founded in 2024.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
93-1880287
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Breeders' Cup Charities

Breeders' Cup Charities donates to tax-exempt organizations, mainly focused on human health issues and equine-related causes. Located in Lexington, KY.
Revenue
$355
Assets
$3,350
Employees
N/A
EIN
26-2782404
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hope Center Foundation

To provide financial support for the benefit of the Hope Center, Inc a Kentucky nonprofit corporation with the primary purpose of providing services to the homeless. Provide financial support to the Hope Center, Inc, the parent organization.
Revenue
$150.4k
Assets
$5.6m
Employees
0
EIN
58-2500227
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Roaring Brook Foundation

Roaring Brook Foundation is a grantmaking public charity foundation in Lexington, KY whose mission is: Raises funds for local organizations bettering children in the Commonwealth through a golf event.
Revenue
$750
Assets
$5,650
Employees
0
EIN
31-1078176
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Simple Solutions Foundation

The Simple Solutions Foundation is a private foundation located in Lexington, KY, and it has David Eggers serving as its trustee.
Revenue
$0
Assets
$0
Employees
0
EIN
33-1994282
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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