Program areas at JustFundKy
Cliff Todd Endowment Grants were awarded to community based organizations that support, advocate for, and educate about issues concerning LGBTQ citizens of Kentucky. The 2022 funded projects ranged from supporting pride festivals, trainings, readings, and youth outreach among others.The 2022 Grants were awarded to: Arts Connect, Ashland Kentucky Pride, Ban Conversion Therapy, Berea Pride, Bluegrass Black Pride, Drag Queen Storytime Kentucky, Fireside Industries, GLSEN, Kentucky Black Pride, Lexington Pride Center, Louisville Pride, Louisville Youth Group, PGLAG Somerset, Pikeville Pride, Powell Co Schools, Queering Spirituality, RADIOLEX, Sweet Evening Breeze, The Nest, and Weathering Rainbows Podcast.
In 2022, JustFundKy continued our social media outreach and educational efforts. Our gala event was "Roasted! Ernesto Scorsone" to celebrate a beloved community member and raise funds for the endowment. Over 200 people attended this event at the Lyric Theater and we raised 70000 in sponsorships. Our annual gala event provides funding for our endowment fund. Since 2011, JustFundKy has grown the endowment to $2 million. We fund educational projects from Pikeville to Paducah. In 2022, we awarded $64,800 to 22 organizations. To date, we have granted over $520,000 to 70+ community organizations throughout the Commonwealth. JustFundKy is proud to help transform the landscape of Kentucky to brighten the lives of its LGBTQ citizens.