Blue Grass Farms Charities Inc

Organization Overview

Blue Grass Farms Charities Inc is located in Lexington, KY. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (X20) the organization is classified as: Christianity, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Blue Grass Farms Charities Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Blue Grass Farms Charities Inc generated $364.4k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $252.5k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.5%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE SAFETY NET FOR PEOPLE WORKING IN THE CENTRAL KENTUCKY THOROUGHBRED INDUSTRY AND THEIR IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS, INCLUDING HEALTH, WELFARE, EDUCATION, HOUSING, AND CLOTHING.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE CHARITY ADDRESSES THE ISSUES OF HUNGER, HOMELESSNESS, HEALTH CARE AND CLOTHING FOR EQUINE WORKERS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE "TACK ROOM" PROGRAM STOCKS FOOD, HOUSEHOLD AND HYGIENE SUPPLIES, SEASON APPROPRIATE CLOTHING, AND OFFERS EMERGENCY FINANCIAL AID FOR UTILITIES, GAS, HOUSING, AND MEDICAL CARE. THE CHARITY ALSO DELIVERS ON A WEEKLY BASIS FREE FRESH FRUITS AND PERISHABLE FOODS DIRECTLY TO THE FARM WORKERS. HEALTH CLINICS ARE OFFERED ON A ROTATING BASIS.


THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY CELEBRATION IS AN ANNUAL EVENT THAT MAKES SURE EVERY FARM WORKER CHILD CAN EXPERIENCE THE JOY OF RECEIVING DURING THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY. THE HOLIDAY CELEBRATION PROVIDES NOT ONLY A PLACE WHERE FARM WORKER FAMILIES FROM DIFFERENT LOCATIONS, FARMS AND TRAINING CENTERS COME TOGETHER TO SHARE A HOT HOLIDAY MEAL, BUT IT IS ALSO FULFILLMENT OF A HAPPY CHRISTMAS FOR CHILDREN, WITH VISITS WITH SANTA CLAUS, AS WELL AS NEW TOYS AND SPECIAL GIFTS FOR EVERY CHILD.


THE CHARITY PROVIDES BACK-TO-SCHOOL BACKPACKS STUFFED WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR FARM WORKER FAMILY CHILDREN IN GRADES K-5. VOLUNTEERS DELIVER THE BACKPACKS FOR THE WORKER CHILDREN TO THE INDIVIDUAL FARMS, AND EACH YEAR THE NUMBER OF BACKPACKS HAS GROWN.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Thomas Thornbury
Tresurer
$0
Bryan Lyster
Secretary
$0
Jesse Ullery
President
$0
Gibson Wilhite
Director
$0
Amy Mclean
Director
$0
Amy Nave
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$85,179
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$315,199
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $37,627
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$400,378
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$35,967
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $364,411

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Blue Grass Farms Charities Inc has recieved totaling $69,247.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc

Alpharetta, GA

PURPOSE: POVERTY

$25,000
$18,000
Edward H Lane Foundation

Hardy, VA

PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND

$10,000
Honorable Order Of Kentucky Colonels Inc

Louisville, KY

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$7,247
Charles R Jelm Charitable Foundation Inc

Garden City, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$6,000
Snowy Owl Foundation

Louisville, KY

PURPOSE: VISION CARE PROGRAM PROVIDING FREE EYE EXAMS AND EYE WEAR FOR FARM WORKER FAMILIES

$3,000
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