Blue Grass Community Foundation Inc

Organization Overview

Blue Grass Community Foundation Inc is located in Lexington, KY. The organization was established in 1968. According to its NTEE Classification (T31) the organization is classified as: Community Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Blue Grass Community Foundation Inc employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Blue Grass Community Foundation 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 06/2021, Blue Grass Community Foundation Inc generated $32.9m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $20.5m during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Blue Grass Community Foundation Inc has awarded 2,207 individual grants totaling $69,879,402. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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ESTABLISHED IN 1967, BLUE GRASS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE BLUEGRASS REGION BY INCREASING CHARITABLE GIVING AND LEADING ON CRITICAL COMMUNITY ISSUES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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GRANTMAKING THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION MADE OVER 3,000 GRANTS THIS FISCAL YEAR IMPACTING MORE THAN 1,000 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND OVER 120 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS. ALL GRANTS WERE MADE EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION CURRENTLY ADMINISTERS MORE THAN 800 CHARITABLE FUNDS ESTABLISHED TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE CAUSES THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO OUR DONORS AND THEIR COMMUNITIES.


COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION LEADS AND CONVENES ON KEY COMMUNITY ISSUES AND PROJECTS. WE PARTNER WITH NATIONAL FUNDERS, STATE AND CITY GOVERNMENT AND LOCAL RESIDENTS TO MAKE OUR REGION THE MOST GENEROUS, VIBRANT AND ENGAGED PLACE IT CAN BE. EXAMPLES OF OUR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS INCLUDE "LEXINGTON BLACK PROSPERITY INITIATIVE", "GOODGIVING CHALLENGE AND "BGCF 365". TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THESE PROGRAMS AND OTHER LEADERSHIP AND ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS PLEASE VISIT WWW.BGCF.ORG/ENGAGE.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Barbara Grygutis Sculpture
Artist Fees
$210,237
Mason Investment Advisory Services
Investment Services
$253,661
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$22,429,835
Investment income $3,300,815
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $5,428,645
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $32,891,839

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Blue Grass Community Foundation Inc has awarded $12,507,532 in support to 340 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

UNION CHURCH

PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION

$573,250

TOWN BRANCH PARK

PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION

$524,333

UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY (1 OFFICE OF PHILANTHROPY - MAIN GRANTEE RECORD) OFF

PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION

$646,300

BANK OF AMERICA CHARITABLE GIFT FUND

PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION

$441,680

LEGACY GREENSCAPES

PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION

$357,352

CROWN HILL CEMETERY

PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION

$298,484
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