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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WEST KYINC

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WEST KYINC

Paducah, KY, US
501(c)3
EIN
61-1304905
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WEST KYINC

Paducah, KY, US
501(c)3
EIN
61-1304905
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder

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Est.

1995

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Community Foundation of West Kentucky, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses its grantmaking efforts within the region, having disbursed a total of $10.1 million across 139 grantees in 2024. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, operating on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO PROMOTE PHILANTHROPY AND PROVIDE GRANTS TO CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND ORGANIZATIONS.
Total Funding Given

$10.1M

2024
Grantees funded
139
Multi-year grantees
44%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

103

Median 1st year grant
$13.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$16K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
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Anthony J Watkins
Board Member
M
Megan Johnson
Board Member
S
Scott Powell
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WEST KYINC?
No. COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WEST KYINC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WEST KYINC give?
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WEST KYINC primarily gives to organizations located in Kentucky, Virginia, and Tennessee. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WEST KYINC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WEST KYINC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $13 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WEST KYINC make each year?
In 2024, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WEST KYINC awarded about 100 grants, totaling nearly $10.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WEST KYINC fund recently?
In 2024, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WEST KYINC awarded grants to about 140 grantees. Recent grantees include NORTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH, Baptist Health Foundation Paducah Inc, and PADUCAH INTERFAITH MINISTRY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WEST KYINC?
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WEST KYINC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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