BLUE GRASS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
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The Blue Grass Community Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking primarily in Kentucky, with additional funding in Washington, D.C., and New York. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, and grants are awarded through a relationship-based, invitation-only process. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
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.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
NATIONAL COUNCIL ON FAMILY RELATIONS
$10.9M
10%
FOUNDATION FOR APPALACHIAN KENTUCKY INC
$4.3M
4%
AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH
$2.7M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
367
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$13.1K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BLUE GRASS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC?
No. BLUE GRASS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BLUE GRASS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC give?
BLUE GRASS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Kentucky, District Of Columbia, and New York. 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 BLUE GRASS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BLUE GRASS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BLUE GRASS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2023, BLUE GRASS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC awarded about 370 grants, totaling nearly $18.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BLUE GRASS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, BLUE GRASS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 780 grantees. Recent grantees include NATIONAL COUNCIL ON FAMILY RELATIONS, FOUNDATION FOR APPALACHIAN KENTUCKY INC, and AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BLUE GRASS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC?
BLUE GRASS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.