BLUE GRASS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
AI Summary
BLUE GRASS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker with a reported 2025 grantmaking total of $20.7M across 437 grantees. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits 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.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
NATIONAL COUNCIL ON FAMILY RELATIONS
Lexington, KY
$11.9M
9%
FOUNDATION FOR APPALACHIAN KENTUCKY INC
Hazard, KY
$4.3M
3%
AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH
WASHINGTON, DC
$3M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
369
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$12.8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 835 grantees
- 66 board & team members
- 11 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
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 Massachusetts. 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 2024, BLUE GRASS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC awarded about 370 grants, totaling nearly $23.4 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 840 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.