The Muir House Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 46-2986797
Foundation Overview
Based in Lexington, KY, The Muir House Foundation has awarded 243 grants totaling $1,416,275 to organizations in Kentucky, California and 12 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $682 to $50,000, with a median award of $4,545.
Latest Tax Year
2025
Total Giving (all years)
$1,416,275
Total Assets
$6,362,650
Median Grant (all grants)
$4,545
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
19
Median Grant
$10,000
% Median Grant Growth
+30%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
May 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 16%
3 of 19 recipients (16%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
Kentucky
47% of grants are awarded in Kentucky, with additional funding distributed across 13 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Kentucky, funding concentrates in Lexington (85%), Prestonsburg (7%), Covington (4%).
Funding Trajectory
+243%
Strong 243% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Community Projects + 4 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (35%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Muir House Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalred Legal Aid | $5,000 | Prestonsburg, KY, US | Provide Legal Assistance To Families, Seniors, Domestic Violence Victims, Veterans, And The Disabled. | 2025 |
| Caf America | $20,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Enable Cross-border Giving By Americans To Validated Charities And Charitable Projects Across The World. | 2025 |
| Carnegie Center | $10,000 | Lexington, KY, US | Provide Literacy And Learning Programs To People Of All Ages And Backgrounds | 2025 |
| Children's Advocacy Center | $10,000 | Lexington, KY, US | Provide Support To Children Who Have Suffered From Sexual Abuse. | 2025 |
| Evidence Action | $4,500 | Washington, DC, US | Provide Support To People In The Poorest Places To Provide Them With Better Opportunities And Improved Lives. | 2025 |
| Foodchain | $10,000 | Lexington, KY, US | Provide Support For Educational Outreach | 2025 |
| Greenhouse17 | $3,000 | Lexington, KY, US | Provides Safe Opportunities For Survivors Of Intimate Partner Abuse. | 2025 |
| Hias | $6,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Provide Support For Refugees | 2025 |
| Hope Center Inc | $5,000 | Lexington, KY, US | To Care For Homeless And At-risk Persons By Providing Life-sustaining And Life-rebuilding Services. | 2025 |
| International Book Project Inc | $3,000 | Lexington, KY, US | Promote Education And Literacy While Broadening Americans' Understanding Of Their Neighbors | 2025 |
| Legal Aid Of The Bluegrass | $10,000 | Lexington, KY, US | Help Low-income And Vulnerable People In Kentucky. | 2025 |
| Lexington Children's Museum | $50,000 | Lexington, KY, US | Inspire Future Generations Through Educational Play | 2025 |
| Lexington Children's Theatre | $20,000 | Lexington, KY, US | Creating Theatre Experiences For Young People And Their Families. | 2025 |
| Lexington Public Library Foundation | $10,000 | Lexington, KY, US | Lexington Public Library Foundation Funds Innovation Within The Public Library System. The Library's Vision Is For A Community Engaged In A Lifetime Of Discovery And Private Donations Help Lexingtonians Learn And Play In Dynamic New Ways. | 2025 |
| Mazon A Jewish Response To Hunger | $4,000 | Sherman Oaks, CA, US | Provide Support To End Hunger Among People Of All Faiths And Backgrounds In The United States And Israel. | 2025 |
| Sexual Violence Resource Center Of The Bluegrass | $10,000 | Lexington, KY, US | To Be A Beacon Of Hope And A Force For Change For Survivors Of Sexual Violence While Empowering Individuals, Educating Communities, And Advocating For The Prevention Of Sexual Violence. | 2025 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $50,000 | Lexington, KY, US | Conserving The Lands And Waters On Which All Life Depends. | 2025 |
| The Nest - Center For Women Children And Families Inc | $15,000 | Lexington, KY, US | Provide Support For Women & Children | 2025 |
| Wine To Water | $5,000 | Boone, NC, US | Provide Clean Water To Those In Need | 2025 |
| Appalred Legal Aid | $4,400 | Prestonsburg, KY, US | Provide Legal Assistance To Families, Seniors, Domestic Violence Victims, Veterans, And The Disabled. | 2024 |
| Black Girls Code | $5,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Provide Girls With The Skills To Go Beyond Being Consumers And Transition To Being The Leaders, Creators And Innovatorsof Technology | 2024 |
| Briland Modem Fund | $12,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Development Of Community Computer Resources Throughout Harbour Island, Eleuthera, And The Southern Out Islands Of The Bahamas, Which Will Enable All Residents Of The Rural Island Communities To Gain Much Needed And Desired Training And Fluency In Computer Skills And Enable Them To Gain Greater Access To Local Career Opportunities. | 2024 |
| Caf America | $20,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Enable Cross-border Giving By Americans To Validated Charities And Charitable Projects Across The World | 2024 |
| Carnegie Center | $7,700 | Lexington, KY, US | Provide Literacy And Learning Programs To People Of All Ages And Backgrounds | 2024 |
| Central Kentucky Riding For Hope | $5,000 | Lexington, KY, US | Improving The Quality Of Life And Health Of Individuals With Special Physical, Cognitive Or Behavioral Needs Through Therapeutic Equine Activities. | 2024 |
| Child Foundation | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | To Help Underprivileged Children Succeed In Education And Achieve Safe, Healthy, And Fulfilling Lives | 2024 |
| Children's Advocacy Center | $8,800 | Lexington, KY, US | Provide Support To Children Who Have Suffered From Sexual Abuse. | 2024 |
| Climate Emergency Fund | $11,000 | Beverly Hills, CA, US | Fund Activities In Response To Rapid Climate Changes | 2024 |
| Coalition For Rainforest Nations | $11,000 | New York, NY, US | Develop Mechanism To Scale Up The Role Of Developing Countries In The Global Fight Against Climate Change. | 2024 |
| Evidence Action | $4,400 | Washington, DC, US | Provide Support To People In The Poorest Places To Provide Them With Better Opportunities And Improved Lives. | 2024 |
| Foodchain | $8,200 | Lexington, KY, US | Provide Support For Educational Outreach | 2024 |
| Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses | $4,000 | Ocala, FL, US | Care For Horses And Provide Visits And Gifts To Children And Adults. | 2024 |
| Greenhouse17 | $2,800 | Lexington, KY, US | Provides Safe Opportunities For Survivors Of Intimate Partner Abuse. | 2024 |
| Hias | $6,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Provide Support For Refugees | 2024 |
| Hope Center Inc | $16,400 | Lexington, KY, US | To Care For Homeless And At-risk Persons By Providing Life-sustaining And Life-rebuilding Services | 2024 |
| Information Technology & Innovation Foundation | $11,000 | Washington, DC, US | Help Reduce And Eliminate Greenhouse Gas Emissions With Solutions That Are Available And Affordable. | 2024 |
| International Book Project Inc | $2,700 | Lexington, KY, US | Promote Education And Literacy While Broadening Americans' Understanding Of Their Neighbors | 2024 |
| Jail Guitar Doors Usa | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Provide Music Education Services To Young People. | 2024 |
| Kentucky Equine Adoption Center | $10,000 | Nicholasville, KY, US | Provide Support For Veterinary Care, Training, Rehabilitations And Homes For Horses | 2024 |
| Legal Aid Of The Bluegrass | $8,800 | Lexington, KY, US | Help Low-income And Vulnerable People In Kentucky. | 2024 |
| Lexington Public Library Foundation | $5,500 | Lexington, KY, US | Lexington Public Library Foundation Funds Innovation Within The Public Library System. The Library's Vision Is For A Community Engaged In A Lifetime Of Discovery And Private Donations Help Lexingtonians Learn And Play In Dynamic New Ways. | 2024 |
| Mazon A Jewish Response To Hunger | $4,000 | Sherman Oaks, CA, US | Provide Support To End Hunger Among People Of All Faiths And Backgrounds In The United States And Israel. | 2024 |
| Nature Conservancy | $20,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Conserving The Lands And Waters On Which All Life Depends. | 2024 |
| Neighborhood Bike Works | $3,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | To Inspire Youth And Strengthen Philadelphia Communities By Providing Equitable Access To Bicycling And Bike Repair Through Education, Recreation, Leadership, And Career-building Opportunities. | 2024 |
| Retired Racehorse Project | $6,000 | Edgewater, MD, US | Promote And Increase Demand For Thoroughbred Ex-racehorses And Ensure More Find Careers That Offer A Lifetime Of Quality Care. | 2024 |
| Sexual Violence Resource Center Of The Bluegrass | $9,300 | Lexington, KY, US | To Be A Beacon Of Hope And A Force For Change For Survivors Of Sexual Violence While Empowering Individuals, Educating Communities, And Advocating For The Prevention Of Sexual Violence. | 2024 |
| The Nest - Center For Women Children And Families Inc | $10,000 | Lexington, KY, US | Provide Support For Women & Children | 2024 |
| Wine To Water | $5,000 | Boone, NC, US | Provide Clean Water To Those In Need | 2024 |
| Ampersand Fka Bluegrass Rape Crisis Center | $4,250 | Lexington, KY, US | Eradicate Sexual Assault And Abuse By Promoting Individual And Community Empowerment Through Education, Training, And Therapeutic Healing. | 2023 |
| Appalred Legal Aid | $2,000 | Prestonsburg, KY, US | Provide Legal Assistance To Families, Seniors, Domestic Violence Victims, Veterans, And The Disabled. | 2023 |
| Black Girls Code | $2,250 | Oakland, CA, US | Provide Girls With The Skills To Go Beyond Being Consumers And Transition To Being The Leaders, Creators And Innovatorsof Technology | 2023 |
| Briland Modem Fund | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Development Of Community Computer Resources Throughout Harbour Island, Eleuthera, And The Southern Out Islands Of The Bahamas, Which Will Enable All Residents Of The Rural Island Communities To Gain Much Needed And Desired Training And Fluency In Computer Skills And Enable Them To Gain Greater Access To Local Career Opportunities. | 2023 |
| Caf America | $9,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Enable Cross-border Giving By Americans To Validated Charities And Charitable Projects Across The World | 2023 |
| Carnegie Center | $3,500 | Lexington, KY, US | Provide Literacy And Learning Programs To People Of All Ages And Backgrounds | 2023 |
| Central Kentucky Riding For Hope | $2,250 | Lexington, KY, US | Improving The Quality Of Life And Health Of Individuals With Special Physical, Cognitive Or Behavioral Needs Through Therapeutic Equine Activities. | 2023 |
| Child Foundation | $4,500 | Portland, OR, US | To Help Underprivileged Children Succeed In Education And Achieve Safe, Healthy, And Fulfilling Lives | 2023 |
| Children's Advocacy Center | $4,000 | Lexington, KY, US | Provide Support To Children Who Have Suffered From Sexual Abuse. | 2023 |
| Climate Emergency Fund | $4,750 | Beverly Hills, CA, US | Fund Activities In Response To Rapid Climate Changes | 2023 |
| Coalition For Rainforest Nations | $4,750 | New York, NY, US | Develop Mechanism To Scale Up The Role Of Developing Countries In The Global Fight Against Climate Change. | 2023 |
| Evidence Action | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Provide Support To People In The Poorest Places To Provide Them With Better Opportunities And Improved Lives | 2023 |
| Foodchain | $3,750 | Lexington, KY, US | Provide Support For Educational Outreach | 2023 |
| Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses | $1,750 | Ocala, FL, US | Care For Horses And Provide Visits And Gifts To Children And Adults. | 2023 |
| Greenhouse17 | $1,250 | Lexington, KY, US | Provides Safe Opportunities For Survivors Of Intimate Partner Abuse. | 2023 |
| Hias | $2,750 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Provide Support For Refugees | 2023 |
| Hope Center Inc | $7,500 | Lexington, KY, US | To Care For Homeless And At-risk Persons By Providing Life-sustaining And Life-rebuilding Services | 2023 |
| Information Technology & Innovation Foundation | $4,750 | Washington, DC, US | Help Reduce And Eliminate Greenhouse Gas Emissions With Solutions That Are Available And Affordable. | 2023 |
| International Book Project Inc | $1,200 | Lexington, KY, US | Promote Education And Literacy While Broadening Americans' Understanding Of Their Neighbors | 2023 |
| Jail Guitar Doors Usa | $2,250 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Provide Music Education Services To Young People. | 2023 |
| Kentucky Equine Adoption Center | $4,500 | Lexington, KY, US | Provide Support For Veterinary Care, Training, Rehabilitations And Homes For Horses | 2023 |
| Legal Aid Of The Bluegrass | $4,000 | Lexington, KY, US | Help Low-income And Vulnerable People In Kentucky. | 2023 |
| Lexington Public Library Foundation | $2,500 | Lexington, KY, US | Lexington Public Library Foundation Funds Innovation Within The Public Library System. The Library's Vision Is For A Community Engaged In A Lifetime Of Discovery, And Private Donations Help Lexingtonians Learn And Play In Dynamic New Ways. | 2023 |
| Mazon A Jewish Response To Hunger | $1,250 | Sherman Oaks, CA, US | Provide Support To End Hunger Among People Of All Faiths And Backgrounds In The United States And Israel | 2023 |
| Nature Conservancy | $8,050 | Arlington, VA, US | Conserving The Lands And Waters On Which All Life Depends. | 2023 |
| Retired Racehorse Project | $2,000 | Edgewater, MD, US | Promote And Increase Demand For Thoroughbred Ex-racehorses And Ensure More Find Careers That Offer A Lifetime Of Quality Care | 2023 |
| The Nest - Center For Women Children And Families Inc | $4,250 | Lexington, KY, US | Provide Support For Women & Children | 2023 |
| Wine To Water | $2,250 | Boone, NC, US | Provide Clean Water To Those In Need | 2023 |
| Appalred Legal Aid | $3,864 | Prestonsburg, KY, US | Provide Legal Assistance To Families, Seniors, Domestic Violence Victims, Veterans, And Disabled. | 2022 |
| Black Girls Code | $2,273 | Oakland, CA, US | Provide Girls With The Skills To Go Beyond Being Consumers And Transition To Being The Leaders, Creators And Innovatorsof Technology | 2022 |
| Bluegrass Rape Crisis Center | $4,091 | Lexington, KY, US | Eradicate Sexual Assault And Abuse By Promoting Individual And Community Empowerment Through Education, Training, And Therapeutic Healing. | 2022 |
| Caf America | $9,091 | Alexandria, VA, US | Enable Cross-border Giving By Americans To Validated Charities And Charitable Projects Across The World | 2022 |
| Carbon180 | $4,737 | Washington, DC, US | Design And Champion Equitable, Science-based Policies That Help Remove Carbon | 2022 |
| Care Usa | $4,091 | Atlanta, GA, US | Providing Donors With The Information They Need To Make More Informed Giving Decisions. | 2022 |
| Carnegie Center | $3,409 | Lexington, KY, US | Provide Literacy And Learning Programs To People Of All Ages And Backgrounds | 2022 |
| Central Kentucky Riding For Hope | $2,273 | Lexington, KY, US | Improving The Quality Of Life And Health Of Individuals With Special Physical, Cognitive Or Behavioral Needs Through Therapeutic Equine Activities. | 2022 |
| Child Foundation | $4,545 | Portland, OR, US | To Help Underprivileged Children Succeed In Education And Achieve Safe, Healthy, And Fulfilling Lives | 2022 |
| Children's Advocacy Center | $1,136 | Lexington, KY, US | Provide Support To Children Who Have Suffered From Sexual Abuse. | 2022 |
| Christian Appalachian Project | $10,000 | Paintsville, KY, US | Provide Food, Clothing, Home Repair, Elderly Services, And Other Essentials To Families In Need. | 2022 |
| Climate Emergency Fund | $4,737 | Beverly Hills, CA, US | Fund Activites In Response To Rapid Climate Changes | 2022 |
| Coalition For Rainforest Nations | $4,737 | New York, NY, US | Develop Mechanism To Scale Up The Role Of Developing Countries In The Global Fight Against Climate Change. | 2022 |
| Evidence Action | $1,818 | Washington, DC, US | Provide Support To People In The Poorest Places To Provide Them With Better Opportunities And Improved Lives | 2022 |
| Foodchain | $3,636 | Lexington, KY, US | Provide Support For Educational Outreach | 2022 |
| Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses | $1,591 | Ocala, FL, US | Care For Horses And Provide Visits And Gifts To Children And Adults. | 2022 |
| Greenhouse17 | $1,136 | Lexington, KY, US | Provides Safe Opportunities For Survivors Of Intimate Partner Abuse. | 2022 |
| Hias | $2,727 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Provide Support For Refugees | 2022 |
| Hope Center Inc | $2,273 | Lexington, KY, US | To Care For Homeless And At-risk Persons By Providing Life-sustaining And Life-rebuilding Services | 2022 |
| Information Technology & Innovation Foundation | $4,737 | Washington, DC, US | Help Reduce And Eliminate Greenhouse Gas Emissions With Solutions That Are Available And Affordable. | 2022 |
| International Book Project Inc | $1,364 | Lexington, KY, US | Promote Education And Literacy While Broadening Americans' Understanding Of Their Neighbors | 2022 |
| Jail Guitar Doors Usa | $2,273 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Provide Music Education Services To Young People. | 2022 |
| Kentucky Equine Adoption Center | $4,545 | Lexington, KY, US | Provide Support For Veterinary Care, Training, Rehabilitations And Homes For Horses | 2022 |
| Legal Aid Of The Bluegrass | $4,091 | Covington, KY, US | Help Low-income And Vulnerable People In Kentucky. | 2022 |
| Mazon A Jewish Response To Hunger | $1,136 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Provide Support To End Hunger Among People Of All Faiths And Backgrounds In The United States And Israel | 2022 |
| Newton's Attic Inc | $682 | Lexington, KY, US | Provide Supplemental Education In Areas Of Science, Technology, Engineering, And Math To Children From Elementary Age Thru High School Age | 2022 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | $2,273 | New York, NY, US | Support Activities In Israel, Specifically The Tahel - Crisis Center For Religious Women And Children | 2022 |
| Retired Racehorse Project | $4,545 | Edgewater, MD, US | Promote And Increase Demand For Thoroughbred Ex-racehorses And Ensure More Find Careers That Offer A Lifetime Of Quality Care | 2022 |
| The Nest - Center For Women Children And Families Inc | $4,091 | Lexington, KY, US | Provide Support For Women & Children | 2022 |
| Wine To Water | $2,273 | Boone, NC, US | Provide Clean Water To Those In Need | 2022 |
| Appalred Legal Aid | $3,864 | Prestonsburg, KY, US | Provide Legal Assistance To Families, Seniors, Domestic Violence Victims, Veterans, And Disabled. | 2022 |
| Black Girls Code | $2,273 | Oakland, CA, US | Provide Girls With The Skills To Go Beyond Being Consumers And Transition To Being The Leaders, Creators And Innovatorsof Technology | 2022 |
| Bluegrass Rape Crisis Center | $4,091 | Lexington, KY, US | Eradicate Sexual Assault And Abuse By Promoting Individual And Community Empowerment Through Education, Training, And Therapeutic Healing. | 2022 |
| Caf America | $9,091 | Alexandria, VA, US | Enable Cross-border Giving By Americans To Validated Charities And Charitable Projects Across The World | 2022 |
| Carbon180 | $4,737 | Washington, DC, US | Design And Champion Equitable, Science-based Policies That Help Remove Carbon | 2022 |
| Care Usa | $4,091 | Atlanta, GA, US | Providing Donors With The Information They Need To Make More Informed Giving Decisions. | 2022 |
| Carnegie Center | $3,409 | Lexington, KY, US | Provide Literacy And Learning Programs To People Of All Ages And Backgrounds | 2022 |
| Central Kentucky Riding For Hope | $2,273 | Lexington, KY, US | Improving The Quality Of Life And Health Of Individuals With Special Physical, Cognitive Or Behavioral Needs Through Therapeutic Equine Activities. | 2022 |
| Child Foundation | $4,545 | Portland, OR, US | To Help Underprivileged Children Succeed In Education And Achieve Safe, Healthy, And Fulfilling Lives | 2022 |
| Children's Advocacy Center | $1,136 | Lexington, KY, US | Provide Support To Children Who Have Suffered From Sexual Abuse. | 2022 |
| Christian Appalachian Project | $10,000 | Paintsville, KY, US | Provide Food, Clothing, Home Repair, Elderly Services, And Other Essentials To Families In Need. | 2022 |
| Climate Emergency Fund | $4,737 | Beverly Hills, CA, US | Fund Activites In Response To Rapid Climate Changes | 2022 |
| Coalition For Rainforest Nations | $4,737 | New York, NY, US | Develop Mechanism To Scale Up The Role Of Developing Countries In The Global Fight Against Climate Change. | 2022 |
| Evidence Action | $1,818 | Washington, DC, US | Provide Support To People In The Poorest Places To Provide Them With Better Opportunities And Improved Lives | 2022 |
| Foodchain | $3,636 | Lexington, KY, US | Provide Support For Educational Outreach | 2022 |
| Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses | $1,591 | Ocala, FL, US | Care For Horses And Provide Visits And Gifts To Children And Adults. | 2022 |
| Greenhouse17 | $1,136 | Lexington, KY, US | Provides Safe Opportunities For Survivors Of Intimate Partner Abuse. | 2022 |
| Hias | $2,727 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Provide Support For Refugees | 2022 |
| Hope Center Inc | $2,273 | Lexington, KY, US | To Care For Homeless And At-risk Persons By Providing Life-sustaining And Life-rebuilding Services | 2022 |
| Information Technology & Innovation Foundation | $4,737 | Washington, DC, US | Help Reduce And Eliminate Greenhouse Gas Emissions With Solutions That Are Available And Affordable. | 2022 |
| International Book Project Inc | $1,364 | Lexington, KY, US | Promote Education And Literacy While Broadening Americans' Understanding Of Their Neighbors | 2022 |
| Jail Guitar Doors Usa | $2,273 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Provide Music Education Services To Young People. | 2022 |
| Kentucky Equine Adoption Center | $4,545 | Lexington, KY, US | Provide Support For Veterinary Care, Training, Rehabilitations And Homes For Horses | 2022 |
| Legal Aid Of The Bluegrass | $4,091 | Covington, KY, US | Help Low-income And Vulnerable People In Kentucky. | 2022 |
| Mazon A Jewish Response To Hunger | $1,136 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Provide Support To End Hunger Among People Of All Faiths And Backgrounds In The United States And Israel | 2022 |
| Newton's Attic Inc | $682 | Lexington, KY, US | Provide Supplemental Education In Areas Of Science, Technology, Engineering, And Math To Children From Elementary Age Thru High School Age | 2022 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | $2,273 | New York, NY, US | Support Activities In Israel, Specifically The Tahel - Crisis Center For Religious Women And Children | 2022 |
| Retired Racehorse Project | $4,545 | Edgewater, MD, US | Promote And Increase Demand For Thoroughbred Ex-racehorses And Ensure More Find Careers That Offer A Lifetime Of Quality Care | 2022 |
| The Nest - Center For Women Children And Families Inc | $4,091 | Lexington, KY, US | Provide Support For Women & Children | 2022 |
| Wine To Water | $2,273 | Boone, NC, US | Provide Clean Water To Those In Need | 2022 |
| Appalred Legal Aid | $3,864 | Prestonsburg, KY, US | Provide Legal Assistance To Families, Seniors, Domestic Violence Victims, Veterans, And Disabled. | 2022 |
| Black Girls Code | $2,273 | Oakland, CA, US | Provide Girls With The Skills To Go Beyond Being Consumers And Transition To Being The Leaders, Creators And Innovatorsof Technology | 2022 |
| Bluegrass Rape Crisis Center | $4,091 | Lexington, KY, US | Eradicate Sexual Assault And Abuse By Promoting Individual And Community Empowerment Through Education, Training, And Therapeutic Healing. | 2022 |
| Caf America | $9,091 | Alexandria, VA, US | Enable Cross-border Giving By Americans To Validated Charities And Charitable Projects Across The World | 2022 |
| Carbon180 | $4,737 | Washington, DC, US | Design And Champion Equitable, Science-based Policies That Help Remove Carbon | 2022 |
| Care Usa | $4,091 | Atlanta, GA, US | Providing Donors With The Information They Need To Make More Informed Giving Decisions. | 2022 |
| Carnegie Center | $3,409 | Lexington, KY, US | Provide Literacy And Learning Programs To People Of All Ages And Backgrounds | 2022 |
| Central Kentucky Riding For Hope | $2,273 | Lexington, KY, US | Improving The Quality Of Life And Health Of Individuals With Special Physical, Cognitive Or Behavioral Needs Through Therapeutic Equine Activities. | 2022 |
| Child Foundation | $4,545 | Portland, OR, US | To Help Underprivileged Children Succeed In Education And Achieve Safe, Healthy, And Fulfilling Lives | 2022 |
| Children's Advocacy Center | $1,136 | Lexington, KY, US | Provide Support To Children Who Have Suffered From Sexual Abuse. | 2022 |
| Christian Appalachian Project | $10,000 | Paintsville, KY, US | Provide Food, Clothing, Home Repair, Elderly Services, And Other Essentials To Families In Need. | 2022 |
| Climate Emergency Fund | $4,737 | Beverly Hills, CA, US | Fund Activites In Response To Rapid Climate Changes | 2022 |
| Coalition For Rainforest Nations | $4,737 | New York, NY, US | Develop Mechanism To Scale Up The Role Of Developing Countries In The Global Fight Against Climate Change. | 2022 |
| Evidence Action | $1,818 | Washington, DC, US | Provide Support To People In The Poorest Places To Provide Them With Better Opportunities And Improved Lives | 2022 |
| Foodchain | $3,636 | Lexington, KY, US | Provide Support For Educational Outreach | 2022 |
| Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses | $1,591 | Ocala, FL, US | Care For Horses And Provide Visits And Gifts To Children And Adults. | 2022 |
| Greenhouse17 | $1,136 | Lexington, KY, US | Provides Safe Opportunities For Survivors Of Intimate Partner Abuse. | 2022 |
| Hias | $2,727 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Provide Support For Refugees | 2022 |
| Hope Center Inc | $2,273 | Lexington, KY, US | To Care For Homeless And At-risk Persons By Providing Life-sustaining And Life-rebuilding Services | 2022 |
| Information Technology & Innovation Foundation | $4,737 | Washington, DC, US | Help Reduce And Eliminate Greenhouse Gas Emissions With Solutions That Are Available And Affordable. | 2022 |
| International Book Project Inc | $1,364 | Lexington, KY, US | Promote Education And Literacy While Broadening Americans' Understanding Of Their Neighbors | 2022 |
| Jail Guitar Doors Usa | $2,273 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Provide Music Education Services To Young People. | 2022 |
| Kentucky Equine Adoption Center | $4,545 | Lexington, KY, US | Provide Support For Veterinary Care, Training, Rehabilitations And Homes For Horses | 2022 |
| Legal Aid Of The Bluegrass | $4,091 | Covington, KY, US | Help Low-income And Vulnerable People In Kentucky. | 2022 |
| Mazon A Jewish Response To Hunger | $1,136 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Provide Support To End Hunger Among People Of All Faiths And Backgrounds In The United States And Israel | 2022 |
| Newton's Attic Inc | $682 | Lexington, KY, US | Provide Supplemental Education In Areas Of Science, Technology, Engineering, And Math To Children From Elementary Age Thru High School Age | 2022 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | $2,273 | New York, NY, US | Support Activities In Israel, Specifically The Tahel - Crisis Center For Religious Women And Children | 2022 |
| Retired Racehorse Project | $4,545 | Edgewater, MD, US | Promote And Increase Demand For Thoroughbred Ex-racehorses And Ensure More Find Careers That Offer A Lifetime Of Quality Care | 2022 |
| The Nest - Center For Women Children And Families Inc | $4,091 | Lexington, KY, US | Provide Support For Women & Children | 2022 |
| Wine To Water | $2,273 | Boone, NC, US | Provide Clean Water To Those In Need | 2022 |
| Ampersand Sexual Violence Resource Center Of The Bluegrass | $9,000 | Lexington, KY, US | Support Individuals & Engage Communities To Encourage Freedom From Sexual Violence | 2021 |
| Annie's Answer Inc | $3,500 | Lexington, KY, US | Assist In Emotional Healing Of Children And Adults Through Equine Assisted Therapy, Equine Assisted Learning, And Community Outreach | 2021 |
| Appalred Legal Aid | $8,500 | Prestonsburg, KY, US | Provide Legal Assistance To Families, Seniors, Domestic Violence Victims, Veterans, And Disabled. | 2021 |
| Black Girls Code | $5,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Provide Girls With The Skills To Go Beyond Being Consumers And Transition To Being The Leaders, Creators And Innovatorsof Technology | 2021 |
| Caf America | $20,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Enable Cross-border Giving By Americans To Validated Charities And Charitable Projects Across The World | 2021 |
| Carbon180 | $9,000 | Washington, DC, US | Design And Champion Equitable, Science-based Policies That Help Remove Carbon | 2021 |
| Care Usa | $9,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Providing Donors With The Information They Need To Make More Informed Giving Decisions. | 2021 |
| Carnegie Center | $7,500 | Lexington, KY, US | Provide Literacy And Learning Programs To People Of All Ages And Backgrounds | 2021 |
| Central Kentucky Riding For Hope | $5,000 | Lexington, KY, US | Improving The Quality Of Life And Health Of Individuals With Special Physical, Cognitive Or Behavioral Needs Through Therapeutic Equine Activities. | 2021 |
| Child Foundation | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | To Help Underprivileged Children Succeed In Education And Achieve Safe, Healthy, And Fulfilling Lives | 2021 |
| Children's Advocacy Center | $2,500 | Lexington, KY, US | Provide Support To Children Who Have Suffered From Sexual Abuse. | 2021 |
| Climate Emergency Fund | $9,000 | Beverly Hills, CA, US | Fund Activites In Response To Rapid Climate Changes | 2021 |
| Coalition For Rainforest Nations | $9,000 | New York, NY, US | Develop Mechanism To Scale Up The Role Of Developing Countries In The Global Fight Against Climate Change. | 2021 |
| Evidence Action | $4,000 | Washington, DC, US | Provide Support To People In The Poorest Places To Provide Them With Better Opportunities And Improved Lives | 2021 |
| Foodchain | $8,000 | Lexington, KY, US | Provide Support For Educational Outreach | 2021 |
| Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses | $3,500 | Ocala, FL, US | Care For Horses And Provide Visits And Gifts To Children And Adults. | 2021 |
| Greenhouse17 | $2,500 | Lexington, KY, US | Provides Safe Opportunities For Survivors Of Intimate Partner Abuse. | 2021 |
| Hias | $6,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Provide Support For Refugees | 2021 |
| Hope Center Inc | $5,000 | Lexington, KY, US | To Care For Homeless And At-risk Persons By Providing Life-sustaining And Life-rebuilding Services | 2021 |
| Information Technology & Innovation Foundation | $9,000 | Washington, DC, US | Help Reduce And Eliminate Greenhouse Gas Emissions With Solutions That Are Available And Affordable. | 2021 |
| International Book Project Inc | $3,000 | Lexington, KY, US | Promote Education And Literacy While Broadening Americans' Understanding Of Their Neighbors | 2021 |
| Jail Guitar Doors Usa | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Provide Music Education Services To Young People. | 2021 |
| Kentucky Equine Adoption Center | $10,000 | Lexington, KY, US | Provide Support For Veterinary Care, Training, Rehabilitations And Homes For Horses | 2021 |
| Legal Aid Of The Bluegrass | $9,000 | Covington, KY, US | Help Low-income And Vulnerable People In Kentucky. | 2021 |
| Mazon A Jewish Response To Hunger | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Provide Support To End Hunger Among People Of All Faiths And Backgrounds In The United States And Israel | 2021 |
| Newton's Attic Inc | $1,500 | Lexington, KY, US | Provide Supplemental Education In Areas Of Science, Technology, Engineering, And Math To Children From Elementary Age Thru High School Age | 2021 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Support Activities In Israel, Specifically The Tahel - Crisis Center For Religious Women And Children | 2021 |
| Retired Racehorse Project | $10,000 | Edgewater, MD, US | Promote And Increase Demand For Thoroughbred Ex-racehorses And Ensure More Find Careers That Offer A Lifetime Of Quality Care | 2021 |
| The Fender Music Foundation | $5,000 | Agoura Hills, CA, US | Provide Musical Instruments And Equipment To Ongoing Music Education Programs | 2021 |
| The Nest - Center For Women Children And Families Inc | $9,000 | Lexington, KY, US | Provide Support For Women & Children | 2021 |
| Wine To Water | $5,000 | Boone, NC, US | Provide Clean Water To Those In Need | 2021 |
| Acadia Center | $5,000 | Rockport, ME, US | Help Maximizing Impact In Transition Form Fossil Fuels. | 2020 |
| Amazon Conservation | $12,500 | Washington, DC, US | Protect And Conserve The Amazon | 2020 |
| Ampersand Sexual Violence Resource Center Of The Bluegrass | $10,000 | Lexington, KY, US | Support Individuals & Engage Communities To Encourage Freedom From Sexual Violence | 2020 |
| Annie's Answer Inc | $3,500 | Lexington, KY, US | Assist In Emotional Healing Of Children And Adults Through Equine Assisted Therapy, Equine Assisted Learning, And Community Outreach | 2020 |
| Appalred Legal Aid | $10,000 | Prestonsburg, KY, US | Provide Legal Assistance To Families, Seniors, Domestic Violence Victims, Veterans, And Disabled. | 2020 |
| Black Girls Code | $5,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Provide Girls With The Skills To Go Beyond Being Consumers And Transition To Being The Leaders, Creators And Innovatorsof Technology | 2020 |
| Care Usa | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Providing Donors With The Information They Need To Make More Informed Giving Decisions. | 2020 |
| Carnegie Center | $7,500 | Lexington, KY, US | Provide Literacy And Learning Programs To People Of All Ages And Backgrounds | 2020 |
| Central Kentucky Riding For Hope | $5,000 | Lexington, KY, US | Improving The Quality Of Life And Health Of Individuals With Special Physical, Cognitive Or Behavioral Needs Through Therapeutic Equine Activities. | 2020 |
| Child Foundation | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | To Help Underprivileged Children Succeed In Education And Achieve Safe, Healthy, And Fulfilling Lives | 2020 |
| Evidence Action | $4,000 | Washington, DC, US | Provide Support To People In The Poorest Places To Provide Them With Better Opportunities And Improved Lives | 2020 |
| Foodchain | $8,000 | Lexington, KY, US | Provide Support For Educational Outreach | 2020 |
| Friends Of Briland Aid Inc | $10,000 | Greenwich, CT, US | Ensure The People, Culture, And Beauty Of Harbour Island Remain Intact During The Covid-19 Crisis. | 2020 |
| Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses | $5,000 | Ocala, FL, US | Care For Horses And Provide Visits And Gifts To Children And Adults. | 2020 |
| Hias | $6,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Provide Support For Refugees | 2020 |
| Hope Center Inc | $10,000 | Lexington, KY, US | To Care For Homeless And At-risk Persons By Providing Life-sustaining And Life-rebuilding Services | 2020 |
| Human Rights Initiative Of North Texas | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Provides Legal Services To People Who Have Suffered Human Rights Abuses. | 2020 |
| International Book Project Inc | $3,000 | Lexington, KY, US | Promote Education And Literacy While Broadening Americans' Understanding Of Their Neighbors | 2020 |
| Jail Guitar Doors Usa | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Provide Music Education Services To Young People. | 2020 |
| Kentucky Equine Adoption Center | $10,000 | Lexington, KY, US | Provide Support For Veterinary Care, Training, Rehabilitations And Homes For Horses | 2020 |
| Legal Aid Of The Bluegrass | $10,000 | Covington, KY, US | Help Low-income And Vulnerable People In Kentucky. | 2020 |
| Mazon A Jewish Response To Hunger | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Provide Support To End Hunger Among People Of All Faiths And Backgrounds In The United States And Israel | 2020 |
| Newton's Attic Inc | $1,500 | Lexington, KY, US | Provide Supplemental Education In Areas Of Science, Technology, Engineering, And Math To Children From Elementary Age Thru High School Age | 2020 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Support Activities In Israel, Specifically The Tahel - Crisis Center For Religious Women And Children | 2020 |
| Race Forward | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Build Strategies To Advance Racial Justice In Our Policies, Institutions, And Culture - And To Build Towards The Just, Multi-racial, Inclusivedemocracy That We All Deserve. | 2020 |
| Retired Racehorse Project | $10,000 | Edgewater, MD, US | Promote And Increase Demand For Thoroughbred Ex-racehorses And Ensure More Find Careers That Offer A Lifetime Of Quality Care | 2020 |
| The Bail Project | $10,000 | Venice, CA, US | Paying Bail For Thousands Of People, All While Collecting Stories And Data To Prove That Money Bail Is Not Onlyunfair, It's Also Unnecessary. | 2020 |
| The Fund For Global Human Rights | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Help Activists Challenging Poverty, Violence. Corruption, And Discrimination Worlwide. | 2020 |
| The Nest - Center For Women Children And Families Inc | $10,000 | Lexington, KY, US | Provide Support For Women & Children | 2020 |
| Usa For Unhcr | $7,500 | Washington, DC, US | Provide Support To Refugees | 2020 |
| Wine To Water | $5,000 | Boone, NC, US | Provide Clean Water To Those In Need | 2020 |
| Ampersand Sexual Violence Resource Center Of The Bluegrass | $3,000 | Lexington, KY, US | Support Individuals & Engage Communities To Encourage Freedom From Sexual Violence | 2018 |
| Briland Modem Fund | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Promote Business And Community Technology Development On Harbour Island And Other Islands In The Bahamas | 2018 |
| Carnegie Center | $3,000 | Lexington, KY, US | Provide Literacy And Learning Programs To People Of All Ages And Backgrounds | 2018 |
| Foodchain | $2,000 | Lexington, KY, US | Provide Support For Educational Outreach | 2018 |
| Hias | $3,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Provide Support For Refugees | 2018 |
| International Book Project Inc | $3,000 | Lexington, KY, US | Promote Education And Literacy While Broadening Americans' Understanding Of Their Neighbors | 2018 |
| Kentucky Equine Humane Center | $3,500 | Lexington, KY, US | Provide Support For Veterinary Care, Training, Rehabilitations And Homes For Horses | 2018 |
| Mazon A Jewish Response To Hunger | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Provide Support To End Hunger Among People Of All Faiths And Backgrounds In The United States And Israel | 2018 |
| Retired Racehorse Project | $5,000 | Edgewater, MD, US | Promote And Increase Demand For Thoroughbred Ex-racehorses And Ensure More Find Careers That Offer A Lifetime Of Quality Care | 2018 |
| The Nest - Center For Women Children And Families Inc | $2,500 | Lexington, KY, US | Provide Support For Women & Children | 2018 |
| The Lexington School | $26,000 | Lexington, KY, US | Provide Education To Students | 2018 |
| American Israel Education Foundation | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Support Educational And Outreach Initiatives To Enhance The Us/israel Relationship | 2018 |
| Evidence Action | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Provide Support To People In The Poorest Places To Provide Them With Better Opportunities And Improved Lives | 2018 |
| Usa For Unhcr | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Provide Support To Refugees | 2018 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Support Activities In Israel, Specifically The Tahel - Crisis Center For Religious Women And Children | 2018 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 46-2986797 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 3750 PARIS PIKE Lexington, KY 40511-9411 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Muir House Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee/president | Angela L Beck |
|---|---|
| Treasurer | Sarah Fozzard |
| Secretary | Hillary Mccowan |
| Investment Manager | Dennis Hermansson-ekman |
Forms 990-PF
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