Keeneland Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 61-1358165

1 Active Grant

Foundation Overview

Based in Lexington, KY, Keeneland Foundation Inc has awarded 196 grants totaling $2,522,740 to organizations in Kentucky, Illinois and 1 other state across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $120,000, with a median award of $5,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$2,522,740
Total Assets
$658,072
Median Grant (all grants)
$5,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
32
Median Grant
$5,000
% No Significant Change
0% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Growth-Minded: 69%

22 of 32 recipients (69%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.

Geographic Focus
Kentucky

99% of all grants are concentrated in Kentucky, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Kentucky, funding concentrates in Lexington (85%), Wilmore (5%), Midway (2%).

Funding Trajectory
-26%

Declining funding trend with 26% decrease over 9 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + Community Projects

Dual focus on general purposes (75%) and community projects, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Keeneland Foundation Inc'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
Blue Grass Community Foundation Inc $50,000 Lexington, KY, US To Support Light Up Racing 2024
Center For Women Children And Families Inc $5,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2024
Central Kentucky Riding For Hope Inc $3,900 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2024
Dv8 Kitchen Vocational Training Foundation $8,500 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2024
Ed Brown Society $50,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2024
Explorium Of Lexingtonlexington Children's Museum $5,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2024
Foodchain Inc $5,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2024
God's Pantry Food Bank Inc $5,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2024
Hooves Of Hope Equestrian Center Inc $2,500 Lancaster, KY, US General Operating Grant 2024
Kentucky Equine Adoption Center $2,500 Nicholasville, KY, US General Operating Grant 2024
Lexington Hearing & Speech Center $5,256 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2024
Lexington History Museum $5,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2024
Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra Foundation Inc $7,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2024
Lexington Public Library Foundation $25,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2024
Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Of The Bluegrass Inc $5,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2024
Ymca Of Central Ky $10,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2024
Blue Grass Community Foundation Inc $50,000 Lexington, KY, US To Support Light Up Racing 2024
Center For Women Children And Families Inc $5,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2024
Central Kentucky Riding For Hope Inc $3,900 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2024
Dv8 Kitchen Vocational Training Foundation $8,500 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2024
Ed Brown Society $50,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2024
Explorium Of Lexingtonlexington Children's Museum $5,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2024
Foodchain Inc $5,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2024
God's Pantry Food Bank Inc $5,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2024
Hooves Of Hope Equestrian Center Inc $2,500 Lancaster, KY, US General Operating Grant 2024
Kentucky Equine Adoption Center $2,500 Nicholasville, KY, US General Operating Grant 2024
Lexington Hearing & Speech Center $5,256 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2024
Lexington History Museum $5,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2024
Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra Foundation Inc $7,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2024
Lexington Public Library Foundation $25,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2024
Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Of The Bluegrass Inc $5,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2024
Ymca Of Central Ky $10,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2024
Asbury College $4,000 Wilmore, KY, US General Operating Grant 2023
Dv8 Kitchen Vocational Training Foundation $8,500 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2023
Explorium Of Lexington $5,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2023
Hope Center Inc $10,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2023
Jubilee Jobs Of Lexington $3,100 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2023
Justin's Place $8,000 Wilmore, KY, US General Operating Grant 2023
Lexington Childrens Theatre Inc $5,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2023
Lexington Hearing & Speech Center $5,800 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2023
Sayre Christian Village $3,200 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2023
Lexington Public Library Foundation $25,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2023
Eku Foundation $50,000 Manchester, KY, US General Operating Grant 2023
Stable Recovery $25,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2023
Composearts $5,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2023
Lexington Ballet Company $5,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2023
Lexington Habitat For Humanity Inc $5,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2023
Lexington Rescue Mission $2,500 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2023
Breaking Free Ministry $2,728 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2023
Kentucky Cancer Link $2,500 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2023
Surgery On Sundays $3,500 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2023
Lexington History Museum $5,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2023
Mentors And Meals $2,500 Versailles, KY, US General Operating Grant 2023
Asbury College $4,000 Wilmore, KY, US General Operating Grant 2023
Dv8 Kitchen Vocational Training Foundation $8,500 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2023
Explorium Of Lexington $5,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2023
Hope Center Inc $10,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2023
Jubilee Jobs Of Lexington $3,100 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2023
Justin's Place $8,000 Wilmore, KY, US General Operating Grant 2023
Lexington Childrens Theatre Inc $5,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2023
Lexington Hearing & Speech Center $5,800 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2023
Sayre Christian Village $3,200 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2023
Lexington Public Library Foundation $25,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2023
Eku Foundation $50,000 Manchester, KY, US General Operating Grant 2023
Stable Recovery $25,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2023
Composearts $5,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2023
Lexington Ballet Company $5,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2023
Lexington Habitat For Humanity Inc $5,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2023
Lexington Rescue Mission $2,500 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2023
Breaking Free Ministry $2,728 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2023
Kentucky Cancer Link $2,500 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2023
Surgery On Sundays $3,500 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2023
Lexington History Museum $5,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2023
Mentors And Meals $2,500 Versailles, KY, US General Operating Grant 2023
Dv8 Kitchen Vocational Training Foundation $2,500 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2022
Explorium Of Lexington $5,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2022
Grayson Jockey Club Research Foundation $25,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2022
Hope Center Inc $2,500 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2022
Jubilee Jobs Of Lexington $3,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2022
Justin's Place $2,500 Wilmore, KY, US General Operating Grant 2022
Lexarts $60,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2022
Lexington Hearing & Speech Center $5,600 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2022
Sayre Christian Village $2,500 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2022
United Way Of The Bluegrass $50,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2022
Voices Of Hope - Lexington Inc $5,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2022
Alano Club Inc $2,500 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2022
Lexington Childrens Theatre Inc $2,750 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2022
Refuge For Women Kentucky $2,500 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2022
Secretariat Center $2,500 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2022
Midway Museum Inc $2,500 Midway, KY, US General Operating Grant 2022
Dv8 Kitchen Vocational Training Foundation $2,500 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2022
Explorium Of Lexington $5,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2022
Grayson Jockey Club Research Foundation $25,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2022
Hope Center Inc $2,500 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2022
Jubilee Jobs Of Lexington $3,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2022
Justin's Place $2,500 Wilmore, KY, US General Operating Grant 2022
Lexarts $60,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2022
Lexington Hearing & Speech Center $5,600 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2022
Sayre Christian Village $2,500 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2022
United Way Of The Bluegrass $50,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2022
Voices Of Hope - Lexington Inc $5,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2022
Alano Club Inc $2,500 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2022
Lexington Childrens Theatre Inc $2,750 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2022
Refuge For Women Kentucky $2,500 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2022
Secretariat Center $2,500 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2022
Midway Museum Inc $2,500 Midway, KY, US General Operating Grant 2022
Dv8 Kitchen Vocational Training Foundation $2,500 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2022
Explorium Of Lexington $5,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2022
Grayson Jockey Club Research Foundation $25,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2022
Hope Center Inc $2,500 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2022
Jubilee Jobs Of Lexington $3,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2022
Justin's Place $2,500 Wilmore, KY, US General Operating Grant 2022
Lexarts $60,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2022
Lexington Hearing & Speech Center $5,600 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2022
Sayre Christian Village $2,500 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2022
United Way Of The Bluegrass $50,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2022
Voices Of Hope - Lexington Inc $5,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2022
Alano Club Inc $2,500 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2022
Lexington Childrens Theatre Inc $2,750 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2022
Refuge For Women Kentucky $2,500 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2022
Secretariat Center $2,500 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2022
Midway Museum Inc $2,500 Midway, KY, US General Operating Grant 2022
Asbury College $5,000 Wilmore, KY, US General Operating Grant 2021
Dv8 Kitchen Vocational Training Foundation $4,200 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2021
Explorium Of Lexington $5,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2021
Governor's Scholar Program Foundation $5,000 Frankfort, KY, US General Operating Grant 2021
Grayson Jockey Club Research Foundation $25,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2021
Hope Center Inc $10,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2021
Jubilee Jobs Of Lexington $3,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2021
Justin's Place $2,500 Wilmore, KY, US General Operating Grant 2021
Lexarts $60,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2021
Lexington Community Radio Dba Radiolex $6,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2021
Lexington Hearing & Speech Center $6,364 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2021
Living Arts & Science Center $1,500 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2021
Old Ladies Home $7,500 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2021
Sayre Christian Village $2,500 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2021
United Way Of The Bluegrass $10,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2021
University Of Kentucky $10,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2021
Baby Health Services Inc $5,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2020
Dv8 Kitchen Vocational Training Foundation $5,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2020
Governor's Scholar Program Foundation $5,000 Frankfort, KY, US General Operating Grant 2020
Grayson Jockey Club Research Foundation $25,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2020
Camp Horsin' Around $2,500 Perryville, KY, US General Operating Grant 2020
Lexington Hearing & Speech Center $4,329 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2020
Old Ladies Home $5,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2020
University Of Kentucky $10,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2020
Centro De San Juan Diego $7,200 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2020
The Homeplace At Midway $5,000 Midway, KY, US General Operating Grant 2020
Jubilee Jobs Of Lexington $3,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2020
Sayre Christian Village $2,500 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2020
Voices Of Hope - Lexington Inc $2,500 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2020
Ymca Of Central Ky $10,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2020
Permanently Disabled Jockey Fund $100,000 Elmhurst, IL, US General Operating Grant 2020
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance $4,228 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2020
Lexarts $60,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2020
Camp Horsin' Around $5,000 Perryville, KY, US General Operating Grant 2017
Child Development Centers Of The Bluegrass $3,500 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2017
Lexington Hearing & Speech Center $5,262 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2017
Lexington Rescue Mission $12,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2017
University Of Kentucky Athletics $120,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2017
Central Kentucky Riding For Hope $3,900 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2017
God's Pantry $5,400 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2017
Goodwill Industries Of Kentucky Inc $10,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2017
Honor Flight Kentucky $10,000 Winchester, KY, US General Operating Grant 2017
Lexington Children's Theatre $1,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2017
Lexington Public Library Foundation $25,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2017
Living Arts & Science Center $3,607 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2017
Ashland Terrace $10,082 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2017
Special Olympics $5,000 Frankfort, KY, US General Operating Grant 2017
The Lighthouse Ministries $12,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2017
The Nest-center For Women Children & Families $15,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2017
Salvation Army $3,729 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2017
Visually Impaired Preschool Services Inc $2,500 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2017
Asbury College $5,200 Wilmore, KY, US General Operating Grant 2017
Dress For Success $5,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2017
Easter Seals Cardinal Hill $1,743 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2017
University Of Kentucky-arboretum Capital Campaign $10,000 Lexington, KY, US Arboretum Capital Campaign 2017
Child Development Centers Of The Bluegrass $2,500 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2016
University Of Kentucky Athletics $120,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2016
Chrysalis House Inc $5,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2016
Lexington Hearing & Speech Center $2,684 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2016
Camp Horsin' Around $10,000 Perryville, KY, US General Operating Grant 2016
The Map Foundation $25,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2016
American Horse Council Foundation Inc $10,000 Washington, DC, US General Operating Grant 2016
Lexington Rescue Mission $2,500 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2016
The Larry Gilbert Foundation $2,500 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2016
Bluegrass Tech & Community College Foundation $25,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2016
Grayson Jockey Club Research Foundation $10,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2016
Locust Trace Agri-science Center $6,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2016
Keeneland Library & Museum Foundation $52,294 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2016
Ymca Of Central Kentucky $50,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2015
Paris-bourbon County Ymca $20,000 Paris, KY, US General Operating Grant 2015
Child Development Centers Of The Bluegrass $2,500 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2015
Kentucky Nonprofit Network Inc $5,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2015
University Of Kentucky Athletics $120,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2015
Uk Healthcare Gill Heart Institute $66,000 Lexington, KY, US General Operating Grant 2015

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Keeneland Foundation Inc as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 61-1358165
Website http://www. keeneland.com/about/keeneland foundation
Address 4201 VERSAILLES RD Lexington, KY 40510-9662

Key People (6)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Keeneland Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President & Director William M Lear Jr
Vice President Shannon Bishop Arvin
Secretary Kari West
Treasurer Hunter Stout
Director Everett Dobson

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated March 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.