SPRING 2023
BGCFyi SKYROCKETING GENEROSITY:
BGCF CELEBRATES $150 MILLION IN TOTAL GRANTMAKING Blue Grass Community Foundation is
surpassing $100 million in grants. It took
“Surpassing the $150 million milestone
over $150 million in grants and scholarships
three years to grant another $50 million. And
increasing community generosity. It’s about
celebrating a tremendous milestone: awarding since our founding in 1967!
us 53 years to reach that milestone but just what a whirlwind those three years have
been! From COVID-19 to racial injustice, to
BGCF was established when C.W. and
Irene Sulier invited several Central Kentucky philanthropists to join them in establishing
a public foundation to encourage charitable
devastating natural disasters, our community has experienced what seems to be a record amount of heartbreak.
represents progress toward our mission of impact, transformation, changed lives and the generosity of donors of all sizes who
make it possible. We hope this philanthropic milestone will inspire pride and energize our community’s giving spirit.”
giving and to support local causes and
Yet, we’ve also experienced a record amount
At Blue Grass Community Foundation, we
Grass Foundation (as it was then called)
early 2020 days. In FY20, we saw a record
know we make the biggest impact when we
charities. That first year, the assets of Blue reached $5,000. The following year, grants
totaling $500 were awarded to five nonprofit organizations.
of generosity and support since those
number of grants awarded in one fiscal
year — $17.2 million — a 70% increase
over the previous year. And in FY22, the
amount of total contributions to charitable
Fast forward to 2023. The Community
Foundation has grown from one charitable
fund to over 800, each with its own unique charitable purpose. Charitable assets total
more than $220 million. Most importantly, the
to have a greater impact on your community
and the causes you love, join us! We want to
to $43,045,798, the largest amount in our 55-year history and double the amount of contributions over FY21!
“This is about so much more
awarded more than $150 million in grants.
Adkins, president/CEO of Blue
It was just three years ago we celebrated
invest together for our community. If you’d like
funds at the Community Foundation rose
Community Foundation, in partnership with our generous fundholders and donors, has
believe one person can make a difference but
us today to establish a
charitable fund to reach
your philanthropic goals. Or
maximize the impact of your
charitable giving by investing
in our endowed community
than numbers,” explained Lisa
funds in Clark, Fayette, Franklin,
Harrison, Madison, Magoffin,
Grass Community Foundation.
$150,000,000
partner with you. Contact
Rowan or Woodford counties.
$150,000,000
This chart depicts the velocity of our community’s increased generosity in the past 23 years.
$120,000,000 $100,000,000
$90,000,000
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$60,000,000 $50,000,000
at bgcf.org/150million or scan the QR code
$30,000,000 $0 SPRING 2023
below $500,000
$1,000,000
$500
$100,000
1967
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