Community Foundation of West Kyinc
The Community Foundation of West Kentucky is a public charity based in Paducah, Kentucky. It makes charitable giving easier, supports nonprofits, and invests in the future of West Kentucky through grants, scholarships, charitable funds, and other community-focused giving.
Community Foundation of West Kyinc at a glance
In short: Community Foundation of West Kyinc gave $10.1M across 103 grants in 2024 (avg $98K), top state Kentucky. 65% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,059,754
- +21.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 103
- +243.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $97,668
- -64.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $22,436
- Total assets
- $48,526,888
- +1.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 65% first-time grantees (67 of 103, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (38% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Community Foundation of West Kyinc
- How to Apply
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Eligible western Kentucky nonprofits may apply for the Philanthropy 360 Grant. The available program information does not specify application materials or a deadline.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 7, Paducah, KY 42002-0007
Phone: (270) 442-8622
Website: https://cfwestky.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Community Foundation of West Kyinc
Who Community Foundation of West Kyinc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Remaining Under 5000 ($5.5M). Together the top 10 received $7.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
299 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 190 grants of 299 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes its work as serving western Kentucky. Its website also says it helps donors support causes beyond the region.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 103 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Community Foundation of West Kyinc open to new grantees?
65%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 67 of 103 grantees (65%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $126K; repeat grants $44K. How we count
Medians: $16K first-time, $41K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.4M (2020) to $10.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 103 grants totaling $10.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Remaining Under 5000 | — | $5,452,818 |
| Appalachia Service Project Johnson City, TN | Disaster Relief | $442,400 |
| Camp Graves Water Valley, KY | Disaster Relief | $195,000 |
| Paducah Public Schools Fdtn Paducah, KY | Youth Services | $174,906 |
| Community FNDT Louisville Louisville, KY | Social Services | $155,711 |
| Paducah Cooperative Ministry Paducah, KY | Social Services | $148,009 |
| Mayfield Graves LTRG Mayfield, KY | Disaster Relief | $147,368 |
| Hopkins Co LRDRC Dawson Springs, KY | Disaster Relief | $145,676 |
| Marshall Co Long Term Recovery Grp Benton, KY | Disaster Relief | $142,310 |
| First United Methodist Metropolis Metropolis, IL | Religious | $124,661 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $48,526,888 | $12,823,058 | $12,311,334 | $10,059,754 | 103 | $2,613,686 |
| 2023 | $47,682,390 | $9,506,220 | $9,571,641 | $8,296,934 | 30 | $1,627,858 |
| 2022 | $44,437,156 | $14,048,552 | $6,819,529 | $6,134,308 | 52 | $1,233,318 |
| 2021 | $44,374,671 | $11,381,597 | $3,796,612 | $2,978,175 | 50 | $2,873,964 |
| 2020 | $35,976,347 | $6,890,139 | $3,373,653 | $2,381,828 | 64 | $2,582,281 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is “to promote philanthropy and provide grants to charitable, religious, educational and community programs and organizations.”
Its 2024 filing describes support for arts and entertainment, museums and civic welfare, social services, housing, education, and religious activities. It says grants have supported services such as shelter, food, pregnancy counseling, and training for people with disabilities, as well as educational institutions.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Cassidy’s Cause Therapeutic Riding, a 2023 recipient, says it provides people with disabilities in western Kentucky therapeutic, educational, and recreational equine-oriented activities. Beyond Uganda, also a 2023 recipient, describes its mission as creating spiritual and educational opportunities while improving living conditions for underserved people in Uganda.
Grantmaking
The foundation’s filings report 30 grants totaling $8,296,934 in 2023 and 52 grants totaling $6,134,308 in 2022. Its 2024 filing lists a grant count of zero.
The foundation currently lists the Philanthropy 360 Grant as open. It accepts applications from area nonprofits serving western Kentucky in community arts, education, health awareness, children’s programs, and community improvement. Funding is up to $1,000; the listed eligibility requirement is that applicants be nonprofits in western Kentucky.
Among the 2023 recipients, Cassidy’s Cause Therapeutic Riding received $94,508, and Beyond Uganda received $51,072.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing include Angie Jackson, president; Scott Powell, vice president; Mark Hequembourg, treasurer; and directors Chris Black, Terry Bunnell, Dr. Simone Fearon, Joe Frampton, J. Ronald Jackson, Gary Houston, and Harold Hurt.
Community Foundation of West Kyinc is led by Anthony J. Watkins, CEO since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 3 of 17 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anthony J. Watkins
CEO
Executive Di → Chief Executive O, 2021
Chief Executive O → CEO, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$123K (2020) → $152K (2024)
Christina Dockins
Interim CEO
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$122K (2023) → $122K (2024)
Lena E. Emmons
CEO
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angie Jackson
President
Board Member → Board Member & President, 2023
Board Member & President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Black
Director
Director → President, 2022
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Houston
Director
Director → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harold Hurt
Director
Director → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
J. Ronald Jackson
Director
Director → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Frampton
Director
Director → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Weaver
Director
Director → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Whitlow
Director
Director → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Leeper
Director
Director → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terry Bunnell
Director
Director → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Simone Fearon
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan Johnson
CFO
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$88K (2024)
Mark Hequembourg
Treasurer
Director → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Powell
Vice President
Director → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Jason Siener (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ken Wheeler (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Susan Guess (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jamey Brown (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Vicki Brantley (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: George Long (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jerry Severns (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: George Shaw (2020) — Director
- Former: Gerry Montgomery (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $152K, to Anthony J Watkins (CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Community Foundation of West Kyinc
How much does Community Foundation of West Kyinc give each year?
Community Foundation of West Kyinc gave $10.1M across 103 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $8.3M across 30 grants.
What is Community Foundation of West Kyinc's typical grant size?
Community Foundation of West Kyinc's median grant in 2024 was $22,436, and its average grant was $97,668, across 103 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Community Foundation of West Kyinc that year got $126K on average.
Where does Community Foundation of West Kyinc give grants?
Community Foundation of West Kyinc's top state is Kentucky, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The most frequent recipient cities were Paducah, KY (36 grants), Murray, KY (18 grants), Henderson, KY (9 grants) and Mayfield, KY (6 grants).
Does Community Foundation of West Kyinc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 102 grants with a stated purpose on Community Foundation of West Kyinc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Social Services" (55 grants), "Religious" (18 grants) and "Disaster Relief" (13 grants).
Who are Community Foundation of West Kyinc's largest grantees?
Community Foundation of West Kyinc's largest 2024 grantees include Remaining Under 5000 ($5,452,818), Appalachia Service Project ($442,400) and Camp Graves ($195,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Community Foundation of West Kyinc?
Community Foundation of West Kyinc reported $48.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $12.8M.
What does Community Foundation of West Kyinc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “to promote philanthropy and provide grants to charitable, religious, educational and community programs and organizations.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Community Foundation of West Kyinc?
Eligible western Kentucky nonprofits may apply for the Philanthropy 360 Grant. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Community Foundation of West Kyinc's EIN?
Community Foundation of West Kyinc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1304905. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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