Hazard Independent College Foundation
Providing funding to support hazard community college
Hazard Independent College Foundation at a glance
In short: Hazard Independent College Foundation gave $511K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $511K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $511,106
- +1.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $511,106
- Median grant
- $511,106
- Total assets
- $980,298
- -2.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who Hazard Independent College Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hazard Community & Technical Colleg ($511K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $505K (2024) to $511K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $511K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hazard Community & Technical Colleg Hazard, KY | Support HCTC College Staff and Students | $511,106 |
Ready to take the next step with Hazard Independent College Foundation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $980,298 | $587,125 | $616,802 | $511,106 | 1 | $23,771 |
| 2024 | $1,001,015 | $1,081,824 | $518,576 | $504,814 | Total only | $1,961 |
| 2023 | $424,326 | $156,515 | $115,417 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $366,537 | $59,443 | $65,286 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $390,444 | $60,260 | $24,756 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $326,104 | $50,509 | $29,601 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $290,016 | $24,648 | $44,805 | — | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Hazard Independent College Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Hazard Independent College Foundation is a public charity, based in Hazard, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $980K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $511K. Net investment income was $24K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hazard Independent College Foundation is led by Carla Seals, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carla Seals
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Alexander
President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Derrick Bowling
Director
Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Janet Smith
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Lawrence Gorman
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Tracey Smith
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Zach Weinberg
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Betsy Clemons
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Charlene Miller
Vice President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Julie Akemon
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Fred Brashear (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Mike Lasslo (2019–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Janice Brafford-King (2019–2020) — Chair
- Former: Leon Hollon (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Lou Ella Farler (2019–2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Hazard Independent College Foundation
How much does Hazard Independent College Foundation give each year?
Hazard Independent College Foundation gave $511K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it reported $505K in grants paid.
How large is Hazard Independent College Foundation?
Hazard Independent College Foundation reported $980K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $587K.
Where does Hazard Independent College Foundation operate?
Hazard Independent College Foundation has awarded grants in Kentucky.
What is Hazard Independent College Foundation's EIN?
Hazard Independent College Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-0660686. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Hazard Independent College Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Similar funders in Kentucky
The Community Foundation of Louisville Inc
Louisville, KY
The Community Foundation of Louisville funds nonprofits across areas including education, arts and culture, health, and community development, with a focus on Louisville and surrounding communities while also supporting work beyond the region. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,012 to $3,853,691, with a median of $22,987; it states that grant programs for local nonprofits use an open application and review process.
Assets
$766.9M
Grants
678
Total Given
$55.0M
Blue Grass Community Foundation Inc
Lexington, KY
Blue Grass Community Foundation funds charitable causes and community needs, including education, housing, basic assistance, and youth wellbeing, primarily in Central and Appalachia Kentucky. Its 2025 grants ranged from about $5,000 to $520,000, with a median of about $16,700; the foundation’s website describes competitive grant opportunities but does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$296.2M
Grants
514
Total Given
$20.7M
LG&E and Ku Foundation Inc
Louisville, KY
The foundation funds community organizations in economic development, education, the environment, and diversity, as well as event sponsorships and tree-planting grants, primarily in communities served by LG&E and KU. Its 2025 grants ranged from $100 to $749,000, with a median of $2,500; 96% of grant dollars went to Kentucky. It accepts community grant applications through its online portal in March and October.
Assets
$22.0M
Grants
497
Total Given
$4.3M
The Community Foundation of Louisville Depository Inc
Louisville, KY
The Community Foundation of Louisville supports a broad range of causes, including arts, parks, education, social services, and libraries, with most 2025 grant dollars going to Kentucky organizations. Its 2025 grants had a median of $15,200 and ranged from $5,100 to over $2.3 million; the available information does not say whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$24.0M
Grants
421
Total Given
$20.5M
John B & Brownie Young Memorial Fund
Owensboro, KY
The fund provides scholarships to eligible high school seniors from four Owensboro-area Kentucky school districts for full-time college or vocational/technical study, primarily supporting the first year. Awards are at least $500, with a $500 median grant in 2025; larger awards depend on students’ financial need. Students are notified and receive application information through their school counselor and Independence Bank; the fund does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$13.5M
Grants
392
Total Given
$894K
Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels Inc
Louisville, KY
The Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels funds Kentucky 501(c)(3) organizations serving Kentuckians, supporting projects in areas such as education, health, community services, arts, and disaster relief. Its 2024 grants ranged from $370 to $500,000, with a median of about $6,000; Good Works applications require a letter of intent, and the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.
Assets
$23.5M
Grants
358
Total Given
$4.5M
More similar funders
More Funders in Kentucky
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Hazard Independent College Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Hazard Independent College Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?