Lexington Public Library Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2026
Total received
$1.9M
Foundation funders
18
Grants recorded
51
Years covered
2019–2026
Who funds Lexington Public Library Foundation?
Lexington Public Library Foundation is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by Marksbury Family Foundation Inc ($900K), Blue Grass Community Foundation Inc ($312K), Randleigh Foundation ($250K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.9M in grants to Lexington Public Library Foundation between 2019–2026.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marksbury Family Foundation Inc | $900,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Blue Grass Community Foundation Inc | $311,824 | 9 | 2019–2025 |
| Randleigh Foundation | $250,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The William Stamps Farish Fund | $100,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Keeneland Foundation Inc | $75,000 | 3 | 2024–2026 |
| Elhapa Foundation Inc | $70,000 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Nisource Charitable Foundation | $65,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Hilary Boone Foundation Inc | $50,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Muir House Foundation | $18,000 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Christian Word Ministries Inc | $15,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| William Bartram and Eloise Williams | $15,000 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Kloiber Foundation Inc | $11,939 | 1 | 2022 |
| LG&E and Ku Foundation Inc | $11,000 | 3 | 2024–2025 |
| American Water Charitable Foundationinc | $5,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Ee Murry Family Foundation | $2,300 | 1 | 2021 |
| Baird Foundation Inc | $425 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| JPMorgan Chase Foundation | $360 | 3 | 2020–2024 |
| Ross Stores Foundation | $196 | 1 | 2026 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2020) to $796K (2023). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $25K.
What grants has Lexington Public Library Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Keeneland Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING GRANT | $25,000 |
| 2026 | Ross Stores Foundation | YOUTH PROGRAM | $196 |
| 2025 | Keeneland Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING GRANT | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Blue Grass Community Foundation Inc | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $21,433 |
| 2025 | The Muir House Foundation | 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. | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Elhapa Foundation Inc | UNRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Christian Word Ministries Inc | SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2025 | LG&E and Ku Foundation Inc | TEACHER TIME IN THE MAKERSPACE | $5,000 |
| 2025 | William Bartram and Eloise Williams | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Marksbury Family Foundation Inc | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PLEDGE OF $300K OVER SIX YEARS TO REBUILD A LIBRARY BRANCH | $300,000 |
| 2024 | Blue Grass Community Foundation Inc | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $115,623 |
| 2024 | Keeneland Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING GRANT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Elhapa Foundation Inc | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Muir House Foundation | 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. | $5,500 |
| 2024 | Christian Word Ministries Inc | SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | William Bartram and Eloise Williams | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Nisource Charitable Foundation | CORPORATE DONATION | $5,000 |
| 2024 | LG&E and Ku Foundation Inc | SUMMER AT THE LIBRARY 2024 | $5,000 |
| 2024 | American Water Charitable Foundationinc | GENERAL PURPOSE | $2,500 |
| 2024 | LG&E and Ku Foundation Inc | LIBRARY GRAND OPENING EVENT | $1,000 |
| 2024 | JPMorgan Chase Foundation | MATCHING CONTRIBUTION (GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT) | $10 |
| 2023 | Marksbury Family Foundation Inc | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PLEDGE OF $300K OVER SIX YEARS TO REBUILD A LIBRARY BRANCH | $300,000 |
| 2023 | Randleigh Foundation | NEW VILLAGE LIBRARY | $250,000 |
| 2023 | Blue Grass Community Foundation Inc | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $120,582 |
| 2023 | The William Stamps Farish Fund | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $100,000 |
| 2023 | Elhapa Foundation Inc | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
| 2023 | William Bartram and Eloise Williams | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Nisource Charitable Foundation | CORPORATE DONATION | $5,000 |
| 2023 | American Water Charitable Foundationinc | GENERAL PURPOSE | $2,500 |
| 2023 | The Muir House Foundation | 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. | $2,500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 51 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Lexington Public Library Foundation?
Lexington Public Library Foundation is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by Marksbury Family Foundation Inc ($900K), Blue Grass Community Foundation Inc ($312K), Randleigh Foundation ($250K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.9M in grants to Lexington Public Library Foundation between 2019–2026.
Who is Lexington Public Library Foundation's largest funder?
Marksbury Family Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of Lexington Public Library Foundation, with $900K across 3 grants (2022–2024).
How much grant funding has Lexington Public Library Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.9M in grants to Lexington Public Library Foundation across 51 grants from 18 funders between 2019–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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