Lexington Theatre Company
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2021–2025
Total received
$1.2M
Foundation funders
17
Grants recorded
34
Years covered
2021–2025
Who funds Lexington Theatre Company?
Lexington Theatre Company is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($426K), Opera House Fund Inc ($360K), The W Bruce Lunsford Foundation Inc ($100K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.2M in grants to Lexington Theatre Company between 2021–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $425,500 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Opera House Fund Inc | $360,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The W Bruce Lunsford Foundation Inc | $100,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Lexarts Inc | $80,480 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Saint Joseph Health System Inc | $50,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | $50,000 | 4 | 2021–2025 |
| Blue Grass Community Foundation Inc | $39,003 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Rosenstein Family Charitable Foundation | $10,400 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | $10,200 | 1 | 2023 |
| LG&E and Ku Foundation Inc | $8,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Bertha Lebus Charitable Trust | $7,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Christian Word Ministries Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| William T Young Foundation Inc | $2,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Downman Family Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Rosenthal Foundation Inc | $1,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Richard Rex Ponn Trust Fund | $500 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Hacker Charitable Foundation Inc | $150 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $579K (2024). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $488K.
What grants has Lexington Theatre Company received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Opera House Fund Inc | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM SERVICES | $290,000 |
| 2025 | Saint Joseph Health System Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2025 | The W Bruce Lunsford Foundation Inc | GENERAL | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Lexarts Inc | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| 2025 | Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Blue Grass Community Foundation Inc | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $23,655 |
| 2025 | Christian Word Ministries Inc | SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Rosenstein Family Charitable Foundation | COMMUNITY ARTS OUTREACH | $5,000 |
| 2025 | LG&E and Ku Foundation Inc | 2025 MAINSTAGE SEASON | $4,000 |
| 2025 | Bertha Lebus Charitable Trust | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,000 |
| 2025 | William T Young Foundation Inc | SUBSIDY | $2,000 |
| 2025 | Downman Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED DONATION | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $400,000 |
| 2024 | Opera House Fund Inc | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM SERVICES | $70,000 |
| 2024 | The W Bruce Lunsford Foundation Inc | GENERAL | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Lexarts Inc | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $25,480 |
| 2024 | Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Blue Grass Community Foundation Inc | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $8,768 |
| 2024 | Bertha Lebus Charitable Trust | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Rosenstein Family Charitable Foundation | COMMUNITY ARTS OUTREACH | $5,000 |
| 2024 | LG&E and Ku Foundation Inc | 2024 MAINSTAGE SEASON | $4,000 |
| 2024 | Richard Rex Ponn Trust Fund | CIVIC | $500 |
| 2024 | The Rosenthal Foundation Inc | CONTRIBUTION TO 501(C) CHARITY FOR UNRESTRICTED PURPOSES | $500 |
| 2024 | The Hacker Charitable Foundation Inc | SUPPORT THE PERFORMANCE ARTS | $150 |
| 2023 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $17,500 |
| 2023 | Lexarts Inc | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | CULTURE | $10,200 |
| 2023 | Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Blue Grass Community Foundation Inc | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $6,580 |
| 2023 | The Rosenthal Foundation Inc | CONTRIBUTION TO 501(C) CHARITY FOR UNRESTRICTED PURPOSES | $500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 34 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Lexington Theatre Company?
Lexington Theatre Company is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($426K), Opera House Fund Inc ($360K), The W Bruce Lunsford Foundation Inc ($100K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.2M in grants to Lexington Theatre Company between 2021–2025.
Who is Lexington Theatre Company's largest funder?
Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program is the largest recorded funder of Lexington Theatre Company, with $426K across 3 grants (2022–2024).
How much grant funding has Lexington Theatre Company received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.2M in grants to Lexington Theatre Company across 34 grants from 17 funders between 2021–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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