Welcome!

Located in Lexington, Kentucky, the heart of the Bluegrass, Blue Grass Community Foundation is a nonprofit foundation established in 1967.

BGCF's mission is to connect people who give to causes they care about and to the needs of our community by providing philanthropic leadership and support.  We advance charitable giving.  We seek to enhance the quality of life in our region, for today and tomorrow.  

We invite you to learn more about us and the service we can offer you.  We hope you will visit us on a regular basis for updated information about our services and timely, philanthropic news.




It is with great sadness that we report the death of Arthur B. Rouse, Jr. on July 29, 2008. Mr. Rouse was a charter member of the Board of Directors and long-time friend of Blue Grass Community Foundation.

Mr. Rouse was well known in our community for his commitment to philanthropy. In our 40th year of service to this community, BGCF remembers Mr. Rouse fondly for his foresight and generosity. We are honored to continue the work of Mr. Rouse through the generous memorial contribution made in his honor.



About Us

Learn more about BGCFand our exciting history or view a list of BGCF's Board of Directors and Staff.



Donor Central

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and much more!

Center for Community
Legacy Initiatives

Get involved in these exciting new Lexington area initiatives!

Center for Community Legacy Initiatives News

East End Small Area Plan To Begin With Kickoff Rally
The Lexington Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) authorized East End Small Area Plan will officially begin with a community kickoff rally on Thursday, June 12, 2008 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Charles Young Community Center Park, 540 East Third Street, Lexington.

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Working Together for Better Health in Central Kentucky
Blue Grass Community Foundation is pleased to join with the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky to make grants available to organizations seeking to improve the health of Central Kentucky. Eligible organizations include community-based charitable organizations and governmental entities.

990 Available for Download

BGCF 990 2006

2007 Report to the Community



You are welcome to view our Annual Report.

Community Bridges

Needs Summary Form for Non-Profits
07.17.2007 - Please complete the "Needs Summary Form", by clicking the icon to the left. Please submit ...

Giving Gazette

The Rise of PhilanthroSourcing
Corporations that find themselves in need of fresh ideas, products and content need no longer depend ...

GrantStation Insider E-news

GrantStation Insider E-newsletter Sign-up
02.16.2007 - The Blue Grass Community Foundation, in partnership with GrantStation, brings you the GrantStation ...

Blue Grass Community Foundation
250 West Main Street, Suite 1220 Lexington, Kentucky 40507-1714
Phone: 859-225-3343 Fax: 859-243-0770
Connecting People To Causes