At BGCF, we support local journalism because it’s essential to healthy communities

Blue Grass Community Foundation, in partnership with the Herald-Leader, is proud to support reliable, accurate journalism. Access to trustworthy, local news and information we…
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New project embeds artists in Lexington city hall

The City of Lexington is taking the phrase, “Life imitates art,” to a new level. Three local artists are now working within city government offices,…
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Blue Grass Community Foundation Announces New Board Officers and Board Members

Blue Grass Community Foundation is pleased to announce the election of the following officers of the board for FY22: Chair: Fran Taylor, owner/partner of Lexington…
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BGCF Joins Lex Do This! COVID-19 Vaccine Effort

BGCF was proud to be part of the coalition of forces behind the Lex Do This! campaign to educate and encourage Lexington residents to get…
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BGCF365 Grants $25,000 to Lexington Arts Nonprofits

BGCF365, an initiative of Blue Grass Community Foundation, awarded five grants totaling $25,000 to arts and arts education nonprofits in Fayette County. BGCF365 members…
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Lexington Black Prosperity Initiative Announces 2021 Grassroots Black Leadership Award Honorees

The Lexington Black Prosperity Initiative, a community-advised committee of Blue Grass Community Foundation, has announced the first class of Grassroots Black Leadership Award honorees. With…
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2020 GoodGiving Challenge Raises $2.39 million for Local Nonprofits

Tenth annual week-long online giving campaign raised a record-breaking amount of money for 126 nonprofits The preliminary numbers are in for the GoodGiving Challenge, and…
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Blue Grass Community Foundation Announces $100,000 Matching Challenge to Advance Racial Equity in Lexington

October 21, 2020 (Lexington, Ky.) — An anonymous donor and Matthew and Jenna Mitchell have teamed up to issue a $100,000 matching gift challenge, inviting…
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BGCF Announces New Board Officers and Board Members

July 1, 2020 (Lexington, Ky.) – Blue Grass Community Foundation is pleased to announce the election of the following officers of the board for FY21:…
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Blue Grass Community Foundation Announces Creation of Equity Fund

June 30, 2020 (Lexington, Ky.) — In response to an outpouring of requests from donors, the Blue Grass Community Foundation’s (BGCF) board of directors has…
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