The Power of One: Investing in the Future of Clark County

“I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.” — Mother…
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THE POWER OF ENDOWMENTS: INVESTING IN THE ARTS PAYS OFF IN PERPETUITY

Celebrated philanthropist Lucille Little was passionate about the arts. All told, Mrs. Little awarded over $50 million to nonprofits in Fayette, Rowan and Elliott Counties.
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A Profile in Giving: Building a Strong Foundation of Generosity

In addition to building homes, James and Martha Monroe build communities. In 2006, when James and Martha were in their early twenties and had been…
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Why I Give

In 2003 a friend gave me a book that changed my life — although not in a way that anyone noticed or maybe that even…
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It All Started With Three Sheets of Paper

By Scotty Patrick, Magoffin County Community Foundation chair   I grew up in Magoffin County and learned a lot in my early years there. My…
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Giving is an Outlaw State of Mind for the Stapleton Family

Kentucky native and one of the country’s most respected and beloved musicians, Chris Stapleton has received numerous awards for his work: eight Grammys, seven Academy…
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The Tempur Sealy Foundation, a corporate advised fund at BGCF, pledged a gift of $2 million to support a pediatric sleep center at UK’s Kentucky Children’s Hospital. 

A third of a child’s life is spent sleeping, and the connection between quality rest and adequate emotional, physical and mental growth is clear.
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Santa Claus opens Santa CAUSE Donner-Advised Fund

It isn’t often that Blue Grass Community Foundation (BGCF) makes a public announcement about a new charitable fund. But when the fund is established by…
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Giving Is All in the Family for the Salomons

Art Salomon has worn a lot of hats at Blue Grass Community Foundation over the past 25 years: board member, board chair, finance and audit…
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Living and Giving Off the Grid

Chris Schimmoeller and Joel Dufour may live off the grid, but they are integrally connected to their community. “I grew up without a telephone, television…
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