Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation Inc
Grantmaking foundation in Louisville, Kentucky · EIN 31-1629357
- Kentucky
- Louisville
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Kentucky
- Total giving
- $35KTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $370KLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
FOUNDED IN 1998, THE KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL FOUNDATION RECEIVES AND MANAGES CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS ON BEHALF OF THE KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL, INC., ITS SUPPORTERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE FOUNDATION PERPETUATES THE FESTIVAL'S IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITY BY DEVELOPING PROJECTS THAT HIGHLIGHT THE FESTIVAL'S INFLUENCE ON THE AREA'S CULTURAL HERITAGE. ITS MISSION IS TO FURTHER THE FESTIVAL'S EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE MISSION THROUGH EXHIBITIONS AND PERFORMANCES. THE FOUNDATION ADDS TO THE FESTIVAL'S MISSION OF PROVIDING CREATIVE ENTERTAINMENT THAT ENHANCES THE COMMUNITY.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County Public Schools | $13K | 2020 |
| Waggener High School | $7.3K | 2020 |
| The Diversity Equity & Poverty Dept in Jcps | $7.1K | 2020 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.