The Creech Family Foundation concentrates its giving in Central Kentucky, making multi-year/general support grants to a small set of local nonprofits focused on rehabilitation, therapeutic services, and higher-education access. Their portfolio is dominated by repeat, sizable gifts to organizations that provide therapeutic riding and other rehabilitative services, a regional hospital foundation, and a university scholarship fund, signaling a preference for locally rooted health and education causes.
Creech Family Foundation Inc makes repeat, sizable gifts to a small circle of Kentucky organizations, with multi-year support for rehabilitation services, therapeutic riding, scholarships, and local community programs. A defining thread is consistency: Central Kentucky Riding for Hope received $70,000 in 2023 and $50,000 in both 2024 and 2025, while Cardinal Hill Hospital Fdtn was funded at $50,000 in each of 2023, 2024, and 2025. The foundation also backs higher-education access through the University of Kentucky Scholarship Fund, which received $45,000 in 2023, $50,000 in 2024, and $68,334 in 2025. Those awards sit alongside support for Lexington-area services such as the Salvation Army, Surgery on Sunday, and the Hope Center, showing a grantmaking pattern that favors local institutions serving people with disabilities, patients, students, and other community members. The portfolio is compact, locally rooted, and marked by recurring general support rather than a broad national spread.
In disability and therapeutic services, the foundation gave $30,000 in 2023, 2024, and 2025 to Lexington Fayette County Kentucky for a public park playground for the handicapped, and $50,000 in 2023 to Spirit Theraputic in Ellensburg, WA for general support. Higher-education access is another clear theme: the University of Kentucky Scholarship Fund received $68,334 in 2025 for scholarship fund/general fund support. Community support also appears through grants such as $20,000 in 2025 to Salvation Army in Lexington, KY for general support and $10,000 in 2025 to Community Action Council in Lexington, KY for general support. These awards point to a mix of scholarship, recreation, and direct-service funding.
Typical grants cluster tightly around $10,000, with a p25 of $10,000, median of $10,000, and p75 of $34,000. The larger end of the portfolio includes repeated $50,000 and $30,000 awards, but most grants stay at the lower end of that range. The pattern is also recurring: multiple recipients appear in successive years, including annual grants to the same local organizations. The foundation’s giving is local, and the grants list shows it funds individuals as well as organizations. The support types include general fund, scholarship fund/general fund, and project-specific capital support.
$390K
$6.9M
$556K
$391K
Most grants fall between $10K and $34K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$34K
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Concentrated, relatively large grants to a small number of repeat grantees; primarily unrestricted/general fund support within the donor's local region.
Notable grantees: Central Kentucky Riding for Hope, University of Kentucky Scholarship Fund, Cardinal Hill Hospital Foundation, Spirit Therapeutic
Grantmaking is concentrated in Kentucky, which accounts for 92% of grants and is the top state by grant count. Lexington is the main recipient city, with repeated awards to organizations there across health, education, and community services. Georgetown also appears through Central Kentucky Riding for Hope. Outside Kentucky, named recipients include Ellensburg, WA and Orlando, FL. All recorded grants in the dataset go to U.S. recipients.
The foundation repeatedly funds therapeutic and rehabilitation-related organizations, a university scholarship fund, and local community nonprofits. Examples include Central Kentucky Riding for Hope, Cardinal Hill Hospital Fdtn, and the University of Kentucky Scholarship Fund, along with Lexington-area service groups such as Salvation Army and Community Action Council.
The typical grant size is $10,000, with a p25 of $10,000 and a median of $10,000. The upper quartile is $34,000, while several recurring awards in the recent grants list reach $50,000 and above.
Yes. Several recipients appear across multiple years, including Cardinal Hill Hospital Fdtn at $50,000 in 2023, 2024, and 2025; Central Kentucky Riding for Hope at $70,000 in 2023 and $50,000 in 2024 and 2025; and the University of Kentucky Scholarship Fund at $45,000 in 2023, $50,000 in 2024, and $68,334 in 2025.
Giving is concentrated in Kentucky, which receives 92% of grants and is the top state by grant count. Lexington is the most visible recipient city in the grant list, with Georgetown also appearing among Kentucky recipients.
The recent grants list shows general fund support, scholarship fund/general fund support, and project-specific support. One example is the Lexington Fayette County Kentucky grant for a public park playground for the handicapped, which is listed as project-specific support.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARDINAL HILL HOSPITAL FDTN | LEXINGTON, KY | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL FUND |
| CENTRAL KENTUCKY RIDING FOR HOPE | GEORGETOWN, KY | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL FUND |
| UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY SCHOLARSHIP FUND | LEXINGTON, KY | $50,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP FUND/GENERAL FUND |
| MUSANA ORGANIZATION | CENTENIAL, CO | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL FUND |
| CAMPUS CRUSADE FOR CHRIST-CRU | ORLANDO, FL | $35,000 | 2026 | GENERAL FUND |
| LEXINGTON FAYETTE COUNTY KENTUCKY | LEXINGTON, KY | $30,000 | 2026 | PUBLIC PARK PLAYGROUND FOR THE HANDICAPPED |
| SALVATION ARMY | LEXINGTON, KY | $20,000 | 2026 | GENERAL FUND |
| SURGERY ON SUNDAY | LEXINGTON, KY | $17,000 | 2026 | GENERAL FUND |
| JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF THE BLUEGRASS | LEXINGTON, KY | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL FUND |
| TURNING POINT USA | PHOENIX, AZ | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL FUND |
| BLUEGRASS BOY SCOUT COUNCIL | LEXINGTON, KY | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL FUND |
| BIG BROTHERS | LEXINGTON, KY | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL FUND |
| GLEAN KENTUCKY | LEXINGTON, KY | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL FUND |
| COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL | LEXINGTON, KY | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL FUND |
| HOPE CENTER | LEXINGTON, KY | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL FUND |
| YMCA LEXINGTONKY | LEXINGTON, KY | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL FUND |
| SOUTHLAND CHRISTIAN CHURCH | NICHOLSAVILLE, KY | $8,174 | 2026 | GENERAL FUND |
| UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY SCHOLARSHIP FUND | LEXINGTON, KY | $68,334 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP FUND/GENERAL FUND |
| CARDINAL HILL HOSPITAL FDTN | LEXINGTON, KY | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| CENTRAL KENTUCKY RIDING FOR HOPE | GEORGETOWN, KY | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| CAMPUS CRUSADE FOR CHRIST-CRU | ORLANDO, FL | $34,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| LEXINGTON FAYETTE COUNTY KENTUCKY | LEXINGTON, KY | $30,000 | 2025 | PUBLIC PARK PLAYGROUND FOR THE HANDICAPPED |
| SALVATION ARMY | LEXINGTON, KY | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| GLEEN KENTUCKY | LEXINGTON, KY | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| YMCA LEXINGTONKY | LEXINGTON, KY | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| HOPE CENTER | LEXINGTON, KY | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL | LEXINGTON, KY | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| BLUEGRASS BOY SCOUT COUNCIL | LEXINGTON, KY | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| A DIFFERENT WORLD INC | LEXINGTON, KY | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF THE BLUEGRASS | LEXINGTON, KY | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| SURGERY ON SUNDAY | LEXINGTON, KY | $7,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| SOUTHLAND CHRISTIAN CHURCH | NICHOLSAVILLE, KY | $5,804 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| KY HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION | LEXINGTON, KY | $2,500 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| CENTRAL KENTUCKY RIDING FOR HOPE | GEORGETOWN, KY | $50,000 | 2024 | GENERAL FUND |
| CARDINAL HILL HOSPITAL FDTN | LEXINGTON, KY | $50,000 | 2024 | GENERAL FUND |
| UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY SCHOLARSHIP FUND | LEXINGTON, KY | $50,000 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP FUND/GENERAL FUND |
| CAMPUS CRUSADE FOR CHRIST-CRU | ORLANDO, FL | $34,000 | 2024 | GENERAL FUND |
| LEXINGTON FAYETTE COUNTY KENTUCKY | LEXINGTON, KY | $30,000 | 2024 | PUBLIC PARK PLAYGROUND FOR THE HANDICAPPED |
| SALVATION ARMY | LEXINGTON, KY | $20,000 | 2024 | GENERAL FUND |
| COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL | LEXINGTON, KY | $10,000 | 2024 | GENERAL FUND |
| YMCA LEXINGTONKY | LEXINGTON, KY | $10,000 | 2024 | GENERAL FUND |
| GLEEN KENTUCKY | LEXINGTON, KY | $10,000 | 2024 | GENERAL FUND |
| JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF THE BLUEGRASS | LEXINGTON, KY | $10,000 | 2024 | GENERAL FUND |
| HOPE CENTER | LEXINGTON, KY | $10,000 | 2024 | GENERAL FUND |
| SURGERY ON SUNDAY | LEXINGTON, KY | $7,000 | 2024 | GENERAL FUND |
| SOUTHLAND CHRISTIAN CHURCH | NICHOLSAVILLE, KY | $5,670 | 2024 | GENERAL FUND |
| KY HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION | LEXINGTON, KY | $2,500 | 2024 | GENERAL FUND |
| ACCESS MINISTRIES KY INC | LEXINGTON, KY | $1,400 | 2024 | GENERAL FUND |
| CENTRAL KENTUCKY RIDING FOR HOPE | GEORGETOWN, KY | $70,000 | 2023 | GENERAL FUND |
| SPIRIT THERAPUTIC | ELLENSBURG, WA | $50,000 | 2023 | GENERAL FUND |
CARDINAL HILL HOSPITAL FDTN
$50,000GENERAL FUND
CENTRAL KENTUCKY RIDING FOR HOPE
$50,000GENERAL FUND
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY SCHOLARSHIP FUND
$50,000SCHOLARSHIP FUND/GENERAL FUND
MUSANA ORGANIZATION
$50,000GENERAL FUND
CAMPUS CRUSADE FOR CHRIST-CRU
$35,000GENERAL FUND
LEXINGTON FAYETTE COUNTY KENTUCKY
$30,000PUBLIC PARK PLAYGROUND FOR THE HANDICAPPED
SALVATION ARMY
$20,000GENERAL FUND
SURGERY ON SUNDAY
$17,000GENERAL FUND
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF THE BLUEGRASS
$10,000GENERAL FUND
TURNING POINT USA
$10,000GENERAL FUND
BLUEGRASS BOY SCOUT COUNCIL
$10,000GENERAL FUND
BIG BROTHERS
$10,000GENERAL FUND
GLEAN KENTUCKY
$10,000GENERAL FUND
COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL
$10,000GENERAL FUND
YMCA LEXINGTONKY
$10,000GENERAL FUND
SOUTHLAND CHRISTIAN CHURCH
$8,174GENERAL FUND
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY SCHOLARSHIP FUND
$68,334SCHOLARSHIP FUND/GENERAL FUND
CARDINAL HILL HOSPITAL FDTN
$50,000GENERAL FUND
CENTRAL KENTUCKY RIDING FOR HOPE
$50,000GENERAL FUND
CAMPUS CRUSADE FOR CHRIST-CRU
$34,000GENERAL FUND
LEXINGTON FAYETTE COUNTY KENTUCKY
$30,000PUBLIC PARK PLAYGROUND FOR THE HANDICAPPED
SALVATION ARMY
$20,000GENERAL FUND
GLEEN KENTUCKY
$10,000GENERAL FUND
COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL
$10,000GENERAL FUND
BLUEGRASS BOY SCOUT COUNCIL
$10,000GENERAL FUND
A DIFFERENT WORLD INC
$10,000GENERAL FUND
SURGERY ON SUNDAY
$7,000GENERAL FUND
SOUTHLAND CHRISTIAN CHURCH
$5,804GENERAL FUND
KY HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
$2,500GENERAL FUND
CENTRAL KENTUCKY RIDING FOR HOPE
$50,000GENERAL FUND
CARDINAL HILL HOSPITAL FDTN
$50,000GENERAL FUND
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY SCHOLARSHIP FUND
$50,000SCHOLARSHIP FUND/GENERAL FUND
CAMPUS CRUSADE FOR CHRIST-CRU
$34,000GENERAL FUND
LEXINGTON FAYETTE COUNTY KENTUCKY
$30,000PUBLIC PARK PLAYGROUND FOR THE HANDICAPPED
SALVATION ARMY
$20,000GENERAL FUND
COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL
$10,000GENERAL FUND
GLEEN KENTUCKY
$10,000GENERAL FUND
SURGERY ON SUNDAY
$7,000GENERAL FUND
SOUTHLAND CHRISTIAN CHURCH
$5,670GENERAL FUND
KY HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
$2,500GENERAL FUND
ACCESS MINISTRIES KY INC
$1,400GENERAL FUND
CENTRAL KENTUCKY RIDING FOR HOPE
$70,000GENERAL FUND
SPIRIT THERAPUTIC
$50,000GENERAL FUND