FOUNDATION FOR APPALACHIAN KENTUCKY INC
HAZARD, KY · Philanthropy & Voluntarism
Mission
The primary purpose of the organization is to receive, hold, handle, administer, invest, and reinvest money and property of all kinds received by gift, devise, payments, bequest, or appointment, in trust or otherwise, for charitable purposes, primarily in, or for the benefit of, the people of southeastern Kentucky, including for such purposes as (A) to assist communities and organizations in providing innovative, high-quality programs and services to the residents of southeastern Kentucky; (B) to administer for charitable purposes property donated to the corporation; (C) to distribute money for such purposes in accordance with the terms of gifts, bequests, devises to the corporation not inconsistent with its purposes, as set forth in these articles of incorporation, or in accordance with determinations made by the Board of Directors pursuant to these articles of incorporation; and (D) to distribute property to qualified charitable organizations for charitable purposes.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds FOUNDATION FOR APPALACHIAN KENTUCKY INC
$13.9M in foundation grants on record from 80 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | $1M | 1 |
| Blue Grass Community Foundation | $692K | 2 |
| Berea College | $615K | 3 |
| California Community Foundation | $510K | 1 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors | $495K | 1 |
| New Venture Fund | $450K | 1 |
| Just Trust for Education | $400K | 1 |
| Save the Children Federation | $386K | 2 |
| Kentucky Bankers Relief Fund | $300K | 1 |
| Miami Foundation | $256K | 1 |
Leadership
KRISTIN COLLINS — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Principal officer)
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