SHAPING OUR APPALACHIAN REGION INC
PIKEVILLE, KY · Community Improvement
Mission
SHAPING OUR APPALACHIAN REGION, INC. ("SOAR"), A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, WAS CREATED WITH THE PRIMARY PURPOSE TO ADVANCE AND PROMOTE A RESILIENT AND DIVERSE EASTERN KENTUCKY ECONOMY BY PROVIDING LEADERSHIP, VISION, AND COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS TO SUPPORT INNOVATIVE REGIONAL PRACTICES AND ENHANCE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE INVESTMENTS IN AREAS SUCH AS JOB CREATION, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, TOURISM, EDUCATIONAL AND LIFELONG LEARNING, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, ARTS AND HERITAGE, AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES AND FOOD SYSTEMS.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds SHAPING OUR APPALACHIAN REGION INC
$1.3M in foundation grants on record from 11 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors | $395K | 2 |
| National Digital Inclusion Alliance | $233K | 2 |
| Eky Heritage Foundation | $184K | 1 |
| Appalachian Regional Healthcare | $119K | 3 |
| Pikeville Medical Center | $107K | 2 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | $100K | 2 |
| Ashland Hospital | $54K | 5 |
| Tides Center | $50K | 2 |
| Redf | $50K | 1 |
| King'S Daughters Health Foundation | $39K | 1 |
Leadership
DONOVAN BLACKBURN — TREASURER (Principal officer)
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