Alex Boone Charitable Trust Dated 12/01/98
Invitation OnlyLexington, Kentucky · EIN 61-6253244 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$218K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$5.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
20% of grants went outside Kentucky.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uk Sanders Brown Center Aging | Lexington, KY | Subsidy | $25,000 |
| The Markey Cancer Center | Lexington, KY | Subsidy | $23,000 |
| Kentucky Horse Park Foundation | Lexington, KY | Subsidy | $20,000 |
| National Horse Show Association of America | Lexington, KY | Subsidy | $20,000 |
| University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY | Subsidy | $20,000 |
| Equestrian Events Inc | Lexington, KY | Subsidy | $15,000 |
| Chrysalis House | Lexington, KY | Subsidy | $11,500 |
| Fraternal Firefighters | Lexington, KY | Subsidy | $10,000 |
| Henry Clay Center for Statesmanship | Lexington, KY | Subsidy | $10,000 |
| Urban League of Lex-Fayette | Lexington, KY | Subsidy | $10,000 |
| Woodberry Forest School | Woodberry Forest, VA | Subsidy | $10,000 |
| Blue Wings of Hope | Lexington, KY | Subsidy | $10,000 |
| Adaptive Sports Center | Crested Butte, CO | Subsidy | $5,000 |
| Lexington Challenger Tennis Charity Inc | Lexington, KY | Subsidy | $5,000 |
| Richmond Road Baptist Church | Lexington, KY | Subsidy | $5,000 |
| Jubilee Jobs of Lexington | Lexington, KY | Subsidy | $5,000 |
| Mountain Roots Food Project | Gunnison, CO | Subsidy | $5,000 |
| The Lexington School | Lexington, KY | Subsidy | $4,245 |
| Wembley Farms Toy Drive Inc | Palm Beach, FL | Subsidy | $2,500 |
| Commonwealth Fund for Ket | Lexington, KY | Subsidy | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $218,245 | 20 |
| 2024 | $195,493 | 16 |
| 2023 | $159,900 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 16, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600759349100220
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 61-6253244
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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