Christian Word Ministries Inc
Invitation OnlyLexington, Kentucky · EIN 61-1304758 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$675K
Organizations funded67
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
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
5% of grants went outside Kentucky.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Center | Lexington, KY | Support | $50,000 |
| Markey Cancer Center | Lexington, KY | Support | $50,000 |
| Stable Recovery | Lexington, KY | Support | $50,000 |
| The Lexington School | Lexington, KY | Support | $30,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Lexington, KY | Support | $25,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald Charities of the Bluegrass | Lexington, KY | Support | $25,000 |
| Catholic Action Center | Lexington, KY | Support | $20,000 |
| God's Pantry Food Bank | Lexington, KY | Support | $20,000 |
| Shepherd's House Inc | Lexington, KY | Support | $20,000 |
| Brick by Brick Ministry | Lexington, KY | Support | $18,000 |
| Bluegrass Christian Camp | Lexington, KY | Support | $15,000 |
| Jubilee Jobs of Lexington | Lexington, KY | Support | $15,000 |
| Lexington Hearing and Speech Center | Lexington, KY | Support | $15,000 |
| Pisgah Presbyterian Church | Versailles, KY | Support | $15,000 |
| Uk Children's Hospitaluniversity of Kentucky Hospital Auxiliary Inc | Lexington, KY | Support | $15,000 |
| Backside Learning Center at Churchill Downs | Louisville, KY | Support | $10,000 |
| Baylor Fund | Chattanooga, TN | Support | $10,000 |
| Berea College | Berea, KY | Support | $10,000 |
| Calvary Christian Academy | Covington, KY | Support | $10,000 |
| Chrysalis House | Lexington, KY | Support | $10,000 |
| Good Shephard School Good Shephard Episcopal Church | East Main St, KY | Support | $10,000 |
| Lexington Public Library Foundation | Lexington, KY | Support | $10,000 |
| Sheridan House Family Ministries | Davie, FL | Support | $10,000 |
| St Huberts Episcopal Church | Lexington, KY | Support | $10,000 |
| Henry Clay Memorial Foundation | Lexington, KY | Support | $9,000 |
| Fayette Alliance Foundation | Lexington, KY | Support | $6,171 |
| Race Track Chaplaincy of America | Lexington, KY | Support | $5,937 |
| Amen House Backpack Ministry | Georgetown, KY | Support | $5,000 |
| American Heart Association | Lexington, KY | Support | $5,000 |
| Baby Health Services | Lexington, KY | Support | $5,000 |
| Bible Study Fellowship of Lexington | San Antonio, TX | Support | $5,000 |
| Bluegrass Farm Charities | Lexington, KY | Support | $5,000 |
| Bluegrass Land Conservancy | Lexington, KY | Support | $5,000 |
| Camp Horsin Around | Perryville, KY | Support | $5,000 |
| Cathedral Domain | Irvine, KY | Support | $5,000 |
| Centre College | Danville, KY | Support | $5,000 |
| Cuetlachtepetl Wolf Center | Bailey, CO | Support | $5,000 |
| Dv8 Kitchen Vocational Training | Lexington, KY | Support | $5,000 |
| Eastern Little League | Lexington, KY | Support | $5,000 |
| Embrace Church | Lexington, KY | Support | $5,000 |
| Father's Love | Shelbyville, KY | Support | $5,000 |
| Frontier Nursing Services Inc | Versailles, KY | Support | $5,000 |
| Garden Club of Lexington Inc | Lexington, KY | Support | $5,000 |
| Hearing and Speech Center | Lexington, KY | Support | $5,000 |
| Heuser Hearing Institute | Louisville, KY | Support | $5,000 |
| Highbridge Aquatics Inc | Lexington, KY | Support | $5,000 |
| International Book Project Inc | Lexington, KY | Support | $5,000 |
| Jarett's Joy Cart | Nicholasville, KY | Support | $5,000 |
| Kentucky Children's Hospital | Lexington, KY | Support | $5,000 |
| Kentucky Race Track Chaplaincy | Lexington, KY | Support | $5,000 |
| Lexington Childrens Museum | Lexington, KY | Support | $5,000 |
| Lexington Humane Society | Lexington, KY | Support | $5,000 |
| Lexington Rescue Mission | Lexington, KY | Support | $5,000 |
| Lexington Theatre Company | Lexington, KY | Support | $5,000 |
| Lighthouse Ministries | Lexington, KY | Support | $5,000 |
| Nature Conservancy of Kentucky | Lexington, KY | Support | $5,000 |
| Rmhc of the Bluegrass | Lexington, KY | Support | $5,000 |
| Sadieville Christian Church | Sadieville, KY | Support | $5,000 |
| The Nestcenter for Women Children and Families Inc | Lexington, KY | Support | $5,000 |
| Young Life | Lexington, KY | Support | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 67 grants to organizations.
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($4,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $675,358 | 68 |
| 2024 | $522,250 | 59 |
| 2023 | $439,850 | 53 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631189349100918
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 61-1304758
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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