Lexington Clinic Foundation for Medical Education and Research Inc
Historical FunderLexington, Kentucky · EIN 61-6037046 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MELISSA BLACKWELL |
|---|---|
| Address | 1221 SOUTH BROADWAY, LEXINGTON KY 40504 |
| Phone | 8592584144 |
| Form and materials | A COMPLETED APPLICATION, WHICH INCLUDES PERSONAL INFORMATION, EDUCATION AND TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, ANY OBSERVATION OF THE APPLICANT'S FIELD OF STUDY, AND THE TRAINING PROGRAM BEING PURSUED. A WRITTEN NARRATIVE EXPLAINING QUALIFICATIONS, NEED, AND REASONS FOR HEALTHCARE CAREER CHOICE. TWO SEALED COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRES, ONE FROM A SCHOOL OFFICIAL AND THE OTHER FROM A PERSONAL REFERENCE OTHER THAN A RELATIVE. OFFICIAL SIGNED AND SEALED HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT OR GED CERTIFICATE. A COPY OF SAT OR ACT SCORES, IF APPLICABLE. CURRENT OFFICIAL SIGNED AND DSEALDED TRANSCRIPT OF COLLEGE ACADEMIC RECORD, IF APPLICABLE. SIGNATURE ON MEDIA RELEASE STATEMENT. |
| Deadlines | THE APPLICATIONS ARE DUE IN MARCH |
| Restrictions | AN APPLICANT MUST BE A RESIDENT OF KENTUCKY AND RESIDE WITHIN THE LEXINGTON CLINIC SERVICE AREA-THE EASTERN HALF OF KENTUCKY, HAVE EARNED A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR THE EQUIVALENT, AND BE PURSUIING AN EDUCATION IN ALLED HEALTHCARE, SHOW EVIDENCE OF FINANCIAL NEED, SHOW PROMISE OF ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, SELECT A CAREER IN A HEALTH-RELATED FIELD OTHER THAN DENTISTRY OR VETERINARY MEDICINE OR PRE-MED/MEDICAL DOCTOR, STUDYING AT AN ACCREDITED PROGRAM, PLAN TO WORK IN CENTRAL OR EASTERN KENTUCKY UPON GRADUATION, PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF GOOD CHARACTER AND WILLINGNESS TO HELP OTHERS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Kentucky.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Hearing and Speech | Lexington, KY | Audiology equipment | $6,118 |
| Camp Horsin Around | Perryville, KY | To support the mission of the organization and its operations | $5,000 |
| Make a Wish | Louisville, KY | To support the mission of the organization and its operations | $5,000 |
| Food Chain | Lexington, KY | To support the mission of the organization and its operations | $3,000 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($21,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $40,118 | 5 |
| 2023 | $85,000 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349101719
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 61-6037046
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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