Middleground Capital Charitable Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyLexington, Kentucky · EIN 88-3733826 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$342K
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$1,560
Total assets$45K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $258 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
32% of grants went outside Kentucky.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky Gaton College of Business | Lexington, KY | Operating support | $200,000 |
| Lexington Center Corp | Lexington, KY | Operating support | $50,015 |
| YMCA of Central Kentucky | Lexington, KY | Operating support | $20,000 |
| American National Red Cross | Washington, DC | Operating support | $12,500 |
| Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass | Lexington, KY | Operating support | $11,095 |
| Big Brothers-Big Sisters of the Bluegrass Inc | Lexington, KY | Opertaing support | $10,000 |
| Norton's Children's Hospital Foundation | Louisville, KY | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Betty's Brave & Beautiful Hearts Foundation | Georgetown, KY | Operating support | $7,515 |
| Generations Grow Network Inc | Independence, KY | Operating support | $5,695 |
| Food Bank of New York City | New York, NY | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Mathcounts Foundation | Alexandria, VA | Operating support | $2,500 |
| Elizabeth's Village (Scott County Hospitality House Inc) | Georgetown, KY | Operating support | $1,788 |
| Lexington Children's Museum | Lexington, KY | Operating support | $1,560 |
| Salvation Army | Lexington, KY | Angel tree | $1,205 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Jacksonville, FL | Operating support | $833 |
| Trinity Christian Academy of Lexington | Lexington, KY | Operating support | $505 |
| Woodford County Food Pantry | Versailles, KY | Food drive | $407 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Inc | Manhattan Beach, CA | Operating support | $265 |
| University of North Carolina Kenan-Flager Business School Foundation | Chapel Hill, NC | Operating support | $258 |
| Best Buddies in Kentucky | Miami, FL | Operating support | $250 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | New York, NY | Operating support | $250 |
| Center for Fathers and Families | Lexington, KY | Operating support | $245 |
| Buckhorn Children and Family Services | Buckhorn, KY | Operating support | $200 |
| University of Louisville Foundation | Louisville, KY | Operating support | $100 |
| Western Elementary School | Georgetown, KY | Operating support | $34 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $342,220 | 25 |
| 2024 | $522,986 | 45 |
| 2023 | $33,998 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 2, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621229349100702
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 88-3733826
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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