Virginia Clark Hagan Charitable Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyLexington, Kentucky · EIN 61-1184780 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $135,000.
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
8% of grants went outside Kentucky.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carnegie Center for Literacy | Lexington, KY | Literacy Programs | $235,000 |
| Salvation Army | Lexington, KY | Boys & Girls Club | $165,000 |
| Transylvania University | Lexington, KY | Scholarship Funds | $150,000 |
| International Book Project | Lexington, KY | Literacy Programs | $135,000 |
| Central Music Academy | Lexington, KY | Youth Music Education | $95,000 |
| National Christian Foundation | Alpharetta, GA | Education & Literacy | $75,000 |
| Commonwealth Fund for KET | Lexington, KY | Youth Education | $75,000 |
| Frontier Nursing University | Versailles, KY | Education | $50,000 |
| Kentucky Historical Society | Frankfort, KY | Youth Education | $25,000 |
| Christian Appalachian Project | Lexington, KY | Youth Education | $25,000 |
| Henry Clay Center For Statesmanship | Lexington, KY | Youth Education | $25,000 |
| Lexington Children's Theatre | Lexington, KY | Youth Theatre Education | $15,000 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($20,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,090,000 | 13 |
| 2024 | $945,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $990,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611339349103266
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 61-1184780
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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