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Blue Grass Farms Charities Inc

EIN 20-0374962 · Lexington, KY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceWeak39 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO MAINTAIN A COMPREHENSIVE ENRICHMENT CENTER WITH ASSISTANCE TO PERSONS WORKING IN CENTRAL KENTUCKY'S THOROUGHBRED INDUSTRY. INCLUDES COUNSELING, HOUSING AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE, FOOD AND CLOTHING, MEDICAL AND DENTAL, REFERRAL SOURCES & BEREAVEMENT AID. THE CHARITY ALSO CONDUCTS FREE HEALTH AND DENTAL SCREENINGS FOR LOW-WAGE EARNERS AND THEIR IMMEDIATE FAMILIES.

Income
$489,843
Spending
$339,259
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
14 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 79%
Employees
2
Volunteers
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 31% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 47% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 39 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    0 of 25

    0 of 0 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $115,079 spent. THE CHARITY ADDRESSES THE ISSUES OF HUNGER, HOMELESSNESS, HEALTH CARE AND CLOTHING FOR EQUINE WORKERS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE "TACK ROOM" PROGRAM STOCKS FOOD, HOUSEHOLD AND HYGIENE SUPPLIES, SEASON APPROPRIATE CLOTHING, AND OFFERS EMERGENCY FINANCIAL AID FOR UTILITIES, GAS, HOUSE, AND MEDICAL CARE. THE CHARITY ALSO DELIVERS ON A WEEKLY BASIS FREE FRESH FRUITS AND PERISHABLE FOODS DIRECTLY TO THE FARM WORKERS. HEALTH CLINICS ARE OFFERED ON A ROTATING BASIS.
  2. $77,251 spent. THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY CELEBRATION IS AN ANNUAL EVENT THAT MAKES SURE EVERY FARM WORKER CHILD CAN EXPERIENCE THE JOY OF RECEIVING DURING THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY. THE HOLIDAY CELEBRATION PROVIDES NOT ONLY A PLACE WHERE FARM WORKER FAMILIES FROM DIFFERENCE LOCATIONS, FARM AND TRAINING CENTERS COME TOGETHER TO SHARE TO HOT HOLIDAY MEAL, BUT IT IS ALSO FULFILLMENT OF A HAPPY CHRISTMAS FOR CHILDREN, WITH VISITS WITH SANTA CLAUS, AS WELL AS NEW TOYS AND SPECIAL GIFTS FOR EVERY CHILD.
  3. $46,028 spent. THE CHARITY PROVIDES BACK-TO-SCHOOL BACKPACKS STUFFED WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR FARM WORKER FAMILY CHILDREN IN GRADES K-5. VOLUNTEERS DELIVER THE BACKPACKS FOR THE WORKER CHILDREN TO THE INDIVIDUAL FARMS, AND EACH YEAR THE NUMBER OF BACKPACKS HAS GROWN.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 2007.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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