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Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation Inc

Our mission is to be central kentucky's resource for protecting, revitalizing, and promoting our historic places, enhancing the quality of life for all. Our vision is to live …

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Arts & Culture Lexington, KY EIN 610518029 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
85/100 · methodology

About Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation Inc

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Founded
Headquarters
Lexington, KY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A800
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1958

Mission

Our mission is to be central kentucky's resource for protecting, revitalizing, and promoting our historic places, enhancing the quality of life for all. Our vision is to live in a community that honors its diverse cultural legacies through historic preservation.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture · NTEE A800
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 93%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 85
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Lexington, KY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1955 and has been operating for 71 years. Its EIN is 610518029. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 85/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $399K in annual revenue. 112 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 85/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 85 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 93/100.

Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation Inc is located in Lexington, KY, United States. The organization was established in 1955 and has been active for 71 years.

Based on official tax filings, Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation Inc has $399K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation Inc is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $399K in annual revenue. The organization has 112 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 85/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Join the Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation to protect Kentucky Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation Inc is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1955.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 85/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $399K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 610518029, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

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Leadership

JO
Jonathon Coleman
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

BE
Beverly F••••••
Director
BR
Brenna P••
Director
CA
Carol M•••••
Director
DA
Dan V•••••
VICE PRESIDENT
DA
Dave E••••
Director
DE
Debbie L•••
Director
DI
Diedra B D•••••
Director
DO
Dorothy C•••• V•••••••
Director
EM
Emily B•••••••
Director
EU
Eugene Y••••
TREASURER
GE
Geneva D••••••••
Director
HA
Harry C•••••
Director
JA
James K P••••••••
TREASURER
JA
Janie F•••••
PRESIDENT
JA
Janie-Rice B••••••
Director
JI
Jim T•••••
Director
JO
Jonathan C••••••
Executive Director
JO
Jonathon C••••••
Executive Director
KA
Kathy C•••••
Director
LI
Lindy K••••
Director
LU
Lucy J••••
Director
MA
Matthew B•••••
Director
MA
Maureen P•••••
SECRETARY
ME
Megan W•••••••
VICE PRESIDENT
MI
Mike M•••••
PRESIDENT
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation Inc This page 85 $398,559 -
Paris Community Theater 93 $316,442 100%
Taylor Music Group 93 $100,949 83%
Chinese Center on Long Island Inc 93 $228,712 100%
Boston Festival Orchestra Inc 93 $215,316 94%
Oregon Arts Watch 93 $304,412 84%
Orchestra Santa Monica 93 $329,123 81%
Methow Music Festival Association 93 $217,431 100%
Border Crossing 93 $261,798 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 112 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation Inc

What is Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation Inc?
Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation Inc is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Lexington, United States. Join the Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation to protect Kentucky
When was Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation Inc founded?
Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation Inc was founded in 1955.
Who leads Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation Inc?
Jonathon Coleman serves as Executive Director.
Where is Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation Inc located?
Headquartered in Lexington, United States.
What is Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation Inc trustworthy?
Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 85 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 610518029.
What is Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation Inc's website?
http://www.bluegrasstrust.org