Private foundation · EIN 20-1921959 · Lexington, Kentucky · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Creech Family Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 17 grants paid, $390K total, median $10K. 82% of grants stayed in Kentucky.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
17
$390K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in KY
82%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.9M

Grants paid in 2025

17 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Cardinal Hill Hospital FdtnLexington, KYGeneral fund$50K
Central Kentucky Riding for HopeGeorgetown, KYGeneral fund$50K
University of Kentucky Scholarship FundLexington, KYScholarship fund/general fund$50K
Musana OrganizationCentenial, COGeneral fund$50K
Campus Crusade for Christ-CruOrlando, FLGeneral fund$35K
Lexington Fayette County KentuckyLexington, KYPublic park playground for the handicapped$30K
Salvation ArmyLexington, KYGeneral fund$20K
Surgery on SundayLexington, KYGeneral fund$17K
Big BrothersLexington, KYGeneral fund$10K
Bluegrass Boy Scout CouncilLexington, KYGeneral fund$10K
Community Action CouncilLexington, KYGeneral fund$10K
Glean KentuckyLexington, KYGeneral fund$10K
Hope CenterLexington, KYGeneral fund$10K
Junior Achievement of the BluegrassLexington, KYGeneral fund$10K
YMCA LexingtonkyLexington, KYGeneral fund$10K
Turning Point USAPhoenix, AZGeneral fund$10K
Southland Christian ChurchNicholsaville, KYGeneral fund$8,174

By state: Kentucky 14 · Colorado 1 · Florida 1 · Arizona 1

About this foundation

Creech Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Lexington, Kentucky, administered in care of Charles T Creech, tax-exempt since 2004. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Creech Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Creech Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $390K across 17 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Creech Family Foundation Inc give?

Kentucky (14 grants), Colorado (1 grants), Florida (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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