Alex Boone Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Alex Boone Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Lexington, Kentucky. In tax year 2025 it gave $218,245 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$218,245
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$5.4 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $195,493 the year before.
25% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $159,900 | 16 | $4.2 million |
| 2024 | $195,493 | 16 | $4.8 million |
| 2025 | $218,245 | 20 | $5.4 million |
How to apply
Alex Boone Charitable Trust says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Alex Boone Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 16 | $195,745 |
| Colorado | 2 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uk Sanders Brown Center Aging | Subsidy | $25,000 |
| The Markey Cancer Center | Subsidy | $23,000 |
| Kentucky Horse Park Foundation | Subsidy | $20,000 |
| National Horse Show Association of America | Subsidy | $20,000 |
| University of Kentucky | Subsidy | $20,000 |
| Equestrian Events Inc | Subsidy | $15,000 |
| Chrysalis House | Subsidy | $11,500 |
| Fraternal Firefighters | Subsidy | $10,000 |
| Henry Clay Center for Statesmanship | Subsidy | $10,000 |
| Urban League of Lex-Fayette | Subsidy | $10,000 |
| Woodberry Forest School | Subsidy | $10,000 |
| Blue Wings of Hope | Subsidy | $10,000 |
| Adaptive Sports Center | Subsidy | $5,000 |
| Lexington Challenger Tennis Charity Inc | Subsidy | $5,000 |
| Richmond Road Baptist Church | Subsidy | $5,000 |
| Jubilee Jobs of Lexington | Subsidy | $5,000 |
| Mountain Roots Food Project | Subsidy | $5,000 |
| The Lexington School | Subsidy | $4,245 |
| Wembley Farms Toy Drive Inc Co First Republic Bank | Subsidy | $2,500 |
| Commonwealth Fund for Ket | Subsidy | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alex Boone
Questions people ask
Does Alex Boone Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Alex Boone Charitable Trust give?
$218,245 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Alex Boone Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Alex Boone (Trustee).
What does Alex Boone Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, education and environment and conservation.