Orphan Society of Lexington Trust
Accepts applications
Orphan Society of Lexington Trust is a private foundation in Lexington, Kentucky. In tax year 2025 it gave $171,870 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$171,870
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$4.5 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was up from $160,232 the year before.
15% 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 | $135,150 | 26 | $3.9 million |
| 2024 | $160,232 | 24 | $4.2 million |
| 2025 | $171,870 | 26 | $4.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Cathy Rupp PO Box 21825, Lexington, KY 40522 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (859) 253-8106 |
| What to submit | A request for a specific amount and the intended use of the funds. Applications will be provided to the requestor. |
| Deadlines | March 15 & september 15 |
| Restrictions | Applicant must be an irc section 501(c)(3) organization only. Grant recipient must be direct funds for children ages birth to 17 years in fayette county, Kentucky. |
What Orphan Society of Lexington Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 26 | $171,870 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baby Health Service Inc | Subsidy | $10,000 |
| Black Church Coalition | Subsidy | $10,000 |
| Child Development Center | Subsidy | $10,000 |
| Gods Pantry Food Bank | Subsidy | $10,000 |
| High Street Neighborhood | Subsidy | $10,000 |
| Lexington Womens Club | Subsidy | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | Subsidy | $10,000 |
| The Nest - Ctr for Women Children & Fam | Subsidy | $10,000 |
| YMCA of Central Ky | Subsidy | $9,000 |
| Central Music Academy | Subsidy | $8,000 |
| Common Good Community Development Corporation | Subsidy | $8,000 |
| Open Door Church | Subsidy | $8,000 |
| Bluegrass Youth Ballet | Subsidy | $7,500 |
| Lexington Hearing and Speech | Subsidy | $7,500 |
| The Childrens Advocacy Center | Subsidy | $7,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bluegrass | Subisdy | $6,000 |
| Carnegie Center | Subsidy | $5,000 |
| Harrison School | Subsidy | $5,000 |
| Lexington Leadership | Subsidy | $5,000 |
| Central Kentucky Riding for Hope | Subsidy | $3,500 |
| Arbor Youth Services Inc | Subsidy | $3,000 |
| Specialized Alternatives (Safy) | Subsidy | $3,000 |
| Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass | Subsidy | $2,500 |
| Surgery on Sunday | Subsidy | $1,770 |
| Explorium of Lexington | Subsidy | $1,500 |
| Christchurch Cathedral | Subsidy | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Anne Swinford
- Kassie Kessinger
- Geneva Donaldson
- Central Bank Trust Company
- Frances Cox Emeritus
- Lucy Cox
- Amy Kessinger
- Cathy Rupp
- Sara Howell
- Jeannie Brewer Emeritus
- Martina Ockerman Emeritus
- Melissa Stephan
- Cynthia Branstetter
- Ashton Potter Wright
- Laura Whitaker
Questions people ask
Does Orphan Society of Lexington Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 15 & september 15.
How much does Orphan Society of Lexington Trust give?
$171,870 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Orphan Society of Lexington Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Anne Swinford (President), Kassie Kessinger (Treasurer), Geneva Donaldson (Secretary) and Central Bank Trust Company (Trustee) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Orphan Society of Lexington Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, community development and faith communities.