Virginia Clark Hagan Charitable Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Virginia Clark Hagan Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Lexington, Kentucky. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 13 grants; the typical grant was $75,000 and the largest $235,000. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$75,000
- Largest grant$235,000
- Assets$26.1 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was up from $945,000 the year before.
8% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $990,000 | 11 | $20.8 million |
| 2024 | $945,000 | 12 | $23.5 million |
| 2025 | $1.1 million | 13 | $26.1 million |
How to apply
Virginia Clark Hagan Charitable Foundation Inc 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 Virginia Clark Hagan Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 12 | $1.0 million |
| Georgia | 1 | $75,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carnegie Center for Literacy | Literacy Programs | $235,000 |
| Individual | Boys & Girls Club | $165,000 |
| Transylvania University | Scholarship Funds | $150,000 |
| International Book Project | Literacy Programs | $135,000 |
| Central Music Academy | Youth Music Education | $95,000 |
| National Christian Foundation | Education & Literacy | $75,000 |
| Commonwealth Fund for KET | Youth Education | $75,000 |
| Frontier Nursing University | Education | $50,000 |
| Kentucky Historical Society | Youth Education | $25,000 |
| Christian Appalachian Project | Youth Education | $25,000 |
| Henry Clay Center For Statesmanship | Youth Education | $25,000 |
| Central KY Youth Orchestras | Youth Music Education | $20,000 |
| Lexington Children's Theatre | Youth Theatre Education | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sarah Clark
- Charles Shearer
- Mark MacDonald
- Donald Rardin
- Annette Rardin
Questions people ask
Does Virginia Clark Hagan Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Virginia Clark Hagan Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $75,000.
Who runs Virginia Clark Hagan Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Sarah Clark (Director), Charles Shearer (Director), Mark MacDonald (Director) and Donald Rardin (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Virginia Clark Hagan Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and arts and culture.