Youth Civic Education Endowment
This rare opportunity will help young people build a Lexington they’ll want to stay in, contribute to, and lead.
The Challenge
Young people care deeply about Lexington and they want to shape its future. Our civic education programs give them the tools, connections, and support to do that, helping thousands of Fayette County students become informed local citizens and leaders each year.
CivicLex has secured a $1 million challenge grant to fund these programs in perpetuity. To unlock it, we must raise $1 million in matching endowment gifts by December 2029. Every dollar you give is doubled.
Held at the Bluegrass Community Foundation, this $2 million permanent endowment will fund our youth civic education programs annually — forever — creating a lasting culture of civic pride and participation in Lexington.
How to give today
Online:
You can make a gift here.
Mail a Check:
Blue Grass Community Foundation
499 E High St. Suite 112, Lexington, KY 40507
Write "CivicLex Youth Civic Education Endowment" in memo line.
Multi-Year Pledges:
Spread your gift over multiple years, including beyond 2029. Contact us for options.
Stock, IRA Distributions, Donor-Advised Funds, Planned Gifts & Bequests: Contact us for options.
Other Assets: We accept real estate, business interests, life insurance, and cryptocurrency.
What your gift achieves
In 5 years our programming could reach all Fayette County schools.
In 15 years students we’ve taught could be local leaders, making informed decisions about our city’s future.
In 25 years we could build a lasting culture of civic pride, where participation is the norm passed from one generation to the next.
Maximize your impact
Endow Kentucky Tax Credit: Kentucky residents may qualify for a 20% state tax credit on qualifying gifts, plus standard federal charitable deductions. Contact us to determine if your gift qualifies.