For nearly four decades, KRC has been a trusted source of legal representation advice and assistance to individuals, communities, and local governments on a wide range of environmental and energy issues. Accepting no corporate or government grants and providing legal assistance without charge, KRC relies on individual donations to provide unflinching advocacy for those who live downhill, downwind, and downstream. By not accepting corporate or government grants to fund our three programs, we eliminate potential conflict of interest that would possibly prevent us from pursuing environmental justice in the court system for all Kentuckians.
Our endowment, the Kentucky Resources Foundation, operated through the Blue Grass Community Foundation, is also an option for making a contribution to support our work. Gifts made to the endowment provide long-range support and enhances stability for the entire organizaiton. Donations are full tax-deductible and directly support our mission of protecting Kentucky's natural and built communities.
Make a gift to the Kentucky Resources Foundation, KRC's endowment fund
The Endow Kentucky Tax Credit program allows donors to receive a charitable deduction AND a credit against Kentucky state income taxes. Contributions must be made to a permanent endowment fund managed by a qualified community foundation. KRC's endowment fund, the “Kentucky Resources Foundation,” is managed by Blue Grass Community Foundation (BGCF), and donations to our endowment are eligible for the Endow Kentucky tax credit. A pool of $1 million in tax credits is available to taxpayers through this program again this year on July 1.
Eligible donors will receive up to a 20% income tax credit (not to exceed $10,000).
What are the steps to receive the Endow Kentucky Tax Credit?