Public Charity

I WAS HERE INC

Based in Lexington, KY, I WAS HERE INC operates as a Public Charity. The organization reported $262K in revenue, $163K in expenses, $291K in total assets for fiscal year 2025. Imperigo tracks 3 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $41K.

EIN: 834428059 Lexington, KY Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$262K
Total Expenses$163K
Total Assets$291K
Grant Records3
Funding Total$41K
Filing Years2021–2025

Mission

I Was Here creates a transformational force in public spaces bringing the voice of community into public space. The Mission of I Was Here is manifold. We enhance our community's cultural landscape through collaboration with artists, civic organizations, and community stakeholders to create transformative installations and exhibitions that reflect the unique character and spirit of Lexington.

Officers & Directors

Treasurer & Program Director Barry Burton
Director James Brown
Director Jim Voyles
Director John Hayes
Board Chair Johnny Martinez
Artisitic Director Marjorie Guyon

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Top Grant Purposes

TO ASSIST HUMANITIES-BASED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC
$20,000 1 grant
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
$11,000 1 grant
ARTS & CULTURE
$10,000 1 grant

Financial Trends

Year Revenue Expenses Assets
2025 $262K $163K $291K
2024 $160K $138K $191K
2023 $123K $94K $192K
2022 $157K $119K $166K
2021 $140K $92K $125K

Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $140K to $262K (+87%), with total assets most recently reported at $291K.

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