Public Charity

THE BLACK SOIL CHARITABLE FUND INC

Based in LEXINGTON, KY, THE BLACK SOIL CHARITABLE FUND INC operates as a Public Charity. The organization reported $1.5M in revenue, $871K in expenses, $675K in total assets for fiscal year 2025. Imperigo tracks 3 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $150K.

EIN: 991184271 LEXINGTON, KY Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$1.5M
Total Expenses$871K
Total Assets$675K
Grant Records3
Funding Total$150K
Filing Years2024–2025

Mission

THE MISSION OF BLACK SOIL KY IS TO RECONNECT BLACK KENTUCKIANS TO THEIR HERITAGE AND LEGACY IN AGRICULTURE. BY BRINGING TOGETHER URBAN FAMILIES WITH RURAL AND URBAN-BASED BLACK FARMERS/GROWERS/PRODUCERS ACROSS THE STATE, WE HELP INTRODUCE OPPORTUNITIES IN AGRICULTURE THAT PROMOTE SELF-SUFFICIENCY, ENCOURAGE HEALTHY LIVING, AND ACTIVATE COOPERATIVE ECONOMICS.OUR VISION IS TO HELP FOSTER A GREATER MARKET SHARE FOR BLACK FARMERS AND PRODUCERS AS THEY PROVIDE HEALTHY FOOD OPTIONS TO A LARGER CONSUMER BASE. BLACK SOIL KY ORGANIZES FARM TOURS, FARM-TO-TABLE DINNERS, CATERING OPPORTUNITIES, EVENTS, WORKSHOPS, TRAINING, EDUCATION & OUTREACH, AND MORE FOR KENTUCKY BLACK FARMERS, CHEFS, AND MAKERS.

Officers & Directors

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Ashley Smith
CO CHAIR Brian Johnson
SECRETARY/TREASURER Charles Rowland
VICE CHAIR Ed Holmes
CO CHAIR Ericka Emerson

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Top Grant Purposes

For grant recipient's exempt purposes
$70,000 1 grant
K30 FOOD SERVICE FREE FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAMS
$55,000 1 grant
PREVENTING OVERDOSE DEATHS
$25,000 1 grant

Financial Trends

Year Revenue Expenses Assets
2025 $1.5M $871K $675K
2024 $66K $65K $500

Between 2024 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $66K to $1.5M (+2207%), with total assets most recently reported at $675K.

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