Give Now. Shape Futures.

Why Your Gift Matters

Bluegrass Scholars is a Lexington-based 501(c)(3) college access nonprofit serving first-generation students and families across the Central Kentucky region. Our flagship Admit Bound Academy is a free cohort-based advising program that walks 11th and 12th graders through college admissions, financial aid, and scholarship strategy at no cost to families.

Because we believe college confidence should never be limited by what a family doesn't yet know, every gift keeps this work free for the students and families who need it most.

Give Through Your Employer

Many employers match employee donations to nonprofits, sometimes dollar-for-dollar, sometimes 2:1 or even 3:1. That means your gift to Bluegrass Scholars could double or triple, at no additional cost to you.

Bluegrass Scholars is enrolled with PayPal Giving Fund and Deed, which means we appear in most major corporate employee giving portals.

How to give through your employer:

1. Check with your employer.
   Search "matching gifts" or "employee giving" on your company's HR or intranet page. Most Fortune 500 companies offer matching programs.

2. Search for Bluegrass Scholars in your employer's giving portal.
   You'll need our EIN to complete setup: 42-1918513

3. Set up your gift.
   One-time or recurring monthly gifts both qualify for matching. Recurring monthly donations create the most sustainable impact.

Companies with strong matching programs include:
Toyota, Amazon, Fidelity, GE, Microsoft, Google, Bank of America, Salesforce, and many more.

Not sure if your employer matches? Search the Double the Donation database →

Become a Founding 100 Supporter

Founding 100 is our inaugural campaign to build the base of donors who believe in Bluegrass Scholars from the ground up. Founding supporters receive permanent recognition, quarterly updates from the Founder, and a lasting place in the story of what we're building.

Learn More About Founding 100

Other Ways to Give

Give by Check:

Make check payable to: Bluegrass Scholars, Inc.

Mail to: 2404 Pierson Drive, Lexington, KY 40505

Your Gift Is Tax-Deductible

Bluegrass Scholars, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

EIN: 42-1918513
Determination Date: May 2, 2026
Kentucky Charitable Registration: 18820

Questions About Giving?

We'd love to hear from you. Email hello@bluegrassscholars.org and we'll answer any questions about supporting Bluegrass Scholars.