This year, Keeneland will donate more than $1 million to more than 90
charitable organizations in Central Kentucky.
The primary categories of funding for Keeneland’s contributions program are
health and human services, research, higher education, arts and culture, animal
welfare and historic preservation.
Midway Home Place, a first-time recipient, received $50,000 for the
construction of a new 23-bed nursing home facility to be located in Midway,
Kentucky. The Central Kentucky Blood Center received $20,000 — the first
installment of a three-year, $60,000 commitment to help build a new facility.
The Kentucky Historical Society received the final $50,000 installment of its
five-year, $250,000 commitment that was used to build the Keeneland Changing
Exhibits Gallery.
In the education category, Midway College received the first $50,000
installment of a $150,000 pledge to assist in the expansion of its equine
studies program. The University of Kentucky was the recipient of multiple
grants, including $75,000 in unrestricted funds and $50,000 for an endowed chair
that will advance research and education regarding addiction.
Keeneland’s charitable grants program is supported primarily by profits
generated by Thoroughbred sales, racing and simulcasting.