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The Base To Build An Even Better Community
The Derby Festival® works each year to provide community
service that directly contributes to the cultural, educational,
charitable and economic development of the community.
To further that mission, it has created the Kentucky
Derby Festival® Foundation, a 501 C 3 not-for-profit
charity. The Foundation receives and manages charitable
contributions on behalf of the Kentucky Derby Festival®,
Inc., its supporters and the general public.
The Foundation perpetuates the Festival's impact on
the community. It hopes to develop projects that highlight
the Festival's influence on the area's cultural heritage.
Its mission is to further the Festival's educational
and charitable mission through exhibitions and performances.
The Foundation adds to the Festival's mission of providing
creative entertainment that enhances the community.
Current KDF Foundation projects:
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Production of the Derby Festival® Foundation
Pro Am Golf Tournament. Proceeds benefits Metro
United Way's Success By Six. |
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Production of the LG&E Energy Foundation Derby
Festival® Academic Challenge. The largest quick
recall tournament in the country meets the foundation's
goal to help improve the quality of life and educational
opportunities for children. |
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Establishment of a permanent Festival heritage
exhibit at the Kentucky Derby Museum. The exhibit
contains Derby Festival® memorabilia including
the Crown, Robe and Scepter of the Derby Queen. |
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Production of an ongoing oral history project.
Each year, four or five people who have played a
significant role in the Festival's development are
interviewed about their recollections. |
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The Foundation also has supported groups like
the WHAS Crusade for Children and Music Theatre
Louisville. |
People interested in helping, can make their tax-deductible
donation to the Kentucky Derby Festival® Foundation,
and mail it to Kentucky Derby Festival® Foundation,
1001 South Third Street, Louisville, KY 40203. Also,
a person can join the Thorobred®s, a membership
group that supports the Foundation and its efforts.
To Support the Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation -
download
this brochure to find out how.
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