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Funding a Brighter Future

Funding a better future begins with the courage to grow, the vision to dream, and the determination to take the first step forward.

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 2025 Emerald Achievement Winners

Kentucky 4-H proudly honors four outstanding members with the 2025 Emerald Award—its highest recognition—for their exceptional leadership, service, and citizenship.

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The Kentucky 4-H Emerald Gala

Join us for a memorable night at the Emerald Gala as we honor outstanding Kentucky 4-H members and support a program that makes a lasting impact on young people across the state.

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State Teen Council 50th Anniversary Celebration

Join us as we celebrate 50 years of the Kentucky 4-H State Teen Council, bringing together generations of leaders to honor the legacy, impact, and friendships built over five decades.

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Building a Ready Generation

By giving today, you help foster sparks of interest, a sense of belonging, and trusted relationships that shape Kentucky youth into confident leaders. Your generosity supports character, responsibility, and purpose, empowering young people to grow, learn, and lead with compassion and determination.

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Kentucky 4-H Foundation’s Mission:

Funding Opportunities for Kentucky 4-H Youth.

 

The Kentucky 4-H Foundation supports youth development across the state through strategic fundraising efforts. Every dollar raised helps provide resources, leadership opportunities, and educational programs that empower Kentucky’s youth to grow, lead, and succeed.

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Real Impact, Measurable Results

$780k

Dollars Distributed in 2024

208k

Kentucky 4-H Youth Reached

32

County Relief + Innovation Mini Grants Distrubuted

Year After Year We Continue to Grow

Over the last year, your generous gifts have supported our nonprofit organization and provided countless opportunities for 4-H youth across Kentucky to thrive, grow, and lead with confidence. Because of your support, young people have discovered new passions, built lifelong skills, and made a lasting impact in their communities. Your investment also strengthens our commitment to youth advocacy, ensuring that Kentucky 4-H members are seen, heard, and supported as they grow into tomorrow’s leaders. In the following pages of this annual report, you’ll find inspiring stories and powerful examples of how your investment in Kentucky 4-H is changing lives—one youth at a time.

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Katie Kramer

Carlisle County 4-H Alumni | Mother and Educator

Kentucky 4-H allowed me to see people from diverse backgrounds and it helped me to realize that not everyone is just like me… [4-H] allowed me to see that people are different…but we can still work on [4-H projects] and accomplish our goals together.

Dr. Beth Dickey

State 4-H President | 1987-1988

4-H was very influential in my development. It gave me opportunities to develop leadership skills and the confidence to set and achieve ambitious goals.

Rebecca (Jackson) Reed

State 4-H President, 1999-2000 | Shelby County 4-H Member, 1991-2000

4-H has greatly impacted my life! It helped me make my decision to attend UK. I loved being on the State Teen Council and serving as a state 4-H officer. Without 4-H, I don’t think I would be the person I am today. I love to hear the kids in the office or at the barn say they are a part of 4-H.

Kiernan Comer

State 4-H Treasurer, 2015-2016 | Montgomery County 4-H Member

“4-H helped expose me to a wider world. It has prepared me for the next opportunity of working in Sinagal, West Africa, as a Forestry and Environmental Extension Agent.”

Whitney Crume

Nelson County 4-H Member

“I’m helping 4-Hers continue to thrive by going back to my community. To help build up the leaders for tomorrow, by continuing the skills and passions I learned through the program.”