Kentucky Derby Museum is a private non-profit foundation based in Louisville, Kentucky. Established in 1985, the mission of the foundation is to engage, educate and excite everyone about the extraordinary experience that is the Kentucky Derby. The foundation in addition to preserving the history of the Kentucky Derby, the education department offers free educational programs to all public and parochial schools within the states of Kentucky and Indiana that focus on core academic standards. The assets of the foundation are managed by the executive management team.Kentucky Derby Museum's investment portfolio is valued at over $32.81 million, with investments in private equity and cash.