the Imperial Court of Kentucky
His Most Imperial Majesty, Emperor XLIII, Michael B Cox
The Bearded Dragon Emperor of Passion. Keeper of Dumpster Brats and Watcher of Many!
Her Most Imperial Majesty, Empress XLIII, Dakota B Cox
The Fireball Empress of Love, Loyalty and Laughter. The First to Sit on Both Thrones, Keeper of Secrets and Poppers. #NotTodaySister
Greetings and Welcome to the home of the Imperial Court of Kentucky (ICK)
The ICK is a regional, Lexington-based 501(c)(3) incorporated, non-profit organization that seeks to support the financial needs of Kentucky’s LGBTQI+ community and several other organizations through various fundraising events. Since our founding in 1982, we have raised over $1.5 Million Dollars for our various charities. We are a member Court of the International Court System.
The Imperial Court System in the United States was founded in San Fransico, California, in 1965 by Jose Sarria. Sarria, affectionally known as “Mama Jose” who proclaimed herself the Empress of San Francisco and laid the foundation for the formation of the Imperial Court De San Fransisco. Today, the International Court System (ICS) has over 65 chapters in the United Staes, Canda, and Mexico, making us the second largest LGBTQ organization in the world.
If you represent a local 501 (c)(3) charity and would like to be considered for a fundraising event, reach out to our fundraising chairs (Empress, Emperor, and Emprex) listed in our About Us section and, upon the suggestion and approval of the Board of Directors, the Court may work with you to create a recreational, charitable, or cultural event to support your organization.
Since reorganization during Reign 15 the Imperial Court of Kentucky has raised nearly half a million dollars to benefit local charities. Your donations are valued and go a long way toward making everyday lives better. Please continue to give. Whether it is $1 or $100, it all makes a difference to those in need.
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Our Non-Discrimination Policy
The Imperial Court of Kentucky is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. The Imperial Court of Kentucky is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression. Any member of the Imperial Court of Kentucky, member of the Board of Directors, volunteer, or any other affiliate of the Imperial Court of Kentucky, who believes they have been discriminated against is strongly encouraged to report this concern promptly to the President of the Board of Directors. The Imperial Court of Kentucky, Board of Directors will thoroughly investigate instances of alleged discrimination and take corrective action if warranted.