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We are a financial institution with a social mission.

At our core, the Community Foundation of Louisville is a financial institution that provides trustworthy and personalized service to help donors achieve their charitable goals.

We mobilize capital to address our community’s inequities – especially racial ones – by serving as a connector, convener, funder, and data analyst, developing innovative solutions that move us all forward.

Winsday: Great Thrills for the Greater Good

Ticket sales for Winsday have officially closed, but the opportunity to make a lasting impact remains! We, along with our partner, Churchill Downs, invite you to donate to one or more of the 50 inspiring organizations featured in the Winsday Nonprofit Directory. These organizations embody the values of our community by tackling unmet needs, fostering innovative solutions, and driving meaningful change.

Let's seize this chance to make a significant difference during Derby Week!

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Flooding Recovery

The Community Foundation is committed to connecting those affected by the recent historic flooding with resources and has launched the Emergency Relief Fund for long-term recovery efforts. Thanks to a generous Foundation fundholder, every donation to this fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar until we reach $25,000! This means a $100 donation becomes $200 for recovery. Every contribution counts and will have double the impact!


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Check out the latest giving trends by our fundholders in the 2024 Annual Giving Report. This report provides insights on grants distributed by our fundholders, common causes they supported last year, and the impact of our Scholarships program.

Since 1984, the Community Foundation of Louisville has mobilized people, networks, and capital to spark meaningful change in and beyond Louisville.

With over 874 million in assets, over 2,200 charitable funds, and collaborations with hundreds of local partners, we connect real investments with relevant causes. The key priorities of the Foundation's mission are to advance racial equity, steward philanthropic assets, increase capital to community resources, and unleash real and sustainable progress within the region.

The Community Foundation of Louisville works with our neighbors, partners, and community investors to bring forth the vision of our strategic plan to create a Louisville where everyone prospers. Learn more about our mission, programs, and initiatives below: 

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