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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.

Flooding Recovery

Foundation President and CEO, Ron Gallo, reflects on the importance of community over politics, highlighting the need for respect, empathy, and support for one another, particularly for marginalized groups. He also calls for collective action and support for nonprofit organizations that serve those in need, advocating for a more inclusive and equitable future.

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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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