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.
Make the Most of Your Giving Before December 31
With big changes ahead for charitable giving, opening or contributing to a fund at the Foundation before December 31 lets you take full advantage of current tax benefits—while supporting the causes that matter most to you. It’s a smart move with lasting impact, and we’re here to guide you every step of the way.
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.
Community Foundation Blog
Help Kentuckians Recover from the UPS Plane Crash
Written by Christina Miller This week has been heavy for our Kentuckiana community. On November 4, we faced a heartbreaking tragedy when a UPS cargo plane crashed in Louisville. The plume of smoke was visible acr… Continue Reading »
Funding Aid for SNAP Recipients
Written by Valerie Sickles As you know, many of our neighbors are experiencing food insecurity due to the recent pause in SNAP benefits. The issue of hunger is one of the top ten charitable giving interests of our … Continue Reading »
Stoking Fire of Entrepreneurship in Louisville: Vogt Invention and Innovation Awards
Written by Chelsea VanHook and Lexi Locke-Vincent Supportive. Vibrant. Energetic. These are the words we often hear used to describe Louisville’s entrepreneurs. The Louisville startup community nurtures a cultu… Continue Reading »