A FORCE FOR GOOD

Creating a Community Where People and Place Thrive

The Community Foundation of Louisville is a force for good. As a leader in philanthropy, we connect donors, nonprofits, and civic partners to create lasting impact in community so people and place thrive. Founded in 1984, the Community Foundation is the largest charitable foundation in Kentucky with more than $500 million in assets and more than 1,600 charitable funds.

Each fund has its own name and charitable purpose as defined by its donors. In 2018, these funds made over 10,000 grants totaling $55 million, approximately 84% of which stayed in Kentucky and Southern Indiana to support area nonprofits.

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Give For Good Louisville

Mark your calendar! The Community Foundation's Give For Good Louisville 2019 returns on September 12, 2019! Don’t miss your chance to give back to your community. Learn more:

Community Foundation of Louisville announces departure of President and CEO Susan Barry

With deep appreciation, the Community Foundation of Louisville announced that Susan Barry will be stepping down from her position as President and CEO, effective Sept. 3. During her 10-year tenure, Susan has led a tremendous period of philanthropic growth and expansion of the Community Foundation’s mission to connect donors, nonprofits and civic partners for lasting community impact.

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Giving & Planning

Want to know more about your options for working with the Community Foundation? Whether you are a donor or professional advisor, start here. You can explore ways we can help make your charitable giving easier today or help with long-term planning for the future. You can learn about our investment strategy aimed at maximizing your charitable impact and unique ways you can partner with the Foundation.

Grants & Partnerships

Are you a nonprofit and want to know how you can work with the Community Foundation? This is the place for you. Learn about our Competitive Grants Programs and other innovative ways - beyond grantmaking - that we work with the nonprofit community.