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
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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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:
Community Foundation Blog
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