About
Founded in 1984, the Community Foundation of Louisville mobilizes people, networks, and capital to spark meaningful change in and beyond Louisville. Just as our name signifies, here, community comes first. 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 Foundation has addressed and continues to address a wide range of community needs. The key priorities of the Foundation’s mission are to remove barriers to accessing capital and resources and to open opportunities for all. Working with neighbors, changemakers, and community investors, we’re inspiring greater generosity to move us all forward.
Catalyze impact:
We believe everyone has the potential to drive change in their community. With broad investment expertise and deep local knowledge, we support community causes that advance equity and open opportunity for all.
Connect people to relevant causes:
We build bridges between changemakers, and community causes to create real and lasting impact right here in Louisville. By connecting a wide range of resources and relationships, we can offer flexible options for community investors to contribute when and how they feel most comfortable —and to achieve meaningful progress.
Collaborate for transformation:
Through the mobilizing of thousands of funds and other grantmaking initiatives, we’re able to provide support and partnership to hundreds of local organizations and individuals that do the important work of amplifying impact in Louisville and beyond.
Champion community voices:
As a community foundation, we’re centered in, of, and for communities. We collaborate with and champion diverse perspectives, because Louisville can only move forward when every one of us has a pathway to prosperity.
Community Foundation Assets as of December 31, 2023
Community Foundation Blog
How Winsday Puts Local Nonprofits in the Winner’s Circle
Written by Christina Miller Every spring, Louisville buzzes with excitement as Kentucky Derby Week arrives. But nestled within the fanfare, fashion, and festivities is a powerful opportunity to give back to the c… Continue Reading »
Sparking Change Mini Grants: A Lasting Legacy of Community Empowerment in Kentuckiana
Written by Lexi Locke-Vincent The Sparking Change Mini‑Grant (SCMG) program served as a beacon of possibility for Kentuckiana’s grassroots nonprofits for two years through the Community Foundation o… Continue Reading »
History and Testimonials of the Sparking Change Mini-Grant Program
Written by Lexi Locke-Vincent For two years, the Community Foundation of Louisville’s Sparking Change Mini‑Grant (SCMG) program served as a beacon of possibility for Kentuckiana’s grassroots nonpr… Continue Reading »