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 $900 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, 2025
Community Foundation Blog
How Generous Donors Helped 304 Students Pursue Their Dreams
Written by Christina Miller Every summer, our team has the privilege of sharing life-changing news with students across Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Behind every scholarship award is a moment of celebration—a… Continue Reading »
Know the Good: Meet the Partners Powering Give for Good Louisville
Written by Christina Miller At its core, the Foundation's Give for Good Louisville is more than a giving day—it’s about building meaningful connections across Kentuckiana and bringing people together in sup… Continue Reading »
Lalana Fedorschak Receives the 2026 Bill Fischer Award for Visual Artists
The Community Foundation of Louisville, in partnership with Louisville Visual Art (LVA), is proud to announce Lalana Fedorschak as the recipient of the 2026 Bill Fischer Award for Visual Artists. This $10,000 fellow… Continue Reading »