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 nearly $1 billion 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
Community Foundation of Louisville Names New President and CEO
Updated: August 17, 2026 The Community Foundation of Louisville has named its next President and CEO. Tawanda Owsley succeeds Ron Gallo, who is retiring. Tawanda brings nearly 25 years of philanthropic … Continue Reading »
The Community Foundation of Louisville and Park Community Credit Union Announce Co-Investment Opportunity with AMPED
Back Row (left to right): Chanson Calhoun-Bellamy, Young Stars Performance Academy; Briana Kellum-Gosnell, One’s Journey Through Life LLC; Cielo Stein, Cielo Breathwork; James Clay III, The Cleaning Weirdos; Nic… Continue Reading »
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 »