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 nonprofits. Built on... Continue Reading »
From One Application to Endless Possibilities: Dr. Shumake’s Scholarship Story
Written by Christina Miller Every dream deserves a fair shot, and that’s exactly what the Foundation’s General Scholarship Application is designed to give. With one application, students are matched to... Continue Reading »
Rising to Meet the Needs for Option to Success Inc. Program
Written by Lexi Locke-Vincent Photo credit: Option to Success; Pictured: Photos from Option to Success grand opening of their RISE campus. In 2025, an organization called Option to Success Inc.... Continue Reading »
Philanthropy Insights: Educational Access and Literacy
Written by Dionne Griffiths, CAP® Charitable giving research shows that education continues to be an important priority in national and local donor giving trends, and it ranked number one in... Continue Reading »
What You Made Possible in 2025: A Year of Impact and Innovation
Written by Christina Miller As we reflect on all the ways we’ve lived our mission of mobilizing people, networks, and capital to spark meaningful change in and beyond Louisville, we... Continue Reading »