Year-End Giving
Big changes are coming to charitable giving and now’s the time to get ahead of them. By opening or contributing to a charitable fund at the Foundation before December 31, you can make the most of current tax benefits while supporting the causes you care about. It’s a simple step that can make a big impact, and we’re here to help you every step of the way.
Charitable Giving Just Got a Makeover: What the Big, Beautiful Bill Means for Your Year-End Giving Strategy
From new deduction limits to shifting rules for individuals and businesses, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will reshape how we give. Learn how you can make the the most of your year-end giving by checking out these helpful strategies.
Make Your Giving Count in 2025
Now’s the Best Time to Open a Fund
Thinking about giving back in a more intentional way? Opening a charitable fund with us is a simple, powerful step toward making a lasting impact. With upcoming changes to tax laws, starting your fund before December 31 means you can take full advantage of current benefits while supporting the causes you care about most.
Whether you’re inspired by a personal story, planning a legacy, or just ready to do more good—now’s the time. We’ll walk you through every step, making it easy and meaningful.
Contribute to Your Fund Before December 31
You’ve already made the commitment to give—now let’s make it count even more. By contributing to your fund before the end of the year, you can maximize your impact and stay ahead of the upcoming tax changes. As you plan your year-end gifts and grant distributions to the nonprofits you care about, we encourage you to review our giving timetable to stay on track.
Your fund is a flexible, smart way to support the nonprofits and causes you love. Whether you’re planning a year-end gift or looking to make a strategic contribution, we’re here to help you make the most of it.
Participate in Invest Louisville
Invest in the City You Love
Louisville is more than a place—it’s home. And through Invest Louisville, you have a unique opportunity to give back to the city that’s given so much to you.
This local investment option provides a diversified portfolio of loans, debt guarantees, lines of credit, and equity investments to move capital into parts of Louisville that have experienced decades of disinvestment – particularly in affordable and accessible housing, job creation, and community development.
With personalized guidance from our team and deep local expertise, Invest Louisville gives local leaders, organizations, and businesses access to high-impact investments that generate financial returns and, most importantly, significant social and community benefits. If you are interested in helping Louisville grow to realize its full potential, then join us in this important endeavor.
Very good organization to deal with because of the superior customer service and knowledge of the community. – Mark C., Fundholder Since 2020
Together, Let's Put Generosity in Motion
2025 Giving Timetable for Current Fundholders
2025 Contributions and Grant Distributions Timelines
As you make decisions about year-end gifts to your fund and grant distributions to your favorite nonprofits, please refer to this timetable. Please note that the Community Foundation will be closed on December 24 and 25. Your financial institutions may have other unique closure times, so we encourage you to make a year-end contribution to your fund as soon as possible to avoid delays.
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