We are a financial institution with a social mission.
At our core, the Community Foundation of Louisville is a financial institution that provides trustworthy and personalized service to help donors achieve their charitable goals.
We mobilize capital to address our community’s inequities – especially racial ones – by serving as a connector, convener, funder, and data analyst, developing innovative solutions that move us all forward.
A Reflection from Ron Gallo, CEO & President
Foundation President and CEO, Ron Gallo, reflects on the importance of community over politics, highlighting the need for respect, empathy, and support for one another, particularly for marginalized groups. He also calls for collective action and support for nonprofit organizations that serve those in need, advocating for a more inclusive and equitable future.
Since 1984, the Community Foundation of Louisville has mobilized people, networks, and capital to spark meaningful change in and beyond Louisville.
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 key priorities of the Foundation's mission are to advance racial equity, steward philanthropic assets, increase capital to community resources, and unleash real and sustainable progress within the region.
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Licia Priest Receives the 2025 Bill Fischer Award for Visual Artists
Photography Credit: Abdul Sharif Photography Pictured left to right: Dionne Griffiths, Program Officer of Health Equity at the Community Foundation of Louisville, and Licia Priest, 2025 Bill Fischer Award f… Continue Reading »
Charles & Jack: A Legacy of Love, Advocacy, and LGBTQ+ Empowerment
Written by: Christina Miller Special thanks to Rare Books Archives and Special Collections at the University of Louisville for providing photos, quotes, and news articles featuring Charles Gruenberger, Jack Ker… Continue Reading »
Give for Good Louisville Registration Opens Monday, June 2
Local organizations across Kentuckiana can now register to participate in the area's largest day of community giving. This year marks the 12th annual Give for Good Louisville, an online giving event organized by the… Continue Reading »