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.
Winsday - Great Thrills for the Greater Good
Winsday, a new race day during Derby week, emerges as a beacon of community spirit and philanthropy. An exciting partnership with Churchill Downs, Winsday is a day devoted to uplifting local nonprofit organizations and spotlighting the crucial work nonprofit organizations perform in our community during a global event.
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.
The Community Foundation of Louisville works with our neighbors, partners, and community investors to bring forth the vision of our strategic plan to create a Louisville where everyone prospers. Learn more about our mission, programs, and initiatives below:
Community Foundation Blog
Three Local Organizations Receive High Impact Investment Capital through Invest Louisville
The Community Foundation of Louisville announced today that three local organizations have received investment capital through Invest Louisville, a new impact investing program aimed at pooling capital and deploying… Continue Reading »
From Adversity to Achievement: Jonah's Scholarship Journey
Life has a way of presenting challenges that test our resilience and determination. For Jonah Belance, Community Foundation of Louisville scholarship recipient, the journey to achieving his dreams was met with m… Continue Reading »
Six Local Queer Youth-Serving Organizations Selected for Grants of up to $20,000 From the Charles & Jack Fund for LGBTQ+ Advancement
This past year, the Foundation announced a $2 million endowment, the Charles & Jack Fund for LBGTQ+ Advancement, created by the late Charles Gruenberger and Jack Kersey — two longtime trailblazers in advocati… Continue Reading »