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.
Since 1984, the Community Foundation of Louisville has mobilized people, networks, and capital to spark meaningful change in and beyond Louisville.
With nearly 800 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
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 »
General Scholarship Application is Now Open for Local Students in Need of Financial Support
One application. 90+ scholarship opportunities. Investing in higher education is essential, but it can often be financially overwhelming. That’s why the Community Foundation of Louisville collaborates with indivi… Continue Reading »
Inspiring Innovation: 2024 Vogt Awards Cohort
Meet RiverGuide Kela Ivonye, founder of RiverGuide, remembers how difficult it was for him to find a mentor as a college student. He says there was no central location where students could go and be matc… Continue Reading »