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 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.
Community Foundation Blog
Philanthropy Insights: Wealth Transfer and Legacies
Written By Dionne Griffiths, CAP® In November 2025, I earned my Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP®) professional credential from the American College of Financial Services. This is a rigorous and comprehen… Continue Reading »
More Than a Donation: Building a Legacy That Lasts
Featuring the Dunaway Scholarship Fund Written by Christina Miller To us, donors at the Community Foundation are more than account holders. They are people who care deeply about making our community stronger. Ju… Continue Reading »
2026 Vogt Invention and Innovation Awards Application Open Through June 5
Applications for one of Kentucky’s longest-running early-stage accelerator programs opened Friday, May 8. The Community Foundation of Louisville’s Vogt Invention and Innovation Awards provides up to $25,000 i… Continue Reading »