Community Foundation of Louisville

****Turning Generosity Into Impact**** As a community foundation and 501(c)(3), we’re centered in, of, and for communities. Through a long and proud history, we aim to be the most trusted source in philanthropy by strengthening our city, its neighborhoods, organizations, businesses, and people. We collaborate with and champion diverse perspectives, because Louisville can only move forward when every one of us has a pathway to prosperity. Unlike traditional charitable foundations, the focus of our giving efforts is expansive, and that’s because it’s guided by our donors. We simply provide a vehicle for your philanthropy, offer information that empowers you to make informed decisions, and help facilitate the logistics of giving through grantmaking, scholarships, and other charitable funding programs. ****Transforming Our Community**** Combining responsible investments with real social impact, we work with local partners to advance racial equity and open opportunities for all. That’s why since 1984, together with our neighbors, community investors, and partners, we invest in ideas and approaches with the greatest potential to move us all forward. In our first year, the Foundation had holdings of just over $1 million, and distributed $90,000 in grants to local charitable, educational, and civic organizations. Today, we manage over $800 million in assets and over 2,200 charitable funds. In 2024, we were incredibly proud to share that $1.2 billion in grants have been distributed since our organization’s founding. **About** Founded in 1984, the Community Foundation of Louisville mobilizes people, networks, and capital to spark meaningful change in and beyond Louisville. Just as our name signifies, here, community comes first. 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. In addition, key priorities of the Foundation are to advance racial equity and open opportunity for all. Working with neighbors, changemakers, and community investors, we’re inspiring greater generosity to move us all forward. ****Catalyze impact:**** We believe everyone has the potential to drive change in their community. With broad investment expertise and deep local knowledge, we support community causes that advance equity and open opportunity for all. ****Connect people to relevant causes:**** We build bridges between changemakers, and community causes to create real and lasting impact right here in Louisville. By connecting a wide range of resources and relationships, we can offer flexible options for community investors to contribute when and how they feel most comfortable —and to achieve meaningful progress. ****Collaborate for transformation:**** Through the mobilizing of thousands of funds and other grantmaking initiatives, we’re able to provide support and partnership to hundreds of local organizations and individuals that do the important work of amplifying impact in Louisville and beyond. ****Champion community voices:**** As a community foundation, we’re centered in, of, and for communities. We collaborate with and champion diverse perspectives, because Louisville can only move forward when every one of us has a pathway to prosperity.