The Community Foundation of Louisville mobilizes people, networks, and capital to spark meaningful change in and beyond Louisville. We serve as a connector, convener, funder, and data analyst to advance racial equity, steward philanthropic assets, increase capital to community resources, and drive sustainable progress in the region.
A defining part of The Community Foundation of Louisville Corporate Depository Inc’s work is its use of Invest Louisville, an impact investing program that provides loans, debt guarantees, lines of credit, and direct equity investments for local projects in underinvested areas of Louisville. That sits alongside grantmaking through the Fund for Louisville and related programs that support education, arts, leadership development, economic growth, and access to capital. The foundation’s recent giving also shows support for community infrastructure and service organizations, including a $750,000 grant to the University of Louisville Athletic Association Inc and a $600,500 grant to the Louisville Urban League. Other large awards have gone to housing and human-service organizations, scholarship providers, and community improvement efforts. Across this mix, the foundation acts as both a grantmaker and a capital steward for local institutions and neighborhood-scale work. Its program list also includes targeted efforts for youth development, nonprofit capacity building, racial justice, and small nonprofit mini-grants, which signals a layered approach rather than a single-issue strategy. The overall pattern is local, Louisville-centered philanthropy with several distinct funding tools.
Education and scholarship support appears in several places. The foundation gave $500,000 to Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation for scholarships and student financial aid awards, and it also awarded $275,000 to Catholic Education Foundation for the same purpose. In K-12 and school-based support, Holy Angels Academy received $400,000, while Evolve502 Inc received $285,343 for education-related work. The foundation also funds human services and housing-related needs. Harbor House of Louisville received $517,650 and later $467,826 for human service organizations, and St Joseph Children’s Home received $200,000 for group home services. Disaster preparedness and relief also appears in the record through grants to Kentucky State Treasurer and the American Red Cross - Louisville Area Chapter. These examples show a portfolio that combines education, direct service, and community support.
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Most grants fall between $10K and $42K, with a median of $16K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$16K
75th Percentile
$42K
About 87% of grants go to recipients in KY.
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Typical grant size is moderate: the distribution runs from a p25 of $10,000 to a median of $16,000, with a p75 of $42,093. The mix includes both smaller community grants and larger institutional awards, as well as program-specific amounts such as a $1,000 mini-grant level and $40,000 renewable grants in the racial justice cohort. The organization is a mixed community foundation, and several active programs accept unsolicited requests, including Fund for Louisville, Sparking Change Mini-Grants, and Invest Louisville. Recipients also appear more than once in the recent grants list, including Harbor House of Louisville and Catholic Education Foundation, which points to repeated support for some organizations rather than strictly one-time funding.
Giving is strongly concentrated in Kentucky: 87% of grants go to recipients in the state, and the top state by grant count is KY. Louisville is the main recipient city, with multiple grants to organizations such as Harbor House of Louisville, Holy Angels Academy, and Louisville Jefferson County Metro Government. Outside Louisville, recent grants reached Frankfort, Prestonsburg, Staten Island, Denver, Arlington, and Cincinnati, but the country distribution is entirely U.S.-based. The active affiliate programs also extend to Shelby County, Oldham County, and parts of the Green River area in Kentucky.
Its recent grants and active programs point to education, scholarships, human services, housing, disaster preparedness, racial justice, youth development, and community improvement. Examples include support for schools and scholarship organizations, human-service providers, and local community organizations in Louisville and nearby Kentucky counties.
The typical grant size is $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $16,000 at the median, and $42,093 at the 75th percentile. The foundation also uses program-specific amounts such as $1,000 mini-grants and $40,000 racial justice cohort grants.
No. Louisville is the core of the portfolio, but the grant record also includes Kentucky locations outside the city and a small number of non-Kentucky U.S. recipients. The active program list also covers counties such as Shelby, Oldham, and several Green River area counties.
Yes. Some organizations appear multiple times in the recent grants list, including Harbor House of Louisville and Catholic Education Foundation. That suggests the foundation makes repeated awards to selected organizations alongside one-time grants.
Yes. Several active programs accept unsolicited requests, including Invest Louisville, Alden Fellows, Fund for Louisville, Sparking Change Mini-Grants, Artemis Fund, Green River Area Community Foundation grants, Fund for Louisville Grants, Shelby County Community Foundation grants, and Oldham County Community Foundation grants.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from Community Foundation of Louisville Corporate Depository that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Open to nonprofit organizations; the fund supports new or existing projects/programs serving Louisville communities.
Deadline: Applications were accepted online through Friday, August 14, at 11:59 p.m. ET for the referenced cycle.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF LOUISVILLE INC | LOUISVILLE, KY | $631,272 | 2025 | COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT |
| HARBOR HOUSE OF LOUISVILLE | LOUISVILLE, KY | $467,826 | 2025 | P20 HUMAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS |
| UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE FOUNDATION INC | CHICAGO, IL | $366,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| LOUISVILLE JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT | LOUISVILLE, KY | $356,334 | 2025 | S COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT CAPACITY BUILDING |
| HOLY ANGELS ACADEMY | LOUISVILLE, KY | $276,000 | 2025 | B99 EDUCATION N.E.C.* |
| CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION | LOUISVILLE, KY | $275,000 | 2025 | B82 SCHOLARSHIPS STUDENT FINANCIAL AID AWARDS |
| HOME OF THE INNOCENTS | LOUISVILLE, KY | $111,413 | 2025 | P30 CHILDREN'S AND YOUTH SERVICES |
| ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY COUNCIL OF LOUISVILLE | LOUISVILLE, KY | $101,820 | 2025 | P85 HOMELESS SERVICES/CENTERS |
| AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY FOUNDATION | ARLINGTON, VA | $100,000 | 2025 | V22 ECONOMICS (AS A SOCIAL SCIENCE) |
| RED BIRD MISSION INC | BEVERLY, KY | $100,000 | 2025 | B20 ELEMENTARY SECONDARY ED |
| JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF KENTUCKIANA | LOUISVILLE, KY | $86,000 | 2025 | B20 ELEMENTARY SECONDARY ED |
| SEVEN COUNTIES SERVICES | LOUISVILLE, KY | $79,555 | 2025 | F30 MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT |
| FREEDOM LAKE INC | LOUISVILLE, KY | $76,000 | 2025 | P20 HUMAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS |
| UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY | LEXINGTON, KY | $66,000 | 2025 | B40 HIGHER ED INSTITUTIONS |
| MISSION LEXINGTON INC | LEXINGTON, KY | $65,000 | 2025 | E70 PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAMS |
| WEST END PREPARATORY SCHOOL | LOUISVILLE, KY | $64,279 | 2025 | B24 PRIMARY/ELEMENTARY SCHOOL |
| HOLY CROSS HIGH SCHOOL | LOUISVILLE, KY | $55,000 | 2025 | B25 SECONDARY/HIGH SCHOOL |
| FAMILY COMMUNITY CLINIC INC | LOUISVILLE, KY | $55,000 | 2025 | E HEALTH-GENERAL & REHABILITATIVE |
| COMMONWEALTH HEALTH FOUNDATION | BOWLING GREEN, KY | $51,750 | 2025 | E12 FUNDRAISING AND/OR FUND DISTRIBUTION |
| VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA MID-STATES | LOUISVILLE, KY | $50,000 | 2025 | P26 VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA |
| SHAWNEE CHRISTIAN HEALTHCARE CENTER INC | LOUISVILLE, KY | $50,000 | 2025 | B99 EDUCATION N.E.C.* |
| APPALACHIAN REGIONAL HEALTHCARE INC | LEXINGTON, KY | $45,000 | 2025 | E21 COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS |
| A CHOICE FOR LIFE INC | LOUISVILLE, KY | $43,000 | 2025 | X20 CHRISTIAN |
| EVERGLADES COLLEGE INC | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | $42,093 | 2025 | B40 HIGHER ED INSTITUTIONS |
| BLUE GRASS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | LEXINGTON, KY | $40,000 | 2025 | T31 COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS |
| FAMILY RENEWAL PROJECT | LOUISVILLE, KY | $37,500 | 2025 | P HUMAN SERVICES |
| FOOD FOR THE POOR INC | COCONUT CREEK, FL | $36,548 | 2025 | Q33 INTERNATIONAL RELIEF |
| DENTAL LIFELINE NETWORK | DENVER, CO | $35,000 | 2025 | X RELIGION SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT |
| GLEAN KENTUCKY | LEXINGTON, KY | $31,075 | 2025 | A80 HISTORICAL SOCIETIES AND RELATED ACTIVITIES |
| HORATIO ALGER ASSOCIATION OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICANS INC | ALEXANDRIA, VA | $30,000 | 2025 | W70 LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT |
| BARDSTOWN-NELSON COUNTY VETERANS PARK | BARDSTOWN, KY | $30,000 | 2025 | N RECREATION SPORTS LEISURE ATHLETICS |
| KOSAIR CHARITIES COMMITTEE INC | LOUISVILLE, KY | $29,025 | 2025 | E12 FUNDRAISING AND/OR FUND DISTRIBUTION |
| DOWN SYNDROME OF LOUISVILLE INC | LOUISVILLE, KY | $26,000 | 2025 | G25 DOWN'S SYNDROME |
| ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL FOUNDATION INC | LEXINGTON, KY | $25,000 | 2025 | E20 HOSPITALS AND PRIMARY MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES |
| THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $25,000 | 2025 | W22 PUBLIC FINANCE TAXATION MONETARY POLICY |
| BAPTIST HEALTH FOUNDATION GREATER LOUISVILLE INC | LOUISVILLE, KY | $25,000 | 2025 | E11 SINGLE ORGANIZATION SUPPORT |
| GREATER CINCINNATI FOUNDATION | CINCINNATI, KY | $25,000 | 2025 | T31 COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS |
| DARE TO CARE INC | LOUISVILLE, KY | $24,393 | 2025 | K31 FOOD BANKS FOOD PANTRIES |
| HURSTBOURNE CHRISTIAN CHURCH | LOUISVILLE, KY | $23,000 | 2025 | X RELIGION SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT |
| BASILICA OF ST JOSEPH PROTO-CATHEDRAL | BARDSTOWN, KY | $22,870 | 2025 | X RELIGION SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS INC | LOUISVILLE, KY | $22,200 | 2025 | O23 BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS (COMBINED) |
| BICYCLING FOR LOUISVILLE | LOUISVILLE, KY | $21,295 | 2025 | S20 COMMUNITY/NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT IMPROVEMENT |
| TECH-NIQUE INC | LOUISVILLE, KY | $20,866 | 2025 | B01 ALLIANCE/ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS |
| CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION - LOUISVILLE | LOUISVILLE, KY | $20,500 | 2025 | E11 SINGLE ORGANIZATION SUPPORT |
| LOUISVILLE SOCCER FOUNDATION | LOUISVILLE, KY | $20,000 | 2025 | B99 EDUCATION N.E.C.* |
| POST CLINIC INC | MT STERLING, KY | $20,000 | 2025 | E60 HEALTH SUPPORT SERVICES |
| NATIONAL AFRICAN AMERICAN MALE WELLNESS AGENCY | COLUMBUS, OH | $20,000 | 2025 | E12 FUNDRAISING AND/OR FUND DISTRIBUTION |
| HNC LIVING FOUNDATION | OVERLAND PARK, KS | $20,000 | 2025 | G30 CANCER |
| PLAN AHEAD SMILES | BOWLING GREEN, KY | $20,000 | 2025 | E70 PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAMS |
| ROCKCASTLE REGIONAL HOSPITAL | MT VERNON, KY | $20,000 | 2025 | E22 HOSPITAL (GENERAL) |
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF LOUISVILLE INC
$631,272COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT
HARBOR HOUSE OF LOUISVILLE
$467,826P20 HUMAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE FOUNDATION INC
$366,000EDUCATION
LOUISVILLE JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT
$356,334S COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT CAPACITY BUILDING
HOLY ANGELS ACADEMY
$276,000B99 EDUCATION N.E.C.*
CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION
$275,000B82 SCHOLARSHIPS STUDENT FINANCIAL AID AWARDS
HOME OF THE INNOCENTS
$111,413P30 CHILDREN'S AND YOUTH SERVICES
ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY COUNCIL OF LOUISVILLE
$101,820P85 HOMELESS SERVICES/CENTERS
AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY FOUNDATION
$100,000V22 ECONOMICS (AS A SOCIAL SCIENCE)
RED BIRD MISSION INC
$100,000B20 ELEMENTARY SECONDARY ED
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF KENTUCKIANA
$86,000B20 ELEMENTARY SECONDARY ED
SEVEN COUNTIES SERVICES
$79,555F30 MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT
FREEDOM LAKE INC
$76,000P20 HUMAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
$66,000B40 HIGHER ED INSTITUTIONS
MISSION LEXINGTON INC
$65,000E70 PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAMS
WEST END PREPARATORY SCHOOL
$64,279B24 PRIMARY/ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HOLY CROSS HIGH SCHOOL
$55,000B25 SECONDARY/HIGH SCHOOL
FAMILY COMMUNITY CLINIC INC
$55,000E HEALTH-GENERAL & REHABILITATIVE
COMMONWEALTH HEALTH FOUNDATION
$51,750E12 FUNDRAISING AND/OR FUND DISTRIBUTION
VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA MID-STATES
$50,000P26 VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA
SHAWNEE CHRISTIAN HEALTHCARE CENTER INC
$50,000B99 EDUCATION N.E.C.*
APPALACHIAN REGIONAL HEALTHCARE INC
$45,000E21 COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS
A CHOICE FOR LIFE INC
$43,000X20 CHRISTIAN
EVERGLADES COLLEGE INC
$42,093B40 HIGHER ED INSTITUTIONS
BLUE GRASS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$40,000T31 COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS
FAMILY RENEWAL PROJECT
$37,500P HUMAN SERVICES
FOOD FOR THE POOR INC
$36,548Q33 INTERNATIONAL RELIEF
DENTAL LIFELINE NETWORK
$35,000X RELIGION SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT
GLEAN KENTUCKY
$31,075A80 HISTORICAL SOCIETIES AND RELATED ACTIVITIES
HORATIO ALGER ASSOCIATION OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICANS INC
$30,000W70 LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
BARDSTOWN-NELSON COUNTY VETERANS PARK
$30,000N RECREATION SPORTS LEISURE ATHLETICS
KOSAIR CHARITIES COMMITTEE INC
$29,025E12 FUNDRAISING AND/OR FUND DISTRIBUTION
DOWN SYNDROME OF LOUISVILLE INC
$26,000G25 DOWN'S SYNDROME
ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL FOUNDATION INC
$25,000E20 HOSPITALS AND PRIMARY MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES
THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION
$25,000W22 PUBLIC FINANCE TAXATION MONETARY POLICY
BAPTIST HEALTH FOUNDATION GREATER LOUISVILLE INC
$25,000E11 SINGLE ORGANIZATION SUPPORT
GREATER CINCINNATI FOUNDATION
$25,000T31 COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS
DARE TO CARE INC
$24,393K31 FOOD BANKS FOOD PANTRIES
HURSTBOURNE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
$23,000X RELIGION SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT
BASILICA OF ST JOSEPH PROTO-CATHEDRAL
$22,870X RELIGION SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS INC
$22,200O23 BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS (COMBINED)
BICYCLING FOR LOUISVILLE
$21,295S20 COMMUNITY/NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT IMPROVEMENT
TECH-NIQUE INC
$20,866B01 ALLIANCE/ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION - LOUISVILLE
$20,500E11 SINGLE ORGANIZATION SUPPORT
LOUISVILLE SOCCER FOUNDATION
$20,000B99 EDUCATION N.E.C.*
POST CLINIC INC
$20,000E60 HEALTH SUPPORT SERVICES
NATIONAL AFRICAN AMERICAN MALE WELLNESS AGENCY
$20,000E12 FUNDRAISING AND/OR FUND DISTRIBUTION
HNC LIVING FOUNDATION
$20,000G30 CANCER
PLAN AHEAD SMILES
$20,000E70 PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAMS
ROCKCASTLE REGIONAL HOSPITAL
$20,000E22 HOSPITAL (GENERAL)