Community foundation · EIN 31-0997017
The Community Foundation of Louisville Inc
Louisville, KY
The Community Foundation of Louisville Inc is a community foundation based in Louisville, KY. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $57.6M in grants paid across 678 grants, with $767M in total assets. Its largest grants went to University of Louisville Foundation Inc, University of Kentucky and Community Initiatives.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check The Community Foundation of Louisville Inc's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
The organization uses guidestar.org to confirm that the recipient organizations are in good standing prior to making the donation. when the donation is sent the following information is provided to each grant recipient: "by depositing this check, your organization certifies that no individuals or entities connected with the donor received any tangible benefits, goods, or other services (e.g. event tickets, membership fees, tuition, or items purchased at auction). your organization also certifies it continues to be publicly supported and exempt under irs code section 501(c)(3). as a force for good, the community foundation of louisville is proud to support the work of your organization. if you have any questions regarding this grant, please contact us at 502-585-4649 or grants@cflouisville.org." in addition, when the fundholder requests the grant distribution, the fundholder agrees that they are not receiving any tangible benefit, good or service.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
To mobilize people, networks, and capital to spark meaningful change in and beyond louisville.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Louisville Foundation Inc | Chicago, IL | B11 Single Organization Support | $3,853,691 |
| University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY | B40 Higher Ed Institutions | $2,755,992 |
| Community Initiatives | San Francisco, CA | W24 Citizen Participation | $2,000,000 |
| Louisville Orchestra Inc | Louisville, KY | A69 Symphony Orchestras | $1,846,643 |
| Highlands Community Ministries | Louisville, KY | X21 Protestant | $1,363,009 |
| Louisville Collegiate School | Louisville, KY | B20 Elementary Secondary Ed | $1,153,850 |
| Center for Interfaith Relations Inc | Louisville, KY | A82 Historical Societies & Historic Preservation | $910,021 |
| Speed Art Museum | Louisville, KY | A51 Art Museums | $866,575 |
| State University of Iowa Foundation | Iowa City, IA | B11 Single Organization Support | $836,222 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Alexandria, VA | Q12 Fundraising and/Or Fund Distribution | $700,000 |
| Norton Healthcare Foundation Inc | Louisville, KY | E11 Single Organization Support | $635,315 |
| Fund for the Arts Inc | Louisville, KY | A12 Fundraising and/Or Fund Distribution | $634,011 |
| Metro United Way Inc | Louisville, KY | P30 Children's and Youth Services | $607,435 |
| Hamilton College | Clinton, NY | B42 Undergraduate College (4-Year) | $605,000 |
| University of Pikeville | Pikeville, KY | B43 University Or Technological | $591,000 |
| Yud Foundation Inc | New York City, NY | X30 Jewish | $580,000 |
| Louisville Orchestra Endowment Inc | Louisville, KY | A11 Single Organization Support | $510,000 |
| 502circle Nil Collective Foundation | Jeffersonville, IN | N01 Alliance/Advocacy Organizations | $500,000 |
| University of Louisville | Louisville, KY | B Educational Institutions | $490,338 |
| The Rotary Foundation | Chicago, IL | Q11 Single Organization Support | $486,250 |
| Virgin Unite USA | New York, NY | T30 Public Foundations | $433,333 |
| West End Preparatory School | Louisville, KY | B24 Primary/Elementary School | $428,249 |
| Rollins College | Orlando, FL | B40 Higher Ed Institutions | $425,000 |
| Evolve502 Inc | Louisville, KY | B99 Education N.e.c.* | $409,756 |
| New Pathways for Children Inc | Melber, KY | P70 Residential Custodial Care (group Home) | $380,000 |
The 25 largest of 678 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- Kentucky$37.3M · 475 grants
- Illinois$4.45M · 5 grants
- California$2.39M · 12 grants
- New York$2.16M · 20 grants
- Iowa$1.24M · 4 grants
- Virginia$1.23M · 15 grants
- Florida$892K · 17 grants
- Indiana$677K · 17 grants
- District of Columbia$646K · 12 grants
- Wisconsin$564K · 4 grants
- North Carolina$445K · 10 grants
- Massachusetts$410K · 7 grants
Quick answers
Does The Community Foundation of Louisville Inc accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check The Community Foundation of Louisville Inc's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does The Community Foundation of Louisville Inc give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $57,573,751 in grants paid (678 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has The Community Foundation of Louisville Inc funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to University of Louisville Foundation Inc (IL), $3.85M, University of Kentucky (KY), $2.76M, Community Initiatives (CA), $2M, Louisville Orchestra Inc (KY), $1.85M and Highlands Community Ministries (KY), $1.36M.