Who We Are
The Community Foundation of Louisville exists to enable any individual, family, business or organization to have a lasting impact in their community. We help diverse donors support all areas of need by being a:

• Resource on all types of charitable gifts and giving vehicles
• Steward of over 1,100 charitable funds built by many donors
• Partner with professional advisors to meet their clients’ needs
• Leader that brings others together to create positive change.

The Community Foundation of Louisville, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity.
Its tax identification number is 31-0997017.

What We Offer
The expertise of our professional staff and volunteer community leaders ensure that funds are administered according to your wishes, and that you can rely on us for:

• Service customized to accomplish your charitable goals
• Experience in creating highly effective approaches to giving
• Knowledge about local programs in your areas of interest.

How You Benefit
We can meet all of your charitable giving and philanthropic goals in one convenient place. When you create a fund in the Community Foundation, you will enjoy the:

• Significant savings from avoiding the costs of forming a private foundation
• Quick, easy process to set up a fund and make additional gifts to the fund
• Flexibility to recommend grants to nonprofit organizations whenever you like
• Direct access to professional staff to assist you in all your charitable giving
• On-line access to recommend grants and access information about your fund
• Freedom to choose anonymity or recognition for grants made from the fund.

And Last – But Not Least!
When you create a permanent endowment fund in The Community Foundation of Louisville, you become an important part of your community’s future as the fund you create supports your charitable interests, as well as the Community Foundation, which is an enduring philanthropic resource for our region that will grow for generations to come.