The Community Foundation of
The Community Foundation of Louisville is a public charity and community foundation based in Louisville, Kentucky. Founded in 1984, it operates as a philanthropic organization that connects donors, nonprofits, and civic partners to create lasting impact in the community. The foundation mobilizes people, networks, and capital to spark meaningful change in Louisville and surrounding regions.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$699.5M
+8.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$55.9M
-50.5% YoY
Grant Count
616
+12.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$91K
-56.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Community Foundation of Louisville describes itself as "a force for good" and a leader in philanthropy. Its mission centers on connecting donors, nonprofits, and civic partners to create lasting impact in community so people and place thrive. The foundation prioritizes advancing racial equity and opening opportunity for all.
Primary funding areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
The Community Foundation of Louisville operates as a donor-advised fund platform, allowing donors to direct the distribution and investment of funds through individual charitable accounts.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Community Foundation of Louisville primarily funds in Kentucky and Southern Indiana, with some activity in New York. Approximately 84% of grants remain within Kentucky and Southern Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (Most Recent Data):
- Total Assets: $699,480,025 (2024)
- Total Revenues: $90,144,485 (2024)
- Total Expenses: $60,861,518 (2024)
- Annual Income: $365.6M (from earlier reporting period)
Fund Structure:
- Over 2,300 charitable funds
- More than 1,600 charitable funds (as of earlier reporting)
- Over $800 million in assets (current)
- Over $500 million in assets (as of 2018)
Staffing:
- 48 employees (2024)
- 28 employees (alternate reporting)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $699,480,025 | $642,554,528 | $629,099,146 |
| Revenue | $90,144,485 | $143,692,154 | $100,491,799 |
| Expenses | $60,861,518 | $122,313,109 | $49,879,474 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $49,690,106 | $83,532,332 | $26,212,110 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
43 open opportunities from The Community Foundation of
Alden Fellows Grant
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF
Amount
Up to US $10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Antoinette & Phillip Schuwey Scholarship Grant
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF
Amount
US $24,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Brian Jennemann Memorial Scholarship
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key staff members include:
- Emily Monarch, Director of Gift Planning
- Kitty Gruber, Human Resources Director
- Heather Cash, Chief Philanthropy Officer
- Susan Zepeda, Board Member
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH FUST | BOARD CHAIR, FROM 09/23 | 2 | — |
| DAVID TACHAU | BOARD CHAIR, THRU 09/23 | 2 | — |
| LOPA MEHROTRA | BOARD VICE CHAIR, FROM 09/23 | 2 | — |
| MICHAEL W GOUGH | BOARD TREASURER | 2 | — |
| DANA JACKSON | BOARD SECRETARY, FROM 09/23 | 2 | — |
| ALEJANDRO ALVAREZ | DIRECTOR, THRU 11/23 | 1 | — |
| SUMMER AUERBACH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KARINA BARILLAS | DIRECTOR, FROM 09/23 | 1 | — |
| TERRIAN BARNES | DIRECTOR, FROM 09/23 | 1 | — |
| STEPHANIE BATEMAN | DIRECTOR, THRU 09/23 | 1 | — |
| ELLEN CALL | DIRECTOR, THRU 02/24 | 1 | — |
| DAVID CALZI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOSE NEIL DONIS | DIRECTOR, THRU 09/23 | 1 | — |
| ANGIE EVANS | DIRECTOR, THRU 09/23 | 1 | — |
| AMBER HALLORAN | DIRECTOR, FROM 09/23 | 1 | — |
| MOSES ICYISHAKA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| FRANKIE JONES | DIRECTOR, FROM 09/23 | 1 | — |
| VALLE JONES | DIRECTOR, FROM 09/23 | 1 | — |
| STEPHEN KERTIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BUTCH MOSBY | DIRECTOR, FROM 09/23 | 1 | — |
| THEODORE NIXON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BETH S PEABODY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ARMON PERRY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ELIZABETH ROUNSAVALL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CURT SCOTT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KRIS SIRCHIO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CARL L WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DEBORAH B WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR, FROM 09/23 | 2 | — |
| SUSAN ZEPEDA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RONALD GALLO | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $343,699 |
| MATTHEW L BACON | COO & CFO | 40 | $222,240 |
| HEATHER CASH | SENIOR VP, PHILANTHROPIC SERVICES | 40 | $144,135 |
| RAMONA DALLUM | SENIOR VP, COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP | 40 | $132,417 |
| MARY GRISSOM | VP, COMMUNITY INVESTMENT, THRU 02/24 | 40 | $128,944 |
| ANNE MCKUNE | VP, ADVANCEMENT | 40 | $118,796 |
| VALERIE SICKLES | VP, MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS | 40 | $128,655 |
| ALYSSA MANNING | PRESIDENT OF FELIX E. MARTIN JR. FOUNDATION INC. | — | $159,931 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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