Our work isn’t just making grants–it’s building partnerships. Our team collaborates with communities and leaders who share our vision to identify high impact opportunities that support our shared goals.

 

 

We focus our work in three primary areas, supporting projects and institutions that enable transformative change that leads to more prosperous and equitable communities, improve the image of Louisville and Kentucky and highlight Kentucky’s unique assets.

OUR AREAS OF IMPACT

EDUCATION & WORKFORCE

We believe education is the key to social and economic mobility and is one of the most valuable investments we can make in the future of Kentucky. It is important to support high quality programs and institutions that provide equitable educational opportunities where possible. It is important to ensure that education and training programs connect students and the workforce to career pathways that meet the workplace needs of employers.

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EDUCATION & WORKFORCE

COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC PROSPERITY

We want to help Louisville and Kentucky flourish through equitable, innovative and collaborative approaches that cultivate strong, sustainable communities, develop a robust economy and improve the perception of Kentucky.

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COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC PROSPERITY

QUALITY OF LIFE

When deciding where to plant roots, people want to join an inviting and compassionate community that has boundless civic pride. We support work that positions Louisville and Kentucky as a livable community where people want to work, play, learn and lead.

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QUALITY OF LIFE

FOR GRANTSEEKERS

Does your organization have a program or project that aligns with our mission? Learn more about the foundation’s grantmaking process.

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FOR GRANTSEEKERS

Does your organization have a program or project that aligns with our mission? Learn more about the foundation’s grantmaking process.

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Since the foundation’s inception in 1954, its dedicated board and staff have worked to build on James Graham Brown’s philanthropic legacy. Today, we support initiatives and organizations that are working to build thriving, prosperous and equitable communities in Louisville and across the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

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