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Supporting Louisville: A Locals Guide To Philanthropy

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Whether it’s through volunteering, donating, or spreading awareness, supporting local organizations plays a vital role in building a stronger, more connected Louisville. From food banks and shelters to mentorship programs and environmental initiatives, there are countless ways to get involved and make a positive impact. By supporting these organizations, you’re not just contributing to a cause—you’re helping to shape the future of your community, one small act at a time. Here are a few incredible local groups you can support to make a real difference




At the Speed Art Museum, we invite everyone to celebrate art...forever. The Speed Art Museum is Kentucky’s oldest and largest art museum and has served as a vital cultural resource for the Louisville community and the wider region for nearly 100 years. The Speed’s ever-growing collection, timely exhibitions, and community-driven programming explore contemporary issues and inspire meaningful personal experiences through the transformative power of art, sparking new conversations and creating opportunities for dialogue. 


Located on the campus of the University of Louisville but operating as an independent nonprofit institution, the Speed provides visitors from around the world with opportunities to engage with art through public and academic programs, screenings at the Speed Cinema, family offerings in the Art Sparks interactive learning gallery, and more. 


Great community begins with great community support. The Speed Art Museum’s Patron Circle members are a dynamic group of artists, educators and art enthusiasts whose contributions help the Museum fulfill its mission today and for the next 100 years. Patron Circle members enjoy access to some of the most exciting social, cultural, and educational events in the region, including complementary access to one of the best parties in Louisville - The Bacchanal. To learn more about the Patron Circle membership and other ways to give, visit speedmuseum.org/support





Make-A-Wish® Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana creates life-changing wishes for local children with critical illnesses. Make-A-Wish is more than wish-granting; it’s a global movement of transforming lives through hope. Wishes provide what medicine cannot – extraordinary and memorable experiences that allow children to take their focus off the illness and give a sense of renewed normalcy. Research shows that children who have wishes granted can build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight their critical illnesses, potentially improving their quality of life and producing better health outcomes. 


Right now, there are more than 435 Kentucky children waiting for a wish. To donate and make a difference for children and families in your community, visit oki.wish.org/donate.





Celebrate 100 Years of Creativity – Support Louisville Visual Art’s Legacy 


This year, Louisville Visual Art (LVA) proudly celebrates the 100th Anniversary of our Children’s Fine Art Classes (CFAC). Since the 1924-25 school year, CFAC has nurtured the talents of young artists, helping them to explore their creative potential and develop the skills needed to excel in the visual arts. For generations, our community has seen the transformative power of this program in shaping not just artists, but thinkers, innovators, and leaders. 


As we commemorate a century of artistic education, we invite you to be part of the next chapter. With your generous support, LVA will continue to provide accessible, high-quality art education to children across the region. Your donation will allow us to expand our reach, enhance our programming, and provide opportunities for young creatives to thrive in ways that impact their lives and our broader cultural community. 


Join us in ensuring the legacy of CFAC for the next 100 years. Together, we can inspire a new generation of artists and keep the creative spirit of Louisville alive. Your contribution today will help secure a brighter, more vibrant future for the arts in our city. 






The Louisville Artisans Guild, established in 1956, is one of the oldest and most respected organizations dedicated to promoting fine arts and crafts in the region. Our mission is to support and nurture local artists by providing them with opportunities to showcase their work, enhance their skills through educational workshops, and connect with fellow artisans and the community. 


As a nonprofit organization, the Guild plays a vital role in the Louisville arts scene by organizing exhibitions, craft fairs, and public outreach programs that bring art to the forefront of the community. Through these events, we create a platform for artists to share their creative vision and engage the public in meaningful conversations about the value of art in everyday life. 


Your donation directly supports the Louisville Artisans Guild’s efforts to foster artistic talent and expand access to the arts. Contributions help fund workshops, professional development programs, scholarships for emerging artists, and public exhibitions. By donating, you help us keep the arts alive and thriving in our city, ensuring that local artists have the resources they need to grow and succeed. 


In addition to supporting artists, your generosity allows us to provide educational opportunities for the public, enriching the cultural fabric of Louisville. Together, we can ensure that future generations continue to benefit from the creativity, inspiration, and beauty that the Louisville Artisans Guild brings to our community. If you would like to donate to the Louisville Artisans Guild please use the QR code provided here and that will take you directly to our donation page.

“Your donation helps provide a home and care for those at the end of life who have no home or loved ones to care for them so that they may die with dignity.” 





Goodwill Industries of Kentucky is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to create pathways out of poverty for Kentucky’s most underserved populations. Funded by its retail stores, Goodwill establishes and operates employment-readiness and self-sufficiency programming that affects more than 20,000 individuals each year. 


Most individuals Goodwill assists are either in recovery from addiction, reentering society from incarceration, have a disability or are experiencing chronic poverty. Goodwill forms close partnerships with like-minded organizations to make it easier for its clients to access holistic services and resources. 


None of this would be possible without the generous donations Goodwill accepts at its retail stores and monetarily. To learn more and support Goodwill’s mission, scan the QR code here!




The mission of the Epilepsy Foundation of Kentuckiana (EF Kentuckiana) is to improve the lives of people affected by epilepsy through education, advocacy, research, and connection. The agency serves children/adults/veterans affected by seizures/epilepsy throughout Kentucky and southern Indiana. Services are designed to educate, advocate, and support individuals with epilepsy and their families and include: providing comprehensive educational materials, providing seizure recognition/first aid training to thousands of school personnel, school nurses, first responders, healthcare workers, daycare workers, senior organizations, veterans, employers, students, parents/caregivers, and others each year. The EF Kentuckiana also provides two support groups for adults, a monthly youth activity group, case/crisis management, and consultations. Assistance is also provided for social services programs and referrals to prescription assistance programs, legal services, utility/landlord/tenant assistance, and SSI/SSDI assistance. The EF Kentuckiana also offers its Operation Outreach program to veterans to assist with issues associated with post-traumatic epilepsy, psychogenic non-epileptic seizures, and post-traumatic stress disorder. 






HELP US KEEP THE LIGHTS BRIGHT! 

Donate today to support the Artists and artistry of Louisville Ballet 

$30 - Buys a pair of ballet shoes 

$60 - Provides a leotard and shoes for one Ballet Bound student 

$125 - Affords a pair of pointe shoes for a Company Artist 

$250 - Covers performance tickets for students from a Title I school 

$275 - Provides snow for The Brown-Forman Nutcracker 

$500 - Funds one Boys, Books, + Ballet program in libraries 

$850 - Brings one Moving Stories educational performance to the community 

$1,700 - Awards a Ballet Bound student a first-year Community Scholarship 

$1,800 - Supports an in-school Community 


YOUR DONATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE!

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