Louisville Water Foundation
Louisville, KY, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
46-2069742
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Regional Funder
Louisville, KY, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
46-2069742
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Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Louisville Water Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses on grantmaking that supports initiatives within its community, having paid a total of $455K across 33 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
The Foundation seeks to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve and around the world by providing water assistance and water education.
Cause Areas
1
Environmental education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY MINISTRIES INC
Louisville, KY
$3.4M
71%
MULTI-PURPOSE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY INC
Shelbyville, KY
$166K
3%
FUND FOR THE ARTS INC
Louisville, KY
$159.9K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
8
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Louisville Water Foundation?
No. Louisville Water Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Louisville Water Foundation give?
Louisville Water Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Kentucky, New York, and Colorado. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Louisville Water Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Louisville Water Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Louisville Water Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Louisville Water Foundation awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $455 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Louisville Water Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Louisville Water Foundation awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY MINISTRIES INC, MULTI-PURPOSE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY INC, and FUND FOR THE ARTS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Louisville Water Foundation?
Louisville Water Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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