The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Louisville

MISSION:

THE KENTUCKY COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN PROMOTES A CREATIVE AND PRODUCTIVE LIFE THROUGH AN UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION IN THE CONTEMPORARY ARTS.

MISSION:

GRANTING OF DREAMS TO CRITICALLY AND/OR CHRONICALLY ILL CHILDREN

MISSION:

TO CREATE AND SUPPORT ONE-TO-ONE MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS THAT IGNITE THE POWER AND PROMISE OF YOUTH.

MISSION:

THE KENTUCKY LIONS EYE FOUNDATION PROVIDES VISION SERVICES THROUGH EDUCATION, DETECTION, PREVENTION, TREATMENT AND EMPOWERMENT. THROUGH COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS, WE ENABLE GREATER INDEPENDENCE AND INCREASED QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL KENTUCKIANS WHILE FOCUSING ON CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN FINANCIAL NEED.

MISSION:

STUDENT-SPECIFIC STUDY PROGRAM TO HELP CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITES TRANSITION SUCCESSFULLY INTO THE ADULT WORLD. WORKING COOPERATIVELY WITH FAMILIES, BLUEGRASS ASPIRES TO REMEDIATE DEFICITS AND STRENGTHEN ABILITIES IN THE CRITICAL AREAS OF COMMUNICATION, SOCIAL INTERACTION, EMOTIONAL REGULATION AND ACADEMIC ACCOMPLISHMENT.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

MISSION:

LHOME IS A MISSION-DRIVEN, NONPROFIT FINANCIAL INSTITUTION THAT PROVIDES ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE LOAN PRODUCTS AND FINANCIAL COACHING SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS, HOMEOWNERS, AND RESIDENTS OF LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY. LHOME IS A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTION (CDFI), CERTIFIED BY THE U.S. TREASURY. LHOME IS SHORT FOR THE LOUISVILLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES AND MICRO-ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT LOAN FUND, INC.LHOME IS COMMITTED TO SERVING THE PEOPLE AND BUSINESSES OF LOUISVILLE'S LOW- AND MODERATE- INCOME CENSUS TRACTS, PRIMARILY OUR WEST AND SOUTH END NEIGHBORHOODS, AND CREATING INTERGENERATIONAL WEALTH OPPORTUNITIES, PARTICULARLY FOR LOUISVILLE'S BLACK AND BROWN RESIDENTS. OVER 70% OF LHOME CLIENTS ARE NON-WHITE, AND OVER 90% RESIDE IN THESE HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED AND DISCRIMINATED SECTIONS OF OUR CITY.

MISSION:

PROVIDING AND PROMOTING THE AVAILABILITY AND QUALITY OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND SERVICES FOR LOW INCOME, ELDERLY, AND SPECIAL NEEDS INDIVIDUALS WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, CREED, OR STATUS AND TO SUPPORT THE EFFORTS TO SERVE THE VARIOUS HOUSING NEEDS FOR LOW INCOME PERSONS, ELDERLY OR SPECIAL NEEDS PERSONS

MISSION:

KENTUCKY REFUGEE MINISTRIES PROVIDES SERVICES TO REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS.

MISSION:

KENTUCKY OPERA PROMOTES A MORE EMPATHETIC AND COMPASSIONATE COMMUNITY WITH STORYTELLING THROUGH OPERA THEATRE AND ITS COMPONENT ART FORMS.

MISSION:

HOLDING TITLE TO PROPERTY, COLLECTING AND REMITTING THE INCOME, LESS EXPENSES, TO AN EXEMPT ORGANIZATION.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

AS A FOCUSED TEAM OF LEADERS, UNITED WAY OF KENTUCKY WILL ALIGN RESOURCES AND WORK TO ADVANCE EDUCATION, INCOME AND HEALTH.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND HOPE THROUGH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST TO THOSE AFFECTED BY UNPLANNED PREGNANCIES, WALKING BESIDE THEM FOR LIFE.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide job training and employment experiences for individuals with disabilities, people who have been disabled by use of drugs or alcohol or people with emotional difficulties, with the objective of helping them to become economically self-sufficient.

MISSION:

GREATER LOUISVILLE MEDICAL SOCIETY EMPOWERS PHYSICIANS BY CREATING ENGAGING EXPERIENCES, ADVANCING MEANINGFUL ADVOCACY AND BUILDING IMPACTFUL RELATIONSHIPS IN THE COMMUNITY.

MISSION:

FIND NEW, CARING HOMES FOR PETS WHOSE OWNERS CAN NO LONGER GIVE THEM THE LOVE OR CARE THEY NEED. THEY PROVIDE A "HOME AWAY FROM HOME" ATMOSPHERE AND ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE CABBAGE PATCH SETTLEMENT HOUSE, INC. FOR ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSES.

MISSION:

LOUISVILLE ORCHESTRA ENDOWMENT, INC. IS DEVOTED TO PRIVATELY SOLICITING AND RECEIVING CONTRIBUTIONS AND GIFTS WITH THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THE CAPITAL, OPERATING, AND PROGRAMMING COSTS OF THE LOUISVILLE ORCHESTRA, INC.