We connect people who care with causes that matter.
Helping individuals, families, businesses and organizations create lasting impact throughout Henderson, Kentucky through charitable funds, scholarships, grants and legacy giving.
We connect people who care with causes that matter.
Helping individuals, families, businesses and organizations create lasting impact throughout Henderson, Kentucky through charitable funds, scholarships, grants and legacy giving.
We connect people who care with causes that matter.
Helping individuals, families, businesses and organizations create lasting impact throughout Henderson, Kentucky through charitable funds, scholarships, grants and legacy giving.
How Can We Help You Today?
Donors
Make a lasting impact by supporting the causes and charitable funds you care about.
Discover grants, resources and partnerships that help strengthen your mission.
Partner with us to help your clients achieve their charitable goals.
ABOUT US
Connecting Generosity with Community
Rooted in Henderson, Kentucky.
Focused on a stronger tomorrow.
The Community Foundation of Henderson helps individuals, families, businesses and organizations create lasting impact across Henderson, Kentucky through charitable funds, scholarships, nonprofit support and legacy giving. By connecting generosity with community needs, we strengthen our community today while building a brighter future for generations to come.
How Does a Community Foundation Work?
You Give
You make a gift or create a charitable fund for a cause you care about.
We Invest
We carefully manage the gift so it can grow and support the community.
We Grant
Grants support local nonprofits, scholarships and community needs.
Henderson Thrives
Your generosity creates stronger organizations and lasting local impact.
Our Impact
Since 2011, we’ve connected generosity with community needs, creating lasting impact through grants, scholarships and charitable funds.
$3.2M
Returned to Our Community
2011
Serving Henderson since 2011
135
Local Nonprofits Supported
$5.5M
Charitable Assets Managed
A STORY OF LOCAL IMPACT
When Henderson Needed Help Most
COVID Employee Relief Fund
When the COVID-19 pandemic created unexpected hardship for local workers and families, our community came together to help. Through the Henderson Employee Relief Fund, donors provided emergency financial assistance when it was needed most, demonstrating the power of local philanthropy in times of crisis.
Local generosity. Lasting impact.
How Endowments Work
Create a gift that keeps giving.
An endowed fund is designed to grow over time while providing ongoing support for the people, organizations and causes you care about. Discover how endowments create lasting impact for generations.
Maximize Your Impact
Kentucky offers one of the nation’s most generous charitable tax credits. Eligible gifts to permanent endowments may qualify for the Endow Kentucky Tax Credit, helping you support Henderson while reducing your Kentucky income tax.
Compare Your Giving Options
Every meaningful gift begins with a purpose.
Whether you’re looking to support a cause you care about, create a charitable fund, establish a scholarship, leave a legacy or simply explore your giving options, we’re here to help turn your generosity into lasting impact for Henderson.
The People Behind the Mission
Behind every lasting impact is someone who chose to make a difference.
Maggie Collier
Executive Director
“The Community Foundation exists to help people turn generosity
into lasting impact for Henderson.”
Learn More
Resources for attorneys, CPA and financial advisors helping clients give wisely.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Whether you’re making your first gift, creating a charitable fund or exploring ways to leave a legacy, we’re here to help.
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