Daily Featured Foundation - 11/10/25

11/10/2025

Here is today’s featured foundation.

The Gheens Foundation

Website: https://www.gheensfoundation.org/

Mission & Purpose: To improve the quality of life in Louisville and greater Kentucky by supporting education and other areas of community enrichment, with a special emphasis on early childhood.

Broad Funding Guidelines: Grantmaking is focused on the Louisville, KY metro area. They have an open application process and fund across Education (their primary focus), Economic Opportunity, and Health & Well-Being. They are known for supporting both direct services and systemic change.

Featured Opportunity: A signature focus is on Early Childhood Education (ECE). They are a primary funder for initiatives in Louisville that aim to improve kindergarten readiness, support the ECE workforce, and increase access to high-quality childcare.

Recommendation: Louisville-based nonprofits focused on systemic change in early childhood education (e.g., policy, advocacy, or provider training) or organizations providing direct post-secondary access for first-generation students.