Living and Giving Off the Grid
Chris Schimmoeller and Joel Dufour may live off the grid, but they are integrally connected to their community. “I grew up without a telephone, television…
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The Franklin County Community Fund is a permanent charitable resource that supports local causes and organizations.
A local advisory board puts donations of all sizes to good use by making grants to meet the needs and vision of the community. They partner with individuals, businesses and nonprofits to make Franklin County a better place to live, learn, work and play.
Start where you are. Use what you have. Give what you can.
We encourage you to donate now and make a gift that supports Franklin County in perpetuity. We accept a wide range of assets, providing you the ultimate flexibility in charitable giving.
Your donation may be eligible for a tax credit! Learn more about the Endow Kentucky Tax Credit.
Franklin County Community Fund Grants 2020/2021
Grants made from March 2020 – March 2021 focused on COVID-19 relief for nonprofits, small businesses, and restaurants in Franklin County.
| Grant | Date | Designation |
| The Sunshine Center | 5/14/2020 | COVID-19 Relief |
| Frankfort Immigration Assistance Network | 5/19/2020 | COVID-19 Relief |
| Franklin County Women and Family Shelter | 5/19/2020 | COVID-19 Relief |
| Franklin County Council on Aging | 5/26/2020, 11/25/2020 | COVID-19 Relief |
| Frankfort Resource Office for Social Ministries, Inc. | 5/27/2020 | COVID-19 Relief |
| Mission Frankfort Clinic | 6/15/2020 | COVID-19 Relief |
| Simon House | 6/19/2020, 1/25/2021 | COVID-19 Relief |
| Salvation Army | 1/25/2021 | COVID-19 Relief |
| Franklin County Women and Family Shelter | 1/25/2021 | COVID-19 Relief |
| ACCESS Soup Kitchen & Men’s Shelter | 1/25/2021 | COVID-19 Relief |
TOTAL: $37,270.00
BOARD OF ADVISORS
- Harry Carver
- Stephen Clatos
- Nash Cox
- Libby Marshall
- Kristin Cantrell
- Elizabeth (Lisbon) Hardy
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Contact Person
Jane Higgins
Director of Community Advancement