Franklin County

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. 

Donate to the Franklin County Community Fund

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.

GrantDateDesignation
The Sunshine Center5/14/2020COVID-19 Relief
Frankfort Immigration Assistance Network5/19/2020COVID-19 Relief
Franklin County Women and Family Shelter5/19/2020COVID-19 Relief
Franklin County Council on Aging5/26/2020, 11/25/2020COVID-19 Relief
Frankfort Resource Office for Social Ministries, Inc.5/27/2020COVID-19 Relief
Mission Frankfort Clinic6/15/2020COVID-19 Relief
Simon House6/19/2020, 1/25/2021COVID-19 Relief
Salvation Army1/25/2021COVID-19 Relief
Franklin County Women and Family Shelter1/25/2021COVID-19 Relief
ACCESS Soup Kitchen & Men’s Shelter1/25/2021COVID-19 Relief
TOTAL: $37,270.00

BOARD OF ADVISORS 

  • Harry Carver
  • Nash Cox
  • Kristin Cantrell
  • Elizabeth (Lisbon) Hardy
  • George Russell 

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Contact Person

Jane Higgins

Director of Community Advancement

859.721.2349 [email protected]