Inspiring generosity|Supporting nonprofits|Building lasting legacies
We are the Community Foundation
of West Kentucky.
As the Community Foundation of West Kentucky, we make charitable giving easier, support the work of nonprofits, and help build a stronger future for our region.
What a community foundation does
Giving with purpose starts here
Giving back should feel meaningful, not overwhelming. We help donors support the causes they care about, connect nonprofits with helpful resources, and create opportunities that strengthen West Kentucky for generations to come.
Create a fund for the future
Support a cause you care about
We bring people, resources, and local needs together. That means helping donors give with purpose, supporting nonprofits through grants and long-term funding tools, and investing in the future of West Kentucky through grants, scholarships, and community-focused giving while also helping donors support causes beyond our region.
How we can help
Simple ways to make a difference
We help donors, nonprofits, and community partners make a meaningful difference in West Kentucky through charitable funds, grants, and long-term community support.
Whether you want to give, apply, or just learn more, we’re here to help you find the right next step.
Invest in West Kentucky
We take the guesswork out of charitable giving and help you support the people, places, and causes you care about most—here in West Kentucky and beyond.
Support for Nonprofits
We help nonprofits access grants, charitable funds, and long-term tools that strengthen their work and their future.
Explore Scholarships
Through the generosity of our donors, we connect West Kentucky students with scholarship opportunities for their future.
Our Impact in 2025
Generosity at work
$3.1 million
In funds raised
803
Donors
$5.2 million
Grants awarded
$164,000
In scholarships awarded
Recent News
New and Noteworthy
2025 Philanthropy 360 Winners Announced
The Community Foundation of West Kentucky is proud to recognize the recipients of the 2025 Philanthropy 360 awards. These organizations are making a meaningful difference across our region through their service, leadership, and commitment to the community. 2025...
2025 Fred Paxton Challenge for Charities Raises More Than $1.34 Million
The 24th Annual Fred Paxton Challenge for Charities raised an incredible $1,340,750.99 to support local nonprofits. Thanks to the generosity of the Paxton family, that total also includes $160,000 in matching funds from the Community Foundation of West Kentucky,...
Community Foundation of West Kentucky Receives National Recognition
Organization accredited with rigorous philanthropic standards Paducah, KY, March 17, 2026 — The Community Foundation of West Kentucky recently received word of its renewed accreditation with the nation’s highest standard for philanthropic excellence from the Community...
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Start your giving journey
Whether you want to give or immediate impact or create afund for the future, we’re here to help you support West Kentucky in a meaningful way—and, when it matters to you, causes beyond our region as well.