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Louisville Water Foundation
A Clear Vision and Mission
Louisville Water Foundation’s mission is to improve the health and well-being of both the local communities we serve and around the globe through water assistance and education. The Foundation is working toward a world where safe water is available to everyone, no matter where they live.
Supported Projects and Activities:
- Drops of Kindness℠
- Potable water solutions in water-poor communities
- Water stewardship education
- Surface or groundwater protection education
- Watershed cleanup
- Water assistance programs serving individuals and/or communities
- Water awareness and education campaigns
The Louisville Water Foundation awards grants to 501c3 organizations based in the Louisville Water and/or Louisville Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) service areas.
Click the pictures below to view the current foundation report and previous reports.
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Louisville Water Foundation History
Throughout its 165-year history, Louisville Water has directly contributed to improving the welfare of the communities it serves by providing water payment assistance, sharing water education, and engaging in charitable activities. In 2013, Louisville Water reaffirmed its commitment to the community by establishing the Louisville Water Foundation.
The creation of the Foundation consolidates the charitable and philanthropic efforts already carried out by the company behind one unified mission. Additionally, the formation of a separate nonprofit entity allows financial support from a broad base of public and private sources, further enhancing the Foundation’s ability to fulfill its mission.
The Foundation operates as a separate, independent entity from Louisville Water and was granted status as a tax exempt public charity under section 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code on July 14, 2013. A Board of Directors manages the business affairs and in 2016, the Foundation expanded the board to include a diverse representation of employees from Louisville Water, Louisville MSD, and community members.
Initiatives
The Foundation contributes the majority of all donations to help struggling families in the community maintain access to the local water supply. In addition, the Foundation supports water education and water assistance projects. The Louisville Water Foundation will acknowledge all donations over $250 with a letter to the donor at the end of the fiscal year.
To learn more about the Louisville Water Foundation, email grants@LouisvilleWater.com.
“The Water By Women model empowers smart, motivated women with education and advanced, lifetime, point-of-use water filtration technology. In turn, they commit to filtering water for their nearby neighbors, thereby creating a human network or infrastructure that sustainably provides safe water for thousands of people. Like the Louisville Water Foundation, we are working towards a world where safe water is available to everyone.”
-Larraine Lauter, Water By Women Chief Vision Officer
How to Contribute
Want to help support the mission of the Louisville Water Foundation?
- Contribute to Drops of Kindness℠ by selecting the option to do so when you pay your water bill.
