Kentucky Chamber Foundation

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Kentucky grows stronger when businesses lead solutions that create opportunities, strengthen communities, and drive the state forward. The Kentucky Chamber Foundation works alongside employers and partners to tackle the Commonwealth's most pressing challenges and build lasting opportunities for Kentuckians.

 

Shared Vision

The Kentucky Chamber and the Kentucky Chamber Foundation one shared vision:
A thriving economic climate in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

 

Our Purpose

We unlock the power of business, accelerate solutions, and build opportunity in Kentucky.

 

Our Work

  • Drive Collaborative, Business-Led Solutions – Uniting employers and partners to solve Kentucky’s most pressing challenges.

  • Expand Opportunity by Strengthening Communities – Creating pathways for Kentuckians to learn, work, and thrive by addressing barriers to prosperity through employer-driven action.

  • Build for Tomorrow – Focusing on future trends, bold ideas, and long-term strategies that shape Kentucky’s next chapter.


 

Impact

 

The Kentucky Chamber Foundation has released its annual Impact Report, which highlights the organization’s comprehensive efforts to advance economic opportunity and workforce development for individuals across the Commonwealth.


Thank You to Our Funders

Together, we’re building opportunity that lasts — one partnership, one innovation, and one Kentuckian at a time. We are deeply grateful to our funders for their generous contributions, which help expand the impact and reach of the Kentucky Chamber Foundation’s work across the Commonwealth. 

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Donate Now: Together We Can Build A Stronger Kentucky

Kentucky’s future grows stronger when business and the community come together. Your support of the Kentucky Chamber Foundation helps turn ideas into action by expanding opportunity, strengthening communities, and shaping long-term prosperity across the Commonwealth.

Every contribution fuels employer-driven solutions that make a real difference—from helping Kentuckians reenter the workforce, to expanding access to education and childcare, to preparing for the jobs of tomorrow. 

We want to thank you for your support as we grow our initiatives and make Kentucky the best state to live, work, and do business. If you have any questions about making a donation, please contact Ginny Hoyt at ghoyt@kychamber.com 

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The Kentucky Chamber Foundation is a nationally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dependent on charitable contributions. Donations will be used to support the mission of the Kentucky Chamber Foundation. Foundation administration expenses are kept at a minimum, ranging between 9-12%. Your donation is fully tax-deductible.

2025-2026 Foundation Board of Directors

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Chair, Les Fugate

Brown-Forman • Louisville

Past Chair, Kim Halbauer picture

Past Chair, Kim Halbauer

Fifth Third Bank • Louisville

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Secretary, Ashli Watts

Kentucky Chamber • Frankfort

Treasurer, Kelley Workman picture

Treasurer, Kelley Workman

Planters Bank • Hopkinsville

Kim Baker picture

Kim Baker

Kentucky Performing Arts • Louisville

Sonya Bergman picture

Sonya Bergman

Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc. • Hindman | Workforce Center Chair

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Jonathan Copley

Molina Healthcare • Louisville

Condrad Daniels picture

Condrad Daniels

HJI Supply Chain Solutions • Louisville

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Ray Daniels

Equity Solutions Group, LLC • Lexington

Shawn Daugherty picture

Shawn Daugherty

Citizens National Bank • Somerset

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Sharnika Glenn

UPS • Louisville

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Rich Maddux

The Cowabunga Group • Hopkinsville | Leadership Institute for School Principals Chair

Dr. MeLeigha Milby picture

Dr. MeLeigha Milby

Hometown Pharmacy • Campbellsville

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Rolf Provan

Luckett & Farley • Louisville

Theresa Reno-Weber picture

Theresa Reno-Weber

GoodMaps • Louisville

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Talley Russell

Humana • Louisville

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Kevin Smith

Goodwill Industries of Kentucky • Louisville

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Hollie Spade

AT&T Kentucky • Louisville

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Kevin Sutphin

Chase Bank • Lexington

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Kim Sweazy

Toyota North America • Georgetown

Megan Thoben picture

Megan Thoben

Louisville Airport Authority • Louisville

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Pattie Dale Tye

Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC • Louisville

Yajaira Aich West  picture

Yajaira Aich West

PNC Bank • Lexington

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Debbie Zuerner

Owensboro Health • Owensboro

Programs

  • Kentucky Chamber Workforce Center

    Working to align education, workforce, and economic development initiatives throughout Kentucky using the voice of business.

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  • Kentucky's Talent Pipeline

    Building a stronger workforce aligned to the needs of Kentucky’s key economic sectors and empowering employers to lead workforce development in Kentucky.  

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  • Bus to Business®

    Providing opportunities for students across Kentucky to learn about career pathways available in local communities and businesses to connect with the future workforce. 

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  • Kentucky Comeback

    Helping Kentuckians struggling with substance use disorder, assisting businesses in developing recovery-friendly work environments, and engaging Kentuckians interested in smart criminal justice reforms.

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  • Leadership Institute For School Principals

    Transforming Kentucky education through executive-level leadership training for principals across the Commonwealth. 

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  • Kentucky Minority-Owned Business Database

    This is the first-ever platform in Kentucky helping businesses looking to diversify their supply chain, expand the number of businesses utilizing the certification process, and providing resources for minority-owned businesses.

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