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.
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.
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
Chair, Les Fugate
Brown-Forman • Louisville
Past Chair, Kim Halbauer
Fifth Third Bank • Louisville
Secretary, Ashli Watts
Kentucky Chamber • Frankfort
Treasurer, Kelley Workman
Planters Bank • Hopkinsville
Kim Baker
Kentucky Performing Arts • Louisville
Sonya Bergman
Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc. • Hindman | Workforce Center Chair
Jonathan Copley
Molina Healthcare • Louisville
Condrad Daniels
HJI Supply Chain Solutions • Louisville
Ray Daniels
Equity Solutions Group, LLC • Lexington
Shawn Daugherty
Citizens National Bank • Somerset
Sharnika Glenn
UPS • Louisville
Rich Maddux
The Cowabunga Group • Hopkinsville | Leadership Institute for School Principals Chair
Dr. MeLeigha Milby
Hometown Pharmacy • Campbellsville
Rolf Provan
Luckett & Farley • Louisville
Theresa Reno-Weber
GoodMaps • Louisville
Talley Russell
Humana • Louisville
Kevin Smith
Goodwill Industries of Kentucky • Louisville
Hollie Spade
AT&T Kentucky • Louisville
Kevin Sutphin
Chase Bank • Lexington
Kim Sweazy
Toyota North America • Georgetown
Megan Thoben
Louisville Airport Authority • Louisville
Pattie Dale Tye
Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC • Louisville
Yajaira Aich West
PNC Bank • Lexington
Debbie Zuerner
Owensboro Health • Owensboro
Programs
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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.
