Fund for the Arts Employee Directory
Non-profit OrganizationsKentucky, United States11-50 Employees
Fund for the Arts is a regional nonprofit based in Louisville that aims to strengthen the community through the arts. It mobilizes donor support to sustain a wide range of arts organizations and expand access to arts across neighborhoods, schools, community centers, senior facilities, parks, libraries, and public spaces. The organization provides different forms of funding, including general operating support to fourteen cultural partners, project-based matching funds to numerous nonprofits, and arts-in-education grants for teachers and schools. Within the non profit sector, it positions itself as a catalyst for collaboration that connects businesses, cultural groups, and community institutions to address shared initiatives. It views the arts as a driver of the regional economy and educational achievement in the Greater Louisville area. In January 2026, Brett Shepherd was appointed interim president and CEO, with the role effective January 1.