Deeply Rooted

The Legacy Society of the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky

A planned gift ensures your community continues to be supported by investing in the future of the Foundation.

Why Join?

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What is your vision for your community?

Plan your legacy to support the causes you care about for generations to come– while enjoying tax savings.

We work together to navigate charitable giving challenges and meet community needs and your philanthropic goals.

Ready to learn more? Contact us

Planned Giving Opportunities

Bequests: Maintain full control of your financial resources during your lifetime and reduce your taxable estate by including the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky in your will or living trust.

Gifts of Life Insurance: Earn an immediate income tax deduction and a possible premium deduction by designating the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky as the beneficiary of a life insurance policy.

Gifts of Real Estate: Transfer the burden of managing a property and the expense of taxes with a gift of real estate.

Gifts of Retirement Plans: By naming the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky as the beneficiary of your retirement account, such as a 401(k) or IRA, you can avoid passing on heavy income and estate taxes to your heirs.

Gifts of Stock: Avoid capital gains by working in partnership with us and your financial institution for these transactions.

Endowments and Naming Gifts: Give your family name the opportunity to represent a legacy. Establish a donor advised or named fund that aligns with your passions and values.

Are You a Professional Advisor?

We can partner with you to align your clients’ needs and goals with our grantmaking expertise and administrative services.

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Affiliate Community Endowment Opportunities

You can support the work of a local community for years to come. Learn more about the affiliate communities with the map below.

Explore Our Community Affiliates

Breathitt • Clinton • Floyd • Jackson • Johnson • KNOTT • Leslie • Letcher • Perry • Pikeville • Red River Gorge • Upper Cumberland

Stories of Impact

The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky invests in people rooted in communities working toward lasting, positive change.

March 27, 2026

Appalachian Kentucky Civic Experiment Grant Program Awards $90,000

Hazard, KY — The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky awarded $90,000 to 13 organizations and projects in the Appalachian Kentucky region that are working to strengthen civic life and address local challenges. The Appalachian Kentucky Civic Experiment Grant Program aims to support neighbors, organizations, and community leaders, while helping bring people together, encouraging participation, and improving… KEEP READING

January 9, 2026

New Grant Program Launched to Support Local Ideas and Civic Leadership in Appalachian Kentucky

Hazard, KY — The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky is excited to announce the launch of the Appalachian Kentucky Civic Experiment Grant Program, a new funding opportunity created to support neighbors, organizations, and community leaders who have ideas to strengthen civic life and address local challenges across Appalachian Kentucky. The program will award a total of… KEEP READING

November 10, 2025

How We Supported Our Communities After the February 2025 Flood

Caitlin Collier, the owner of K-Fitness, faced significant challenges due to the February 2025 flood. K-Fitness, a 24-hour women’s physical fitness center in Pikeville, KY, was hit hard by the storms. Just six weeks prior, Caitlin had completed a major renovation of her facility. The flood caused extensive damage to her newly renovated building, undoing… KEEP READING