The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky

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Deeply Rooted

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.

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Why Join?

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 Tonya Shepherd

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.

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Are You a Professional Advisor?

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

Learn more about partnering with us

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.

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

June 1, 2022

Celebrating Kentuckian and LGBTQ+ Activist, Lige Clarke

Elijah “Lige” Clarke (1942-1975) was a native of Hindman, Kentucky and a formative figure of the Queer Liberation Movement in the mid-20th Century. In the mid-1960’s, while he was in the US Army (with top security clearances, assigned to the Army’s Chief-of-Staff at the Pentagon), Lige would pass out gay rights pamphlets in the evenings…. KEEP READING

July 20, 2022

Community Support for Generations

What is your vision for your community? The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky consistently asks this question to donors, boards, affiliates and program directors. It’s a part of the overall concept of rising where we’re rooted. And, we’re proud to say that the answers are often turned into action through countless programs and local community foundation… KEEP READING

June 29, 2022

The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky Again Acknowledged for Excellence

The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky has once again been approved for re-accreditation with National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations®. National Standards ensures that we have policies in place for financial stability and longevity, affirming our continued commitment to excellence and ethics for our donors, grantees and community.  What does this mean for you? When you… KEEP READING