KY Gives Day Raises Nearly $194,000 locally

Central Kentucky Community Foundation (CKCF) is proud to celebrate the generosity of local donors and the dedication of area nonprofits following another successful KY Gives Day. On May 12, 2026, community members came together to contribute $193,725 through 933 individual gifts to 26 nonprofits in the CKCF service area.

Statewide, the Kentucky Nonprofit Network reported that KY Gives Day generated $853,218 from 4,995 gifts across the Commonwealth. Now in its 14th year, the campaign has raised more than $7.5 million for Kentucky nonprofits since its inception, cementing its place as one of the state’s most impactful annual giving events.