When you give to Thrive by 5 Louisville, you’re investing in initiatives that strengthen the early learning system across our city. Whether you’re giving once, monthly, in honor of a loved one, or through your workplace, every contribution supports efforts to increase access, improve quality, and ensure affordability. Below are examples of how your gift can help power change:
One-Time or Monthly Donation
Make a secure one-time gift — or become a monthly donor and sustain our work year-round.
Become a Thrive Sustainer (Monthly Donor)
Monthly giving is the most effective way to support long-term change. Even $25/month helps provide early learning resources, educator training, and child care access for families in need.
Suggested Giving Levels
- $25 – Inspire a Child’s Imagination
Provide educational toys, books, or art supplies to enrich a preschool classroom. - $50 – Fuel a Caregiver’s Growth
Cover the cost of one hour of professional development or credentialing prep for a child care provider. - $100 – Unlock Kindergarten Readiness
Support early literacy and learning kits and toys that prepare children for success in school. - $250 – Empower an Educator
Help an early learning teacher complete coursework for a Child Development Associate credential. - $500 – Expand Quality Care
Help a child care center upgrade its learning environment to meet quality standards. - $1,000 – Support the Workforce Behind the Workforce
Contribute to a wage enhancement fund that helps recruit and retain skilled early childhood educators.
Give in Honor or Memory
Make a meaningful gift to celebrate or remember someone special. We’ll send a personalized message letting them (or their loved ones) know about your generous tribute.
Employer Matching Gifts
Many companies match their employees’ charitable donations, doubling or even tripling your impact! Ask your employer or use our matching tool during checkout to see if your gift qualifies.
Fundraise for Us
Start a personal or team fundraiser and rally your community! Celebrate your birthday, honor a child, or run a campaign with friends and family to support Thrive by 5. Contact Reylene Robinson at reylene@thriveby5louisville.org.
Give by Mail
Prefer to donate via check? Please mail your gift to:
Thrive by 5 Louisville
, Inc.
4910 Brownsboro Rd., Ste. 220
Louisville, KY 40222
Please make checks payable to “Thrive by 5 Louisville”
Gifts of Stock or Legacy Giving
Interested in giving through stock, IRA distribution, or a bequest? We welcome planned gifts and would love to connect. Contact Reylene Robinson at reylene@thriveby5louisville.org.
Tax Information
Thrive by 5 Louisville is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. EIN: 99-2165560
All donations support Thrive by 5 Louisville’s mission and are used where most needed to achieve the greatest impact.