In the News
Foundation for the Tri-State Welcomes 17 Leaders to Inaugural Innovation Fellowship
September 4, 2026
Fund Spotlight: Dick Griffith Scholarship
August 25, 2026
With the Dick Griffith Tournament coming up over Labor Day weekend, we are shining a spotlight on a fund that continues the legacy of a man who spent so many...
Carter County Community Fund grant cycle is now open!
August 10, 2026
Every day, nonprofits and community organizations are finding ways to make Carter County an even better place to live, work, and call home. Through the Carter County Community Fund, we’re...
Innovation Fellowship Application Now Open!
August 4, 2026
The wait is over! The Foundation for the Tri-State’s Innovation Fellowship (IF) application is now open! The Innovation Fellowship is a new leadership development program created in partnership with Marshall...
Foundation for the Tri-State Invests in the Future of the Tri-State Through New Innovation Fellowship
July 27, 2026
Strong communities are not built overnight. They are built over generations by people who care enough to invest in their neighbors, support new ideas, and create opportunities that will benefit...
What IF your organization’s next breakthrough starts with simply thinking differently?
July 14, 2026
Every nonprofit faces challenges. Whether it is finding new ways to serve your community, overcoming limited resources, engaging supporters, or tackling a problem that feels impossible, innovation doesn’t start with...
Foundation for the Tri-State Community Awards More Than $55,000 in Spring Community Grants
July 13, 2026
Local generosity is helping strengthen communities across the Tri-State once again. The Foundation for the Tri-State is excited to announce that $55,410 has been awarded through its Spring 2026 Community...
Foundation Announces 55 Scholarship Awards Totaling $102,000
June 24, 2026
The Foundation for the Tri-State Community, Inc. is proud to announce that, for the 2026 scholarship cycle, 55 scholarships totaling $102,000, have been presented to young men and women through...
More Opportunity for Lasting Community Impact Through Endow Kentucky
June 12, 2026
There is exciting news for Kentucky donors in 2026! The statewide Endow Kentucky tax credit cap has increased to a record $2 million, creating more opportunity than ever for Kentucky taxpayers...
FTSC Donor Portal Now Live!
May 13, 2026
BIG NEWS!!! Our donor portal is now live! We are thrilled to offer our fund holders a new, convenient way to stay connected to their charitable giving all in one...
New AEG Discovery Series Brings Kentucky Shakespeare to Local Schools, Reaching More Than 1,700 Students
April 22, 2026
This spring, more than 1,700 high school students across Boyd and Greenup Counties experienced something many have never seen before, a live professional Shakespeare performance in their own school. The...
2026 Scholarship Application Cycle is Open!
January 20, 2026
Seniors, don’t leave money on the table! Our 2026 Scholarship Application Cycle is OPEN and are available to graduating seniors at 30+ local high schools across the region! Check out...
Spring 2026 Community Grant Cycle is NOW OPEN!
January 20, 2026
The Foundation for the Tri-State awards $54,000 to Nonprofits Bringing New Ideas to Build Stronger Communities
January 15, 2026
The Foundation for the Tri-State Community, Inc. is excited to announce the recipients of its Fall 2025 Community Grant cycle, a moment that highlights the region’s growing momentum for positive...
Foundation for the Tri-State Awards First Ever Grant from the Lawrence County KY Community Fund to the Lawrence County Humane Society.
October 7, 2025
The Foundation for the Tri-State Community is pleased to announce the first grant from the Lawrence County Community Fund, awarding $1,000 to the Lawrence County Humane Society Animal Shelter. This...
Courtney Thomas Memorial Scholarship Fund
August 5, 2025
Courtney Thomas loved reading “Amelia Bedelia” books and wearing bows on her shoes that matched the bows in her hair. But that’s not what she was known for. “Courtney was...
Application Now Open for Foundation’s Fall 2025 Community Grants
August 1, 2025
Foundation Announces 46 Scholarship Awards Totaling $81,250
June 17, 2025
The Foundation for the Tri-State Community, Inc. is proud to announce that, for the 2025 scholarship cycle, 46 scholarships totaling $81,250, have been presented to young men and women through...
Foundation Announces 2025 Fund for Gifted Musicians Award Recipient
June 4, 2025
The Foundation is proud to announce that Zoe Hulett has been selected as the recipient of this year’s Fund for Gifted Musicians Award! This award is designed to help 8th-12th...
Get to Know Our Spring 2025 Community Grant Projects
May 14, 2025
Foundation Announces Spring 2025 Community Grant Recipients
May 14, 2025
The Foundation for the Tri-State Community, Inc., is proud to announce the recipients of the Foundation’s Community Grants for the spring 2025 cycle. The grant cycle for this year was...
Foundation Announces Establishment of the Jan Keatley Fund
April 11, 2025
Fund Spotlight: The Jan Keatley Fund
April 11, 2025
Fund Spotlight: Boyd County Sheriff’s Department Fund
April 7, 2025
Created in October 2023, the Boyd County Sheriff’s Department Fund was established to help fund the police K-9 program. Pictured is Office Brian Hunt of the Boyd County Sheriff’s Department...
Foundation Announces Establishment of the Dr. and Mrs. Norman Edwards Fund
April 3, 2025
The Foundation for the Tri-State Community, Inc. is pleased to announce the establishment of the Dr. and Mrs. Norman Edwards Fund. The Fund was established through the donations of Dr....
Fund for Gifted Musicians Award Application Opens
March 20, 2025
Are you a musically gifted student who has a passion for jazz or classical music and wants to pursue special study opportunities to further develop your skills? The Fund for...
2025 Scholarship Applications Now Open
January 26, 2025
The Foundation is currently accepting scholarship applications for high school seniors graduating in the spring of 2025. Check out which of our scholarships are available at your high school and...
Foundation announces Spring Community Grant Application available now!
January 22, 2025
Click here to apply online! https://tristatefoundation.org/community-grant/
Foundation Announces Fall 2024 Community Grant Recipients
January 16, 2025
The Foundation for the Tri-State Community has announced its newly named and revised 2024 Community Grants (formerly 21st Century Grants) totaling $73,713.28 to 12 organizations, the largest community grant...
Doctors Care of Cabell County Grant Applications Due July 31st!
June 12, 2024
Doctors Care of Cabell County Endowment Fund of the Foundation for the Tri-State Community will offer a special grant opportunity dedicated to improving the health of at-risk individuals in Cabell...
Endow Kentucky Tax Credits Available July 1!
June 12, 2024
The Endow Kentucky Tax Credit enables any Kentucky taxpayer (paying individual income tax, corporate income tax, or limited liability entity tax) to receive a state tax credit of up to 20%...
2024 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR GRADUATING SENIORS
February 8, 2024
See your counselor to check which of our scholarships are available at your high school and ask for an application to apply! The Foundation for the Tri-State Community has scholarships...
ANNOUNCING 21ST CENTURY FUND GRANTEES
February 1, 2024
2024 FIRST QUARTER 21ST CENTURY FUND GRANTEES Huntington Children’s Museum will use their grant award to purchase an adult-size changing table to place in one of the family restrooms. An...
FTSC Receives $25,000 From The Humana Foundation To Support Kentucky Amidst Covid-19
December 15, 2021
ASHLAND, KENTUCKY- The current COVID-19 health crisis requires both immediate and long-term, sustainable relief in varying degrees across the U.S. This pandemic escalated what were previously already growing health concerns,...