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Forging a Legacy
September 9, 2026
The Mansbach Foundation Endowment Fund helps with the essential needs that keep community groups thriving. Written by Katherine Pyles, 2025 For decades, the Mansbach name has been tied to the success of countless organizations across the Tri-State. That legacy continues today through the Mansbach Foundation Endowment Fund at the Foundation for the Tri-State Community. From […]
A Doctor’s Vision, A Community’s Legacy
September 9, 2026
What began with one doctor’s vision has grown into a lasting legacy of compassion and care. Written by Katherine Pyles, 2025 In the early 1990s, Huntington’s health care system was a patchwork of providers — two hospitals, independent practices, HIMG and Marshall University’s physician group. They were all doing good work, but they largely operated […]
Paving the Way
September 9, 2026
The legacy of Coach Jan Keatley continues through funds created in her honor. Written by Katherine Pyles, 2025 In May 2024, when a crowd gathered at South Point High School for the unveiling of the newly named Jan Keatley Softball Field, Keatley herself expected a simple ceremony. But when the announcement came that a scholarship […]
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 years encouraging young athletes and supporting our local tennis community. Dick Griffith was a beloved part of Huntington’s tennis community, known not only for his […]
Central City Elementary School Academic Program Fund
August 17, 2026
Couples creates endowment to fund tutors at area school Mike Fotos didn’t foresee how involved he would become with Central City Elementary School when he volunteered as part of his church congregation, Fifth Avenue Baptist, to help fill backpacks with food to give to students in need. But before long, he was tutoring second- and […]
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 proud to help turn those ideas into action by supporting projects that make a meaningful difference for local residents. If your organization has a project […]
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 University’s iCenter. Designed for nonprofit executive directors, leadership staff, and board members, the Innovation Fellowship will help participants develop innovative thinking skills, explore challenges from […]
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 others long after they’re gone. That is the heart of philanthropy. For more than 50 years, the Foundation for the Tri-State has connected generous people […]
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 having all the answers. It starts with falling in love with the problem. That is exactly what the Foundation for the Tri-State’s Innovation Fellowship (IF) […]
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 Grants cycle, supporting eight projects that will expand access to services, create new recreational opportunities, strengthen educational programs, enhance community spaces, and enrich the lives […]
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 funds held at the Foundation, according to CEO Kathryn Lamp. The 2026 scholarship recipients are: KENTUCKY: From Boyd County High School, recipient of the Ashland […]
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 to support the causes and communities they care about while receiving valuable Kentucky tax credits. For more than 50 years, Foundation for the Tri-State has […]
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 place. This exciting new tool was designed to make managing your philanthropy simpler, easier, and more accessible. Through the donor portal, you can: View your […]
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 performances were part of the launch of the AEG Discovery Series, a new effort within the Area Educations Grants (AEG), a fund of the Foundation […]
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 our scholarship portal to see what’s available at your high school and apply online: https://tristate.iphiview.com/tristate/ Apply by Friday, March 13, 2026 at 3 PM.
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 change. This competitive grant cycle drew 25 applications representing big ideas from organizations across the region. After thoughtful review, the Foundation’s Grant Committee selected eight […]
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 grant will help the Lawrence County Humane Society continue its work serving both animals and the people who care about them. Created years ago, through […]
Driven to Serve
August 22, 2025
CITCO+One is changing lives and communities, one drop at a time Written by Katherine Pyles, 2024 The CITCO+One Fund, established by CITCO Water in 2019, began as a desire to give back more intentionally. Six years and over $100,000 later, the fund has grown into a powerful philanthropic initiative, helping people gain access to something […]
A Legacy in Bloom
August 22, 2025
Daffodil Spring-tacular draws visitors to Boyd County every spring Written by Katherine Pyles, 2024 In early spring, daffodils bloom across Ashland and throughout Boyd County, transforming roadsides and parks into sweeping fields of yellow. It’s a sight that draws photographers, families and nature lovers alike, but what many don’t realize is that this seasonal transformation […]
Area Education Grants
August 22, 2025
In 1983, a diverse group of educators, businesspeople, entrepreneurs and other leaders came together with a single purpose: to honor teachers who go the extra mile. Since the Area Education Grants (AEG) Fund was established, it has stayed true to that mission, giving outstanding teachers the tools and resources they need to make a lasting […]
Carter County Community Fund
August 22, 2025
It wasn’t long ago that nonprofit organizations in Carter County relied almost entirely on outside help for funding and support. That all changed in 2013, when a group of community leaders came together with a plan to improve life in Carter County for generations to come. With money raised for the community by the community, […]
Dick Griffith Scholarship Fund
August 22, 2025
When fans of Huntington tennis legend Dick Griffith began looking for a way to celebrate their friend and mentor in 2000, they didn’t erect a park bench in his honor. They didn’t plant a tree. Instead, they established a scholarship that, even after Griffith’s death in 2009, continues to do what Griffith did best: celebrate […]
Spriggs Family Foundation
August 22, 2025
There’s an old saying in business, “All the money you’ll have tomorrow is in somebody else’s hands today.” For Guy Spriggs, partner at Triple Crown Beverage Group, that saying extends to charitable giving as well. “All of the financial blessings I have are because of the people of the Tri-State,” said Spriggs, whose companies distribute […]
Ashland High School Class of 1964 Fund
August 22, 2025
Surrounded by men and women from all walks of life, all professional backgrounds and all areas of the country, Dr. Tom Clements looked around the room at his 40th high school reunion and saw much more than the faces of his childhood friends. He saw an opportunity to make a difference. “It was a nice, […]
Bucks for Ducks Fund
August 21, 2025
Ginny Blake was 16 years old when her grandfather, Huntington civic leader Mike Perry, was diagnosed with cancer. Perry battled prostate cancer for a year and a half before passing away in 2015, and his dedication to the community during that time had a profound impact on Blake. “Even when he was sick, he stayed […]
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 a helper,” said her mom, Lydia Crawford. “When we’d go to the park, she wouldn’t swing. She’d push other kids in the swings. When we […]
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 funds held at the Foundation, according to CEO Kathryn Lamp. The 2025 scholarship recipients are: KENTUCKY: From Boyd County High School, recipient of the Dorothy […]
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 grade students of Boyd or Greenup County study jazz or classical music on a higher level through special opportunities, like summer music camp or study […]
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 exceptionally competitive, featuring a historic total of 19 applications from local non-profit organizations, community leaders, and schools. After careful review by our grant committee, 10 […]
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 and his police K9, who is currently undergoing training. Contributions to this fund may be given via check made payable to the Foundation for the […]
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. and Mrs. Norman Edwards and will focus on providing necessary resources for ten organizations and scholarship opportunities for five high schools. It is dedicated to […]
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 Gifted Musicians Award is a great opportunity to accomplish these goals! This award is designed to help 8th-12th grade students of Boyd or Greenup County […]
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 apply online with the link below. The deadline to submit applications is March 15th. Recipients will be announced in May. https://tristate.iphiview.com/tristate/
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 award total in the organization’s history. Awards were given to the following organizations for capacity building projects, new equipment and pilot programs: Jack and the […]
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 County. This opportunity will support community-based programs and services that address health needs in Cabell County. This year, special preference will be given to programs […]
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% of their charitable gift to a permanent endowment fund at their local community foundation (up to $10,000 tax credit per taxpayer). All applicable state and […]
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 available to students in over 30 local high schools for graduating seniors applying to college. This includes high schools in Boyd, Greenup, Lawrence OH, Lawrence […]
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 adult-size changing table will allow caregivers a safer, more dignified way to meet their loved one’s basic needs. This will allow the museum to better […]
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, such as access to care, food insecurity and mental health. Through a commitment from The Humana Foundation, the Foundation for the Tri-State is honored to […]