Foundation for the Tri-State Community

06/01/2026

06/01/2026

05/26/2026

We are hiring a Summer 2026 Marketing & Communications Intern!

Join the Foundation for the Tri-State this summer and help us tell the stories that strengthen our region. We are looking for someone who wants to gain hands-on experience while helping us expand our digital presence, build reusable communications resources, and share the impact happening across the Tri-State region.

What you'll gain:
- Real-world marketing & communications experience
- A professional portfolio of published content and design work
- Opportunities to create meaningful community impact

Location: Main office in Ashland, KY
Schedule: 16-20 hours/week
Compensation: $15/hour
Internship Dates: Early June - Early August 2026

Click here to learn more and apply: https://tristatefoundation.org/internship/

05/13/2026

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 fund balance and activity
- Track contributions and grants
- Recommend grants (DAFs only)
- Stay connected to your giving journey

At the Foundation for the Tri-State, we believe philanthropy should feel personal, meaningful, and accessible because this is the home of philanthropy.

Interested in setting up your donor profile? Email us at [email protected] to get started!

05/01/2026

“April showers bring May flowers” and in Ashland, that is something this community makes possible.

Each year, the hanging flower baskets that define our downtown are funded through the Ashland Beautification Fund. They are not simply seasonal decorations. They are the result of neighbors coming together to invest in the place we call home.

It is a small detail with a visible impact, creating a more welcoming, vibrant experience for residents, visitors, and local businesses alike. More importantly, it reflects what community philanthropy looks like in action: collective giving shaping the character of a place.

As the home of philanthropy, we’re proud to help steward efforts like this, where generosity becomes something you can see on every corner.

Help keep Ashland in bloom. Support the Ashland Beautification Fund: https://tristatefoundation.org/akyflowers/

04/28/2026

We are hosting the 2nd Annual Community Leaders Congress tomorrow and we'd liked to take a moment to thank all the sponsors who have sponsored our Community Opportunity Plan over the past year:

Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Foundation for the Tri-State Community
Huntington Foundation
Marshall Health Network
Pallottine Foundation of Huntington WV

04/22/2026

Imagine seeing a professional Shakespeare performance in your school. More than 1,700 local high school students experienced exactly that this spring!

Through the new Area Education Grants Discovery Series, Kentucky Shakespeare brought the The Tempest to students across Boyd and Greenup Counties, along with hands-on workshops that made the experience even more meaningful.

Creating opportunities like this is what AEG is all about, & we are excited to see what lies ahead for the Discovery Series.

Read more about the Discovery Series and the KY Shakespeare performance: https://tristatefoundation.org/new-aeg-discovery-series-brings-kentucky-shakespeare-to-local-schools-reaching-more-than-1700-students/

04/21/2026

Looking to strengthen your grant writing skills?

We are sharing an upcoming opportunity for Kentucky nonprofits to build their grant writing skills through a two-day, hands-on training in the Ashland on April 28-29, 2026.

Hosted by Kentucky Nonprofit Network and Grant Ready Kentucky, this workshop is designed for small, rural, and under-resourced organizations. Participants will be guided through the full grant process, from early planning to submission, with practical tools and real-world examples.

Participants will learn how to:
• Plan stronger projects before writing
• Respond to funding opportunities with confidence
• Develop key proposal sections including need, implementation, evaluation, and budget
• Build partnerships and strengthen competitiveness
• Use AI thoughtfully as a support tool

On day two, the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development will join for a Q and A on the new state GRANT match program and how it can help bring additional resources into Kentucky communities.

Lunch will be provided both days, and participants are encouraged to bring a laptop.

Registration closes Friday, April 24 at 12 PM ET. Limited scholarships are available for organizations where cost may be a barrier.

Learn more and register: https://members.kynonprofits.org/ap/Events/Register/EqF5dOetgC6C9

04/02/2026

Our community is better because of leaders like this!

Congratulations to our board member, Audy Perry, on being named the 2026 Stephen G. Roberts Leadership Award recipient. His dedication to our community and commitment to service truly embody what leadership looks like in action.

We are grateful for the impact he continues to make and honored to have him as part of our team at the Foundation.

We are excited to announce that Audy M. Perry, Jr., Executive Director of the Heritage Farm Foundation, has been named the 2025 Stephen G. Roberts Leadership Award recipient! 👏 💚

The Stephen G. Roberts Leadership Award—named in honor of Stephen Roberts, who has served as president of the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce for more than 30 years and previously led the Huntington Regional Chamber—is presented annually at the Chamber's Annual Dinner. The award recognizes an individual with a legacy of service and demonstrated leadership within the Huntington region.

Audy will be recognized at our upcoming Annual Dinner on Thursday, April 30, at the Marshall Health Network Arena.

Grab your tickets and tables to the Annual Dinner at the link below and help us celebrate Audy and our entire business community in style!

🔗 ➡ https://bit.ly/4az3HWP

03/10/2026

Huntington, we've got a new spot!

The Foundation for the Tri-State's Huntington office has moved to a new home in the Progress Building. We're excited to have a new space where we can connect with donors, nonprofit partners, and community members who care deeply about our community and the future we're building together.

We can't wait to see the ideas, partnerships, and generosity that takes shape here!