Funding organization Horizon Community Foundation of Northern Kentucky has officially revealed its new moniker, previously known as Horizon Funds.
Horizon Community Foundation Introduces New Philanthropic Program "The 410"
The Horizon Community Foundation of Northern Kentucky has announced a new philanthropic initiative, "The 410," aimed at engaging community members in grant-making decisions to improve the quality of life in the region.
The program, which targets individuals who live or work in Northern Kentucky, invites members to commit $410 annually. This collective funding will be used to support local projects that align with Horizon's priorities, such as innovative programs and solutions that leverage community resources.
Members of The 410 will serve on an all-member grant-making committee, reviewing and recommending funding projects through a democratic process that includes voting and panel discussions on focus areas. The goal is to foster a robust culture of giving and greater local engagement among small, young, and diverse donors.
The annual schedule for The 410 includes a kickoff event, focus area vote, panel discussions, funding decisions, and a celebration. This program represents a new approach to charitable leadership and local philanthropy in Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties, centralized around the regional area code "410."
The Horizon Community Foundation, now headquartered at the OneNKY Center in Covington, has undergone several changes in recent times. The organization has officially changed its name from Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky to Horizon Community Foundation of Northern Kentucky. The move to the new OneNKY Center, joining a growing ecosystem of regional organizations, and the addition of new team members such as Ashleigh Luebbers as operations and communications coordinator and Dawn Denham as director of marketing and engagement, mark a new chapter for the organization.
The Foundation's mission remains to unite resources to raise the quality of life for all people in the Northern Kentucky community. The Foundation's purpose, as a true community foundation, is to serve Northern Kentucky, responding quickly to urgent issues and investing in long-term solutions across education, health, economic mobility, and more.
To learn more about the Horizon Community Foundation and its initiatives, visit their website at horizoncfnky.org. The Foundation's programs, including The 410, create accessible, meaningful ways for donors of all levels to take part in philanthropy, regardless of the amount given.
[1] Horizon Community Foundation of Northern Kentucky. (n.d.). The 410. Retrieved from https://www.horizoncfnky.org/the-410/ [2] Business Courier. (2025, June 15). Horizon Community Foundation launches new philanthropic program. Retrieved from https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2025/06/15/horizon-community-foundation-launches-new.html
- The new philanthropic program "The 410" by Horizon Community Foundation in Covington, Kentucky, seeks to engage residents and workers from Northern Kentucky in grant-making decisions to enhance the quality of life in Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties in areas such as health, education, lifestyle, and home-and-garden.
- The program invites members to contribute $410 annually, aiming to fund local projects that resonate with Horizon's priorities, particularly initiatives that promote innovation and leverage community resources.
- The 410 members will collaborate on an all-member grant-making committee, reviewing and recommending projects based on voting and discussions about common focus areas, facilitating a culture of giving and increasing the involvement of small, young, and diverse donors.
- The Horizon Community Foundation, now headquartered in the OneNKY Center in Covington, Kentucky, continually strives to improve the Northern Kentucky community by uniting resources and responding quickly to urgent issues while investing in long-term solutions.
