The mission is not explicitly provided, but the James Graham Brown Foundation (JGBF) is focused on empowering communities in Louisville’s West End and Eastern Kentucky towards economic prosperity by elevating community voices, investing in local solutions to address poverty, inequality, and their root causes whilst conforming to a broad vision that includes addressing systemic inequities and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Quality of Life grants aim to support organizations contributing to a positive community image in Louisville and Kentucky, enhancing the region's livability. The grants focus on human services, addressing Louisville's most critical social issues and strengthening the sector. In the cultural and civic arena, they maintain and cultivate important cultural assets. For the philanthropic sector, the emphasis is on increasing nonprofit support through community dialogue, capacity building, and enhancing operational effectiveness and efficiency.