About us

The Marksbury Family Foundation was established in 2009 as a way to give back to the University of Kentucky School of Engineering, the alma mater of our founder, Davis Marksbury. Since our inaugural project, our mission has evolved. In the 2010s our focus was on educational opportunities in Central Kentucky. As we are moving further into the 2020s, our foundation has expanded once more with a broader mission and new criteria search.
Currently we are interested in innovative projects that result in sustainable and measurable growth for individuals, communities, and local economies. While traditionally focused on Central Kentucky, we are broadening our search to also include Eastern Kentucky and Charleston, SC. We are seeking to partner and collaborate with leading non-profit organizations to either design new, financially self-sustaining projects or expand proven, high-quality programs into new geographical territories.

Making Philanthropic investments in the community