the 410: give where you live nky

A New TAKE oN Charitable Leadership in
NORTHERN KENTUCKY

Did you know that 29 zip codes span Northern Kentucky across Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties? While our communities are as unique as Northern Kentuckians themselves, there is one number that ties us all together: 410.

The 410 connects the next generation of civic and charitable leadership in Northern Kentucky. Pooled with your fellow members, your commitment of $410 creates a powerful grant-making engine for Northern Kentucky nonprofits and civic projects.

2026 Schedule

  • April 30 | SparkHaus: Kickoff Event & Mini-Grant Selection

  • September 2026: Focus Area Vote & Mini-Grant Selection

  • October 2026: Educational Panel Discussion

  • November 2026: Application Review & Voting

  • December 2026: Check Presentation & Celebration

All meetings will be held 5:30p.m. – 7:00pm.
Membership dues must be paid in full prior to Kickoff Event in April.

The 410: GWYL NKY Full Format

our big idea

The 410: Give Where You Live NKY builds a strong culture of giving in Northern Kentucky by engaging people who live or work in the region in hands-on philanthropic leadership. Members commit $410 annually to collectively identify, review, and fund innovative projects that improve quality of life—participating in two fun, fast-paced mini-grant selection nights and a traditional grant cycle—while volunteering their time and ideas to make local giving more accessible and impactful for diverse donors. This new format will allow members to pool their annual contributions, learn about local needs, and vote to fund innovative projects that strengthen our community.

Join us and be part of something bigger. Together we’re building a brighter Northern Kentucky.

why join?

➤ Connect with neighbors who care about our region

➤ Learn about key community issues and nonprofits

➤ Amplify your giving through collective impact

➤ Stay engaged all year long through events and discussions

➤ See your dollars at work—locally

our vision

For Northern Kentucky to realize its fullest potential, we must create a dynamic, vibrant, and open culture of philanthropy that is welcoming to all but can also foster meaningful civic engagement and investment today and long into the future.

Identifying, cultivating, and supporting the next generation of civic and philanthropic leaders is critical to the future of our community. By growing philanthropic leaders and permanent charitable resources, we increase the pool of people and resources needed to address our most pressing issues and compelling opportunities. Growing philanthropy will help ensure our region’s continued growth and prosperity not only for today’s generation of Northern Kentuckians, but also for all future generations.

our endowment

The annual, spendable pay-out from The 410 endowment will be added each year to the pool of funds available for immediate grant making. Community donors and established philanthropists are invited to support the next generation of philanthropy in Northern Kentucky by making a direct gift to The 410 endowment.

Questions about The 410: Give Where You Live NKY? Contact Dawn Denham at ddenham@horizoncfnky.org.

I look forward to The 410 each year! It’s a great way to contribute to the local community. I’ve enjoyed coming together with other members to decide how to invest these funds. Mostly, I appreciate learning about the great initiatives the community organizes.

Shannon Peterson, Member since 2022

Through The 410, we are able to get more out of philanthropy than just making a donation.

Liz Corbett, Member since 2019

It started with a big idea, but raised the question of who could facilitate it. Horizon Community Foundation jumped at the opportunity to partner with us and make our dream come true. To date, we have given over $150,000 to countless NKY non-profits, giving us the ability to see lives changed.

Woody Mueller, Member since 2019

I have been blessed to support our local giving circle, because I connect with people and causes in ways I’ve rarely experienced in the past. Blessings abound in these groups, and every person who joins us is richer for having done so!  This is the way to leverage small donations and time commitment into meaningful impact within our local communities!

Mike Murphy, Member since 2019

I joined The 410 at its inception because I believe in investing in the place we call home. Being part of a group that learns together, evaluates needs thoughtfully, and makes grants collaboratively has deepened my connection to Northern Kentucky and the organizations doing transformative work here.

Lauren Huizenga, Member since 2019

I love the 410: Give Where You Live for the ways that it supports and creates community. Everyone in the 410: GWYL is part of a community where we feel connected in our goal to do good things in NKY. And we are supporting our larger community through our collective financial giving. Coming together to make the biggest impact we can!

Ryan Salzman, Member since 2021

It’s important to me to give back and connect to my community and ‘The 410: Give Where You Live”, is the perfect way to do just that.  We’re all busy and this giving circle allows me to see first-hand the impact I can have, and it takes a small commitment of my time.

Jeff Brogan, Member since 2019