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Restoration • Preservation • Educational Development
Cave Hill Cemetery is more than a sacred resting place. It is an integral part of the legacy of the Louisville community. Its stewardship has been entrusted to successive generations for over 160 years and now is your time. We are excited to announce the formation of the Cave Hill Heritage Foundation which is dedicated to providing for the long-term preservation of this Louisville treasure. We invite you to support the Foundation and help preserve the legacy of Cave Hill Cemetery for generations to come.
The Cave Hill Heritage Foundation
The purpose of the Cave Hill Heritage Foundation is to secure funding for the long-term preservation of this unique cemetery. Specifically, the mission of the Cave Hill Heritage Foundation is three-fold:
To restore the historical monuments and buildings
Cave Hill Cemetery is known for its exquisite collection of monumental art, many examples of which are over 150 years old. Additionally, the property includes a variety of historic structures, from the Administration Office to the Board Room to the three and half miles of brick and stone wall that encircle the perimeter. The resources provided through the Foundation will allow cemetery management to be proactive both in addressing specific, long-term conservation projects and in responding to critical situations that require immediate intervention and stabilization.
To preserve the arboretum setting
On average, fifty trees are removed each year at Cave Hill Cemetery due to disease, old age or weather damage and over 100 plates are replaced. The Cave Hill Heritage Foundation will help provide resources for the unexpected, as well as help preserve and sustain the beauty of the cemetery’s arboretum setting. It will provide for the removal and the replacement of specimen trees and shrubs and ensure that future generations will have access to this amazing green space in the heart of Louisville.
To provide community education and awareness
The history of Cave Hill Cemetery is inextricably tied to the history of Louisville. Through its landscape and monuments, the cemetery tells the story of this beloved city by the river and its remarkable citizenry. The Cave Hill Heritage Foundation will help provide resources to produce educational materials, expand public awareness and develop special events and programs for school children and the community at large. It will also ensure that the critical task of recording and archiving the history of the cemetery will continue.
Won’t You Become a Heritage Foundation Steward?
You are cordially invited to become a steward of the Cave Hill Heritage Foundation. Funding for this non-profit, 501(c) (3), comes from individual donations and grants and will be used to support the cemetery’s restoration, beautification and education efforts.
Directors
J. McFerran Barr, II*
Paul J. Bickel, III*
Gordon Dabney**
Bruce K. Dudley
Joseph R. Gathright, Jr.
Frank B. Hower, III
Alex Rankin*
Barbara Rodes Robinson*
Allen F. Steinbock
*denotes director of Cave Hill Heritage Foundation
**denotes Director Emeritus
Staff
| Leroy F. Squires |
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Superintendent, Secretary/Treasurer- Cave Hill Cemetery
Secretary- Cave Hill Heritage Foundation |
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| Chris L. Rowan |
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Director of Finance- Cave Hill Cemetery
Treasurer- Cave Hill Heritage Foundation |
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| J. Michael Higgs |
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Historian, Public Relations- Cave Hill Cemetery
Foundation Coordinator- Cave Hill Heritage Foundation |
Mission
The mission of the Cave Hill Heritage Foundation is as follows:
We are dedicated to the preservation and protection of Cave Hill Cemetery’s monumental artwork and its associated flora and fauna by raising funds for the restoration of monuments and other structures, along with the cultivation of plant life and educational opportunities for the community at-large.
Objectives
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To restore historical monuments and buildings |
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To preserve the arboretum setting |
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To promote community education and awareness |
Click here for a downloadable form
Support
Your support is needed to continue our preservation, restoration and educational development efforts. There are many ways to play an active role in the cemetery. The easiest way is to become a member of the Cave Hill Heritage Foundation. However, you can also explore gift planning options, purchase memorial trees, donate cemetery property, or make donations of in-kind service or plant material.
Membership Levels:
| President’s Circle |
| $10,000 |
Memorial Bench, Memorial Tree, Cave Hill Book, Historical Map of Cave Hill Cemetery and Free Admission to Walking Tour |
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(Product costs: $856.50) |
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| Benefactor’s Circle |
| $ 5,000 |
Memorial Bench, Historical Map of Cave Hill Cemetery, & Free Admission to Walking Tour |
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(Product costs: $686.50) |
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| Superintendent’s Circle |
| $ 2,500 |
Memorial Tree, Garden Smart DVD & Free Admission to Walking Tour |
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(Product costs: $155) |
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| Steward |
| $ 1,000 |
Cave Hill Book & Historical Map of Cave Hill Cemetery |
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(Product costs: $70) |
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| Donor |
| $ 500 |
Cave Hill Book & Cave Hill Notes Cards |
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(Product costs: $50) |
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| Patron |
| $ 250 |
Free Admission to Walking Tour, Cave Hill Note Cards & Lithograph Print |
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(Product costs: $55) |
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| Supporter |
| $ 100 |
Free Admission to Walking Tour & Cave Hill Note Cards |
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(Product costs: $40) |
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| Individual |
| $ 50 |
Free Admission to Walking Tour |
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(Product costs: $25) |
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Click here to download a membership request form.
Gift Planning
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| Appreciated Securities |
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Appreciated securities can be donated to the Cave Hill Heritage Foundation by contacting your stock broker and making a request to transfer a number of shares to the foundation. Your broker will contact us to complete the transfer, at which point we will liquidate the securities. You may be eligible for an income tax charitable deduction based upon the fair market value of the securities on the day you make the gift. |
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| Endowed Funds |
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Donors can also establish a permanent gift fund to perpetually support the Cave Hill Heritage Foundation. Your named endowment fund will provide annual grants to the Cave Hill Heritage Foundation for its general purposes, and is an enduring legacy for generations to come. |
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| Memorial Gifts |
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A gift in memory of your loved one is a simple way to support the Cave Hill Heritage Foundation. Memorial trees and benches can be purchased for a nominal fee or a donation can be made in someone’s name. |
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| Gifts for Tomorrow include: |
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| Bequest |
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There are many advantages to establishing a bequest to the Cave Hill Heritage Foundation, such as making a large future gift at no immediate cost. This can be done by a simple statement in your will, such as:
I give the Cave Hill Heritage Foundation, 701 Baxter Avenue, Louisville, Kentucky 40204, Federal ID 56-2498254, (_____% of the residue of my estate) or (the sum of $____), to be used by the Cave Hill Heritage Foundation wherever the needs and opportunities are greatest. |
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| Life Insurance and Retirement Plans |
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Proceeds from a life insurance policy or assets from a retirement account can be easily donated to the Cave Hill Heritage Foundation. You simply need to inform your policy holder or retirement plan administrator of your desire. |
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| Life Income Funds |
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Donors wanting to generate income for their lifetimes while making an ultimate financial contribution to the Cave Hill Heritage Foundation should consider establishing a life income fund, such as a charitable remainder trust or a charitable gift annuity. |
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| Property Donation |
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You can even donate real estate to the Cave Hill Heritage Foundation. This type of asset can be used to create a permanent endowment fund in your name that will benefit the Cave Hill Heritage Foundation in perpetuity. |
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Click here for a downloadable brochure on gift planning
Memorial Trees
Memorial trees present a perfect opportunity to memorialize your loved one while contributing to the beauty of Cave Hill Cemetery. For $600.00, you can purchase a tree and design a plaque commemorating your relative’s life that is placed on a rustic post. This option comes with a lifetime guarantee.
Click here for a downloadable brochure on memorial trees
In-Kind Donations
If you would like to donate your time or plant material to the Cave Hill Heritage Foundation, please contact us.
Click here for donation opportunity
TOURS AND PRESENTATIONS
Private tours for social and civic groups or schools are available upon request. Powerpoint presentations are also available upon request at your location. Click here for more information
PHOTO GALLERY
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PROJECT LIST
Future projects include:
Continued monument restoration in Victorian Sections
Wall Repairs
Gate Repairs
Monument cleaning throughout the cemetery
HERITAGE FOUNDATION NEWSLETTERS
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