ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. (March 21, 2025) – Elizabethtown-based nonprofit Give 270 recently received a $10,000 Karis Kares grant from Karis Management Group, LLC.
Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Karis Management Group provides appraisal services to clients throughout the United States. The company’s name, “Karis” (Latin for grace) reflects its commitment to giving back. Karis Management Group dedicates nearly 100% of profits to fostering opportunity and prosperity in local communities, providing grants to organizations such as the Colorado Fallen Hero Foundation, Meals on Wheels Texas, Make-A-Wish Central & Western North Carolina and many more.
“We are proud to support Give 270 and the incredible work they are doing to support critical organizations and initiatives in their community and beyond,” said Karis COO Dan Holtzman. “At Karis Management Group, we work to create lasting, positive change, and partnering with organizations like Give 270 allows us to extend our impact and help foster growth and opportunity where it’s needed most.”
Founded in 2016, Give 270 is dedicated to supporting the community, economic and workforce development of the Elizabethtown-Fort Knox MSA, which includes Hardin, LaRue and Meade counties. The organization raises funds for local nonprofits and initiatives through crowdfunding efforts such as an online giving mosaic, bourbon raffles and signature events. In just the past few months, Give 270 has provided funding for the Kentucky State Police Foundation; the Glendale Volunteer Fire Department; Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland; Hearts With Hands; United Way of Central Kentucky and many other organizations. To date, Give 270 has raised nearly $2 million, benefiting causes ranging from basic needs to mentoring and education initiatives.
“We are incredibly grateful for this generous grant from Karis,” said Give 270 co-founder Kenny Rambo. “With the help of partners like Karis Management Group, we can create even more opportunities for the individuals and organizations we support.”
About Give 270
Launched in 2016, Give 270 supports community, economic and workforce development of the Elizabethtown-Fort Knox MSA (Hardin, LaRue and Meade counties) by raising funds for other area non-profit organizations and local initiatives. Funds are raised through crowdfunding efforts including an online giving mosaic, bourbon raffles and signature events including the Kentucky Craft Beer Festival and The Eric & Joe Show. To date, over $1.9 million has been raised and directed to worthwhile causes ranging from meeting basic needs to mentoring and education initiatives. Give 270 is led by an all-volunteer board and is uniquely positioned to quickly and efficiently translate the philanthropic spirit of individuals and our community into effective fundraising campaigns.
