Customize Consent Preferences

We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions. You will find detailed information about all cookies under each consent category below.

The cookies that are categorized as "Necessary" are stored on your browser as they are essential for enabling the basic functionalities of the site. ... 

Always Active

Necessary cookies are required to enable the basic features of this site, such as providing secure log-in or adjusting your consent preferences. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable data.

No cookies to display.

Functional cookies help perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collecting feedback, and other third-party features.

No cookies to display.

Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics such as the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.

No cookies to display.

Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.

No cookies to display.

Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with customized advertisements based on the pages you visited previously and to analyze the effectiveness of the ad campaigns.

No cookies to display.

Real Estate Foundation

In study, research, and discovery

LOCATION MATTERS

In 2014, the University of Louisville Foundation established the separate University of Louisville Real Estate Foundation to hold and manage its properties for UofL’s benefit. Today, the Real Estate Foundation oversees 31 buildings, valued at more than $250 million. These buildings provide University students, faculty, and staff an unmatched environment to pursue their educational and research goals. Other Real Estate Foundation properties generate critical revenue to support UofL’s initiatives.

Planning for the future. Making an impact today.

Investing in World-Class Facilities

$0M
Foundation Value
0
Number of Properties
0M+
Total Square Footage
XX+
Workers in our Buildings
ShelbyHurst Office Campus

500 North Hurstbourne

Located on the University of Louisville’s ShelbyHurst Campus, this class AA+ office building is one of several buildings that helped the Real Estate Foundation establish one of the premier office parks in the Louisville area.  This 120,000 square foot building is LEED certified, has 600 parking spaces, and sits on 18 acres. Managed by our partner, NTS Development Corporation, it is home to some of the area and nation’s top companies. Investing in real estate like 500 North Hurstbourne provides financial returns that are used to support the academic mission of the University.

1601 S Floyd St.

HIVE: AI Innovation Studio

Located on the Belknap Campus, the HIVE is an example of how the Real Estate Foundation’s holdings provide “town and gown” partnerships with industry. The HIVE, which opened in 2017, is operated by the University’s Speed School of Engineering. It is a technology research and collaboration studio focused on working with industry partners to provide AI, machine learning, cybersecurity, virtual reality, and app development solutions for all most business needs. These solutions are developed using UofL faculty and students. The collaboration around innovation provides experiential learning opportunities to students and faculty on campus and a proven value proposition to our industry partners. The HIVE is one of many such relationships housed within our real estate portfolio.

Belknap Campus

Bettie Johnson Hall

Located near the heart of the Belknap Campus, Bettie Johnson Hall is one of three student housing properties owned by the Real Estate Foundation. Managed by the University of Louisville’s Office of Student Housing, this 224-bed dormitory provides apartment style living close to all the campus has to offer. It serves as an example of the strategic investments the Real Estate Foundation makes in support of the University’s academic mission.

2024 - 2025

Board of Directors

Officers
Mariah Gratz Headshot

Ms. Mariah Gratz

Chair
Powell Spears Headshot

Mr. Powell Spears

Vice Chair
Charlie Dahlem Headshot

Mr. Charlie Dahlem

Secretary
Scott Brinkman Headshot

Mr. Scott Brinkman

Director

Mr. Jake Smith

Director