FOUNDATION FOR LOUISIANA
AI Summary
FOUNDATION FOR LOUISIANA is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $1.9M in total grants paid to 40 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants through relationship-based, invitation-only engagement; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE FOUNDATION FOR LOUISIANA IS A CATALYST FOR JUSTICE. FFL INVESTS IN (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) COMMUNITIES AND IDEAS, BUILDS PARTNERSHIPS, AND TRANSFORMS POLICIES AND SYSTEMS FOR AN EQUITABLE, STRONGER LOUISIANA.
Cause Areas
2
Search and rescue
Personal services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc
Washington, DC
$4M
24%
PROJECT SOUTH INC
Atlanta, GA
$608.9K
4%
SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS OF NEW ORLEANS
New Orleans, LA
$335.3K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
99
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$21K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 250 grantees
- 35 board & team members
- 13 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FOUNDATION FOR LOUISIANA?
No. FOUNDATION FOR LOUISIANA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FOUNDATION FOR LOUISIANA give?
FOUNDATION FOR LOUISIANA primarily gives to organizations located in Louisiana, District Of Columbia, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are FOUNDATION FOR LOUISIANA’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FOUNDATION FOR LOUISIANA fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FOUNDATION FOR LOUISIANA make each year?
In 2024, FOUNDATION FOR LOUISIANA awarded about 100 grants, totaling nearly $2.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FOUNDATION FOR LOUISIANA fund recently?
In 2024, FOUNDATION FOR LOUISIANA awarded grants to about 250 grantees. Recent grantees include Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc, PROJECT SOUTH INC, and SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS OF NEW ORLEANS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FOUNDATION FOR LOUISIANA?
FOUNDATION FOR LOUISIANA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.