COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA
Lake Charles, LA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
72-1508036
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Lake Charles, LA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
72-1508036
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Community Foundation of Southwest Louisiana is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in Louisiana, with additional support in Georgia and Pennsylvania. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in securing funding can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA UNITES HUMAN AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO EFFECT PERMANENT, POSITIVE, CULTURE CHANGE.
Cause Areas
2
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
$1.5M
7%
Provident Resources Group Inc
$1.1M
5%
Family and Youth Counseling Agency Inc
$972K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
72
Median 1st year grant
$12.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA?
No. COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA give?
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA primarily gives to organizations located in Louisiana, Georgia, and Pennsylvania. 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 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA’s grants?
The largest share of grants from COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $13 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA make each year?
In 2024, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA awarded about 70 grants, totaling nearly $2.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA fund recently?
In 2024, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA awarded grants to about 180 grantees. Recent grantees include MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, Provident Resources Group Inc, and Family and Youth Counseling Agency Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA?
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.