LSU FOUNDATION

BATON ROUGE, LA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
72-6020969
Regional Funder
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BATON ROUGE, LA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
72-6020969
Regional Funder

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Est.

1960

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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The LSU Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in Louisiana, having paid out a total of $71.8 million in grants in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the LSU Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE LSU FOUNDATION CULTIVATES AND INVESTS IN PHILANTHROPIC PARTNERSHIPS TO SUPPORT AND ADVANCE LSU'S ACADEMIC PRIORITIES.
Total Funding Given

$71.8M

2024
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
100%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

1

Median 1st year grant
$27.8M
Median 2nd year grant
$48.3M
R
Robert M Stuart Jr
Board Member
C
Christel Slaughter
Board Member
M
Mike Wampold
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to LSU FOUNDATION?
No. LSU FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does LSU FOUNDATION give?
LSU FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Louisiana. 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 LSU FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from LSU FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $27.8 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does LSU FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, LSU FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $71.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did LSU FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, LSU FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY AND AGRICULTURAL & MECHANICAL COLLEGE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to LSU FOUNDATION?
LSU FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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