BAYOU COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
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The Bayou Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives primarily in Louisiana, Pennsylvania, and New York. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; instead, it operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
BAYOU COMMUNITY FOUNDATION WAS CREATED TO STRENGTHEN HUMAN SERVICES, EDUCATION/WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND COASTAL PRESERVATION EFFORTS IN LAFOURCHE PARISH, TERREBONNE PARISH AND GRAND ISLE, LOUISIANA.
Cause Areas
3
Education
Human services
Community and economic development
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
MENNONITE DISASTER SERVICE
$2.3M
36%
DIOCESE OF HOUMA-THIBODAUX DEPT OF CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
$876.8K
13%
HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH
$400K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
29
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BAYOU COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
No. BAYOU COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BAYOU COMMUNITY FOUNDATION give?
BAYOU COMMUNITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Louisiana, Pennsylvania, 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 BAYOU COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BAYOU COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BAYOU COMMUNITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, BAYOU COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $467 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BAYOU COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, BAYOU COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 80 grantees. Recent grantees include MENNONITE DISASTER SERVICE, DIOCESE OF HOUMA-THIBODAUX DEPT OF CATHOLIC SCHOOLS, and HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BAYOU COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
BAYOU COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.