Community Foundation Of Acadiana

Organization Overview

Community Foundation Of Acadiana is located in Lafayette, LA. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (T31) the organization is classified as: Community Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Community Foundation Of Acadiana employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Community Foundation Of Acadiana is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2023, Community Foundation Of Acadiana generated $22.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $18.0m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 10.4% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2014, Community Foundation Of Acadiana has awarded 2,307 individual grants totaling $101,661,972. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ACADIANA WAS CREATED TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN OUR REGION. THE FOUNDATION ACHIEVES THIS GOAL BY INCREASING CHARITABLE GIVING, CREATING MEANINGFUL AND EFFECTIVE GIVING OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR DONORS, AND PROVIDING LEADERSHIP IN OUR REGION. THESE EFFORTS ARE GROUNDED IN THE BELIEF THAT THROUGH PHILANTHROPY THE FOUNDATION CAN POSITIVELY IMPACT OUR COMMUNITY. THE FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO SERVICING AND BENEFITTING THE GEOGRAPHIC AREA OF SOUTH-CENTRAL LOUISIANA. IT HAS POSITIONED ITSELF AS A "TOOL" FOR INDIVIDUAL DONORS, FAMILIES AND CORPORATIONS TO INCREASE AND ENHANCE THEIR CHARITABLE AND PHILANTHROPIC INTERESTS. IT HAS ALSO POSITIONED ITSELF AS A "TOOL" FOR OTHER ENTITIES (INCLUDING LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENTITIES) TO HELP REALIZE OBJECTIVES AND/OR PROJECTS THAT MAY NEED AN OBJECTIVE THIRD PARTY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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LEADERS IN LAW - LEADERS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT AWARDS ARE DESIGNED TO HONOR THOSE DEPARTMENTS WHO ARE MAKING THE MOST IMPACT IN THEIR COMMUNITIES WITH THE RESOURCES THEY HAVE BEEN ALLOCATED. THESE FUNDS ARE TO BE USED AT THEIR DISCRETION TO IMPROVE OPERATIONS AND CONTINUE TO ENCOURAGE EXTRAORDINARY PERFORMANCE.


VARIOUS GRANTS AND EXPENSES FOR OTHER CHARITABLE PROGRAMS


SCHOLARSHIPS- COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ACADIANA PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS AT ANY EDUCATION LEVEL OR FOR A SPECIFIC INSTITUTION. ALL SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS ARE PAID DIRECTLY TO THE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION.


SOLA GIVING DAY-COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ACADIANA HOSTS ITS ANNUAL SOLA GIVING DAY WHICH WAS A 24 HOUR ONLINE FUNDRAISING EVENT FOR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, CHURCHES, AND SCHOOLS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jason Freyou
Past Chair
$0
Clay Darnall
Chair
$0
Jim Doyle
Director
$0
Allyson Pharr
Director
$0
Wayne Phillips
Director
$0
Elena Knezek
Director
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Triad Construction Services Llc
Construction For The Park
$295,698
Disabilities In Action Llc
Delivery And Setup
$106,985
Stellar Technology Solutions Llc
Software Support
$123,911
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$89,465
Fundraising events$181,500
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$17,420,393
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $796,043
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$17,691,358
Total Program Service Revenue$1,193,413
Investment income $3,788,102
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $3,693
Net Rental Income $56,820
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $166,425
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$25,342
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $22,874,469

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Community Foundation Of Acadiana has awarded $12,428,931 in support to 292 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

BRIDGE MINISTRY OF ACADIANA INC

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$72,769

CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES

PURPOSE: RELIEF SERVICES, GENERAL SUPPORT

$30,600

ASCENSION EPISCOPAL SCHOOL

PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIPS, ANNUAL GIVING

$38,118

AMERICAN BATTLEFIELD TRUST

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$8,000

AUSTIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

PURPOSE: TRANSFER TO DAF

$239,405

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF ACADIANA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$179,608
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