Bayou Community Foundation
Houma, Louisiana · EIN 832205950 · Private foundation
Based in Houma, Louisiana, Bayou Community Foundation has awarded $6.2M across 134 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Mennonite Disaster Service. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Bayou Community Foundation funds
Bayou Community Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, disability services, domestic violence, early childhood education, education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, homeless population, low-income communities, older adults.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mennonite Disaster Service BUILDING SUPPLIES FOR HURRICANE IDA HOUSING RECOVERY CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR PROGRAM | — | $1.4M | 2022 |
| Mennonite Disaster Service Rebuild Grand Isle and Dulac Project from Hurricane Ida | Lititz, PA | $929K | 2023 |
| Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church Rebuild Grand Isle Project from Hurricane Ida | Grand Isle, LA | $877K | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from Bayou Community Foundation
Bayou Community Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.
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Frequently asked questions about Bayou Community Foundation
- Does Bayou Community Foundation accept grant applications?
- Bayou Community Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Bayou Community Foundation fund?
- Bayou Community Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Mennonite Disaster Service, Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Bayou Community Foundation give in grants?
- Bayou Community Foundation reported $929K in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $6.2M over 134 grants.
- Where is Bayou Community Foundation located?
- Bayou Community Foundation is based in Houma, Louisiana. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 832205950.
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