Capital Area United Way
Baton Rouge, Louisiana · EIN 720447100 · Private foundation
Based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Capital Area United Way has awarded $32.8M across 489 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to St James Council on Aging. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Capital Area United Way funds
Capital Area United Way's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, faith-based (christian), food & agriculture, legal aid, mental health, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, families, men boys, women girls, youth pop.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St James Council on Aging ALLOCATION | Convent, LA | $586K | 2022 |
| The Arc Baton Rouge ALLOCATION | Baton Rouge, LA | $415K | 2017 |
| Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge ALLOCATION | Baton Rouge, LA | $395K | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from Capital Area United Way
Capital Area United Way'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. You can review the foundation directly at cauw.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Capital Area United Way
- Does Capital Area United Way accept grant applications?
- Capital Area United Way'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 Capital Area United Way fund?
- Capital Area United Way's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include St James Council on Aging, The Arc Baton Rouge, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Capital Area United Way give in grants?
- Capital Area United Way reported $3.4M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $32.8M over 489 grants.
- Where is Capital Area United Way located?
- Capital Area United Way is based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 720447100.
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