Community Foundation of Southwest
Lake Charles, Louisiana · EIN 721508036 · Private foundation
Community Foundation of Southwest is a Louisiana-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2019) reports $2.3M in annual giving against $22.3M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 286 grants for Community Foundation of Southwest. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What Community Foundation of Southwest funds
Community Foundation of Southwest's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, faith-based (christian), higher education, housing & homelessness, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include homeless population, veterans, women girls.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Crossing Foundation GENERAL SUPPORT | Lake Charles, LA | $640K | 2024 |
| Provident Resources Group Inc TO SUPPORT PORT WONDER | Baton Rouge, LA | $333K | 2023 |
| Southern University System Foundation TO SUPPORT THE SASOL ENDOWMENT FUND | Baton Rouge, LA | $333K | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from Community Foundation of Southwest
Community Foundation of Southwest'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 foundationswla.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Community Foundation of Southwest
- Does Community Foundation of Southwest accept grant applications?
- Community Foundation of Southwest'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 Community Foundation of Southwest fund?
- Community Foundation of Southwest's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Oak Crossing Foundation, Provident Resources Group Inc, Southern University System Foundation. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Community Foundation of Southwest give in grants?
- Community Foundation of Southwest reported $2.3M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2019). Across all years in our data it has awarded $11.0M over 286 grants.
- Where is Community Foundation of Southwest located?
- Community Foundation of Southwest is based in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 721508036.
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