The Rapides Foundation
Alexandria, Louisiana · EIN 720423603 · Private foundation
The Rapides Foundation is a private foundation based in Alexandria, Louisiana. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $13.8M in grants paid and $331.6M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 215 individual grants from this funder — $75.6M awarded across 2018–2024 — including its support for early childhood education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What The Rapides Foundation funds
The Rapides Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on early childhood education, economic development, education, food & agriculture, health care, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, families, older adults, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Orchard Foundation INCREASE EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT & ACHIEVEMENT | Alexandria, LA | $7.1M | 2020 |
| Rapides Parish School Board 2025-2028 RAPIDES EARLY CHILDHOOD NETWORK ECE FUNDING ACCESS PROGRAM | Alexandria, LA | $5.3M | 2024 |
| The Orchard Foundation INCREASE EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT & ACHIEVEMENT | Alexandria, LA | $4.3M | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from The Rapides Foundation
The Rapides 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. You can review the foundation directly at rapidesfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Rapides Foundation
- Does The Rapides Foundation accept grant applications?
- The Rapides 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 The Rapides Foundation fund?
- The Rapides Foundation's grants focus on early childhood education. Example recipients include The Orchard Foundation, Rapides Parish School Board. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Rapides Foundation give in grants?
- The Rapides Foundation reported $13.8M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $75.6M over 215 grants.
- Where is The Rapides Foundation located?
- The Rapides Foundation is based in Alexandria, Louisiana. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 720423603.
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