United Way of Southwest Louisiana Inc
Lake Charles, Louisiana · EIN 720456901 · Private foundation
Based in Lake Charles, Louisiana, United Way of Southwest Louisiana Inc has awarded $11.6M across 228 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to Abrahams Tent. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What United Way of Southwest Louisiana Inc funds
United Way of Southwest Louisiana Inc's giving carries a documented focus on disaster relief & emergency aid, faith-based (christian), food & agriculture, housing & homelessness, libraries & literacy, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, families, homeless population, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abrahams Tent To support program funded by UW | Lake Charles, LA | $270K | 2018 |
| Family & Youth Counseling To support program funded by UW | Lake Charles, LA | $217K | 2018 |
| Family & Youth Counseling To support program funded by UW | Lake Charles, LA | $173K | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from United Way of Southwest Louisiana Inc
United Way of Southwest Louisiana Inc'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 unitedwayswla.org.
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Frequently asked questions about United Way of Southwest Louisiana Inc
- Does United Way of Southwest Louisiana Inc accept grant applications?
- United Way of Southwest Louisiana Inc'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 United Way of Southwest Louisiana Inc fund?
- United Way of Southwest Louisiana Inc's grants focus on disaster relief & emergency aid. Example recipients include Abrahams Tent, Family & Youth Counseling. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does United Way of Southwest Louisiana Inc give in grants?
- United Way of Southwest Louisiana Inc reported $3.3M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $11.6M over 228 grants.
- Where is United Way of Southwest Louisiana Inc located?
- United Way of Southwest Louisiana Inc is based in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 720456901.
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