Community Foundation of Acadiana



Community Foundation of Acadiana is a tax-exempt, non-profit, non-sectarian public charity that provides individuals, families, corporations and foundations, in Acadiana, a visionary and rewarding approach to philanthropy - immediately and in perpetuity. Because we are donor-focused, our singular mission is to ensure each donor's legacy is wisely invested, each grant is effective and that a donor's family name is proudly preserved forever. As a 'public' foundation, as opposed to a 'private' (family) foundation, Community Foundation of Acadiana provides maximum tax benefits for donors.


The Foundation is not the end-beneficiary! As a result, it can respond to long-standing as well as to new and emerging local needs under its broad charitable mandate. Over the last 90 years, very successful models have demonstrated this as over 650 such foundations have emerged throughout the country providing unprecedented charitable benefit to the communities they serve. Community Foundation of Acadiana is the premier community-based philanthropic organization for Acadiana.

Web Address

www.cfacadiana.org

Social Media Links

Facebook - www.facebook.com/CFAcadiana/


Assets and Giving for Community Foundation of Acadiana

Assets

2019 - 105,266,175
2018 - 92,595,912
2017 - 98,267,086
Domestic Grants

2019 - 10,358,728
2018 - 23,831,098


    

Recent News from Community Foundation of Acadiana


Leaders in Philanthropy nominations open | St. Mary Now
Foundation: Community Foundation of Acadiana

The general public can nominate an outstanding individual, couple, business, or corporation that has made a philanthropic impact throughout...more

Catching the bus outside Lafayette High? There's a new covered stop in hopes more ...
Foundation: Community Foundation of Acadiana

A fund is open at the Community Foundation of Acadiana for donations. When the Adopt a Stop program launched, the Lafayette Parish School...more

3 southeast law enforcement agencies recognized for community work - The Daily Advertiser
Foundation: Community Foundation of Acadiana

... C in Terrebonne Parish were honored Wednesday as the 2021 Leaders in Law Enforcement, which is hosted by the Community Foundation of...more

Meet the 2021 Community Foundation of Acadiana Leaders in Philanthropy - The Advocate
Foundation: Community Foundation of Acadiana

Secondly, none are seeking recognition. As such, these awardees are most deserving of their good efforts,” said Raymond Hebert, CEO of...more

Lamke is among 2021 Leaders in Philanthropy Award honoree | Eunice News
Foundation: Community Foundation of Acadiana

Community Foundation of Acadiana (CFA) and Hancock Whitney Bank announce the 2021 Leaders in Philanthropy Award honoree for Evangeline Parish, Connie...more

Taylors are among Leaders in Philanthropy Award honorees | Eunice News
Foundation: Community Foundation of Acadiana

Community Foundation of Acadiana (CFA) and Hancock Whitney Bank announced the 2021 Leaders in Philanthropy Award honorees for St. Landry Parish are...more

Nominations being accepted for 88th annual Civic Cup through Oct. 5 | News | theadvocate.com
Foundation: Community Foundation of Acadiana

... an outstanding humanitarian or civic deed or good deeds benefiting the Lafayette community, acording to the Community Foundation of...more

Acadian Ambulance identified 140 of their employees' properties have been impacted by Ida - KATC
Foundation: Community Foundation of Acadiana

To further assist them in recovery, they say they have activated an Employee Disaster Relief Fund, administered through the Community...more

Gulf Coast Bank Donates $50000 for Endowed Scholarship at SLCC
Foundation: Community Foundation of Acadiana

In 2015, Paul Patout and Pat Patout received the Community Foundation of Acadiana (CFA) Leaders in Philanthropy award for their contributions...more

Philanthropy for the masses: Giving Day represents all-day donations push
Foundation: Community Foundation of Acadiana

Marcia Patout, director of the Bayou Teche Museum, looks at a print of a George Rodrigue painting of Gov. Kathleen Blanco Thursday, April 22, 2021,...more



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