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


Shaq announces donation to help Lafayette High School
Foundation: Community Foundation of Acadiana

South Louisiana Giving Day is a project of Community Foundation of Acadiana. CFA is a tax-exempt, donor-centric, entrepreneurial foundation whose core purpose is building legacies and improving...more

Second Annual Robideaux Report to feature free admission
Foundation: Community Foundation of Acadiana

Attendance at the 2017 annual address was free, while the showcase was a paid event, with proceeds funding the Strategic Initiative Fund at Community Foundation of Acadiana (CFA). “Through the...more

Myrtle Place Elementary awarded grant for music program
Foundation: Community Foundation of Acadiana

The Richard Guidry Cajun and Creole Language Fund, a fund of Community Foundation of Acadiana, has awarded a $2,000 grant to Jimmie ... the use of the multiple varieties of French languages and...more

Nominations for Role Models now being accepted
Foundation: Community Foundation of Acadiana

The Community Foundation of Acadiana's core purpose is to building legacies and improving communities by connecting generous people to the causes they care about. CFA is south Louisiana's premier...more

Fête: Will Wonders Never Cease?
Foundation: Community Foundation of Acadiana

Supported by the Community Foundation of Acadiana and its ABC Fund, ICON awards are given to individuals and groups whose contributions have made an impact on the Acadiana community through arts,...more

The Church Academy receives grant for South Louisiana giving day
Foundation: Community Foundation of Acadiana

For more information about SOLA Giving Day, please contact Lauren Breaux, CFA Civic Leadership Coordinator, at lbreaux@cfacadiana.org 337.769.4851. South Louisiana Giving Day is a project of...more

Ways LAGCOE is fostering education
Foundation: Community Foundation of Acadiana

Donations to the LAGCOE Education Fund can be made at any time through Community Foundation of Acadiana. For more information, please contact LAGCOE Education Coordinator, Lori Gauthier, at...more

South Louisiana Giving Day to host final informational meeting Feb. 21
Foundation: Community Foundation of Acadiana

Nearly 40 organizations have signed up to participate in South Louisiana Giving Day. Since the interest continues to grow, Community Foundation of Acadiana (CFA) will host a final informational...more

LAGCOE clay shoot this month
Foundation: Community Foundation of Acadiana

The mission of the LAGCOE Sporting Clays Shoot is to support the LAGCOE Education Fund, a Fund at the Community Foundation of Acadiana, that provides 501(c)(3) funding for projects and programs that...more

CFA Accepting Nominations for 2018 Leaders in Philanthropy Awards for Lafayette Parish
Foundation: Community Foundation of Acadiana

Leaders in Philanthropy Awards are presented annually to outstanding individuals or couples from each of the eight parishes of CFA's primary service area who have made a philanthropic impact in their...more



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