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 Awards honor Acadia Parish woman
Foundation: Community Foundation of Acadiana

Nancy Broadhurst is the recipient of the 2019 Leaders in Philanthropy ... the organization to steward philanthropic support to advance the mission...more

Al Berard Memorial Fund kicks off 2019 fundraising campaign
Foundation: Community Foundation of Acadiana

Al Berard Memorial Fund has granted approximately $70,000 to music ... and Vermilion Parish Gifted/Talented Music Program, Action Cadienne, Cecilia ... Louisiana Folk Roots Summer Kids Camp, NUNU...more

Jerry Greig to receive the Lafayette Civic Cup Award for lifetime of community service
Foundation: Community Foundation of Acadiana

The Lafayette Civic Cup, an event of Community Foundation of Acadiana, dates back to 1933 when Maurice Heymann, entrepreneur, Father of...more

Sheas receive Leaders in Philanthropy Award
Foundation: Community Foundation of Acadiana

The company encouraged other businesses to spread philanthropy. ... CFA is south Louisiana's premier philanthropic organization benefiting...more

Why organizations and individuals are adopting Acadiana teachers
Foundation: Community Foundation of Acadiana

The group's Philanthropy Committee chose three relatively new teachers from the school — one in her first year, one in her second and one in...more

Guariscos to be honored for philanthropy
Foundation: Community Foundation of Acadiana

Joy and Frank Guarisco will be the St. Mary Parish honorees when the Community Foundation of Acadiana recognizes 2019 Leaders In...more

Lafayette Teacher Receives Grant to Study French in Nova Scotia
Foundation: Community Foundation of Acadiana

Lafayette, LA – Lian Cheramie is the recipient of a $500 grant from the Richard Guidry Cajun and Creole Language Fund, a fund of...more

Brothers receive funding for documentary about Cajun identity
Foundation: Community Foundation of Acadiana

The grant, awarded by the Richard Guidry Cajun and Creole Language Fund (RGCCLF), is a fund of Community Foundation of Acadiana...more

What it takes to put on SOLA Giving Day
Foundation: Community Foundation of Acadiana

A goal to raise $2 million for more than 100 local organizations in 24 hours may sound a little crazy, but it's a dream for Community Foundation...more

Community Foundation of Acadiana created South Louisiana Giving Day to help connect resources
Foundation: Community Foundation of Acadiana

LAFAYETTE, - May 9th, 2019 is South Louisiana Giving Day. The Community Foundation of Acadiana created this initiative to help connect...more



Social Enterprise Network Sites


Employers For Childcare Charitable Group (EFCG), a Lisburn-based charity, has been crowned top Social Enterprise at the Ulster Final of 2014’s Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards. EFCG seeks to “make it easier for parents with dependent children to get into work and to stay in work.”




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