Bayou Community Foundation
Bayou Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity based in Houma, Louisiana. Established in 2012, the foundation operates as a community foundation serving the Bayou Region. The organization strengthens local communities through philanthropic leadership and strategic grantmaking to address critical needs in its service area.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.5M
-38.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$467K
-83.6% YoY
Grant Count
29
-14.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$16K
-80.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Vision: To strengthen local capacity to create a compassionate and sustainable coastal community for generations to come.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Educational success for children and adults
- Protection and preservation of coasts
- Human services
- Hunger and food insecurity
- Homelessness
- Mental health counseling and addiction recovery
- Housing recovery and disaster relief
- Community capacity building
Grantmaking
Grants supported programs addressing hunger, homelessness, mental health care, addiction recovery, life-saving medications for low-income seniors, academic enrichment for at-risk youth, and other critical community needs.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation serves three parishes and one island community in Louisiana:
- Lafourche Parish
- Terrebonne Parish
- Grand Isle
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total Assets: $3,468,365
- Total Revenue: $2.46 million
- Total Expenses: $4.59 million
- Total Liabilities: $16,900
Prior Year Data (2023):
- Total Assets: $5,593,071
- Total Revenues: $4,518,557
- Total Expenses: $3,267,983
Total Giving: $4,357,683 (2024)
Tax Status: Tax-exempt since May 2019; donations are tax-deductible
Staffing: 2 employees
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,468,365 | $5,593,071 | $4,330,374 |
| Revenue | $2,458,808 | $4,518,557 | $3,665,781 |
| Expenses | $4,588,322 | $3,267,983 | $2,933,290 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $33,069 | $45,663 | $11,860 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
156 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Terrebonne Churches United Food Bank ($65,000), Second Harvest Food Bank ($55,000), Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux ($45,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A Place of Restoration Gray, LA | Appliances for newly constructed dormitory at substance abuse treatment center in Gray, LA | $10,000 |
| Bayou Civic Club Larose, LA | Installation of new doors for security of & access to community programs at Larose Civic Center | $15,000 |
| Bayou Youth Equity Foundation Houma, LA | Food & hygiene supply distribution at 4 Terrebonne public schools & Nicholls | $10,000 |
| Bunkhouse Shelter Inc Houma, LA | Emergency shelter and hot meals for homeless in Terrebonne & Lafourche Parishes | $10,000 |
| CASA of Terrebonne Houma, LA | Recruit, train, & support volunteer court appointed special victim adovacates | $6,000 |
| Crossroads Pregnancy Resource Center Thibodaux, LA | Parenting program & essential baby supplies for families in need | $10,000 |
| Faith Ministries International Gray, LA | Food & household supplies distributed to northern Terrebonne & Lafourche Parishes | $11,000 |
| Fletcher Tech Comm College Foundation Schriever, LA | Tuition assistance & equip for 10 students in phlebotomy propgram & Emergency Assisstance Fund | $27,000 |
| Hope Extreme Inc Bourg, LA | Distribution of food in South Lafourche & purchase of pantry equip & supplies | $6,000 |
| Les Reflections Du Bayou Cut Off, LA | Water survival education for youth and adult non-swimmers | $12,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Henry Lafont, Jr. – Board President
- Jennifer Armand – Executive Director
- Kati Callais – Community Impact Officer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Lafont | President | 1 | — |
| Richard Watkins | Vice President | 1 | — |
| Edward Bouterie | Secretary/Treasure | 1 | — |
| Bonnie Brady Babin | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| James J Buquet III | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Charles M Callais | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Rene Danos David | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Alexis Duval | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| C Berwick Duval | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Renee Lafont | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Stephen Peltier | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Gary Williams Jr | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Jennifer Armand | Executive Director | 40 | $107,850 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**2025 Grants Program:**
In August 2025, the foundation announced $355,500 in grants to 32 nonprofit organizations. Notable recipients included:
Bayou Community Foundation announces $355,500 in grants to 32 ...CCHT Catholic Community Center – $25,000 for food bank equipment
TCU Food Bank – $25,000 for food distribution
St. Vincent de Paul Tri-Parish Pharmacy – $20,000 for medications
Women's Restoration of Houma – $20,000 for transitional living facility expansion
Second Harvest Food Bank – $20,000 for food distribution
**Strategic Planning:**
In 2023, the foundation conducted a Community Needs Assessment and developed a 5-year Strategic Plan. The foundation hosted the Bayou Region Nonprofit Conference, a Hunger Summit, and workshops on legal and financial compliance to strengthen nonprofit operational capacity.
Bayou Community Foundation announces $355,500 in grants to 32 ...**Hurricane Recovery:**
The foundation continued response efforts following Hurricane Ida's 2021 landfall, partnering with volunteer groups to build and repair homes for hurricane survivors in Dulac and Grand Isle.
Contact Information
Bayou Community Foundation P.O. Box 582 Houma, LA 70361 Phone: (985) 219-0046 or (985) 790-1150 Email: contact@bayoucf.org Website: www.bayoucf.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Bayou Community Foundation fund?
**Vision:** To strengthen local capacity to create a compassionate and sustainable coastal community for generations to come. **Primary Focus Areas:** • Educational success for children and adults • Protection and preservation of coasts • Human services • Hunger and food insecurity • Homelessness • Mental health counseling and addiction recovery • Housing recovery and disaster relief • Community capacity building
How do I apply for a grant from Bayou Community Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • From 2013 to 2025, the foundation has awarded 336 competitive grants totaling over $3 million to nonprofits • Total charitable investment in nonprofit programs and hurricane recovery efforts exceeds $15 million since 2013 **Recent Grant Awards:** • 2025: $355,500 in grants to 32 nonprofit organizations • Grant amounts range from $3,000 to $25,000 in recent cycles • Typical award range: $5,636–$1,381,864 **Grant Focus Areas (2025):** Grants supported programs addressing hun…
Where does Bayou Community Foundation make grants?
The foundation serves three parishes and one island community in Louisiana: • Lafourche Parish • Terrebonne Parish • Grand Isle
What size grants does Bayou Community Foundation award?
In 2024, Bayou Community Foundation awarded 29 grants totaling $467K — an average of about $16K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Bayou Community Foundation's EIN?
Bayou Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2205950. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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