Bayou Community Foundation
Bayou Community Foundation is a public charity based in Houma, Louisiana, formed in 2012. Its mission is to strengthen Lafourche Parish, Terrebonne Parish and Grand Isle through philanthropic leadership, and it supports nonprofit programs addressing local needs, including food, housing and behavioral health services.
Bayou Community Foundation at a glance
In short: Bayou Community Foundation gave $467K across 29 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in Louisiana. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $466,750
- -83.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 29
- -14.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,095
- -80.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,468,365
- -38.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (10 of 28, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bayou Community Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2026 program’s initial grant requests were submitted through the online grants portal. Applicants selected after the initial review were to be invited to the next application phase.
- Review Cycle
- The 2026 initial grant request deadline was 5:00 p.m. on March 11, 2026; this deadline has passed. The guidelines stated that invited applicants would be notified in May and grants awarded in August 2026.
- Deadline
- The 2026 initial grant request deadline was 5:00 p.m.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 582, Houma, LA 70361
Phone: (985) 790-1150
Website: https://bayoucf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bayou Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Terrebonne Churches United Food Bank ($65K). Together the top 10 received $287K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($37,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
156 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 141 grants of 156 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that it serves Lafourche Parish, Terrebonne Parish and Grand Isle, Louisiana. Its 2024 itemized grants went entirely to Louisiana recipients, including organizations in Houma, New Orleans, Schriever, Larose, Raceland and Cut Off.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Bayou Community Foundation open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 28 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $12K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $194K (2020) to $2.9M (2023). In 2024 it made 29 grants totaling $467K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Terrebonne Churches United Food Bank Houma, LA | Food distribution at 10 sites & restock food bank after Hurricane Francine | $65,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank New Orleans, LA | Distribution of 6 million pounds of food & restock food after Hurricance Francine in Lafourche, Terrebonne & Grand Isle | $55,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux Houma, LA | Individual housing & utility payment assistance & helped 50 families after Hurricane Francine Family Assistance Program | $45,000 |
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $37,000 |
| Bless Your Heart Larose, LA | Assist families transitioning from hurricane sheltering programs to private rentals | $20,000 |
| Rebuilding Together-Bayou New Orleans, LA | Roof repair for 10 homes of low-income residents in Lafourche & Terrebonne | $20,000 |
| Lifted by Love Houma, LA | Distribution of formula and baby supplies to young, low-income mothers in Lafourche & Terrebonne | $20,000 |
| The Start Corporation Houma, LA | To provide rehabilitation services, placement, & employment for homeless in Terrebonne and Lafourch Parishes | $16,250 |
| Wallace Community Center Raceland, LA | Beyond the Bell after-school program & repair Hub facility after Hurricane Francine | $15,500 |
| Bayou Civic Club Larose, LA | Installation of new doors for security of & access to community programs at Larose Civic Center | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,468,365 | $2,458,808 | $4,588,322 | $466,750 | 29 | $33,069 |
| 2023 | $5,593,071 | $4,518,557 | $3,267,983 | $2,850,187 | 34 | $45,663 |
| 2022 | $4,330,374 | $3,665,781 | $2,933,290 | $2,721,314 | 47 | $11,860 |
| 2021 | $3,602,987 | $6,537,741 | $3,344,522 | $200,000 | 22 | $2,772 |
| 2020 | $406,508 | $954,387 | $995,252 | $194,335 | 24 | $1,759 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its mission is to strengthen Lafourche Parish, Terrebonne Parish and Grand Isle, Louisiana, through philanthropic leadership to create a vibrant and diverse community where all can thrive. Its annual grants program supports nonprofits and programs addressing critical needs in its service area. In 2024, the foundation described support for food, housing and behavioral health services, as well as disaster relief and recovery.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of grantee work. Bayou Civic Club says its financial activities fund a community recreation facility. Hope Extreme says it provides after-school and summer tutoring through spiritual and educational development for East Houma youth and children. CASA of Terrebonne says it raises awareness of child abuse and neglect and advocates for children involved in child-in-need-of-care cases. A Place of Restoration says it supports men with drug and alcohol addiction through a faith-based program.
Grantmaking
The foundation’s website describes an annual competitive grants program. Its 2026 “Growing Good” program offered three tiers: Growing Impact Grants of up to $30,000 for continuing or expanding established programs; Growing Capacity Grants of up to $10,000 for nonprofit operations and infrastructure; and Growing Innovation Grants of up to $30,000 for new, innovative and collaborative programs. The guidelines state that applications are submitted through the online grants portal, with selected applicants invited to a further application phase. The stated funding period was August 1, 2026–July 31, 2027. The foundation reported that, since 2013, it had awarded 336 annual grants totaling more than $3 million to qualified nonprofits serving its area.
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 29 itemized grants totaling $466,750. Those grants ranged from $6,000 to $65,000, with a median of $10,000; all itemized grant dollars went to recipients in Louisiana. Among the largest awards were $65,000 to Terrebonne Churches United Food Bank for food distribution and restocking after Hurricane Francine; $55,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank for food distribution and restocking after the storm; and $45,000 to Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux for housing and utility assistance. Other notable awards included $27,000 to an individual recipient Community College Foundation for tuition assistance, equipment and an emergency assistance fund, and $20,000 to Rebuilding Together-Bayou for roof repairs to 10 homes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Henry Lafont as President; Richard Watkins as Vice President; Edward Bouterie as Secretary/Treasurer; and Bonnie Brady Babin, James J. Buquet III, Charles M. Callais, Rene Danos David, Alexis Duval, C. Berwick Duval and Renee Lafont as board members.
Bayou Community Foundation is led by Jennifer Armand, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 13 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jennifer Armand
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$80K (2023) → $108K (2024)
Henry Lafont
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexis Duval
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bonnie Brady Babin
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James J Buquet III
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rene Danos David
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Renee Lafont
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Watkins
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Peltier
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
C Berwick Duval
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles M Callais
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward Bouterie
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Williams Jr.
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Miles Forrest (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ed Bouterie (2020–2022) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Mike Callais (2020–2022) — Boad Member
- Former: Berwick C. Duval (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Kristy Gaudet (2020–2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $108K, to Jennifer Armand (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Bayou Community Foundation
How much does Bayou Community Foundation give each year?
Bayou Community Foundation gave $467K across 29 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.9M across 34 grants.
What is Bayou Community Foundation's typical grant size?
Bayou Community Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $16,095, across 29 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bayou Community Foundation that year got $14K on average.
Where does Bayou Community Foundation give grants?
Bayou Community Foundation gives mostly in Louisiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houma, LA (10 grants), Larose, LA (4 grants), Gray, LA (3 grants) and New Orleans, LA (2 grants).
Does Bayou Community Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on Bayou Community Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Bayou Community Foundation's largest grantees?
Bayou Community Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Terrebonne Churches United Food Bank ($65,000), Second Harvest Food Bank ($55,000) and Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux ($45,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($37,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bayou Community Foundation?
Bayou Community Foundation reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.5M.
What does Bayou Community Foundation fund?
The foundation states that its mission is to strengthen Lafourche Parish, Terrebonne Parish and Grand Isle, Louisiana, through philanthropic leadership to create a vibrant and diverse community where all can thrive. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bayou Community Foundation?
The 2026 program’s initial grant requests were submitted through the online grants portal. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 27, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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