Community Foundation of Acadiana
Community Foundation of Acadiana is a public charity based in Lafayette, Louisiana, that serves people and organizations working to improve life in an individual recipient It manages charitable funds shaped by donor goals and community needs, and supports charitable activity through grant programs and other philanthropic initiatives.
Community Foundation of Acadiana at a glance
In short: Community Foundation of Acadiana gave $18.6M across 324 grants in 2024 (avg $57K), mostly in Louisiana. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $18,598,286
- +49.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 324
- +11.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $57,402
- +34.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,200
- Total assets
- $183,519,760
- +9.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (77 of 316, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (86% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Community Foundation of Acadiana
- Contact
Mailing address: 1035 Camellia Blvd Ste 100, Lafayette, LA 70508
Phone: (337) 769-4840
Website: https://cfacadiana.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Community Foundation of Acadiana
Who Community Foundation of Acadiana funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lourdes Foundation ($3.1M). Together the top 10 received $8.8M.
Organizations only. It also paid 8 individual scholarships ($327,579), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
1,423 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1,148 grants of 1,423 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s primary region is the eight parishes of Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary, and Vermilion. Its Affiliate Grants serve Evangeline, Iberia, St. Landry, St. Mary, and Vermilion parishes; “The Fund for Acadiana” covers projects in or across all eight parishes. In 2024, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Louisiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 324 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Community Foundation of Acadiana open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 77 of 316 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $23K; repeat grants $70K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $20K 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 $9.2M (2020) to $18.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 324 grants totaling $18.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lourdes Foundation Lafayette, LA | Chapel, General Support, New Pediatric ICU | $3,142,333 |
| Our Lady of Wisdom Catholic Church & Student Center Lafayette, LA | Ragin cajun catholics, general support, capital campagin, bible study room | $1,351,892 |
| Holy Family Catholic School Lafayette, LA | Capital Campaign, General Support | $1,040,600 |
| Moncus Park Lafayette, LA | General Support, Legacy Campaign | $915,421 |
| Miles Perret Cancer Services Lafayette, LA | Games of acadiana, general and operating support, building renovations | $546,899 |
| Episcopal School of Acadiana Cade, LA | Capital Improvements, Scholarships, Annual Fund | $494,500 |
| Lafayette Parish School System Lafayette, LA | Staff Recognition Event, Ace | $402,911 |
| LSU Foundation Baton Rouge, LA | General Support, Law School, Scholarships | $339,750 |
| Witness to Love St Martinville, LA | General Support, Capital Campaign | $295,267 |
| Catholic Charities of Acadiana Lafayette, LA | General Support, St. Joseph's Diner, Homeless Shelter | $284,660 |
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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 | $183,519,760 | $31,703,440 | $23,755,186 | $18,598,286 | 324 | $10,337,487 |
| 2023 | $168,320,050 | $22,874,469 | $18,001,684 | $12,428,931 | 292 | $3,954,527 |
| 2022 | $148,594,814 | $32,291,449 | $15,985,340 | $11,960,483 | 248 | $5,804,897 |
| 2021 | $154,976,502 | $32,964,309 | $16,401,209 | $12,458,104 | 275 | $6,683,402 |
| 2020 | $130,404,309 | $32,149,628 | $16,516,593 | $9,226,864 | 284 | $2,714,676 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to build legacies and improve communities by connecting generous people to the causes they care about. Its website describes work that includes managing donor-directed funds and competitive grants. The foundation also provides scholarships for students at any education level or for a specific institution; scholarship grants are paid directly to educational institutions.
The 2024 filing shows support for organizations involved in education, health and human services, community development, and other activities. For example, Miles Perret Cancer Services describes itself as a resource center for cancer patients, families, and oncology professionals. Hope for Opelousas says it develops programs such as tutoring, life skills, job skills, and parenting. LSU Foundation describes its work as supporting LSU’s academic priorities, while VIN Foundation says it advances the veterinary profession and science.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 324 grants totaling $18,598,286. Grants ranged from $5,050 to $3,142,333, with a median of $15,200. The largest listed grants included $3,142,333 to Lourdes Foundation for chapel, general support, and a new pediatric ICU; $1,351,892 to Our Lady of Wisdom Catholic Church & Student Center for Ragin Cajun Catholics, general support, a capital campaign, and a Bible study room; and $1,040,600 to Holy Family Catholic School for a capital campaign and general support.
Other notable 2024 grants included $915,421 to Moncus Park for general support and its Legacy Campaign; $546,899 to Miles Perret Cancer Services for Games of Acadiana, general and operating support, and building renovations; and $402,911 to Lafayette Parish School System for a staff recognition event and ACE. The filing also lists grants to organizations outside Louisiana, including $283,000 to VIN Foundation in California for scholarships and hurricane relief.
The foundation’s website describes Affiliate Grants of up to $5,000 for projects in five parishes and “The Fund for Acadiana” grants of up to $15,000 for projects in or across the eight-parish region. It says applications are reviewed by a community panel and formally approved by the Board of Directors. Eligibility guidelines require nonprofit status under section 501(c)(3), projects based and actively functioning within the relevant parish, and clear alignment with that parish’s established focus areas. The website lists a 2026 first-round deadline of May 14 and a second-round application period of June 22–July 23, with notification and disbursement in September; these dates have passed. The Affiliate Grants Program information also lists a May 31, 2026 deadline, which has passed.
The foundation’s program information says the Affiliate Grants Program awarded $161,100 to 34 community-based projects in its 2025 cycle. It identifies education and youth development, health and human services, arts and culture, and community development as focus areas for that program.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Deiadra Garrett MD PHD as Chair and Ian Macdonald as Vice Chair. It also lists Clay Darnall as Past Chair and Jim Doyle, Allyson Pharr, Wayne Phillips, Elena Knezek, Mary Leach Werner, Randy Prather, and Marie Centanni as directors. The foundation’s program information identifies Chasah West as Director of Community Investment.
Community Foundation of Acadiana is led by Missy Andrade, CEO on every filing since 2022; 1 of 21 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Missy Andrade
CEO
On filings since 2022
38 hrs/week
$185K (2023) → $226K (2024)
Deiadra Garrett MD PhD
Chair
Secretary & Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allyson Pharr
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elena Knezek
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wayne Phillips
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Leach Werner
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Doyle
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randy Prather
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Casey Hoyt
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Grant Guillotte
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marie Centanni
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Musso
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Rucks
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
EJ Krampe
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Spell
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen King
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rob Eddy
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shelly Cestia
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clay Darnall
Past Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
Chair → Past Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ian Macdonald
Vice Chair
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
Secretary & Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Rader
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Christa Billeaud (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jason Freyou (2020–2023) — Past Chair
- Former: Raymond J Hebert (2020–2023) — Former Executive Director
- Former: Brach Myers (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Anita Fontenot (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Bill Fenstermaker (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Gregory Hamer Sr. (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jerry E Shea Jr. (2020–2022) — Director & Past Chair
- Former: Randy Haynie (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Rodney Savoy (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: William Hendrix (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Harold Taylor (2022) — Director
- Former: James Parkerson Roy (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Patrick Patout (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Robert Rob Eddy Jr. (2020–2021) — Director & Past Chair
- Former: Keith Myers (2020) — Director
- Former: Mike Michot (2020) — Director
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 $226K, to Missy Andrade (CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Community Foundation of Acadiana
How much does Community Foundation of Acadiana give each year?
Community Foundation of Acadiana gave $18.6M across 324 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $12.4M across 292 grants.
What is Community Foundation of Acadiana's typical grant size?
Community Foundation of Acadiana's median grant in 2024 was $15,200, and its average grant was $57,402, across 324 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Community Foundation of Acadiana that year got $23K on average.
Where does Community Foundation of Acadiana give grants?
Community Foundation of Acadiana gives mostly in Louisiana: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lafayette, LA (87 grants), Baton Rouge, LA (17 grants), New Iberia, LA (17 grants) and New Orleans, LA (15 grants).
Does Community Foundation of Acadiana give general operating support?
Yes: 77% of Community Foundation of Acadiana's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (248 of 324) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (12 grants) and "Scholarship" (3 grants).
Who are Community Foundation of Acadiana's largest grantees?
Community Foundation of Acadiana's largest 2024 grantees include Lourdes Foundation ($3,142,333), Our Lady of Wisdom Catholic Church & Student Center ($1,351,892) and Holy Family Catholic School ($1,040,600), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 8 individual scholarships ($327,579), which are not listed by name. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Community Foundation of Acadiana?
Community Foundation of Acadiana reported $183.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $31.7M.
What does Community Foundation of Acadiana fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to build legacies and improve communities by connecting generous people to the causes they care about. Its website describes work that includes managing donor-directed funds and competitive grants. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Community Foundation of Acadiana?
Community Foundation of Acadiana has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check cfacadiana.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Community Foundation of Acadiana's EIN?
Community Foundation of Acadiana's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-1493023. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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