Community Foundation of Southwest
The Community Foundation of Southwest Louisiana is a public charity and philanthropic organization headquartered in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Established in 2001, the foundation serves as an intermediary connecting donors with charitable causes throughout Southwest Louisiana. The organization operates with a mission to unite human and financial resources to create lasting positive impact in the region.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$39.6M
+6.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.9M
+92.0% YoY
Grant Count
72
+38.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$41K
+38.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: The Community Foundation of Southwest Louisiana unites human and financial resources to create a positive, lasting impact in Southwest Louisiana. The foundation impacts the region by positioning itself as a recognized leader and by empowering donors and proactively establishing grants for targeted programs.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Charitable and social programs
- Emergency funding
- Endowment support and administration
The foundation serves five parishes: Calcasieu, Beauregard, Allen, Cameron, and Jefferson Davis.
Grantmaking
The Community Foundation of Southwest Louisiana operates as a donor-advised fund platform, allowing donors to direct the distribution and investment of funds.
Ready to take the next step with Community Foundation of Southwest?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Community Foundation of Southwest Louisiana primarily funds organizations in Southwest Louisiana, with some activity extending into Texas and Mississippi. The foundation specifically serves Calcasieu, Beauregard, Allen, Cameron, and Jefferson Davis parishes.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2024):
- Total assets: $39,568,084
- Total revenues: $5,850,000
- Total expenses: $4,009,191
Historical Financials (2023):
- Revenue: $5,340,000
- Expenses: $2,610,000
- Total assets: $37,200,000
- Total liabilities: $207,000
Organization Size:
- Employees: 3 (as of 2024)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $39,568,084 | $37,190,285 | $33,942,513 |
| Revenue | $5,850,000 | $5,341,976 | $3,054,710 |
| Expenses | $4,009,191 | $2,608,054 | $4,627,181 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,902,834 | $2,175,328 | $812,233 |
| 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
247 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Community Foundation of Southwest
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Sara Judson - President/CEO
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JIM ROCK | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| GLENN PUMPELLY | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| MOLLIE BROUSSARD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KODY CANNON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KAREN CHAMBERLAIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MATT FELDER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARIA LABORDE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CLAIR MARCEAUX | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NICOLE MONCRIEF | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WILLIE MOUNT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANGELA QUEENAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARSHALL SIMIEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| OWEN THOMPSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KADE TRAHAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SARA JUDSON | PRESIDENT/CEO | 40 | $131,841 |
Contact Information
- Address: 1155 Ryan Street, Suite 212, Lake Charles, LA 70601
- Phone: 337-491-6688
- Website: foundationswla.org
- Email: community@foundationswla.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Related Funders
Similar funders by location and focus area
The Feather Fund NOLA
MANDEVILLE, LA
Assets
$3K
Grants
0
Total Given
—
Ballengee Family Foundation Trust
SHREVEPORT, LA
Assets
—
Grants
4
Total Given
$7K
The Fellowship of Orthopaedic
METAIRIE, LA
Assets
$903K
Grants
0
Total Given
—
The Stabiler Foundation
BATON ROUGE, LA
Assets
$25K
Grants
4
Total Given
$203K
Gianna Nell Bonfiglio Foundation
HAMMOND, LA
Assets
$2K
Grants
0
Total Given
—
Judah's Light Nonnie's Hope Inc
PINEVILLE, LA
Assets
—
Grants
1
Total Given
$50K
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
What could you do with Community Foundation of Southwest on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities