Corporate Works of Mercy
Corporate Works of Mercy is a private foundation based in Mansura, Louisiana. It partners with nonprofit organizations serving Central Louisiana neighbors in need and administers the Y-Not Assist program, which provides assistance to individuals and families facing hardship.
Corporate Works of Mercy at a glance
In short: Corporate Works of Mercy gave $130K across 71 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Louisiana. 50% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $129,636
- -14.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 71
- +22.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,826
- -30.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $828
- Total assets
- $229,989
- -17.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (12 of 24, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Corporate Works of Mercy
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing states that applications are accepted to assist families in need due to extenuating circumstances. Applicants may request an application form from Annie Gauthier, obtain one through the foundation’s website, or pick one up at a Y-Not Stop store in Louisiana. The filing states a maximum individual award of $4,000.
- Review Cycle
- There is no annual deadline; applications are reviewed and awards are made as received.
- Deadline
- There is no annual deadline; applications are reviewed and awards are made as received.
- Contact
Application contact: Annie Gauthier
Mailing address: P O Box 98, Mansura, LA 71350
Phone: (318) 240-9494
Email: annie@stromainoil.com
Website: https://www.cwmla.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Corporate Works of Mercy funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Food Bank of Central LA ($20K). Together the top 10 received $91K.
Grant Size Distribution
307 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 307 grants of 307 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes its nonprofit partnerships as serving Cenla neighbors. Its 2025 filing reports that 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Louisiana, 2% to Texas, and 1% to Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 71 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Corporate Works of Mercy open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 12 of 24 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $889 first-time, $4K repeat.
- 38% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−16%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2023) to $154K (2022). In 2025 it made 71 grants totaling $130K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Food Bank of Central LA Alexandria, LA | Donation to Non Profit | $20,000 |
| Faith House Mansura, LA | Donation to Non Profit | $15,000 |
| Avoyelles Council on Aging Marksville, LA | Donation to Non Profit | $10,000 |
| Hope House Alexandria, LA | Donation to Non Profit | $10,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Shreveport, LA | Donation to Non Profit | $5,000 |
| Cenla Pregnancy Center Alexandria, LA | Donation to Non Profit | $5,000 |
| Boyce Community Funeral Home Boyce, LA | Funeral Expenses for Courtney Branch | $2,500 |
| Escude Funeral Home Mansura, LA | Funeral Services Sonya Valant | $2,500 |
| Escude Funeral Home Mansura, LA | Funeral Assist for Stacy Bordelon | $2,500 |
| Hixson Brothers Funeral Home Alexandria, LA | Burial Costs for Christian Fontenot | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $229,989 | $83,053 | $130,516 | $129,636 | 71 | $129,636 | $1,616 |
| 2024 | $277,452 | $90,308 | $154,068 | $152,082 | 58 | $152,082 | $1,962 |
| 2023 | $341,212 | $165,826 | $70,422 | $69,528 | 57 | $69,528 | $475 |
| 2022 | $245,808 | $130,866 | $155,115 | $154,288 | 71 | $154,288 | — |
| 2021 | $270,057 | $114,778 | $105,406 | $104,009 | 50 | $104,009 | — |
| 2020 | $261,685 | $123,100 | $80,314 | $79,409 | 41 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to “share God’s blessings and love through action and in truth with our neighbors in need of assistance.” It supports nonprofit partners and operates Y-Not Assist for needs not met by those organizations.
Its 2025 grants include support for organizations working in food assistance, domestic-violence services, aging services, shelter, Alzheimer’s care, and pregnancy support. For example, Faith House describes its mission as providing safety, shelter, empowerment, and advocacy to survivors of domestic violence. Avoyelles Council on Aging says it provides services to help people aged 60 and older remain in their communities. Cenla Pregnancy Center describes its work as offering support and life-affirming alternatives to people experiencing a crisis pregnancy.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 71 grants totaling $129,636. Grant amounts ranged from $31 to $20,000, with a median grant of $828. Among the largest grants were $20,000 to Food Bank of Central Louisiana, $15,000 to Faith House, $10,000 to Avoyelles Council on Aging, and $10,000 to Hope House. Other listed grants included $5,000 each to the Alzheimer’s Association and Cenla Pregnancy Center. The filing also lists several $2,500 payments to funeral homes for named individuals’ funeral or burial expenses.
Y-Not Assist provides a separate route for individuals and families seeking help with qualifying hardships. Level 1 support may be available to community members, SRO employees, and employees of CWM sponsors for specified catastrophic medical, funeral or burial, and primary-residence damage expenses. Level 2 support is limited to SRO employees and employees of CWM sponsors. Applicants submit a completed application, bills, and supporting documents; approved payments go directly to service providers. The website says applications are reviewed by volunteer board members and may be approved, partially approved, or denied based on the facts and available funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Amanda St. Romain as president, Annie Gauthier as vice president, and Kristin Dauzat as secretary/treasurer. It also lists Cynthia Flanders, Lucy Daniels, JB Treuting, Brad Augustine, Annie Brown, and Scott Newcomer as directors.
Corporate Works of Mercy is led by Amanda St Romain, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amanda St Romain
President
President → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Annie Brown
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cynthia Flanders
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jb Treuting
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brad Augustine
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Lucy Daniels
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Scott Newcomer
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Annie Gauthier
Vice President
Vice President → President, 2024
President → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kristin Dauzat
Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Avery Moses (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Nikki Dauzat (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Todd St Roamin (2020–2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Corporate Works of Mercy
How much does Corporate Works of Mercy give each year?
Corporate Works of Mercy gave $130K across 71 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $152K across 58 grants.
What is Corporate Works of Mercy's typical grant size?
Corporate Works of Mercy's median grant in 2025 was $828, and its average grant was $1,826, across 71 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Corporate Works of Mercy that year got $1K on average.
Where does Corporate Works of Mercy give grants?
Corporate Works of Mercy gives mostly in Louisiana: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Alexandria, LA (18 grants), Pineville, LA (11 grants), Marksville, LA (7 grants) and Mansura, LA (4 grants).
Does Corporate Works of Mercy give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 71 grants with a stated purpose on Corporate Works of Mercy's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation to Non Profit" (7 grants).
Who are Corporate Works of Mercy's largest grantees?
Corporate Works of Mercy's largest 2025 grantees include Food Bank of Central LA ($20,000), Faith House ($16,140 across 2 grants) and Avoyelles Council on Aging ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Corporate Works of Mercy?
Corporate Works of Mercy reported $230K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $83K.
What does Corporate Works of Mercy fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to “share God’s blessings and love through action and in truth with our neighbors in need of assistance.” It supports nonprofit partners and operates Y-Not Assist for needs not met by those organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Corporate Works of Mercy?
The foundation’s filing states that applications are accepted to assist families in need due to extenuating circumstances. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Corporate Works of Mercy's EIN?
Corporate Works of Mercy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3431293. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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