Foundation for Louisiana
Foundation for Louisiana (FFL) is a 501(c)(3) philanthropic intermediary and grantmaking foundation established in 2005 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Originally founded as the Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation in response to Hurricane Katrina, the organization has evolved into a social justice-focused grantmaker operating statewide. FFL functions as a catalyst for justice, working to address persistent and interconnected challenges of racial, social, and economic inequality across Louisiana communities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$16.8M
+3.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.1M
+40.9% YoY
Grant Count
99
+54.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$22K
-8.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Foundation for Louisiana is a catalyst for justice. FFL invests in communities and ideas, builds partnerships, and transforms policies and systems for an equitable, stronger Louisiana.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Racial justice
- Climate justice
- Criminal justice reform and transformation
- Economic justice
- Gender justice
- Support for Louisiana's arts and culture
FFL addresses the persistent challenges facing Louisiana communities, including some of the nation's highest poverty rates, widening wealth gaps, and recurring climate disasters that disproportionately impact communities of color. The organization believes lasting solutions must center on the leadership, knowledge, and participation of those most impacted by these challenges.
Grantmaking
FFL operates as a philanthropic intermediary that redistributes resources to on-the-ground projects throughout Louisiana. The organization provides grants, regranting, and lending resources to projects, many of which cannot access traditional philanthropy. Approximately $2 million is redistributed annually through FFL's grantmaking activities.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Foundation for Louisiana funds projects and organizations statewide throughout Louisiana.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $16.78 million
- Total Revenue: $6.68 million
- Total Expenses: $6.82 million
- Employees: 29
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $16.3 million
- Total Revenue: $4.85 million
- Total Expenses: $5.27 million
- Total Liabilities: $4.3 million
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $16,781,580 | $16,259,098 | $17,167,446 |
| Revenue | $6,680,084 | $4,845,870 | $8,190,410 |
| Expenses | $6,815,543 | $5,272,832 | $4,473,027 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $678,282 | $275,653 | $290,937 |
| 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
234 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Foundation for Louisiana
Foundation for Louisiana (FFL) Solidarity Fund Grant
FOUNDATION FOR LOUISIANA
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
LEAD: BUILD Health
FOUNDATION FOR LOUISIANA
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Louisiana's World Makers Awards
FOUNDATION FOR LOUISIANA
Amount
$5,000 - $10,000 per award; $320,000 total distributed to 32 artists
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Dancing Grounds ($32,500), Innocence Project New Orleans ($32,500), For Providers by Providers Louisiana ($28,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 504HEALTHNET INC METAIRIE, LA | RACIAL HEALING JUSTICE | $27,000 |
| A GALVANIZED INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO LEADING EXCELLENCE PLAN BATON ROUGE, LA | RACIAL HEALING JUSTICE | $25,000 |
| AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION NEW ORLEANS, LA | LOUISIANA JUSTICE FUND | $15,000 |
| ART TRANSIT AUTHORITY NEW ORLEANS, LA | WORLDMAKERS | $9,725 |
| ARTSPOT PRODUCTIONS INC NEW ORLEANS, LA | CRIMINAL JUSTICE | $10,000 |
| A'SANI HEARTBEAT FOUNDATION NEW ORLEANS, LA | CRIMINAL JUSTICE | $10,000 |
| ASSET FUNDERS NETWORK CHICAGO, IL | RACIAL HEALING JUSTICE | $15,000 |
| BENJAMIN FOUNDATION INC NEW ORLEANS, LA | CRIMINAL JUSTICE | $10,000 |
| BLACK BOYS READ INC NEW ORLEANS, LA | CRIMINAL JUSTICE | $9,488 |
| BLACK-SPADE CREATIVE LLC NEW ORLEANS, LA | WORLDMAKERS | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
President and CEO: Charmel Gaulden
Key Staff Members:
- Samantha Francois, Director
- Jessica Kinnison, Fiscal Sponsorship Program Director
- Dana Delpit, Chief Financial Officer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAMELA JENKINS | BOARD CHAIR | 3 | — |
| MAY T NGUYEN | TREASURER | 3 | — |
| MICHELLE RAMOS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| HALIMA LEAK-FRANCIS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| LT GENERAL RUSSEL HONORE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SADA DUMAS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| KEITH MAGEE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CHARMEL GAULDEN | PRESIDENT | 40 | $169,039 |
| DANA DELPIT | CFO | 40 | $121,047 |
| JAMIE SCHMILL | VICE PRESIDENT OF PROGRAMS | 40 | $117,840 |
Contact Information
Address: 2022 Saint Bernard Ave Ste 122b, New Orleans, LA 70116-1319
Phone: 225-383-1672
Website: www.foundationforlouisiana.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Foundation for Louisiana fund?
**Mission:** Foundation for Louisiana is a catalyst for justice. FFL invests in communities and ideas, builds partnerships, and transforms policies and systems for an equitable, stronger Louisiana. **Primary Focus Areas:** • Racial justice • Climate justice • Criminal justice reform and transformation • Economic justice • Gender justice • Support for Louisiana's arts and culture FFL addresses the persistent challenges facing Louisiana communities, including some of the nation's highest poverty …
How do I apply for a grant from Foundation for Louisiana?
FFL operates as a philanthropic intermediary that redistributes resources to on-the-ground projects throughout Louisiana. The organization provides grants, regranting, and lending resources to projects, many of which cannot access traditional philanthropy. Approximately $2 million is redistributed annually through FFL's grantmaking activities. Recent grant activity includes awards of over $60,000-$70,000 in mini-grants to support National Day of Racial Healing events across the state.
Where does Foundation for Louisiana make grants?
Foundation for Louisiana funds projects and organizations statewide throughout Louisiana.
What size grants does Foundation for Louisiana award?
In 2024, Foundation for Louisiana awarded 99 grants totaling $2.1M — an average of about $22K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Foundation for Louisiana's EIN?
Foundation for Louisiana's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3399944. 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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