Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic
The Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence (LCADV) is a statewide nonprofit organization headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Founded in 1982, LCADV operates as a network of domestic violence programs, supportive organizations, and individuals united by the goal of ending violence against women and children in Louisiana. The organization employs 13 staff members and serves as both a direct service provider and a support system for member organizations throughout the state.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.6M
+57.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$9.5M
+159.6% YoY
Grant Count
39
-2.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$243K
+166.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
LCADV's mission is to end domestic violence in Louisiana by empowering its members and communities through advocacy, education, resource development, allocation of funds, and technical assistance. The organization is dedicated to bringing about change in institutions, laws, politics, attitudes, and beliefs to allow individuals to live free from violence.
Primary program areas include:
Training and Technical Assistance: The organization provides education, support, training, and technical assistance to family violence programs and direct service providers. Recipients include member programs, judicial and law enforcement agencies, child-serving agencies, housing agencies, health care and mental health agencies, and other social welfare agencies.
Statewide Toll-Free Domestic Violence Hotline: LCADV maintains and markets a statewide toll-free hotline that routes callers to appropriate resources and services.
Housing and Financial Assistance: The organization provides direct assistance to survivors through formal partnerships with member programs, expanding capacity for low-barrier, survivor-centered assistance with financial empowerment, asset-building, and housing stability needs.
Direct Support to Member Programs: LCADV provides funding and support to domestic violence intervention providers through subcontracts and grants.
Grantmaking
LCADV functions as both a grantmaker and fiscal intermediary for domestic violence services in Louisiana. Based on recent activity:
Grant Range
**: Typical awards range from $5,125 to $827,424
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
LCADV's work is statewide, serving Louisiana through its network of member organizations and direct service partnerships across the state.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2023-2024)
- Total Assets: $4,604,691
- Total Revenues: $5,019,952 (2023)
- Total Expenses: $4,883,267 (2023)
- Total Giving: $9,485,440 (most recent filing)
- Staff: 13 employees
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,604,691 | $2,922,526 | $764,639 |
| Revenue | $11,473,409 | $5,019,952 | $2,187,884 |
| Expenses | $11,178,036 | $4,883,267 | $2,146,244 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $4,158 | — | — |
| 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
141 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Wellspring ($827,424), Faith House Inc ($796,826), Project Celebration ($787,574).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Communities Against Domestic Abuse Jennings, LA | Housing and/or childcare assistance for domestic violence survivors. | $13,532 |
| Communities Against Domestic Abuse Jennings, LA | Direct support to domestic violence intervention providers through subcontracts. | $74,766 |
| Chez Hope Inc Franklin, LA | Housing and/or childcare assistance for domestic violence survivors. | $107,817 |
| Chez Hope Inc Franklin, LA | Direct support to domestic violence intervention providers through subcontracts. | $467,658 |
| DART Ruston, LA | Housing and/or childcare assistance for domestic violence survivors. | $30,530 |
| DART Ruston, LA | Direct support to domestic violence intervention providers through subcontracts. | $140,858 |
| Faith House Inc Lafayette, LA | Financial empowerment services for domestic violence survivors. | $5,250 |
| Faith House Inc Lafayette, LA | Housing and/or childcare assistance for domestic violence survivors. | $111,219 |
| Faith House Inc Lafayette, LA | Direct support to domestic violence intervention providers through subcontracts. | $796,826 |
| Family Violence Program of St Bernard Arabie, LA | Housing and/or childcare assistance for domestic violence survivors. | $27,244 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Mariah Wineski serves as Principal Officer of the organization.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitzi Harris | Director | 1 | — |
| Gail Gowland | Director | 1 | — |
| Tommy Clark | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Rebecca Rainey | Vice President | 2 | — |
| Robert Hanser | President | 2 | — |
| Debbie Triggs | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Kristie Perry | Director | 1 | — |
| Mariah Wineski | Executive Director | 40 | $117,251 |
| Kathy Manuel | Director | 1 | — |
| Gordon Levine | Director | 1 | — |
| Ciara Thibodeaux | Director | 1 | — |
| Betsy Barnes | Director | 1 | — |
| Pearline Badger | Director | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
LCADV has secured landmark funding increases for domestic violence services in Louisiana:
Louisiana doubles capacity of domestic violence shelters with state fundingThe organization secured landmark funding for a domestic violence housing program
Louisiana doubles capacity of domestic violence shelters with state fundingLCADV achieved a landmark funding increase for domestic violence shelters, expanding the state's capacity to serve survivors
Louisiana doubles capacity of domestic violence shelters with state fundingThe organization continues to advocate for increased resources to support victims of domestic violence and strengthen the statewide network of service providers.
Louisiana doubles capacity of domestic violence shelters with state fundingContact Information
- Phone: (225) 752-1296 or 888-411-1333
- Email: info@lcadv.org
- Website: lcadv.org
- EIN: 72-1015427
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic fund?
LCADV's mission is to end domestic violence in Louisiana by empowering its members and communities through advocacy, education, resource development, allocation of funds, and technical assistance. The organization is dedicated to bringing about change in institutions, laws, politics, attitudes, and beliefs to allow individuals to live free from violence. Primary program areas include: • **Training and Technical Assistance**: The organization provides education, support, training, and technical …
How do I apply for a grant from Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic?
LCADV functions as both a grantmaker and fiscal intermediary for domestic violence services in Louisiana. Based on recent activity: • **Total giving**: $9,485,440 (most recent filing) • **Grant range**: Typical awards range from $5,125 to $827,424 • **Focus areas**: Human Services, Health Care, and Alliances & Advocacy The organization provides direct financial support to member domestic violence programs. Recent documented grants include: • Iris Domestic Violence Center: Direct support to dome…
Where does Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic make grants?
LCADV's work is statewide, serving Louisiana through its network of member organizations and direct service partnerships across the state.
What size grants does Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic award?
In 2024, Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic awarded 39 grants totaling $9.5M — an average of about $243K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic's EIN?
Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-1015427. 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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