Southland Foundation
Southland Foundation is a private foundation based in Shreveport, Louisiana. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Louisiana, with recipients including educational, athletic, cultural, religious, and community organizations.
Southland Foundation at a glance
In short: Southland Foundation gave $71K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $70,850
- +2.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +30.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,450
- -21.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,500
- Total assets
- $197,600
- -60.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Southland Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing lists “IN FORMATION” as the form and materials; it lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- December 31 of the taxable year, as stated on the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- December 31 of the taxable year, as stated on the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Steve Gullatt
Mailing address: 333 Texas St 699, Shreveport, LA 71101
Phone: (318) 221-3615
Email: steve@southlandprinting.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Southland Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Tiger Athletic Foundation ($20K). Together the top 10 received $70K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 24 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Nearly all grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Louisiana; one $300 grant went to Sunday Missal Service in Quincy, Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How Southland Foundation gives
- 58% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2023) to $71K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $71K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tiger Athletic Foundation Baton Rouge, LA | Charitable Giving | $20,000 |
| Krewe of Gemini of the Ark-la-Tex I Bossier City, LA | Charitable Giving | $10,000 |
| The Strand Theatre of Shreveport Co Shreveport, LA | Charitable Giving | $10,000 |
| St Joseph Catholic School Shreveport, LA | Charitable Giving | $7,500 |
| Independence Bowl Foundation Shreveport, LA | Charitable Giving | $6,250 |
| Northwestern State University Found Natchitoches, LA | Charitable Giving | $5,000 |
| St Pius X Catholic Church Shreveport, LA | Charitable Giving | $4,500 |
| Demons Unlimited Foundation Natchitoches, LA | Charitable Giving | $3,000 |
| Loyala College Prep Shreveport, LA | Charitable Giving | $2,000 |
| Holy Trinity Catholic Chruch Shreveport, LA | Charitable Giving | $1,000 |
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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 | $197,600 | $104,070 | $75,959 | $70,850 | 13 | $70,850 | $102,537 |
| 2024 | $493,717 | $299,063 | $73,567 | $69,230 | 10 | $69,230 | $97,918 |
| 2023 | $247,867 | $21,660 | $16,701 | $15,000 | 1 | $15,000 | $21,498 |
| 2022 | $242,908 | $242,908 | — | — | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated charitable activity is supporting other charitable organizations in the community. Its 2025 grants included organizations connected to athletics, education, cultural activities, religious institutions, and community services. For example, Tiger Athletic Foundation says its mission is to support Louisiana State University and its athletic programs; Independence Bowl Foundation says it serves amateur athletics in the Shreveport-Bossier City area and sponsors the annual Independence Bowl football game; and Demons Unlimited Foundation says it promotes the educational and cultural welfare of Northwestern State University and its athletic department.
Grantmaking
In 2025, Southland Foundation made 13 grants totaling $70,850. Grants ranged from $300 to $20,000, with a median grant of $4,500. Notable awards included $20,000 to Tiger Athletic Foundation, $10,000 each to Krewe of Gemini of the Ark-la-Tex I and The Strand Theatre of Shreveport Co, $7,500 to St Joseph Catholic School, $6,250 to Independence Bowl Foundation, and $5,000 to Northwestern State University Found.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
John Manno Jr is listed as president on the 2025 filing.
Southland Foundation is led by John Manno Jr., President since 2025 (on filings since 2022) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Manno Jr.
President
President & Director → President, 2025
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Southland Foundation
How much does Southland Foundation give each year?
Southland Foundation gave $71K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $69K across 10 grants.
What is Southland Foundation's typical grant size?
Southland Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,500, and its average grant was $5,450, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Southland Foundation give grants?
Southland Foundation gives mostly in Louisiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Shreveport, LA (8 grants) and Natchitoches, LA (2 grants).
Does Southland Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Southland Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Giving" (13 grants).
Who are Southland Foundation's largest grantees?
Southland Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Tiger Athletic Foundation ($20,000), Krewe of Gemini of the Ark-la-Tex I ($10,000) and The Strand Theatre of Shreveport Co ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Southland Foundation?
Southland Foundation reported $198K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $104K.
What does Southland Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated charitable activity is supporting other charitable organizations in the community. Its 2025 grants included organizations connected to athletics, education, cultural activities, religious institutions, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Southland Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Southland Foundation's EIN?
Southland Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-4422587. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does Southland Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 31, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Southland Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/southland-foundation-morg_7de95f699f394217a355277cfd4e40f1
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