The Lacoste Foundation
The Lacoste Foundation is a private foundation, based in Lake Charles, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $386K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $21K. Net investment income was $23K.
The Lacoste Foundation at a glance
In short: The Lacoste Foundation gave $21K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $20,617
- +0.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,291
- -10.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $385,682
- -1.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (70% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Lacoste Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Samaritan's Purse ($5K). Together the top 8 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 39 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Lacoste Foundation gives
- Giving grew 278% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 266% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2020) to $21K (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Charitable Organizations Lake Charles, LA | Charity | $9,067 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Charity | $5,000 |
| Manresa Retreat House Convent, LA | Charity | $3,000 |
| Louisiana Medical Alumni Association New Orleans, LA | Charity | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army Lake Charles, LA | Charity | $1,000 |
| Turning Point USA Phoenix, AZ | Charity | $1,000 |
| Hindman Settlement School Hindman, KY | Charity | $250 |
| Louisiana State Troopers Association Baton Rouge, LA | Charity | $200 |
| McNeese Foundation Lake Charles, LA | Charity | $100 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $385,682 | $16,329 | $22,282 | $20,617 | 9 | $20,617 | $22,535 | $7,749 |
| 2023 | $391,635 | $17,976 | $34,337 | $20,575 | 8 | $20,575 | $19,562 | $5,260 |
| 2022 | $407,996 | $98,566 | $18,548 | $7,864 | 6 | $7,864 | $24,857 | $6,548 |
| 2021 | $327,978 | $78,438 | $9,896 | $5,449 | 6 | $5,449 | $78,438 | $5,218 |
| 2020 | $259,436 | $7,667 | $15,423 | $4,442 | 10 | — | $9,070 | $3,914 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lacoste Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Lacoste Foundation is led by Alan D. Lacoste MD, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alan D. Lacoste MD
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The Lacoste Foundation
How much does The Lacoste Foundation give each year?
The Lacoste Foundation gave $21K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $21K across 8 grants.
What is The Lacoste Foundation's typical grant size?
The Lacoste Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,291, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Lacoste Foundation give grants?
The Lacoste Foundation gives mostly in Louisiana: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lake Charles, LA (3 grants).
Does The Lacoste Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Lacoste Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (9 grants).
Who are The Lacoste Foundation's largest grantees?
The Lacoste Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Samaritan's Purse ($5,000), Manresa Retreat House ($3,000) and Louisiana Medical Alumni Association ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Lacoste Foundation?
The Lacoste Foundation reported $386K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $21K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Lacoste Foundation's EIN?
The Lacoste Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-1375501. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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