William C Schumacher Family Foundation
The William C Schumacher Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) supporting organization of the Community Foundation of Acadiana, based in Lafayette, Louisiana. Established in 2018 by Dr. William C. "Kip" Schumacher and his wife Carolyn, the foundation operates a donor-advised fund and focuses on grantmaking and community engagement initiatives primarily in the Acadiana region.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$23.0M
+2.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.5M
-32.7% YoY
Grant Count
17
-15.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$147K
-20.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: To build stronger communities through collaboration and community engagement.
The foundation supports charitable causes with emphasis on:
- Healthcare
- Crisis response
- Education
- Quality of life improvements
- Community engagement and leadership
Grantmaking
The foundation provides grants to other charitable organizations. Recent grantmaking activity includes:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking is primarily focused in the Acadiana region of Louisiana, with particular emphasis on Lafayette Parish. The founders also support charitable causes across the globe.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $22,975,992
- Total Revenues: $1,240,462
- Total Expenses: $3,007,715
As of December 2023:
- Total Assets: $22.4M
- Total Revenues: $2.96M
- Total Expenses: $4.28M
- Total Liabilities: $0
The foundation maintains a donor-advised fund through which donors can direct the distribution or investment of funds.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $22,975,992 | $22,416,374 | $22,357,310 |
| Revenue | $1,240,462 | $2,962,578 | $2,150,841 |
| Expenses | $3,007,715 | $4,280,716 | $2,591,186 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $316,339 | $350,282 | $1,044,610 |
| 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
104 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Our Savior's Church ($1,000,000), Love Our Schools Foundation ($646,288), Community Foundation of Acadiana ($251,664).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ACADIANA LAFAYETTE, LA | GENERAL SUPPORT, STRATEGIC PLAN DONATION | $251,664 |
| CROSS CATHOLIC OUTREACH INC BOCA RATON, FL | FOR THE FALL KOBONAL HAITI MISSION HOUSE MATCH CHALLENGE | $25,000 |
| EIGHT DAYS OF HOPE INC TUPELO, MS | FOR A MATCH FOR FUNDRAISING EFFORTS AT CLOSE OF 2023 TO ASSIST IN OPERATIONS/DISASTER RELIEF EQUIPMENT | $50,000 |
| MERCY CARE FOUNDATION ATLANTA, GA | TO FUND THE SUPPORT OF THE MERCY CARE CHARITABLE ENDEAVORS | $25,000 |
| OUR SAVIOR'S CHURCH LAFAYETTE, LA | SUPPORT OF THE NEW OSC YOUNGSVILLE CHURCH CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $1,000,000 |
| SCHOOL CONNECT GLENDALE, AZ | FOR MATCHING GRANT FOR FUNDRAISING EFFORTS | $50,000 |
| UNITED WAY OF ACADIANA LAFAYETTE, LA | FOR THE DEVELOPING MINDS INITIATIVE | $95,134 |
| WOMEN OF WISDOM OF ACADIANA LAFAYETTE, LA | MATCH IN SUPPORT OF THE UNITY CAMPAIGN | $12,000 |
| EPISCOPAL SCHOOL OF ACADIANA CADE, LA | IN SUPPORT OF THE GENERAL FUND | $10,000 |
| PARISH PROUD LAFAYETTE, LA | IN SUPPORT OF 2024 PLACEMAKING INITIATIVES | $100,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Erica Doerle Ray – Chief Executive Officer (joined the foundation in 2020 as Director of Operations; promoted to CEO in 2022)
- Carlee Alm-LaBar – Executive Director (as of 2022)
- Byron Reyes – President (as of 2023)
Founders:
- Dr. William C. "Kip" Schumacher – Founder; board-certified emergency medicine physician, founder and executive chairman of SCP Health (formerly Schumacher Group), alumnus of University of Southwestern Louisiana (now University of Louisiana at Lafayette) and LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans
- Carolyn Doerle Schumacher – Co-founder; former CEO and owner of Doerle Food Services, LLC
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM C SHUMACHER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BYRON REYES | PRESIDENT | 40 | — |
| MISSY ANDRADE | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**2024:** Dr. William C. "Kip" Schumacher was named the 92nd recipient of the Lafayette Civic Cup, a prestigious award honoring business and civic leaders who have made Acadiana a better place to live.
Love Acadiana & William C. Schumacher Family Foundation Announce Parish-Wide\**2022:** The foundation announced a new leadership team with the appointment of Erica Doerle Ray as CEO and Carlee Alm-LaBar as Executive Director.
**2019:** Carolyn Doerle and Dr. William C. "Kip" Schumacher were honored as the 2019 Leaders In Philanthropy Award honorees for Lafayette Parish.
Love Acadiana & William C. Schumacher Family Foundation Announce Parish-Wide\**2019:** The "Love Our Schools" initiative was formally launched in partnership with Love Acadiana and Lafayette Parish School System, with the first major volunteer event held on July 13, 2019, involving thousands of volunteers across eight public schools in Lafayette Parish.
Love Acadiana & William C. Schumacher Family Foundation Announce Parish-Wide\Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does William C Schumacher Family Foundation fund?
**Mission Statement:** To build stronger communities through collaboration and community engagement. The foundation supports charitable causes with emphasis on: • Healthcare • Crisis response • Education • Quality of life improvements • Community engagement and leadership
How do I apply for a grant from William C Schumacher Family Foundation?
The foundation provides grants to other charitable organizations. Recent grantmaking activity includes: • **Love Our Schools Initiative:** A parish-wide educational program launched in partnership with Love Acadiana and the Lafayette Parish School System, providing school improvements, backpacks filled with supplies for nearly 5,000 students, and supplies for over 600 teachers and staff members. • **Food Security:** A $50,000 matching gift opportunity announced in partnership with Pinhook Found…
Where does William C Schumacher Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation's grantmaking is primarily focused in the Acadiana region of Louisiana, with particular emphasis on Lafayette Parish. The founders also support charitable causes across the globe.
What size grants does William C Schumacher Family Foundation award?
In 2024, William C Schumacher Family Foundation awarded 17 grants totaling $2.5M — an average of about $147K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is William C Schumacher Family Foundation's EIN?
William C Schumacher Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3932028. 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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