The Lacoste Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to charitable giving. Its mission centers on supporting various charitable causes, with a focus on community service and faith-based initiatives. The foundation primarily funds organizations that provide assistance to local communities, including religious institutions and charitable organizations. While it has made grants to recipients across several states, the majority of its funding is directed toward organizations in Louisiana, reflecting a commitment to local impact.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small or local nonprofit—often faith-based or community-service oriented—working in Louisiana or with a demonstrated connection to the founder’s network, seeking modest grants under $10k.
Good Fit
- • Project or program based in Louisiana or clearly serving Louisiana communities.
- • Budget need aligned with small grants (typical awards under $10k).
- • Faith-based, community service, or local educational/retreat activities like past recipients.
- • An existing introduction or prior relationship to the trustee or local community leaders.
- • Capacity to accept a one-time discretionary grant rather than a large multi-year award.
Geography
Giving in the latest year touched four states, but 70% of dollars went to organizations in Louisiana, indicating multi-state reach with a clear state concentration.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows nine distinct recipients with six new grantees and three returning from prior years, so the portfolio funds a moderate and fairly diverse set of organizations despite heavy dollar concentration among the top five.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows new recipients (6 of 9) in the latest year, but the foundation states it funds only preselected recipients and offers no public application path, so unfamiliar applicants can be funded but unsolicited entry appears unlikely without nomination or a relationship.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
