Improving Lives Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to charitable giving, with a strong emphasis on supporting religious and faith-based initiatives. Its mission includes providing financial assistance for cancer treatment, disaster relief, and various community service projects. The foundation primarily serves churches and organizations involved in missions, both domestically and internationally, including efforts in Romania and Africa. It is based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and demonstrates a commitment to addressing both local and global needs through its funding activities.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid-sized faith-based charities, local churches, mission projects, or community organizations seeking one-time or project-specific grants in the low- to mid-five-figure range.
Good Fit
- • A religious or mission-oriented program or church affiliation.
- • Requests for project-based support or short-term program costs in the $2.5k–$15k range.
- • Geographic connection to Louisiana or demonstrated local/regional ties.
- • Evidence of clear, concrete budget items (e.g., building repairs, mission travel, direct assistance).
Geography
Grants in the latest year went to five different states but half of the dollars were directed to Louisiana, so the footprint is multi-state yet regionally concentrated.
Recipient Variety
Across three years the foundation funded multiple independent recipients (8 in 2022, 10 in 2023, 5 in 2024), showing a modestly diverse recipient set rather than an exclusive single-beneficiary pattern.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of new entrants is present (2023 had eight new grantees out of ten, and 2024 had three new grantees out of five) and the filings include a named phone/address contact, so unfamiliar applicants appear plausibly able to access funding.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
