Ascension Is Free Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes, particularly in the areas of domestic violence, Alzheimer's support, and community services. Its mission reflects a commitment to enhancing the lives of individuals and families through funding programs that provide scholarships, emergency assistance, and resources for vulnerable populations. The foundation primarily serves organizations that focus on domestic violence prevention, support for individuals with Alzheimer's disease, and community enrichment initiatives. It has a notable emphasis on supporting local programs in its funding activities.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small- to mid-sized Louisiana nonprofit (Ascension Parish/Baton Rouge area) working in Alzheimer’s support, domestic violence/children’s services, community arts, or local community programming, with capacity to manage grants in the $20k–$30k range and local endorsement.
Good Fit
- • Organization is based in the Baton Rouge/Ascension Parish region of Louisiana.
- • Programs align with past purposes (Alzheimer’s services, domestic-violence children’s programs, local arts, community services).
- • Ability to absorb and report on a mid-sized grant in the $20k–$30k range.
- • Strong local references or an introduction from a current grantee or local intermediary.
- • Existing partnerships or demonstrated service to Ascension Parish residents.
Geography
Observed giving is geographically narrow: in both 2023 and 2024 all grants were made to Louisiana organizations (Baton Rouge and Gonzales), indicating a local footprint.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows four distinct recipients, and the same four organizations were funded in both observed years, producing a small, repeat recipient set rather than a broad portfolio.
New Applicants
The foundation explicitly funds only preselected recipients, and across two observed years there were no new grantees, so an unfamiliar applicant appears unlikely to break into the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
