GENERAL SUPPORT

Grant program by

Big Brother Big SisterCommunity CentersEducation NonprofitsFood BanksHomeless SheltersReligious and Faith-based Organizations

Last Awarded In

2024

Median Grant

$15,000

Grant Range

$5,100 – $640,079

States & Territories

14 states

Approaches should emphasize local relevance and known pathways: apply to named scholarship/grant programs where instructions exist, seek introductions from local donors or foundation staff, and frame requests around community impact, disaster recovery, education, or capital needs. Because much funding is donor‑advised, cultivating relationships and referrals is more effective than submitting unsolicited competitive proposals.

Website

foundationswla.org/

Source: Website — Mar 2026

General Contact

[email protected]

337-491-6688

MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 3125, Lake Charles, La, 70602; PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 1155 Ryan Street, Suite 212, Lake Charles, La, 70601

https://www.foundationswla.org/contact-1

Program Contact

Jill Galmarini

Director of Civic Initiatives

[email protected]

Administrative Contact

Debra Vaughan

Admin/Donor Operations Coordinator

[email protected]

(337) 491-6688

Source: Zeffy Agent — Mar 2026, IRS Filing — 2024