Community Foundation Of North Louisiana

Organization Overview

Community Foundation Of North Louisiana, operating under the name The Community Foundation, is located in Shreveport, LA. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (T31) the organization is classified as: Community Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Community Foundation employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2020, Community Foundation generated $16.3m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $9.0m during the year ending 12/2020. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2014, Community Foundation has awarded 1,120 individual grants totaling $53,151,291. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TO STRENGHTHEN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH PHILANTHROPY

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTH LOUISIANA SERVES AS A POWERFUL CATALYST FOR PROMOTING CHARITABLE GIVING AND EFFECTING POSITIVE CHANGE IN OUR AREA. WE FUND A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS CRITICAL NEEDS IN OUR COMMUNITY, INCLUDING POVERTY, HEALTH, AND EDUCATION. THE FOUNDATION IS A STEWARD OF THE PHILANTHROPIC INTERESTS OF PAST DONORS, REMAINS FLEXIBLE TO RESPOND TO CHANGING NEEDS IN OUR REGION, AND IS COMMITTED TO CREATING A MORE VIBRANT NORTH LOUISIANA FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.


GIVE FOR GOOD IS A 24-HOUR ONLINE GIVING CHALLENGE THAT RAISES UNRESTRICTED DOLLARS FOR NONPROFITS IN NORTH LOUISIANA. THE EVENT ENCOURAGES COMMUNITY MEMBERS FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS TO BECOME INVOLVED IN PHILANTHROPY AND EDUCATES PARTICIPANTS ON THE VITAL SERVICES THAT AREA NONPROFITS PROVIDE. SINCE ITS CREATION IN 2014, GIVE FOR GOOD HAS RAISED OVER $16 MILLION FOR NORTH LOUISIANA CHARITIES.


OVER 50% OF CHILDREN IN NORTHWEST LOUISIANA ARE NOT KINDERGARTEN READY WHEN THEY START KINDERGARTEN. RESEARCH HAS SHOWN KINDERGARTEN READINESS IS AN INDICATOR OF LONG-TERM EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS. THE FOUNDATION HAS INCREASED FUNDRAISING EFFORTS TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO EXPAND ACCESS AND ENROLLMENT IN QUALITY EARLY CHILDREN EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN IN CADDO AND BOSSIER PARISHES. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION IS EVALUATING THE IMPACT OF THIS INITIATIVE BY TRACKING AND MEASURING THE PROGRESS OF CHILDREN RECEIVING SCHOLARSHIPS RELATIVE TO THEIR PEERS THAT DO NOT ATTEND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTERS.


OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE SUPPORT OF NONPROFITS THROUGH NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, PUBLIC EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS. WE SERVE AS A PHILANTHROPIC EXPERT AND HUB AS WELL AS A CONVENER THAT BRINGS TOGETHER EXPERTS TO IDENTIFY PROBLEMS AND DEVELOP COMMON AGENDAS TO EFFECT REAL AND LASTING CHANGE. WE WORK WITH DONORS TO UNDERSTAND AND IMPLEMENT HIS OR HER PERSONAL VISION FOR A BETTER AND BRIGHTER COMMUNITY AND PROVIDE A LASTING LEGACY THAT TRANSCENDS GENERATIONS. AN ADDITIONAL PROGRAM IS "COMMUNITY COUNTS". TO HELP DRIVE CHANGE IN OUR AREA, THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION HAS BEEN TRACKING DATA AND PUBLISHING AN ANNUAL REPORT CARD, "COMMUNITY COUNTS", SINCE 2008. DATA FOR THE SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER METROPOLITAN STATISTICAL AREA (MSA) IS COLLECTED AND TRACKED IN SIX CATEGORIES: POPULATION, ECONOMICS, POVERTY, EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND COMMUNITY. THIS DATA GUIDES THE FOUNDATION'S GRANT-MAKING AND WE ENCOURAGE ALL TO USE THE REPORT TO START COMMUNITY DISCUSSIONS, AS A ROAD-MAP FOR SOCIAL CAPITAL INVESTMENT, OR AS A CALL TO ACTION FOR PHILANTHROPY AND VOLUNTEERISM.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Kristi Gustavson
CEO
$150,071
Paige Carlisle
CFO
$107,223
Glenn Kinsey
Chairman
$0
Terry Davis
Vice Chairman
$0
Jerry Edwards Jr
Secretary
$0
Lisa C Cronin
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$942,080
Government grants $109,902
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$8,790,906
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $146,102
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$9,842,888
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $2,493,143
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $331,822
Net Rental Income -$6,242
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $3,519,189
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $16,289,106

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Community Foundation Of North Louisiana has awarded $8,076,830 in support to 153 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

HOLY ANGELS RESIDENTICAL FACILITY

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Shreveport, LA

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL SUPPORT; GIVE FOR GOOD GRANT; TO ASSIST IN THE RETENTION AND RECRUITMENT OF QUALITY STAFF TO MEET THE NEEDS OF HOLY ANGEL RESIDENTS; ACCESSIBLE EQUIPMENT FOR THE VULNERABLE.

$900,652

VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA OF NORTH LOUISIANA

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Shreveport, LA

PURPOSE: CHERISH THE CHILDREN, GENERAL SUPPORT OF SERVICES FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN; FORCOMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS/LIGHTHOUSE EXPANSION AND GENERAL SUPPORT; FOR THE SEASONAL CARING GIFTS PROGRAM; GIVE FOR GOOD GRANT

$708,770

Shreveport, LA

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL SUPPORT; GIVE FOR GOOD GRANT

$316,532

VOLUNTEERS FOR YOUTH JUSTICE

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Shreveport, LA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT, TRUANCY ASSESSMENT SERVICE CENTER (TASC), GIVE FOR GOOD GRANT, TRAUMA RESPONSIVE SCHOOL RESOURCE CENTER

$295,974

FOOD BANK OF NORTHWEST LOUISIANA

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Shreveport, LA

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL SUPPORT; GIVE FOR GOOD GRANT; TO COVER THE EXPENSE OF RENTING MOBILE BATHROOM FACILITIES FOR STAFF DURING THE FEB. 2021 SNOW STORM; PRODUCE AND HEALTHY FOOD FOR OUR COMMUNITY.

$278,736

FILM PRIZE FOUNDATION

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Shreveport, LA

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT; GIVE FOR GOOD GRANT

$274,965
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Community Foundation Of North Louisiana has recieved totaling $124,037.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Carolyn W And Charles T Beaird Family Foundation

Shreveport, LA

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SERVICES

$75,000
Noel Foundation Inc

Shreveport, LA

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE

$25,000
The Alta And John Franks Foundation

Shreveport, LA

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE SUPPORT

$20,000
Dodson Family Foundation Inc

Nacogdoches, TX

PURPOSE: SHRINERS HOSPITAL FUND SHREVEPORT

$3,000
Leonard W & Betty Phillips Foundation

Shreveport, LA

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GIFT

$1,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$37
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$9,267,071
Earnings$1,452,642
Admin Expense$86,932
Net Contributions$85,729
Grants$334,660
Ending Balance$10,383,850

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