Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The non-profit's mission, as documented in the filing, is “The mission of the community foundation of acadiana is to improve the quality of life in our region by increasing giving, connecting donors with what they care about, and providing leadership on community needs and opportunities.”.

When explaining its purpose, the activities were described as: “Community foundation of acadiana was created to improve the quality of life in our region. the foundation achieves this goal by increasing charitable giving, creating meaningful and effective giving opportunities for our donors, amd providing leadership in our region. these efforts are grounded in the belief that through philanthropy the foundation can positively impact our community. the foundation is committed to servicing and benefitting the geographic area of south-central louisiana. it has positioned itself as a "tool" for individual donors, families and corporations to increase and enhance their charitable and philanthropic interests. it has also positioned itself as a "tool" for other entities (including local government entities) to help realize objectives and/or projects that may need an objective third party.”.

• The non-profit is legally allowed to operate in the state of LA, as reported.
• The filing provides the non-profit's address in 2020 as 1035 Camellia Boulevard Suite 100, Lafayette, LA, 70508.
• The non-profit has a total of 9 employees, as reported on their form for 2020.
• Is not a private foundation.
• Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
• Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
• Revenue less expenses is -$2,275,883.
• The organization has 17 independent voting members.
• The organization was formed in 2000.
• The organization pays $535,664 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
• The organization pays $80,684 in fundraising expenses.