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3M Foundation
  Description:   Committed to supporting innovative and practical initiatives which enhance the quality of life in 3M communities around the world.
  Types of Programs:   Education, family, and community issues. Science and math education and youth development are top priorities. In addition to education, 3M also supports health and human services, the arts, and environmental efforts.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving on a national and international basis in areas of company operations.
  Kind of Organization:   National Foundation
  Deadlines:   Board meeting date(s): June and Dec.
  Contact:   3M Foundation (AKA Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Foundation) 3M Ctr., Bldg. 225-1S-23 St. Paul, MN 55144-1000 Telephone: (651) 733-0144 E-mail: cfkleven@mmm.com
http://www.3Mgiving.com

A & P Corporate Giving Program
  Description:   Cancer; Cancer research; Education.
  Types of Programs:   A&P makes charitable contributions to nonprofit organizations involved with education and cancer research.
  Eligible Parties:   New Orleans, Louisiana
  Kind of Organization:   National
  Deadlines:   1 month prior to need
  Contact:   A & P Corporate Giving Program c/o Corp. Contribs. 2 Paragon Dr. Montvale, NJ 07645 Telephone: (201) 573-9700 Contact: Richard DeSanta, V.P., Corp. Affairs FAX: (201) 571-4034 E-mail: desantar@aptea.com URL: http://www.apsupermarket.com/in_your_community.asp Additional URL: http://www.aptea.com/community.asp

Abbott Laboratories Fund
  Description:   Support recipients in areas of health and welfare, education, culture, art, civic and public policy.
  Types of Programs:   Health & Welfare, Education, Matching Grants, Cultural & Art, Civic, Environment
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in areas of company operations. No support for social, religious, or political organizations.
  Kind of Organization:   Corporate Foundation
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   Abbott Laboratories Fund 100 Abbott Park Rd., D379/AP6D Abbott Park, IL 60064-3500 Telephone: (847) 937-7075 URL: http://abbott.com/citizenship/fund/fund.cfm

Academic Distinction Fund
  Description:   The fund raises and invests private funds to support innovative actions that lead to academic excellence for students in east Baton Rouge parish public schools.
  Types of Programs:   Elementary/secondary education.
  Eligible Parties:   East Baton Rouge Parish public schools.
  Kind of Organization:   Louisiana
  Deadlines:   Apr. for Student Achievement Grant
  Contact:   Academic Distinction Fund 8550 United Plaza Blvd., Ste. 301 Baton Rouge, LA 70809 Telephone: (225) 922-4560 Contact: Jan A. Melton, Exec. Dir. FAX: (225) 922-4562 E-mail: info@adfbr.org URL: http://www.adfbr.org

Aidmatrix Foundation, Inc., The
  Description:   The foundation provides a global relief network that leverages technology and partnerships in the donation and allocation of humanitarian aid and results in the end of unnecessary suffering from hunger, poverty, disease and disaster in all the corners of the world.
  Types of Programs:   Disasters, Hurricane Katrina; Human services.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving on a worldwide basis.
  Kind of Organization:   National
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   The Aidmatrix Foundation, Inc. 11701 Luna Rd. Dallas, TX 75234 Telephone: (469) 357-3815 Contact: Keith Thode, C.O.O. E-mail: info@aidmatrix.org URL: http://www.aidmatrix.org

Albert & Miriam Sklar Foundation
  Description:   Giving primarily for the arts and Jewish organizations
  Types of Programs:   Arts; Health care; Jewish agencies & temples; Jewish federated giving programs
  Eligible Parties:   Contributes only to pre-selected organizations
  Kind of Organization:   Independent; Community
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Albert & Miriam Sklar Foundation 401 Edwards St., Ste. 1601 Shreveport, LA 71101

Alchon Family Foundation
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Higher education
  Eligible Parties:   New Orleans, LA.
  Kind of Organization:   National
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   The Alchon Family Foundation, c/o Guy Alchon, 103 Fields Ct., Landenberg, PA 19350

Alexander Fund
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   General/operating support.
  Eligible Parties:   New Orleans, LA
  Kind of Organization:   Louisiana
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   The Alexander Fund, 33 Maryland Dr., New Orleans, LA 70124-1026

Alexandria Business Foundation
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Human services, Education, Community Development
  Eligible Parties:   Alexandria, LA.
  Kind of Organization:   Louisiana
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   The Alexandria Business Foundation, 1819 Memorial Dr., Alexandria, LA 71301

Allstate Foundation
  Description:   Allstate believes a thriving, viable community is one where residents have access to economic resources and knowledge to make informed decisions about their financial future.
  Types of Programs:   Financial and insurance education, Economic literacy, Entrepreneurial small business skill development
  Eligible Parties:   Louisiana
  Kind of Organization:   National
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Southern Region, All state Foundation, 555 Marriott Drive, St. 700, Nashville, TN 37214-5030 Tel: (615) 885-7900

Almar Foundation
  Description:   Given primarily for education and religion, preferably religious programs that educate the underprivileged (preferably children and the elderly)
  Types of Programs:   Given primarily for education and religion, preferably religious programs that educate the underprivileged (preferably children and the elderly)
  Eligible Parties:   Underprivileged children and elderly in the New Orleans area.
  Kind of Organization:   Community Foundation
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   Susan Couvillon, Manager (504) 523-1443 400 Poydras St. New Orleans, LA 70130 FAX (504) 524-8519

American Express Foundation
  Description:   Supports (a) community service, (b) cultural heritage historic and environmental preservation and (c) supports initiatives that encourage, develop and sustain economic self-reliance
  Types of Programs:   Volunteerism, Disaster Relief, Cultural Heritage, Historic and environmental awareness, management, preservations, Economic Independence, Youth programs, Workplace training, business and economic fundamentals, personal financial management, entrepreneursh
  Eligible Parties:   Annual campaigns, Curriculum development, Emergency funds, Employee matching gifts, General/operating support, Program development, Scholarship funds, Seed money.
  Kind of Organization:   National Foundation
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   American Express Foundation World Financial Ctr. 200 Vesey St., 48th Fl. New York, NY 10285-4804 Telephone: (212) 640-5661 Contact: For organizations located outside the U.S.: Cornelia W. Higginson, V.P. URL: http://www.americanexpress.com/corp/philanthropy/

Amos Catlin Spafford Family Foundation
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Christian agencies & churches; Human services
  Eligible Parties:   Contributes only to pre-selected organizations
  Kind of Organization:   Independent; State
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Amos Catlin Spafford Family Foundation 188 S. Lakeshore Dr. Baton Rouge, LA 70808-3616

Andonie Foundation
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Higher education
  Eligible Parties:   Our Lady of Holly Cross College. General/operating support.
  Kind of Organization:   Louisiana
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Andonie Foundation, 1204 Transcontinental, Metairie, LA 70001

Andre F. Toce, Sr. Family Foundation
  Description:   No info available
  Types of Programs:   Hospitals (specialty); Medical research
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in Lafayette, LA
  Kind of Organization:   Independent; Community
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   The Andre F. Toce, Sr. Family Foundation 600 Jefferson St., Ste. 408 Lafayette, LA 70501 tel.: (337) 233-6818

Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
  Description:   Makes grants in higher education, museums and art conservation, performing arts, conservation and the environment, and public affairs.
  Types of Programs:   Higher education, museums and art conservation, performing arts, conservation and the environment, and public affairs.
  Eligible Parties:   Unsolicited proposals are rarely funded.  Giving on a national basis. No support for primarily local organizations. No grants to individuals (including scholarships); no loans.
  Kind of Organization:   National Foundation
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   Andrew W. Mellon Foundation 140 E. 62nd St. New York, NY 10021 Telephone: (212) 838-8400 Contact: Michele S. Warman, Secy. and Genl. Counsel FAX: (212) 223-2778 URL: http://www.mellon.org

Annie E. Casey Foundation
  Description:   The primary mission of the foundation is to foster public policies, human service reforms, and community supports that more effectively meet the needs of today's vulnerable children and families. In pursuit of this goal, the foundation makes grants that help states, cities, and communities fashion more innovative, cost-effective responses to these needs.
  Types of Programs:   Children/youth, services; Economically disadvantaged; Education; Human services; Public affairs; Urban/community development; Youth development, services.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving on a national basis. No support for political committees-529s (PACs). No grants to individuals (except for Casey Children and Family Fellowship Program), or for capital projects or medical research.
  Kind of Organization:   National Foundation
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   The Annie E. Casey Foundation 701 St. Paul St. Baltimore, MD 21202 Telephone: (410) 547-6600 Contact: Douglas W. Nelson, Pres. FAX: (410) 547-6624 E-mail: webmail@aecf.org E-mail: jnittoli@aecf.org URL: http://www.aecf.org

Arts and Humanities Council of Southwest Louisiana, Inc.
  Description:   The council aims to promote the arts in southwest Louisiana through various special projects. General/operating support,
  Types of Programs:   Arts, Program development, Technical assistance.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving limited to southwest LA. Grants to individuals, Program development, Technical assistance.
  Kind of Organization:   Louisiana
  Deadlines:   Varies
  Contact:   Arts and Humanities Council of Southwest Louisiana, Inc. 809 Kirby St., Ste. 202 P.O. Box 1437 Lake Charles, LA 70602 Telephone: (337) 439-2787 Contact: Margaret Chalfant, Exec. Dir. FAX: (337) 439-8009 E-mail: jfisher@artsandhumanitiesswla.org URL: http://www.artsandhumanitiesswla.org

Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge
  Description:   The council provides educational services and cultural development for the community.
  Types of Programs:   Arts, educational services, cultural development
  Eligible Parties:   Giving limited to the greater Baton Rouge, LA, area.
  Kind of Organization:   Louisiana
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge (formerly Arts and Humanities Council of Greater Baton Rouge) 427 Laurel St. Baton Rouge, LA 70801 Telephone: (225) 344-8558 FAX: (225) 344-7777 E-mail: acgbr@aol.com URL: http://www.acgbr.com

Ascension Fund, Inc.
  Description:   The fund gives grants to teachers and to schools in order to enhance education in Ascension Parish, Louisiana.
  Types of Programs:   Education
  Eligible Parties:   Schools in Ascension Parish
  Kind of Organization:   Louisiana
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   The Ascension Fund, Inc., P.O. Box 670, Gonzales, LA 70707-0670, (225) 647-0606, Contact: Mary Kruse, Exec. Dir

Atofina Petrochemicals Foundation
  Description:   The foundation supports organizations involved with education, the environment, and civic affairs.
  Types of Programs:   Education; Environment; Federated giving programs; Public affairs.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in areas of company operations, with emphasis on LA and TX. No support for religious organizations. No grants to individuals.
  Kind of Organization:   Corporate Foundation
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   Atofina Petrochemicals Foundation (formerly FINA Foundation) 15710 JFK Blvd. Houston, TX 77032 http://www.petrochemicals.atofina.com

Aventis Pharmaceuticals Health Care Foundation
  Description:   The foundation provides medication for patients who are below the federal poverty level and who are not eligible for any third-party medication payments.
  Types of Programs:   Health care: Economically disadvantaged
  Eligible Parties:   Applicants must also be ineligible for third party medication payments.
  Kind of Organization:   National Foundation
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   Aventis Pharmaceuticals Health Care Foundation c/o North American Corp. Rels. P.O. Box 6912 Bridgewater NJ 08807

AVI CHAI Foundation
  Description:   The foundation is committed to the perpetuation of the Jewish people, Judaism, and the centrality of the state of Israel to the Jewish people. T
  Types of Programs:   Education; Human services; Israel; Jewish federated giving programs; Youth, services.
  Eligible Parties:   National, Types of support: Conferences/seminars, Curriculum development, Program development, Program-related investments/loans, Research. Limitations: Applications not accepted. Giving primarily in North America and Israel. No grants for building projec
  Kind of Organization:   Independent foundation
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   The AVI CHAI Foundation 1015 Park Ave. New York, NY 10028 Telephone: (212) 396-8850 FAX: (212) 396-8833 E-mail: info@avichaina.org URL: http://www.avichai.org

Azby Fund
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Elementary/secondary education; Higher education; Historic preservation/historical societies; Roman Catholic agencies & churches.
  Eligible Parties:   Applications not accepted. Giving primarily in New Orleans, LA. No grants to individuals.
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   The Azby Fund Whitney Bank Bldg. 228 St. Charles Ave., Ste. 1311 New Orleans, LA 70130-2613

Banrock Station Wines Wetlands Conservation Program
  Description:   The Banrock Station Wetlands Conservation Program, a partnership project of Banrock Station Wines and The Conservation Fund, provides grants of $1,000 to $5,000 to nonprofit groups in the United States that are planning and implementing wetlands conservation and/or restoration projects at the local level.
  Types of Programs:   Wetland acquisition, restoration, habitat improvement, environmental assessments, education, ecotourism
  Eligible Parties:   Grant recipients are selected according to the following criteria: Significance of the project to local wetland protection efforts; Innovativeness of idea or approach; Support in the community; Opportunity for employee involvement; Likelihood of tang
  Kind of Organization:   National Non-profit
  Deadlines:   2005-2006 grants round ended January 15, 2006. Contact org for possible extension.
  Contact:   Program Administrator Banrock Station Wetlands Conservation Program 1800 North Kent Street, Suite 1120 Arlington, Virginia, 22209-2156 banrock@conservationfund.org Ph: (703) 525-6300 http://www.conservationfund.org/?article=2831

Baptist Community Ministries
  Description:   Baptist Community Ministries is committed to the development of a healthy community offering a wholesome quality of life to its residents and to improving the physical, mental, and spiritual health of the individuals it serves.
  Types of Programs:   Education; Health; Community Development; Religion, Safety;Disasters
  Eligible Parties:   Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, and St. Tammany
  Kind of Organization:   Independent; Community Foundation
  Deadlines:   March 15, September 15
  Contact:   Baptist Community Ministries (Temporary Office) 110 W. Morris Ave. Hammond, LA 70403 Ph. (985) 902-7577 Fax (985) 902-7635 email: info@bcm.org

Barbara Bush Foundation
  Description:   The foundation's grantmaking program seeks to develop or expand projects that are designed to support the development of literacy skills for adult primary care givers and their children.
  Types of Programs:   Adult education--literacy, basic skills & GED; Education, reading; Family services.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving on a national basis. No grants to individuals.
  Kind of Organization:   National
  Deadlines:   September 9
  Contact:   The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy 1201 15th St., NW Suite 420 Washington, DC 20005

Baton Rouge Area Foundation
  Description:   To build on strengths and assets of individuals, organizations and institutions; involve all relevant people in developing the proposed activities and performing the work for which funding is requested; and address underlying causes, rather than treat symptoms, by seeking to change policies or institutional arrangements in order to strengthen the community.
  Types of Programs:   Awards grants in four areas: seed, capitol, bridge, and program in the following areas of interest: Arts and Humanities, Community Development, Education, Environment, Human Services, Medical/Health, Religion, and Scholarships.
  Eligible Parties:   East & West Baton Rouge, East & West Feliciana, Livingston, Ascension, Iberville, Pointe Coupee
  Kind of Organization:   Community Foundation
  Deadlines:   Feb. 1, Aug. 1, and Nov. 1 for Community Advancement Fund grants, varies for others
  Contact:   Baton Rouge Area Foundation 402 N. Fourth Street Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802 (225) 387-6126 http://www.braf.org/

Beaird Foundation
  Description:   Assisting organizations to add opportunity, freedom of action and choice, self-betterment and a climate for change to the lives of the people they serve.
  Types of Programs:   Arts; Children/youth, services; Employment; Housing/shelter; Human services; Humanities; Women, centers/services.
  Eligible Parties:   Primarily the Shreveport, LA area but it may also fund requests from other areas, especially those with the potential to be replicated in the Shreveport area if proven effective.
  Kind of Organization:   Community Foundation
  Deadlines:   February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1 of each year
  Contact:   Charles T. Beaird Foundation 330 Marshall Street, Suite 1112 Shreveport, LA 71101 318-221-CTBF (2823) fax 318-221-5993 http://www.beairdfoundation.org/

Bell South Foundation
  Description:   The mission of the foundation is to stimulate lasting improvements in education in the South and to specifically address the inadequacy of the region's schools in preparing students for a successful and fulfilling future. The foundation's grantmaking philosophy emphasizes the initiation, rather than the ongoing maintenance, of education reform programs. The foundation's grants also embrace at least one of the following core values or goals: linking learning to work; ensuring equity; collaboration; and connection through technology.
  Types of Programs:   Education; Education, community/cooperative; Elementary school/education; Higher education; Minorities; Secondary school/education.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in areas of company local telephone operations in AL, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, and TN. No support for programs with limited impact or non-education-related programs or single K-12 schools that are not part of a larger district reform e
  Kind of Organization:   Company-sponsored foundation.
  Deadlines:   Late winter or early spring
  Contact:   BellSouth Foundation c/o BellSouth Corp. 1155 Peachtree St., N.E., Rm. 7H08 Atlanta, GA 30309-3610 Telephone: (404) 249-2396 Additional tel.: (404) 249-2429 and (404) 249-2428 FAX: (404) 249-5696 E-mail: grants.manager@bellsouth.com URL: http://www.bellsouthfoundation.org

Ben & Jerry's Foundation
  Description:   The foundation supports organizations involved with early childhood development, the environment, AIDS, employment, agriculture, housing, youth citizenship, civil rights, community development, citizen participation, minorities, Native Americans, women, gays and lesbians, immigrants, economically disadvantaged people, and homeless people. Special emphasis is directed toward programs designed to facilitate progressive social change/justice.
  Types of Programs:   Agriculture; AIDS; Child development, education; Civil rights; Civil rights, race/intergroup relations; Community development; Economically disadvantaged; Employment; Employment, labor unions/organizations; Environment; Environment, natural resources; Hom
  Eligible Parties:   Giving on a national basis and to U.S. territories. No support for state agencies, basic or direct service organizations, or universities. programs. They require an initial letter of interest, after they will notify you as to whether you have been invited
  Kind of Organization:   National
  Deadlines:   Mar. 1, July 1, and Nov. 1 for proposals; 10 weeks prior to proposal deadlines for letters of inquiry and application forms
  Contact:   Ben & Jerry's Foundation, Inc. 30 Community Dr. South Burlington, VT 05403 Telephone: (802) 846-1500 Contact: Debby Kessler, Admin. Asst. URL: http://www.benjerry.com/foundation/index.html

Ben E. Factor Foundation
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Christian agencies & churches; Higher education; Human services; Protestant agencies & churches.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in LA. No grants to individuals.
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   106 Wilree St. New Iberia, LA 70560 Contact: Annette F. White, Secy.

Boat U.S. Foundation
  Description:   The Foundation's goal is to be the leader in boating safety and environmental education and outreach, with the purpose of reducing accidents and fatalities, increasing stewardship of our waterways, and keeping boating a safe, accessible, and enjoyable pastime."
  Types of Programs:   Education; Boating Environment
  Eligible Parties:   Annually offers grants up to $4,000 to local, nonprofit, volunteer-based organizations to support education and hands on efforts aimed at cleaning up the boating environment
  Kind of Organization:   National Foundation
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Alexandria, Virginia Office 880 South Pickett Street Alexandria, Virginia (703) 823-9550 x3200

Booth-Bricker Fund
  Description:   Giving primarily for the purpose of promoting, developing, and fostering, religious, charitable, scientific, literacy, and educational programs
  Types of Programs:   Visual arts; Museums; Performing arts Theater; Historic preservation/historical societies; Education' Child development; Higher education; Theological school/education; Adult education; Libraries/library science; Reading; Environment; Health care; Hospita
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in LA, with emphasis in New Orleans
  Kind of Organization:   Independent: Statewide Organization
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   The Booth-Bricker Fund 826 Union St., Ste. 300 New Orleans, LA 70112 Telephone: (504) 581-2430 Contact: Gray S. Parker, Chair.

BP Conservation Programme
  Description:   Supports and encourages long term conservation projects that address global conservation priorities at a local level.
  Types of Programs:   Global conservation
  Eligible Parties:   The Programme currently works towards its aim through advice, training, financial awards, primarily targeting university students
  Kind of Organization:   National
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   By Mail Marianne Dunn (Programme Manager) or Kate Stokes (Programme Officer) BP Conservation Programme, BirdLife International, Wellbrook Court, Girton Road, Cambridge, CB3 0NA, UK By Phone (01223) 277318 By Fax (01223) 277200 www.bp-conservation-programme@birdlife.org.uk

Brewster & Lillian Stalter Family Foundation
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Christian agencies & churches; Performing arts, orchestra (symphony)
  Eligible Parties:   Contributes only to pre-selected organizations
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Brewster & Lillian Stalter Family Foundation 2400 Edenborn Ave. Metairie, LA 70001-1817

Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation, Inc.
  Description:   Support programs that improve the health of women; promote science education, provide disaster relief through products and funding and benefit the communities where our employees live and work.
  Types of Programs:   Women's health; Science Education; Cancer; Biomedicine; Disaster Relief
  Eligible Parties:   Strengthen communities primarily in Northern LA. Only from tax-exempt organizations that satisfy the requirements of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
  Kind of Organization:   National
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   The Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation, Inc. (formerly The Bristol-Myers Fund, Inc.) c/o Fdn. Coord. 345 Park Ave., 43rd Fl. New York, NY 10154 E-mail for Distinguished Achievement Awards: daa_admin@bms.com URL: http://www.bms.com/aboutbms/founda/data

Britney Spears Foundation
  Description:   The foundation promotes support for children by applying the restorative aspect of entertainment to benefit children in need
  Types of Programs:   AIDS research; Arts; Children/youth; Children/youth, services
  Eligible Parties:   Giving in the U.S., primarily in CA, LA, and NY. No grants to individuals
  Kind of Organization:   Public charity
  Deadlines:   Sept. 1 and Mar. 1
  Contact:   Britney Spears Foundation 24-32 Union Square E., 4th Fl. New York, NY 10003 Contact: Nina Biggar, Secy. and Exec. Dir. URL: http://www.britneyspears.com/foundation

Brookshire Grocery Company Contributions Program
  Description:   Brookshire makes charitable contributions to nonprofit organizations involved with food distribution and shelter for the homeless.
  Types of Programs:   Food services; Housing/shelter, homeless.
  Eligible Parties:   Support is given primarily in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas.
  Kind of Organization:   National
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Brookshire Grocery Company Contributions Program 1600 W. Southwest Loop 323 Tyler, TX 75701-8532 Telephone: (903) 534-3000 URL: http://www.brookshires.com/company/community.asp

Brown Foundation, Inc.
  Description:   Strengthen Communities where the corporation does business
  Types of Programs:   Annual campaigns, Capital campaigns, Consulting services, Continuing support, Curriculum development, Employee matching gifts, Fellowships, General/operating support, Matching/challenge support, Professorships, Program development, Publication, Research,
  Eligible Parties:   Giving History in St. Charles Parish-public schools and the Greater New Orleans area-through the United Way,
  Kind of Organization:   Corporate Foundation
  Deadlines:   September for the next calendar year
  Contact:   910 Louisiana, Ste. 4137 1 Shell Plz., P.O. Box 2999 Houston, TX 77252 Contact: S.B. Hopkins, V.P. FAX: (713) 241-3329 E-mail: scofoundation@shellus.com

Bryan Foundation
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Christian agencies & churches; Elementary/secondary education; Human services.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in Baton Rouge, LA.
  Kind of Organization:   Louisiana
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   The Bryan Foundation 2020 Rue Provence Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Contact: Redfield E. Bryan, Pres.

Bubba and Lena Mae Oustalet Foundation
  Description:   A religious, educational, charitable, scientific or literary organization.
  Types of Programs:   Elementary/secondary education; Health care; People with disabilities; Roman Catholic agencies & churches.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in LA and MS
  Kind of Organization:   Independent Foundation
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   The Bubba and Lena Mae Oustalet Foundation c/o A.J.M. Oustalet, Jr. 753 E. Beach Dr. Pass Christian, MS 39571

Burden Foundation
  Description:   Support only for the LSU Foundation, Louisiana Nature Conservancy, and Baton Rouge Area Foundation.
  Types of Programs:   Community development; Education; Environment, Natural Resources.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving limited to LA
  Kind of Organization:   Applications not accepted. Giving limited to Baton Rouge, LA. No grants to individuals.
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Paul W. Murrill, Pres. 4911 Bennington Ave. Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Burkendale Foundation
  Description:   Giving primarily for arts and culture, education, medical research, human services and religious organizations.
  Types of Programs:   Arts; Education; Higher education; Human services; Medical research; Religion.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in New Orleans, LA. No loans or program-related investments.
  Kind of Organization:   Louisiana
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   210 Barone St., Ste. 1342 New Orleans, LA 70112 Telephone: (504) 566-9802 Contact: Robert A. Bories, Treas.

Burroughs Wellcome Fund
  Description:   Dedicated to advancing the medical sciences by supporting research and other scientific and educational activities.
  Types of Programs:   Basic Biomedical Sciences Infectious Disease Interfaces in Science Science Education Translational Research
  Eligible Parties:   Degree-granting institutions in the United States. Special priority on working with non-profit organizations, including government agencies, to leverage financial support for our targeted areas.
  Kind of Organization:   National Foundation
  Deadlines:   Varies depending on the program
  Contact:   Burroughs Wellcome Fund 21 T. W. Alexander Dr. P.O. Box 13901 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-3901 Telephone: (919) 991-5119 FAX: (919) 991-5179 E-mail: rcampbell@bwfund.org URL: http://www.bwfund.org

Burrus Foundation
  Description:   Giving primarily for education.
  Types of Programs:   Children/youth, services; Education; Human services.
  Eligible Parties:   Louisiana
  Kind of Organization:   Independent
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   P.O. Drawer 24818 New Orleans, LA 70184

Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund
  Description:   The purpose of the fund is to provide critically needed donations, contributed by individuals and corporations, to assist the survivors of Hurricane Katrina. This fund seeks to make a distinct impact on the unmet needs of the affected region in the following areas: financial self-sufficiency, economic opportunity, and quality of life.
  Types of Programs:   Disasters, Hurricane Katrina.
  Eligible Parties:   Alabama; Louisiana; Mississippi; The fund will work primarily through partnerships and collaborations with other organizations, including intermediary grantmakers (organizations with experience in grantmaking at the county/parish, state, and regional leve
  Kind of Organization:   National
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund Department 72 Washington, DC 20055-0072 Additional address: Bank of America Lockbox Svcs. Dept. 72, 225 N. Calvert St., 18th Fl., Baltimore, MD 21202 URL: http://www.bushclintonkatrinafund.org/

Cahn Family Foundation
  Description:   Giving primarily for human services, children and youth services, and Jewish organizations.
  Types of Programs:   Children/youth, services; Federated giving programs; Human services; Jewish agencies & temples; Jewish federated giving programs.
  Eligible Parties:   Applications not accepted. Giving primarily in LA. No grants to individuals.
  Kind of Organization:   Louisiana
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   P.O. Box 52005 New Orleans, LA 70152

Capital Area United Way
  Description:   The organization is a volunteer-based network of people who provide community services to those in need.
  Types of Programs:   Human Services
  Eligible Parties:   Giving limited to the 10 parishes of the Baton Rouge community: Ascension, West Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberville, Livingston, Pointe Coupee, Saint Helena, Saint James, West Baton Rouge, and West Feliciana.
  Kind of Organization:   Louisiana
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Capital Area United Way 700 Laurel St. Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Telephone: (225) 383-2643 http://www.cauw.org/

Captain Planet Foundation
  Description:   Funds hands-on environmental projects to encourage youth to work individually and collectively to solve environmental problems in their neighborhoods and community
  Types of Programs:   Elementary/secondary education; Environment; Federated giving programs; Human services. Children/Youth programs
  Eligible Parties:   Giving on a national basis. No grants to individuals, or for endowments, general operating expenses, capital or building campaigns, promotional items, salaries, the purchase of real estate, expensive equipment used by only a small number of children, or t
  Kind of Organization:   National
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Captain Planet Foundation, Inc. 133 Luckie St., 2nd Fl. Atlanta, GA 30303 Telephone: (404) 522-4270 Contact: Taryn Murphy, Grants Mgr. E-mail: tarynm@turnerfoundation.org URL: http://www.captainplanetfdn.org

Carnegie Corporation of New York
  Description:   Currently the foundation's work is focused on four program areas to increase academic achievement for middle and high school students with an emphasis on literacy in the content areas; to increase public appreciation for the significance of adolescent literacy.
  Types of Programs:   Education, International Development, International Peace and Security and Strengthening U.S. Democracy.
  Eligible Parties:   Grantseekers who would like to approach the foundation with a preliminary request for funding are encouraged to submit a letter of inquiry.
  Kind of Organization:   National Foundation
  Deadlines:   None
  Contact:   Carnegie Corporation of New York 437 Madison Ave. New York, NY 10022 Telephone: (212) 371-3200 Contact: Edward Sermier, V.P. and Corp. Secy. FAX: (212) 754-4073 URL: http://www.carnegie.org

Casey Family Programs
  Description:   Mission is to provide and improve—and ultimately to prevent the need for—foster care.
  Types of Programs:   Support programs that offer direct services and promote advances in child-welfare practice and policy. Continuing support, General/operating support, Program development, Program evaluation, Research, Scholarship funds, Technical assistance.
  Eligible Parties:   Unsolicited requests for funds will not be accepted.
  Kind of Organization:   National Foundation
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   1300 Dexter Avenue North, Floor 3 Seattle, WA 98109-3542 Phone: 206.282.7300 Fax: 206.282.3555

Caterpillar Foundation
  Description:   The foundation supports organizations involved with education, health, human services, civic affairs, arts and culture, and the environment.
  Types of Programs:   Education, health and human services, and civic, cultural, and environmental causes
  Eligible Parties:   Proposals need to be clear and brief and sent to your nearest Caterpillar facility
  Kind of Organization:   Corporate Foundation
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   Caterpillar Foundation 100 N.E. Adams St. Peoria, IL 61629-1480 Telephone: (309) 675-4464 URL: http://www.cat.com/foundation

CDC Foundation
  Description:   The CDC Foundation is dedicated to fostering the attainment of CDC’s vision of healthy people in a healthy world through prevention.
  Types of Programs:   Health, Safety
  Eligible Parties:   Giving on a national basis.
  Kind of Organization:   National
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact:   The CDC Foundation 50 Hurt Plaza, Suite 765 Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Phone: (404) 653-0790 Toll free: (888) 880-4CDC Fax: (404) 653-0330

Central Louisiana Community Foundation
  Description:   The focus of this foundation is to simply match donors and priorities in a nine parish (Allen, Catahoula, Evangeline, LaSalle, Rapides, Vernon Avoyelles, Concordia, Grant, Natchitoches, Sabine and Winn) region. Project availability is strictly dependent on donor priorities and funding amounts.
  Types of Programs:   Environmental, Housing, Economic Development, Health, Transportation and Development, Education, Public Safety, Human Services
  Eligible Parties:   Allen, Catahoula, Evangeline, LaSalle, Rapides, Vernon Avoyelles, Concordia, Grant, Natchitoches, Sabine and Winn parishes. Project availability is strictly dependent on donor priorities and funding amounts.
  Kind of Organization:   Regional Foundation
  Deadlines:   Continuous
  Contact:   Gifts Grants Market Value 201 Johnston Street, Suite 600 Alexandria, LA 71301 Phone: (318)-445-7702 Fax: (318)-445-1283 E-mail:moranch@aol.com

Chambers Medical Foundation
  Description:   No purpose statement available.
  Types of Programs:   Health care; Heart & circulatory research; Higher education, university.
  Eligible Parties:   Giving primarily in GA and LA. No grants to individuals.
  Kind of Organization:   National
  Deadlines:   N/A
  Contact: