The Charles Lamar Family Foundation
EIN 721488497Total Given 2020–2024
$5.7M
137 grants · $1.1M avg/year
based on 5 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$20K
typical small grants · $10K–$48K
grant size
34%
supporter · 28/83 multi-year
repeat
$32.2M
Assets (2024)
83
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
CHARLES LAMAR FAMILY FOUNDATION
Phone
(225) 924-3527
Deadlines
VARIES
How to Apply
PROPOSAL SUMMARY SHEET SHOULD INCLUDE APPLICANT'S NAME, DATE INCORPORATED, PROGRAM/PROJECT NAME, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PROGRAM/PROJECT DIRECTOR, ADDRESS, PHONE, FAX, EMAIL, WEB PAGE, AGENT'S NAME, APPLICANT ORGANIZATION'S MISSION, PROGRAM/PROJECT SUMMARY, PROBLEM OR NEED THE ORGANIZATION WANTS TO ADDRESS, ACTIVITY PERIOD, AMOUNT REQUESTED, GEOGRAPHIC SERVICE AREA, AND APPLICANT ORGANIZATION'S AREA OF INTEREST.
Restrictions
DONEE ORGANIZATIONS ARE GENERALLY LIMITED TO THOSE LOCATED IN OR NEAR THE BATON ROUGE, LA AREA IN THE FIELDS OF SOCIAL SERVICES, ARTS AND CULTURE, EDUCATION, ANIMAL WELFARE, AND NATURAL AND HISTORIC CONSERVATION.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | N/A | $22.9M | $1.2M | N/A |
| 2020 | $1.8M | $23.2M | $1.2M | 47 |
| 2022 | $1.8M | $24.6M | $1.0M | 41 |
| 2024 | $2.1M | $32.2M | $1.6M | 49 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 137 grants on record
Minimum
$5K
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$20K
Average
$41K
75th Pctl
$48K
Maximum
$460K
Geographic Distribution
Texas Counties Served
0.7% of US grants
· Rank #4 of 10 states
$5K across
1 grant
1 of 254 counties
Top 1 counties
- 1 Travis
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (137 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nature Conservancy of Louisiana | Baton Rouge, LA | $460,000 | CHARITABLE - SUPPORT OF THE ATCHAFALYA CONSERVATION CENTER (CONSERVATION FELLOWS PROGRAM) | 2020 |
| Nature Conservancy of Louisiana | Baton Rouge, LA | $420,000 | CHARITABLE - SUPPORT OF THE ATCHAFALYA CONSERVATION CENTER (CONSERVATION FELLOWS PROGRAM) | 2022 |
| Nature Conservancy of Louisiana | Baton Rouge, LA | $360,000 | CHARITABLE - SUPPORT OF THE ATCHAFALYA CONSERVATION CENTER (CONSERVATION FELLOWS PROGRAM) | 2024 |
| New Schools for Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge, LA | $200,000 | CHARITABLE - SUPPORT FOR THE LAUNCH OF 12 NEW CHARTER SCHOOLS | 2020 |
| Cat Haven | Baton Rouge, LA | $200,000 | CHARITABLE - FUNDING FOR ADOPTION SERVICES CENTER EXPANSION PROJECT | 2024 |
| Baton Rouge Youth Coalition | Baton Rouge, LA | $200,000 | CHARITABLE - SUPPORT PERSISTENCE PROGRAM | 2024 |
| Companion Animal Alliance | Baton Rouge, LA | $156,250 | CHARITABLE - PETS FOR LIFE PROGRAM & CANINE PARVOVIRUS PROGRAM | 2024 |
| Baton Rouge Youth Coalition | Baton Rouge, LA | $102,500 | CHARITABLE - DIGITAL DIVIDE BRIDGE - PROVIDING MOBILE HOT SPOTS FOR FELLOWS TO HAVE ACCESS TO HIGH SPEED INTERNET... | 2020 |
| Lousiana Key Academy | Baton Rouge, LA | $100,000 | CHARITABLE - CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PLEDGE INSTALLMENT - EXPANSION OF SCHOOL'S FACILITY | 2020 |
| Nature Conservancy of Louisiana | Baton Rouge, LA | $100,000 | CHARITABLE - SUPPORT OF THE ATCHAFALAYA CONSERVATION CENTER (CONSERVATION FELLOWS PROGRAM) / FUNDING FOR... | 2020 |
| New Schools for Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge, LA | $100,000 | CHARITABLE - SUPPORT FOR THE LAUNCH OF 12 NEW CHARTER SCHOOLS | 2020 |
| Lousiana Key Academy | Baton Rouge, LA | $100,000 | CHARITABLE - CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PLEDGE INSTALLMENT - EXPANSION OF SCHOOL'S FACILITY | 2020 |
| Baton Rouge Youth Coalition | Baton Rouge, LA | $100,000 | CHARITABLE - SUPPORT PERSISTENCE PROGRAM | 2022 |
| Companion Animal Alliance | Baton Rouge, LA | $100,000 | CHARITABLE - PETS FOR LIFE PROGRAM | 2022 |
| Lousiana Key Academy | Baton Rouge, LA | $100,000 | CHARITABLE - CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PLEDGE INSTALLMENT - EXPANSION OF SCHOOL'S FACILITY | 2022 |
| New Schools for Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge, LA | $100,000 | CHARITABLE - SUPPORT FOR THE LAUNCH OF 12 NEW CHARTER SCHOOLS | 2022 |
| Baton Rouge Youth Coalition | Baton Rouge, LA | $100,000 | CHARITABLE - SUPPORT PERSISTENCE PROGRAM | 2022 |
| Baton Rouge Youth Coalition | Baton Rouge, LA | $100,000 | CHARITABLE - SUPPORT PERSISTENCE PROGRAM | 2024 |
| Great Hearts Harveston | Baton Rouge, LA | $100,000 | CHARITABLE - SUPPORT FOR ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS | 2024 |
| Knock Knock Children'S Museum | Baton Rouge, LA | $100,000 | CHARITABLE - FUNDING FOR THE "KNOCK KNOCK ACCESS FOR ALL REDUCED ADMISSION" PROGRAM | 2024 |
| Baldwin Family Village Foundation | Fairhope, AL | $80,000 | CHARITABLE -FUNDING FOR FIRST YEAR OPERATING EXPENSES | 2022 |
| Br Early Childhood Education Collaborative Inc | Baton Rouge, LA | $80,000 | CHARITABLE -EARLY CHILDHOOD CAREGIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM-SALARIES FOR EARLY LEARNING SPECIALISTS | 2022 |
| Teach for America Greater Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge, LA | $60,000 | CHARITABLE - IGNITE FELLOWSHIP PRGRAM & ANNUAL SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Friends of Turkana Inc | Brooklyn, NY | $59,144 | CHARITABLE -FUNDING TO DRILL AND EQUIP A WATER WELL AT LOLUPE VILLAGE, TURKANA CTY, KENYA | 2022 |
| Ymca | Baton Rouge, LA | $55,000 | CHARITABLE - 225GIVES CAMPAIGN/ FUNDING FOR DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAM & POWER SCHOLARS ACADEMY | 2020 |