Catholic Foundation of South Louisiana

Name

Catholic Foundation of South Louisiana

Legal name

Catholic Foundation of South Louisiana

Website

https://catholicfoundationsl.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Foundation Services

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private Foundations (BPAGAKAA), Education Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAK), Scholarship & Fellowship Foundations and Trusts (EDADAHAC), Endowments (Universities, Foundations, Nonprofits) (FSAAAGAC)

Keywords

• Charitable fund management
• Donor advised funds
• Endowment administration
• Planned giving services
• Community foundation

Headquarters

HQ city

Schriever

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donor Contributions and Charitable Gifts: The foundation receives charitable donations from individuals, families, and organizations which are managed through various fund types including endowments, donor-advised funds, and planned gifts. These contributions support the long-term financial stability of Catholic ministries, schools, and parishes.
2. Endowment Management: Administers endowment funds for parishes, schools, Catholic charities, and seminarian education. Funds are professionally managed and annual distributions are made to designated beneficiaries.
3. Planned Giving Services: Offers planned giving vehicles including charitable gift annuities, trust arrangements, and bequests that provide donors with tax benefits while generating long-term support for Catholic causes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Catholic Foundation of South Louisiana is a 501(c)(3) community foundation that provides charitable fund management and planned giving services for Catholic donors in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux. It administers endowment funds, donor-advised funds, scholarship funds, charitable gift annuities, and trust arrangements, while making annual distributions to parishes, schools, Catholic charities, and seminarian education. The foundation also operates giving circles (Women's Giving Circle, Maximilian Kolbe Society) and facilitates faith-aligned philanthropy through USCCB-compliant investments.

Product overview

The Catholic Foundation of South Louisiana offers a comprehensive suite of philanthropic services organized around charitable fund management and giving programs. The core offerings include Endowment Funds (true and quasi endowments), Donor Advised Funds, Scholarship Funds, Charitable Gift Annuities, and Trust Fund Services—all designed to help donors create lasting Catholic legacies. The Foundation operates giving circles and programs including the Mother Teresa Women's Giving Circle (women's collective giving), Maximilian Kolbe Society (men's faith formation), and Children's Chapter (youth philanthropy). Annual initiatives include #iGiveCatholic and grant programs supporting Catholic entities. The Fund Advisor Portal provides online access to fund management. The organization functions as a community foundation serving the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, not a technology product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mother Teresa Women's Giving Circle: A giving circle ministry of the Catholic Foundation that brings together Catholic women to learn about community needs and provide funds for organizations serving women, children, and families. Has awarded over $1.1 million since founding.
• Maximilian Kolbe Society
• Children's Chapter of the Women's Giving Circle
• Bishop's Legacy Society

Products and services

• Endowment Funds Permanent or quasi-permanent funds that provide annual income to designated charitable beneficiaries. Donors can establish true endowments (principal preserved) or quasi endowments (principal accessible in emergencies) with a minimum $10,000 contribution. Designed for perpetual support to chosen beneficiaries including parishes, schools, Catholic charities, or seminarian education.
• Donor Advised Funds Centralized charitable giving repository where donors contribute assets and then recommend grants to 501(c)(3) organizations. Minimum $10,000 to open; donors can add any amount at any time; $50 minimum distribution. Offers immediate tax deduction with deferred distribution flexibility and anonymous giving options.
• Scholarship Funds Education-focused endowed funds that support students in Catholic schools across the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux. Minimum $10,000 to establish; donors establish criteria for scholarship awards and the Foundation manages fund administration and compliance.
• Charitable Gift Annuities Lifetime income arrangement where donors contribute assets in exchange for fixed payments. Minimum $10,000 for first annuity and $5,000 for subsequent annuities. Upon donor's death, the remaining value transfers to the designated charitable beneficiary.
• Trust Fund Services Charitable Remainder Trust (income to donor, remainder to charity) and Charitable Lead Trust (charity receives income first, then donor/beneficiaries) options for complex estate planning. Minimum $100,000 to establish.
• Mother Teresa Women's Giving Circle Collective giving program pooling member contributions to grant funds to nonprofits serving women, children, and families in the Diocese. 100% of member gifts are granted annually, with over $1.1 million awarded since founding.
• Maximilian Kolbe Society Catholic men's fellowship ministry providing spiritual formation, monthly masses, and collective membership supporting seminarian education and vocations in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux. Presented $100,000 to the diocese for seminarian education.
• #iGiveCatholic Campaign

Quantifiable outcome

• Asset growth from $5 million (2017) to over $33 million
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Diocese of Houma-ThibodauxflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 1977The foundation was established to serve the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, which covers civil parishes of Terrebonne, Lafourche, parts of St Mary, and part of Jefferson. The diocese includes 38 church parishes, 10 Catholic elementary schools, and 3 Catholic high schools. The foundation works to ensure financial stability for the charitable, educational, and spiritual ministries of the diocese.
• Bishop Simon Peter EnguraitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCurrent bishop of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux. The foundation works under his spiritual leadership and he participates in foundation events, retreats, and pilgrimages.
• Bishop Sam JacobscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormer bishop who envisioned the creation of the Catholic Foundation of South Louisiana in 2010. Led the planning process and formed the foundation to allow donors to give to Catholic entities in the diocese.
• Professional Advisory GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of estate planning attorneys, financial advisors, accountants, insurance professionals, and trust officers who help clients make faithful, thoughtful decisions about planned giving and estate planning. Includes attorneys like Paul Arceneaux, Jerald Block, Gerard Bourgeois; financial advisors including Blake Aucoin, Michael Bordelon, Walton Guidryl; and CPAs like Gretchen Bourgeois.
• Mother Teresa Women's Giving CirclecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA ministry of the foundation bringing together women to collectively grant funds to nonprofits serving women, children, and families. Has awarded over $1.1 million since founding. Entering ninth year of grantmaking.
• Maximilian Kolbe SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA ministry of the foundation uniting Catholic men in prayer, formation, fellowship, and service. Supports priestly vocations and seminarians. Presented $100,000 to the diocese for seminarian education.
• Children's Chapter of the Women's Giving CircleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChildren's chapter engaging youth in philanthropy through lemonade stands. Proceeds support Catholic Charities food banks. Children present their collective gifts at check presentations.
• Mission Diocese FundcoreTechnology or IntegrationInvestment partner used by the foundation for all fund investments. The Finance Committee annually reviews Investment Policy and fund performance.
• Fr. Willie Todd FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation established by Rev. Wilmer 'Willie' Todd in collaboration with the Catholic Foundation. Provides grants for new projects within Catholic churches and schools. Managed by CFSL.
• Magnificat TravelminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTravel partner organizing the Pilgrimage to Chicago with Bishop Simon Peter. Contact: Lauren Faulk at Magnificat Travel.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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