Education Fund

The fund was created by the Foundation’s Board of Directors in 2008. This fund provided a grant for the RAND Corporation to conduct research on best practices in the field of education.

Success Story

Jerry and Frank Moore – Family Giving

“We wanted to teach philanthropy to our children while doing good in the community at the same time,” said Frank Moore.

The Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities

With over 40 years dedicated to preserving the history and culture of Louisiana, the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities (LEH) has invested $11.4 million in North Louisiana.

Merrill Lynch Employee Philanthropic Fund

The Foundation staff assisted in creating a process that allows Merrill Lynch employees to leverage their time and contributions.

Maggie Lee For Good Fund

The inspiring kindness she showed in her life ensured that even in death, Maggie Lee would make the world a better place.

Sayres Family Fund

Gerald and Debbie Sayres had one simple reason to start a donor advised fund at The Community Foundation, “We want the community to be the best that it possibly can be.”

Red River Radio Station

The Community Foundation, and several other funds held at the foundation, are proud to support red river radio and are pleased to see their new home thriving in our community.

The Clista Andrews Calhoun Center

The Clista Andrews Calhoun Center Foundation Fund was established and is the first fund at The Foundation to support DeSoto Parish.

The Gras Fund

The story of a French immigrant who transformed the Shreveport community through his business endeavors and generosity which paved the way for what we know to be the Community Foundation today.

The Ann Stratton Fund

The story of a true matriarch of the Shreveport community who's charitable nature is still being felt today in the form of her donation to the community foundation.