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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION of ACADIANA : REP O R T 2 0 0 9
ALL ARTWORK FEATURED IN THE
2009 REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY
IS BY GWEN VOORHIES.
Tiger Lilies, oil on canvas (cover)
Bayou Chauvin, oil on canvas (inside cover)
Ton Papa (Your Daddy), linocut (inside cover, pg 1, 10, 11)
Vanishing Images, oil on canvas (pg 1)
Mais j’aime danser (I like to dance), linocut (pg 1)
Le frottoir et a le accordéon (The washboard and the accordion), linocut (pg 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 24, back cover)
Lone Oak, oil on canvas (pg 3)
Écoute moi bien (Listen to me), linocut (pg 12)
Aprés jongler á ma belle (Thinking about my sweetheart), linocut (pg 14, 15, 16, 17)
Si je pourais etre avec toi pour toujours (If I could be with you forever?), linocut (pg 18, 19)
Ma chere amante (My dear love), linocut (pg 20, 21, 22, 23)
La bonne nuit stomp (Good night stomp), linocut (inside back cover)
we’re your foundation
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION of ACADIANA : REPOR T 2 0 0 9
table of contents
LETTER from the CHAIRMAN and EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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MESSAGE from the ARTIST: GWEN VOORHIES
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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION of ACADIANA
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CFA BOARD of DIRECTORS
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CFA COMMITTEES
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CFA STAFF
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FRIENDS of the COMMUNITY
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HISTORY and FOUNDERS
FUNDS at THE FOUNDATION
DONORSENSE
YEAR in REVIEW
ASSETS and GRANTS
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
GRANT RECIPIENTS
MEMORIALS
HONORARIA
CFA FUNDS
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12-13
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20-23
IN CONCLUSION
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HOW to STAY INFORMED
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DONORSENSE EARLY ADOPTERS
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FEATURED ARTIST: GWEN VOORHIES (inside back cover)
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Executive Director / Chair Letter
Dear Friends,
Charitable and philanthropic objectives are as varied as the good folks that have them. Community
Foundation of Acadiana (CFA) is honored to work with individuals, families, and corporations in
satisfying their objectives. This year, we received a new home: a gift made possible through the
vision and munificence of Rodney and Cindi Savoy. Permanence and stability were objectives
central to this gift. This venue will solidify the Foundation’s position as south-central Louisiana’s
premier philanthropic organization. The Foundation also wishes to acknowledge the generosity of the
Moody Family, who so graciously provided CFA office space for the past seven years. For these gifts, the
Foundation and our communities are eternally grateful.
Central to the Foundation’s mission is our donors. By relying on a donor-centric model, the Foundation
positions itself to provide unparalleled flexibility, options, and services. CFA is not the end-beneficiary;
donors entrust us with fiduciary oversight of their charitable dollars and facility of millions of dollars of
grants from their funds, at their direction, to causes and entities they support. As an objective broker,
Community Foundation of Acadiana is uniquely positioned to facilitate projects like Ascension Episcopal
School and the Horse Farm. We can accommodate local geographic affiliates, like the Iberia Parish
Enhancement Fund and the St. Mary Parish Community Fund. And in 2010, we are unveiling DonorSense to
provide objective data on nonprofits throughout Acadiana.
You might be surprised at how easy it is to be part of your community foundation:
• Start your named fund. Donor-advised funds are easy, inexpensive options with
unparalleled flexibility. You can even choose to have your professional advisor
manage your charitable fund.
• Give to an existing fund (that mirrors your objectives).
• Give to the Friends of the Community Fund. For as little as $100, you can get
involved in the activities and support of your foundation.
• Establish a legacy for you and your family.
We thank our Board and other volunteers – past and present. We especially thank our donors for
their interest in improving the quality of life in Acadiana and for including CFA in their plans.
Let us introduce you to Community Foundation of Acadiana – your community foundation. Visit us online
at www.cfacadiana.org or call our office at 337.769.4840. We look forward to working with you.
David T. Calhoun
Chair
Raymond J. Hébert
Executive Director
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artist message
Like the four artists before me, Acadiana is my home
and I am constantly amazed at the beauty of the land,
the architecture, wildlife, and the joie de vivre of the people.
Creating art has allowed me to realize how quickly life
changes, but the images I paint are captured forever for all
to see and enjoy. I like to think my landscapes of our area
awaken others to the beauty surrounding us and I strive to
express the passion of the individuals I paint.
Community Foundation of Acadiana was created to help
donors improve the quality of life in Acadiana and I am
honored to be chosen as this year’s featured artist.
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Gwen Voorhies
Community Foundation of Acadiana
MISSION STATEMENT
THE MISSION OF COMMUNITY
Community Foundation of Acadiana is built on the principle that building
giving in a community also builds that 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
Who We Are
Community Foundation of Acadiana is a group of professional staff and
dedicated volunteers devoted to improving our region through giving.
ON COMMUNITY NEEDS AND
OPPORTUNITIES.
VISION STATEMENT
TO BE THE RECOGNIZED
LEADER IN MATCHING
DONORS WITH NEEDS
IN ACADIANA REGION
VALUES
INTEGRITY
CREDIBILITY
TRUSTWORTHINESS
LONG-TERM STEWARDSHIP
HIGH ETHICAL STANDARDS
FAIRNESS
TRANSPARENCY
What We Do
Increasing Giving
We work with individual donors and groups of donors to achieve their
giving goals. While those goals can be varied, individual attention is given
to each donor to maximize his or her charitable giving. We do this primarily
through the activity of our approximately 150 funds, and we invite everyone from our region to learn how establishing a fund may enhance their
charitable giving.
Connecting Donors
The Foundation positions itself to learn as much as possible about the
charitable activities happening in our community. In 2009, the Foundation
also invested in DonorSense, an online tool to help provide objective data
about the charitable activity in our area. Our combined expertise and comprehensive data is available to our donors to strengthen their giving decisions.
Providing Leadership
Community Foundation of Acadiana is broad in its mission and flexible in its
activities. If charitable giving can play a role, then Community Foundation
of Acadiana can participate in improving our community. In some cases,
CFA can provide leadership to help solve a problem or take advantage of
an opportunity. Community Foundation of Acadiana is proud to participate
in activities which improve our region.
Community Foundation
of Acadiana focuses its
primary grantmaking
and charitable services
within an eight-parish area:
Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia,
Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin,
St. Mary and Vermilion.
Is working with Community Foundation of Acadiana right for you?
If you are interested in charitable giving, Community Foundation of Acadiana is
often a great place to start. Whether you need to organize your giving, plan
your giving, increase your giving, or solve a community problem through
giving, our donor-centric staff can help you meet your giving goals.
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Board of Directors 2010
David T. Calhoun
Jacob North Printing Companies,
Retired
Chair
Mary Jane Bauer
REALTOR® Association of Acadiana
Hank Perret
Perret Law, LLC
Vice-Chair
Alfred S. Lippman
Lippman, Mahfouz, Tranchina
& Thorguson, LLC
FORMER
BOARD MEMBERS
Kathy Ashworth*
Odon L. Bacque, Jr.*
Barry Berthelot*
Gerald Boudreaux*
Paula Phillips Carson
Leonard K. Lemoine
The Lemoine Company, LLC
Second Vice-Chair
Development Committee Chair
Gregory N. Marcantel
Certified Public Accountant
Kevin Moody
The Moody Company
Secretary/Treasurer
Audit Committee Chair
Sandy Melancon
First Investment Services
Elaine D. Abell
Attorney
Immediate Past Chair
Kam Movassaghi, PhD, PE
C.H. Fenstermaker & Associates
Roland Dugas*
Ernest Freyou
W.J. “Tony” Gordon III
Mike Hamner*
Mike Hollier*
Michael J. Michot*
Frank X. Neuner, Jr.*
James H. Prince*
Rae Robinson*
Gail Romero*
Caroline C. Boudreaux, CPA, CFE, CFF
Boudreaux, Henderson, & Co., LLP
Finance Committee Chair
Alice G. Pecoraro, PhD
Vice President of Academic Affairs,
Retired
Nicholls State University
Michael G. DeHart
Stuller Family Foundation
Investment Committee Chair
Raymond H. Pellerin
Pellerin Companies
William W. Rucks IV
Dennis Stine
Robert E. Trahan*†
E. Warner Veillon
Janet Morein Wood*
*Charter Board Member
†Deceased
L.J. Gielen
Gielen Enterprises Incorporated
Board Development &
Education Committee Chair
E. Stewart Shea III
Private Investor
Jane S. Guidry
Onebane Law Firm
Marketing Committee Chair
Eddie Soileau
Sunland Construction
Raymond J. Hébert
Executive Director
Donald W. Washington
Former United States Attorney
Jones, Walker, Waechter,
Poitevent, Carrère & Denègre LLP
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Committees
THE COMMITTEES OF THE
FOUNDATION ARE COMPRISED
OF VOLUNTEERS WHO GIVE OF
THEIR TIME AND EXPERTISE
TO HELP INCREASE GIVING
IN OUR COMMUNITIES. THEIR
RESPECTIVE TALENTS HELP
BUILD THE CREDIBILITY AND
EFFORTS OF THE FOUNDATION.
Board Development
& Education
L.J. Gielen, Chair
Elaine D. Abell
Ray Pellerin
Development
Lenny Lemoine, Chair
David Calhoun
Blake David
Bernie Dupre
L.J. Gielen
Al Lippman
Kevin Moody
Kam Movassaghi
Hank Perret
Stewart Shea
Eddie Soileau
Robert Tujaque
Finance (Audit)
Caroline Boudreaux
(Chair – Finance)
Kevin Moody
(Chair – Audit)
Byron Breaux
Sandi Chalmers
Patrick Little
Eddie Soileau
Donald Washington
Investment
Mike DeHart, Chair
Bo Billeaud
Dan Chassee
Rob Eddy
John Fraser
Greg Marcantel
Warner Veillon
Horse Farm Project
Steve Oubre, Chair
Elaine D. Abell
Clay Allen
David Calhoun
Raymond Hebert
Charles Landry
Lenny Lemoine
Marketing
Jane Guidry, Chair
Susan Allardyce
Mary Jane Bauer
Scott Brazda
Nancy Broussard
Paula Carson
Allison Clarke
Katie Ferguson
Ryan Petticrew
Mandie Pierce
Rae Robinson*
Gail Romero*
Matt Roth
Lise Anne Slatten
Bonnie R. Will
Iberia Parish
Enhancement Fund (IPEF)
Lynette Fraser, Chair
Beau Beaullieu
Taylor Barras
Ashlee Comeaux
Linda Dautreuil
Harvey Gonsoulin
Dr. Michael Halphen
Benny Menard
Rev. Zachary Mitchell, Sr.
Hon. Anne L. Simon
Michael Wattigny
Professional Advisors
Sub-Committee
Sandy Melancon
Dave Romagosa
St. Mary Parish
Community Fund
Marshall Guidry
Al Lippman
Patrick Little
Alice Pecoraro
The Foundation believes that as giving increases,
the quality of life in our communities improves.
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2009-2010 Staff
Raymond J. Hébert
Executive Director
Carlee Alm-LaBar
Marketing and Communications Director
Dawn M. Cole
Development Coordinator
Linda V. Dautreuil
Donor Services Coordinator
Katherine Moody McCormick
DonorSense Coordinator
Mary H. Pollard
Executive Assistant
Community Foundation of Acadiana
1035 Camellia Boulevard, Suite 100
Lafayette, Louisiana 70508
337.769.4840
337.769.4879 (fax)
www.cfacadiana.org
The staff of Community Foundation of Acadiana is
a collection of dedicated professionals from the Acadiana region
committed to raising the profile and impact of philanthropy.
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Friends of the Community
Friends of the Community Foundation of Acadiana are critical to our supporting our mission and
activities in the community. The people and companies listed here are generous in their continuing
commitment to the Foundation and their belief that the activities of the Foundation improve our
community.
The Foundation’s mission, to improve our region through philanthropy, is made possible every day
by the support given by those listed here. To find out more about how to become a Friend of the
Community, visit www.cfacadiana.org/friends.
PHILANTHROPIST ($5,000 or more)
Anonymous
Mike Baker Brick and the Busch Families
Kay Legendre Dore’
Mr. and Mrs. William J. Dore’, Sr.
Fugro Chance Inc.
Lafayette General Medical Center
Mildred “Mimi” McElligott
Mike and Tiffany Moreno
Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center
Rodney and Cindi Savoy
Stewart and Becky Shea
The Moody Company
BENEFACTOR ($2,500 - $4,999)
Joe and Julie Bouligny
Capital One Bank
L. J. and Chee Chee Gielen
Allen and Gooch
Haynie Family Foundation
Home Bank
IBERIABANK
JP Morgan Chase Bank
Arthur C. LeBlanc, Jr.
Merrill Lynch, Clark-Kreamer-Hebert Group
Onebane Law Firm
Sunbelt Energy, Ltd.
Teche Federal Bank
Whitney National Bank
Richard G. and Sheila M. Zepernick
Richard and Elaine Zuschlag
DONOR ($1,000 - $2,499)
Anonymous
Elaine D. and Edward C. Abell
Jean and Sissy Breaux
Bradley and Kathy Broussard
Martha B. Brown
Doug and Marilyn Burch
David and Anne Calhoun
Sandi and Richard Chalmers
Community First Bank
Jim and Charlotte Doyle
John R. “Bernie” and Lauren G. Dupre’
John and Lynette Fraser
Tony and Edna Gordon
Jane and Greg Guidry
Max and Dianne Hoyt
J.B. Mouton
Jackie and Joe Klutts
Kolder, Champagne, Slaven and Company, LLC
George and Martha Latiolais
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred S. Lippman
Monique and Mike Michot
Pat and Louis Michot
Kevin Moody
Frank and Tracy Neuner
Sheriff Michael and Mrs. Cece Neustrom
Ray and Susan Pellerin
Realtor Association of Acadiana
Dave and Mary Romagosa
Stuller Family Foundation
Tim’s Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Inc.
Tri-Parish Bank
Van Eaton and Romero, Inc.
SUPPORTER ($500 - $999)
American Bank and Trust Co.
Harry and Estelle Barton
Mary Jane and Carl Bauer
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Black
James H. Booksh, Jr.
Caroline and Tim Boudreaux
Linwood J. Broussard, New York Life
Eric and Julie Buller
The Burke Group, Inc., Neal and Donna Burke
C.H. Fenstermaker and Associates, Inc.
F. Jay Culotta, M.D.
Edge Communications
Henry and Beverly Fewell
FlowChem Technologies
Dan and Patty Fournerat
Ernest and Deanna Freyou
Mr. and Mrs. Chad Gary
Gulf Coast Bank
Fran Henderson
Mike and Seci Hollier
Lenny and Christine Lemoine
Greg and Jean Marcantel
Mrs. H. Edwin McGlasson, Jr. (deceased)
Leon J. Minvielle III
Leon J. Minvielle, Jr.
Guilliam Moore
George and Jeanette Parker
James L. Pate
Hank and Debbie Perret
Rayco Consulting, Inc.
Matt and Gerilyn Roth
James N. Sandoz
Larry Sides and Kathy Ashworth
St. Martin Bank and Trust Company
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Suggs
Jack and Martha Thibodaux
Dr. and Mrs. John Tolson III
Coni Trahan
Janet and Chuck Wood
FRIEND ($100 - $499)
Acadian Memorial Foundation, Inc.
Acadiana Outreach Center
W. P. Aertker, Jr.
Dr. G. Jerome and Linda F. Alesi
Susan Fly Allardyce
William and Carlee Alm-LaBar
Pat and Terri Attaway
Mr. and Mrs. Odon L. Bacque, Jr.
The Hon. Taylor and Mrs. Cheryl Barras
Eleanor Barry
George Beaugh, Sr.
Beau and Kaci Beaullieu
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Joyce M. Bonin
Gerald and Carlos Boudreaux
Dan and Jackie Bouligny
Roland Broussard
Clarice and Beau Burch
Julie and Michael Carloss
Kerry D. and Paula Phillips Carson
Dawn and Cory Cole
Patricia and John Coleman
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Courville
Linda V. Dautreuil
Blake and Amber David
Denise and Glynn Delahoussaye
Dave Domingue
Irving A. Domingue
Doug Ashy Building Materials, Inc.,
Doug and Claire Ashy, Sr.
Rob and Toni Eddy
Rob Eddy, Jr., The Prudential Foundation
Gene Fortier State Farm Agency
R. S. Finley
T.J. Fontenot
Karen M. Gamble
Harvey and Loretta Gonsoulin
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur D. Green
Richard Griffith
Dr. and Mrs. Michael Halphen
Karren and Thomas Hays
Raymond and Allyson Hebert
Joanie Hill
Mike and Mary Hopkins
Dr. and Mrs. Henry J. Kaufman IV
Julie LaFleur
Mr. and Mrs. Gus O. Lamperez
Alfred “Smitty” Landry, Sr.
Peter and Carole Landry
General Robert Leblanc
Katherine and Todd McCormick
Flo Guidry Meadows
Mr. and Mrs. Ray J. Melancon
Benny and Yvonne Menard
Bruce and Stacy Montesano
J. Neil Morein
Drs. Kam and Mazie Movassaghi
Tyron and Elizabeth Picard
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Quinlan
George and Nancy Richard
Louis R. Rolfes III
Clifton and Joyce Schexnayder
Hon. Anne L. Simon
Louis and Susan Simon
Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Sonnier
Jeigh and Mark Stipe
Ray and Nancy Trahan
Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Trent
Ann and Warner Veillon
Mike and Tiffany Wattigny
Bonnie and Tom Will
History and Founders
As Community Foundation of Acadiana completes its ninth year, its success is due in large part to
the vision and generosity of the individuals and corporations listed here.
The Founders Society of Community Foundation of Acadiana had the foresight to understand
what a strong community foundation could do for our region. Each of these entities listed below
contributed resources to lay the groundwork for the Foundation’s activities today.
As grants and assets increase each year, it is clear that the Foundation fills a need in our community.
We extend our continued thanks and appreciation for this group who believed in the organization
when it was little more than an idea.
PLATINUM
The Advocate
Baton Rouge Area Foundation
John R. “Bernie” and Lauren G. Dupre
Lafayette General Medical Center
Lee Matherne Family Foundation
and Premiere, Inc.
The Moody Company Foundation
Our Lady of Lourdes
Regional Medical Center
Perret Doise, APLC
The Pugh Family Foundation
Bill Quinlan, ICT Insurance
Southwest Medical Center
Stuller Family Foundation
United Way of Acadiana
Women’s and Children’s Hospital
GOLD
Bank One (now Chase Bank)
The Burts Family
David and Anne Calhoun
Kay Legendre Doré
Fugro Chance Inc.
IBERIABANK®
Lenny and Christine Lemoine
Martin & Castille Funeral Homes, Inc.
Merrill Lynch,
Clark-Kreamer-Hebert Group
MidSouth Bank
Michel Moreno,
Dynamic Industries, Inc.
Morgan Keegan & Company, Inc.
Jim and Pat Prince
Rodney and Cindi Savoy
Robert and Coni Trahan,
Lafayette Motor Company
Adrian and Rita Vega
The Wright Group
SILVER
Allen & Gooch
Anonymous
Doug and Claire Ashy, Sr.,
Doug Ashy Building Materials, Inc.
Badger Oil Corporation
Mary Jane and Carl Bauer
Robert P. and Marcelle Billeaud
Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Bourque
Jerry and Judi Brents and
Julie Brents Bouligny
John N. Chappuis
and Colleen McDaniel
The Daily Advertiser,
The Times of Acadiana,
The Opelousas Daily World
Davidson, Meaux, Sonnier
& McElligott
Bill Fenstermaker,
C.H. Fenstermaker & Associates, Inc.
Chris and Karen Gambel,
Northwestern Mutual
Tony and Edna Gordon
Haynie Family Foundation
Hibernia Bank
(now Capital One Bank)
Robert and Mary Hollier
Home Bank
Max and Dianne Hoyt
Pat and Truley Juneau
Junior League of Lafayette
The Eddy Knight Family Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. David A Koke, Jr.
Elizabeth Busch Koke, Charlotte
Busch Cryer and Henry Busch III
Lafayette Board of REALTORS
George and Martha Latiolais
Arthur C. LeBlanc, Jr.
Tim and Tonya Lemoine
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Elaine L. Mann Family
Dr. and Mrs. Edmund Nagem, Jr.
Frank and Tracy Neuner,
Laborde & Neuner
Offshore Logistics, Inc.
Patrick S. and Cheryl C. Ottinger
Hank and Debbie Perret
Rayne State Bank & Trust Company
Regions Bank
Carol Ross and Ron Gomez
Rosary and Sammy Russo
Mr. and Mrs. H. Norman Saurage III,
Community Coffee
Stewart and Becky Shea
Larry Sides and Kathy Ashworth
Art Suberbielle, Acadiana LifeStyles
Dr. John Tolson III
Van Eaton & Romero
Whitney National Bank
Richard and Sheila Zepernick, Jr.
Richard and Elaine Zuschlag
Funds at the Foundation
The Community Foundation of Acadiana grows stronger as more of our community puts giving at the
forefront of their community involvement. There are four primary ways that you can work with Community
Foundation of Acadiana to demonstrate your commitment to improving our region through giving.
Establish a Fund
The primary way Community Foundation Acadiana achieves its mission is through the activity of
its funds. Donor-advised funds are the most common type of fund at the Foundation. Donors can
establish a fund whose flexibility is unparalleled. Gifts to the fund qualify for an immediate tax deduction and your financial advisor can continue to manage the assets. Donors recommend grants
from the fund to any qualified nonprofit, church, or school.
Other funds are available to donors as well, including designated agency funds, field of interest
funds, and more.
Contribute to a Fund
The Foundation has over 40 designated and field of interest funds whose donors number many and
causes range far and wide. If one of the Foundation’s existing funds meets your charitable objectives, then your gift is leveraged with other donors from the community. For more information about
our existing funds, contact our Donor Services staff.
Become a Friend of the Community
Donors to the Friends of the Community Fund become a part of CFA’s community of stakeholders.
A gift to the Foundation’s Friends of the Community Fund supports our infrastructure and sustains
our mission to improve the quality of life in our region. For more information, see www.cfacadiana.
org/friends.
Leave a Legacy
How do you want to be remembered? The Community Foundation of Acadiana staff can work with
you and your estate planner to satisfy your desire to benefit causes you wish to support.
Our donor services staff welcomes the opportunity to
discuss options to organize and maximize your giving.
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DonorSense
In 2009, Community Foundation of Acadiana
was awarded a grant from the William and Flora
Hewlett Foundation to implement DonorSense
for the Acadiana region. DonorSense is an
online database of Acadiana nonprofit
organizations created to connect donors to
the causes they care about and to increase
charitable giving in the Acadiana region.
The Foundation is excited to announce that
DonorSense will be rolled out to the public
on June 23, 2010.
Each profile includes comprehensive information provided by nonprofit organizations and validated
annually by the Foundation staff. Donors can search through objective data on nonprofits, schools
and churches to find an organization they care about.
Visit www.donorsense.org to learn more. The DonorSense profiling process is open to all nonprofits,
schools, and churches in the Acadiana area. If you know of an organization that would like a
DonorSense profile, please contact donorsense@cfacadiana.org or call us at 337.769.4840.
Benefits of DonorSense
The benefits of this platform are many and will assist organizations and donors in our community
in countless ways.
For Donors
• Makes information about philanthropic causes accessible to everyone
• Increases a donor’s knowledge about effective nonprofits so that they can invest
in high performing organizations
• Encourages charitable giving—and makes online giving easier
• Allows donors to sort by interest areas and individual nonprofits
For organizations:
• Provides an additional online platform for the organization to share its important work
• Improves transparency and accountability for the sector as a whole
• Allows nonprofits to identify specific needs
• Gives organizations a tool from which to self-assess and strategic plan, as well as
train board members and volunteers
• Advances the sector by creating a rich data set for analyzing needs within the community,
as well as identifying collaboration opportunities
DonorSense Early Adopters
DonorSense Early Adopters are listed on page 24. These organizations were in the first group
to complete their profile on DonorSense and we applaud them for their efforts!
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Year in Review: 2009
Charitable and philanthropic objectives are as varied as the good folks that
have them. Community Foundation of Acadiana is honored to work with
individuals, families and corporations in satisfying their objectives.
The year was a whirlwind of activity for the Foundation:
Partnering with River Ranch Institute to promote area nonprofits during the Rhythms on the River concert series
Granting sixteen hurricane recovery grants from the Starbucks COAST Fund and the South Louisiana Recovery Fund
Awarding five grants to organizations within the Iberia Parish during the IPEF first-ever grant cycle
Establishing endowment funds for area organizations such as Faith House, Louisiana Folk Roots,
La Fondation Louisiane and Epiphany Day School
Thanking outgoing CFA Board members for their service with the first annual Directors’ Grants – grants made to
any nonprofit, church, or school of their choice
Promoting the giving season with the second annual Giving Back Catalog and a Charity Giving Card program
piloted for HomeBank
Moving into its new, permanent home in River Ranch
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Community Foundation of Acadiana funded
$1.7 million in grants in 2009,
helping organizations across Acadiana.
2009 was an exciting year for Community Foundation of Acadiana,
highlighted by the gift of our new office in River Ranch.
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Assets and Grants
$45,396,204
$34,770,844
$3,715,200
$1,780,950
In 2009, our assets topped $45 million,
and grants into the community exceeded $1.7 million.
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Financial Statements
Financial Statements
for the years ending December 31
2008
Assets
Current Assets
11,881,601
Fixed Assets
22,874,742
Other Assets
14,501
Total Assets
34,770,844
Liabilities and Net Assets
Current Liabilities
4,395,644
Long-Term Liabilities
745,000
Net Assets
29,630,200
Total Liabilities and Net Assets
34,770,844
Revenues
Contributions
13,642,575
Investment and Other Income
(1,907,601)
Total Revenues
11,734,974 Expenses
Program Expenses
4,003,532
Support Services
550,460
Total Expenses
4,553,992
Change in Net Assets
7,180,982
Net Assets
End of Year
29,630,200
Beginning of Year
22,449,218
Change in Net Assets
7,180,982
2009*
17,214,623
28,168,080
13,501
45,396,204
7,031,114
705,000
37,660,090
45,396,204
9,391,594
1,792,995
11,184,589
2,489,035
665,664
3,154,699
8,029,890
37,660,090
29,630,200
8,029,890
*These figures are unaudited. For an audited financial statement, please contact our office at 337.769.4840.
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Grant Recipients 2009
Acadiana Center for the Arts, Inc.
Acadiana Economic Development Council
Acadiana Legal Service Corporation
Acadiana Outreach Center
Acadiana Symphony Orchestra Foundation
Acadiana Youth, Inc.
American Cancer Society - Houma Office
American Cancer Society - Lafayette Office
American Cancer Society - Lake Charles Office
American Heart Association
American Lung Association
Angelman Syndrome Foundation
Angels on Earth Foundation
Animal Rescue Foundation, Inc.
Asbury United Methodist Church
Ascension Episcopal School
Assist Agency
Associated Marine Institute, Inc. (Acadiana)
Behrhorst Partners for Development
Bienvenu Counseling Services
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Acadiana
Boy Scouts of America -Evangeline Area
Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana
Boys and Girls Country of Houston, Inc.
Bridge Ministry of Acadiana, Inc.
Cameron Parish Library
Cathedral Carmel School
Cathedral Carmel School Foundation
Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist
Cecil Picard Elementary School at Maurice
Central Catholic High School
Children’s Museum of Acadiana
Chorale Acadienne
Church of Our Lord Jesus
Church of the Covenant
Cite Des Arts
Cornerstone Adult Services, Inc.
CASA of SoLA
Cross International, Inc.
Crowley High School
Cub Scout Pack 420 - Ascension Episcopal School
CUPS (Communities Uniting in Prayer and Services)
De LaSalle Christian Brothers
Desormeaux Foundation, Inc.
Diocese of Lafayette
Diocese of Lafayette, Bishop’s Services Appeal
Diocese of Lafayette, Vicar’s Account Central Region
Diocese of Lafayette, Man to Man Conference
Down Syndrome Association of Acadiana
EarthShare Gardens
Epiphany Day School
Episcopal Church of the Ascension
Episcopal School of Acadiana
Faith Cathedral
Faith House
Family Missions Company
Family Promise of Acadiana
Family Violence Intervention Program, Inc. (FVIP)
Feed The Children, Inc.
Food for the Poor, Inc.
Foodnet of Lafayette, LA
Friends of Louisiana Public Broadcasting, Inc.
Friends of Music Acadiana
Gateway Foundation of Acadiana
Habitat for Humanity
Healing House Hope for Grieving Children
Hearts of Hope
Holy Cross Elementary School
Hope for Opelousas
Hopkins Street Revitalization Association, Inc.
Horatio Alger Association
of Distinguished Americans, Inc.
Hospice of Acadiana, Inc.
Housing Authority of the City of Lafayette
Iberia Comprehensive Community Health Center
Iberia Cultural Resources Association
Iberia Humane Society, Inc.
Iberia Performing Arts League
InnerFaith Prison Ministry
Inside Out Garden at Sugarland Elementary
Institute for Breast Health, Inc.
International Association of Lions Clubs
Jesuits of the New Orleans Province Manresa House of Retreats
Junior Achievement of Acadiana
Junior Auxiliary of East St. Mary, LA, Inc.
Kenyan Children Foundation, Inc.
KRVS Public Radio
Lafayette Animal Aid
Lafayette Ballet Theatre
Lafayette Catholic Services Center
Lafayette Catholic Services Center - Opus Christi Magnum
Lafayette Community Health Care Clinic
Lafayette Education Foundation
Lafayette Parish Bar Foundation
Lafayette Youth Soccer Association, Inc.
Left to Tell Charitable Fund
Lifewater International
Louisiana Emergency Medical Unit
Louisiana HonorAir, Inc.
Louisiana Military Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc.
Louisiana State University
Louisiana State University at Eunice Foundation
Louisiana State University Foundation
Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation
Lourdes Foundation
March of Dimes
Marine Toys for Tots Foundation
Miles Perret Cancer Services
N.P. Moss Middle School
National World War II Museum
Nature Conservancy - Louisiana Chapter
New Iberia Optimist Club Foundation, Inc.
Northshore Families Helping Families
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Grant Recipients 2009
Opelousas General Health System Foundation
Our Lady of Fatima School
Our Lady of the Lake College
Our Lady of Wisdom Catholic Church
Oxfam America
Performing Arts Society of Acadiana
Pope John Paul II Academy
Prison Fellowship International
Project HOPE
Ragin-Cajun Amateur Boxing Club
Rebuilding Together Acadiana
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Sacred Heart of Jesus St. Katharine Drexel Catholic School
Schools of the Sacred Heart
Second Harvest Food Bank
of Greater New Orleans & Acadiana
Shining Light Foundation
Sisters of the Eucharistic Covenant
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Solomon House
Southern Mutual Financial Services, Inc.
Southern Mutual Help Association
Southern Poverty Law Center
Southwest Louisiana Education and Referral Center Inc.
Special Olympics Louisiana, Inc.
St. Edmund Catholic School
St. Genevieve Catholic School
St. Joseph Hospice Foundation
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
St. Martin Iberia Lafayette Parishes
Community Action Agency
St. Mary Outreach
St. Pius X Catholic Church
St. Thomas More Catholic High School
Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Tarahumara Children’s Hospital Fund
Temple Shalom
The Extra Mile, Region IV, Inc.
The Family Tree
The Lafayette Public Library Foundation
The Salvation Army
Tipitina’s Foundation, Inc.
Toys to Recovery
Trinity Bible Church
United Way of Acadiana
United Way of Greater New Orleans Area
United Way of Iberia, Inc.
United Way of South Mississippi
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
University of Louisiana at Lafayette Foundation
Vermilion Catholic High School
Vermilion Parish Police Jury
Volunteers of America
Wings of Hope
World Vision International
WWP, Inc. (Wounded Warrior Project)
Young Life
Over 100 organizations received grants from
Community Foundation of Acadiana in 2009. From
international aid organizations to small grants
making a difference in small towns, the spectrum
of giving is wide. The impact is profound.
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Memorials 2009
Aristide Alexander
Sherry A. Polk
Huey Arabie
Cordell Dartez,
State Farm Mutual Insurance
Mary Barber
Cordell Dartez,
State Farm Mutual Insurance
Claudius Broussard
Cordell Dartez,
State Farm Mutual Insurance
Leta Broussard
Cordell Dartez,
State Farm Mutual Insurance
Preston Broussard
Cordell Dartez,
State Farm Mutual Insurance
Adam Boyd
Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Cabes
Joanie Hill
Jim and Mary Buie Skelton
Edith Desormeaux
Cordell Dartez,
State Farm Mutual Insurance
Harriette Webb Boyd-Snee
Rancy Boyd-Snee
Mark Desormeaux
Cordell Dartez,
State Farm Mutual Insurance
Daina Bradley
Cordell Dartez,
State Farm Mutual Insurance
Lindell Duke
Bob Romero
Van Eaton & Romero, Inc.
William Bradley
Cordell Dartez,
State Farm Mutual Insurance
Elizabeth “Betty” Durand
Dianne and Smitty Landry
Bella Branson
Cordell Dartez,
State Farm Mutual Insurance
Arthur J. Broussard
Andrus-Boudreaux, APLC
Community Foundation of Acadiana
Computers for Business,
Jack Reedy
Darnall, Sikes, Gardes & Frederick
Raymond and Allyson Hebert
Joanie Hill
IBERIABANK
M & E Consulting, Inc.,
Scotty J. Baudoin
Jean S. O’Roark
Realtor Association of Acadiana
Rees Realty Corporation/Landry
Properties, Stephen Landry
The New Life Foundation,
William P. Mills III
Chris J. Gambel
Jane W. Gambel
Mitzi Dupre
Robin Gates
Ruby B. Langley
Johnny Georgia
Cordell Dartez,
State Farm Mutual Insurance
Lee W. Henry
David C. Henry
Brudley and Nancy Kibodeaux
Gene and Mary Ruth Sorrel
Delores “Bootsie” Landry
Van Eaton & Romero, Inc.
Terry Lattier
Cordell Dartez,
State Farm Mutual Insurance
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Cyprein Meche
Bob Romero
Breanne Adele Miller
Lynette Adams
Johanne Mauboules Moody
Whitney Bank
Phyllis Ortte Price
Dianne and Smitty Landry
Walter J. Rudick
Van Eaton & Romero, Inc.
Stimson F. Simon
Gaylen, Layne, Tyron
and Elizabeth Picard
Annie Sonnier
Cordell Dartez,
State Farm Mutual Insurance
Larry Trahan, Sr.
Cordell Dartez,
State Farm Mutual Insurance
Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Trappey
Linda T. and Collins C. Dautreuil
John Updike
Kath and Tom Engelhardt
Franklin Vincent
Cordell Dartez,
State Farm Mutual Insurance
Joey Young
L. J. and Chee Chee Gielen
* Gifts made to the Elemore Morgan, Jr.
Visual Arts Endowment are not listed as
memorial gifts unless they memorialize
someone other than Elemore Morgan, Jr.
The fund itself is in memory of Elemore
Morgan, Jr. and thus all fund activity and
contributions honor his memory.
Honoraria 2009
Acadiana Homebuilders*
Van Eaton & Romero, Inc.
David Calhoun (continued)
Aimée Sonnier
Dr. and Mrs. Robert R. Theard
Paul and Patty Toce
John and Dianne Tolson
John Tolson IV
Donna Wright
Conway and Melanie Yarbrough
Jim and Rosie Zehnder
David Calhoun
Barry and Jane Alldredge
Dustin and Jocelyn Bailey
Brett and Judy Boudreaux
Annette D. and Henry W. Busch, Jr.
Henry and Noelle Busch
Bob and Blair Cabes
Anne Calhoun
Bubba and Lawana Carlin
Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. Chappuis, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. James R. Chastain, Jr.
Charlotte and Russell Cryer
Diana L. Dalton
Michelle and Gerald DeLaunay
Keith and Julie Dronet
Gary and Jennifer Galvez
Jim and Nancy Ganser
Ron and Connie Gauthier
Katheryne J. Gerami
Joel and Janet Gooch
David and Judith Grand
Stephanie and Trenton Grand
Mike and Gwen Grimsley
Brenda B. Hawes
Peter and Jerry Hays
Raymond and Allyson Hebert
Joanie Hill
Larry and Sandy Holbert
Jim and Corky Hutchison
Bobby and Enola May
Pat and Truley Juneau
David and Betsy Koke
Buddy, Marilyn, Laura and Elizabeth Lee
Joey and Debbie LeJeune
Jimmy and Kim Mallia
Jim and Shirley McCoy
Bruce and Stacy Montesano
Hubert and Edith Odom
Jim and Tolley Odom
Glenda D. Pelletier
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin G. Preis, Jr.
Larry and Carolyn Richard
Mr. and Mrs. Franklin D. Roemer II
Charles and Tessie Schoeffler
Dr. and Mrs. S. L. Sherman
Jim and Mary Buie Skelton
Stuart Clarke
Tina M. Nini
Gene Cretini
Blanche M. Cretini
Wayne Elmore
Karen Theriot
Charles F. Hebert Family
Sandra Hebert LaBry
Kevin Hebert
Tina M. Nini
Tommy Kreamer
Tina M. Nini
Patrick Little
Carol Darbonne
Donna Miller
Bailey, Christi, Lissa & Steve Shivers
Van Eaton & Romero, Inc.
Mike and Cheryl Thompson
Van Eaton & Romero, Inc.
* Several gifts were made to honor local
area homebuilders. For a full list of those
homebuilders or for more information,
contact Linda Dautreuil (337.769.4840).
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Funds 2009
Corporate Charitable Funds
year established
Acadian Ambulance Community Donations Fund.............................................................................2005
Anne Dale - Jeweler For A Cause........................................................................................................2008
Completion Specialists Charitable Fund.............................................................................................2008
Dynamic Industries, Inc. Fund..............................................................................................................2004
Heart Hospital of Lafayette Community Fund.....................................................................................2006
JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Fund.......................................................................................................2007
Lafayette Association of Petroleum Landmen Endowment Fund...................................................2009
Lemoine Company, L.L.C. Fund.............................................................................................................2004
Manuel Builders Fund............................................................................................................................2005
Merrill Lynch - Lafayette Employee Philanthropic Fund..................................................................2008
REALTOR Association of Acadiana Fund............................................................................................2005
Starbucks C.O.A.S.T. Fund.....................................................................................................................2006
Van Eaton & Romero Community Fund................................................................................................2004
Women’s and Children’s Hospital Fund...............................................................................................2003
Designated Agency Funds
year established
Acadian Memorial Foundation Endowment Fund ............................................................................2006
Acadiana Legal Services Corporation Fund.......................................................................................2005
Ascension Episcopal School Endowment Fund................................................................................2007
Basin Resources Fund f/b/o Bridge Ministry of Acadiana, Inc.......................................................2005
Bridge Ministry of Acadiana Endowment Fund.................................................................................2005
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) Fund..............................................................................2005
Cecil J. Picard Center for Child Development Endowment Fund....................................................2007
Cecil J. Picard Center for Child Development Design Team Fund..............................................2007
Cecil J. Picard Elementary School at Maurice Endowment Fund..................................................2007
Children’s Advocacy Center and Sexual Abuse Response Center Endowment Fund................2003
Community Foundation of Acadiana Building Fund..........................................................................2009
Curator’s Circle Fund..............................................................................................................................2004
Endowment Fund f/b/o Community Foundation of Acadiana..........................................................2005
Epiphany Day School Endowment Fund ............................................................................................2008
Faith House Endowment Fund..............................................................................................................2009
Family Missions Company Fund...........................................................................................................2004
Family Promise of Acadiana.................................................................................................................2004
Healing House; Hope for Grieving Children Fund..............................................................................2007
Helping Hands for the Holidays Fund..................................................................................................2009
Holy Rosary Institute Alumni and Friends Association, Inc. Fund..................................................2004
Horse Farm Fund.....................................................................................................................................2009
Iberia Humane Society, Inc. Fund........................................................................................................2006
Junior League of Lafayette Endowment Fund...................................................................................2003
La Fondation Louisiane Fund................................................................................................................2009
Lafayette Ballet Theatre Endowment Fund - Agency.......................................................................2006
Gruver Legacy Fund...........................................................................................................................2006
Charles and Fay Richard Family Fund ............................................................................................2007
Lafayette Community Health Care Clinic Endowment Fund............................................................2004
Lafayette Council on Aging Vesta Bourgeois Fund...........................................................................2006
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Funds 2009
Lafayette Parish Library Foundation Fund..........................................................................................2009
Lippman Family Fund..............................................................................................................................2009
Louisiana Folk Roots, Inc. Endowment................................................................................................2009
Lourdes Foundation, Inc. Fund.............................................................................................................2006
Mary Grace Morrison Fund f/b/o Lafayette Parish Extended Learning.........................................2008
Math, Arts & Science Technology Academy at N.P. Moss School Endowed Fund.....................2005
Miles Perret Cancer Services - Robert E. Trahan - ULL Internship................................................2007
Miles Perret Cancer Services Endowment Fund..............................................................................2001
Nurturing Families of Louisiana Fund..................................................................................................2008
Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum Fund.........................................................................2007
Gail Romero f/b/o Academy of the Sacred Heart Fund...................................................................2005
Rodney and Cindi Savoy Fund for Miles Perret Cancer Services..................................................2007
Carl J. and Glenda W. Streva Fund for the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center..................................2008
Carl J. and Glenda W. Streva Fund for Sacred Heart Catholic Church - Morgan City................2007
Robert and Coni Trahan Fund f/b/o United Way of Acadiana..........................................................2008
Stuller Family Foundation Giving Fund................................................................................................2006
William O. Stutes and Marie Alleman Stutes Fund f/b/o the LARC................................................2005
Addison and Betty Wilkinson Family Fund f/b/o Children’s Museum of Acadiana......................2006
Donor Advised Funds
year established
Elaine Durbin Abell and Edward C. Abell, Jr. Family Fund...............................................................2007
The Abshire Family Fund.......................................................................................................................2008
Alldredge Family Fund............................................................................................................................2006
Anonymous Fund I .................................................................................................................................2004
Anonymous Fund II ................................................................................................................................2006
Claire and Doug Ashy, Sr. Fund............................................................................................................2009
Ambrose and Lucy Boudreaux Reading Enhancement Fund..........................................................2009
Daniel and Jeanine Bourque Family Fund..........................................................................................2004
Bradley & Kathleen Broussard Family Fund......................................................................................2005
Carbo Family Fund..................................................................................................................................2005
Culinary Arts of Acadiana Fund . .........................................................................................................2006
DeHart Family Fund................................................................................................................................2009
Bill Dore’ Family Fund.............................................................................................................................2009
Kay Legendre Dore’ Fund......................................................................................................................2008
Dupre Family Fund..................................................................................................................................2003
Bobby P. Dupre Charitable Fund...........................................................................................................2007
John Alexander & William Raburn Dupre Memorial Fund..............................................................2002
Esmerelda Fund.......................................................................................................................................2006
Fox - Pharr Family Fund.........................................................................................................................2007
Frankie Fund............................................................................................................................................2006
Leonard and Michelle Franques Family Fund....................................................................................2006
Chris Gambel Family Fund.....................................................................................................................2008
Carol B. and Lazar J. Gielen Family Charitable Giving Fund............................................................2009
Phil Haney Community Fund.................................................................................................................2008
Mark Hanna Charitable Fund................................................................................................................2008
Raymond and Allyson Hebert Family Fund.........................................................................................2007
Max and Dianne Hoyt Family Fund......................................................................................................2003
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Funds 2009
Brudley Kibodeaux Memorial Fund.....................................................................................................2009
Nancy Leigh Delahoussaye Kibodeaux Memorial Fund..................................................................2009
Leonard and Christine Lemoine Family Fund.....................................................................................2008
Marcie Little Fund...................................................................................................................................2009
Jewell Parkerson Lowe Foundation Fund..........................................................................................2007
Kevin Moody Family Charitable Fund..................................................................................................2009
Joel J. Moreau Memorial Fund............................................................................................................2007
Larrey and Grace Mouton Fund...........................................................................................................2008
Manuel Family Fund...............................................................................................................................2005
Master’s Fund..........................................................................................................................................2001
Margaret and Lee Matherne Family Fund..........................................................................................2005
McDaniel/Chappuis Fund......................................................................................................................2006
Wayne and Sandy Melancon Fund......................................................................................................2009
Louis and Pat Michot Family Fund.......................................................................................................2004
Mullen Family Fund.................................................................................................................................2009
Picard Family Charitable Fund..............................................................................................................2007
Prince Family Fund.................................................................................................................................2003
Pucheu Family Fund...............................................................................................................................2004
Pugh Family Fund ...................................................................................................................................2003
Bill Quinlan Family Fund.........................................................................................................................2009
Rodriguez Family Fund...........................................................................................................................2005
Melissa and Donald P. Ross III Fund....................................................................................................2007
Joe and Gina Sanford Family Foundation Fund.................................................................................2008
E. Stewart Shea III and Becky G. Shea Fund.....................................................................................2009
Jerry and Beverly Shea Family Fund...................................................................................................2009
Eddie and Gerry Soileau Family Fund..................................................................................................2008
Randy and Nancy Songy Family Fund.................................................................................................2009
Danna G. Toce Memorial Fund.............................................................................................................2008
Transportation Recreation Alternatives in Louisiana (T.R.A.I.L.S.).................................................2008
E. Warner Veillon Family Fund..............................................................................................................2005
Warner Family Fund................................................................................................................................2005
White Family Fund..................................................................................................................................2004
Wilkinson Family Foundation Fund......................................................................................................2006
Zaunbrecher Family Fund......................................................................................................................2009
The Thomas J. and Rosemary G. Zaunbrecher Family Fund...........................................................2006
Jim and Rosemary Zehnder Fund........................................................................................................2005
Todd and Jennifer Zehnder Family Fund.............................................................................................2009
Field of Interest Funds
year established
Acadian Ambulance Employee Disaster Relief Fund II....................................................................2008
Acadiana Greenspace Legacy Fund...................................................................................................2007
AHBA Community Housing Fund..........................................................................................................2006
Elemore Morgan, Jr. Visual Arts Endowment....................................................................................2006
Fund for the poor of Acadiana..............................................................................................................2007
Jackie and Dan Bouligny Fund.........................................................................................................2006
Let’s All Be Cool Acadiana Fund...........................................................................................................2004
Prelude Fundraiser.................................................................................................................................2004
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Funds 2009
REALTOR Association Disaster Relief Fund.......................................................................................2009
Richard Guidry Cajun and Creole Language......................................................................................2009
South Louisiana Recovery Fund...........................................................................................................2006
St. Martin Parish Disaster Relief Fund................................................................................................2007
Teche Federal Bank Employee Disaster Relief Fund........................................................................2008
Fiscal Sponsorships
year established
Acadiana AirFest Fund...........................................................................................................................2009
River Ranch Business Association Fund............................................................................................2009
Geographic Affiliate Funds
year established
Iberia Parish Enhancement Fund.........................................................................................................2007
Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco Community Fund.............................................................2008
William Doré Family Fund..................................................................................................................2007
Edward Jones Financial Group........................................................................................................2007
Dr. Michael and Tommye Halphen Fund.........................................................................................2007
IBERIABANK Community Fund.........................................................................................................2009
Shea Family Fund................................................................................................................................2007
St. Mary Parish Community Fund.........................................................................................................2008
The Little Family Fund.........................................................................................................................2009
Lippman Family Fund..........................................................................................................................2009
Patrick and Elizabeth Little Fund......................................................................................................2009
Legacy Funds
year established
Martha B. Brown Endowment Fund f/b/o ESA...................................................................................2004
Hays Family Fund....................................................................................................................................2008
Scholarship Funds
year established
Dr. Wilton and Juanita Bergeron Family Seminary Scholarship Fund...........................................2004
Eloise Voorhies Gary Memorial Award Fund.....................................................................................2005
Gordon and Margarette Doré Scholarship Fund...............................................................................2007
Home Bank Scholarship Fund..............................................................................................................2007
Jack Shirley Memorial Scholarship Fund...........................................................................................2004
The St. Martin Land Company Scholarship Fund..............................................................................2006
Unrestricted
year established
Community Foundation of Acadiana Memorial Fund........................................................................2008
David T. and Anne S. Calhoun Fund.....................................................................................................2005
Spirit of Acadiana Endowment Fund...................................................................................................2005
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In Conclusion
Community Foundation of Acadiana thanks all of the individuals and companies who work and volunteer to contribute to the
success of the Foundation. Listed on this page are some of the parties who ensure our professionalism and enable us to
be a model for other foundations and nonprofit organizations in our community and beyond.
FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP
Custodian of Funds: Merrill Lynch (Prairie Capital Management, LLC as of 1/31/09)*
Tax Preparer and Auditor: Broussard, Poche, Lewis and Breaux, LLP
Community Foundation of Acadiana is committed to having a group of professional staff and volunteers, who are respected
in their field, monitor investment decisions and performance. For more information about the investment policies and options
of the Foundation, contact the Community Foundation of Acadiana office at 337.769.4840.
* NOTE: Donors may choose to have their charitable fund managed by their financial advisor or firm through the Foundation’s Financial Advisor Program.
REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2009
Artwork: Gwen Voorhies, Graphic Design: Kate Ferry, Printer: Tri-Star Graphics Group, Inc.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Council on Foundations
Community Foundation of Acadiana regularly consults with national organizations and foundations to learn best practices
and enhance our operations for the benefit of Acadiana. Staff members are presented with regular professional development opportunities and have regular access to leaders in the field of Community Foundations.
HOW TO STAY INFORMED
Community Foundation of Acadiana is committed to engaging community stakeholders in our efforts. Please visit our website
to learn more (www.cfacadiana.org) and contact our staff if you would like to volunteer.
DonorSense: EARLY ADOPTERS
The organizations listed below were the first organizations to complete DonorSense profiles. The DonorSense profiling
process is open to all nonprofits, schools, and churches in the Acadiana area. This group completed their profiles by the first
deadline. Community Foundation of Acadiana is working towards having over 125 profiles completed and viewable in 2010.
Acadiana Center for the Arts
Acadiana Youth
Acadiana Outreach Center
American Cancer Society
American Heart Association
Aneurysm Outreach, Inc.
Assist Agency
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Acadiana
Boys and Girls Club of Acadiana
Camp Bon Couer
CASA 16th JDC
CASA of SoLA
Cathedral Carmel School
Community Outreach Corporation/
Welcome House
CUPS
CYT Lafayette
ECGC Women’s Business Center
Evangeline Area Council,
Boy Scouts of America
Faith House
Family Violence Intervention
Girl Scouts of Louisiana Pines to the Gulf
Healing House
Hearts of Hope
Hospice of Acadiana
Jacob Crouch Foundation
Joshua’s Place
Junior Achievement of Acadiana
Kiwanis Club of Lafayette
LANO
LA Cultural Economy Foundation
Lafayette Animal Aid
Lafayette Catholic Service Center
Lafayette Education Foundation
Louisiana Folk Roots, Inc.
Louisiana Youth Seminar (LYS)
Miles Perret Cancer Services
Rebuilding Together Acadiana
Second Harvest Food Bank
of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana
SMILE Community Action Agency
Social Service Center of New Iberia
Southwest Louisiana Area
Health Education Center (SWLAHEC)
Special Olympics of Louisiana
Sts. Leo-Seton Catholic School
St. Thomas More Catholic High School
The Extra Mile
The Family Tree
The Sunshine Foundation
United Way of Acadiana
Volunteers of America
of Greater Baton Rouge
Young Life
Community Foundation of Acadiana has made every attempt to acknowledge its 2009 activity accurately and completely.
Should there be any additions, errors, or omissions in this document, please contact Community Foundation of Acadiana
at 337.769.4840.
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GWEN VOORHIES
Gwen Voorhies began a lifelong interest in learning about art 36 years
ago and went on to receive her Bachelors of Interior Design from LSU in
1983. In 1998, she began concentrating on painting and drawing which
led her to show her work and teach in 2003. She currently teaches classes
and workshops in New Iberia and Lafayette and travels the country painting en plein air on location. Gwen has also been active in her community by
helping nonprofit organizations create events which bring art and music
to the people of Acadiana. She just finished working with the St. Landry
Parish project “Fiddlemania” and her work on that project encouraged
the block prints included in this report.
Gwen was married 27 years ago to Alexis Voorhies and they have two
wonderful “adult” children, Alexis “C” and Lillian Voorhies.
For additional information on Gwen Voorhies and her work, please visit
www.gwenvoorhies.com or www.gwensdailypaintingblogspot.com.
www.cfacadiana.org