The Foundation provides grants to nonprofits to make lives better in the region.

The Baton Rouge Area Foundation, a community foundation with $530 million in assets, provides two essential functions for the capital region. One, the Foundation connects philanthropists with capable nonprofits to make sure the needs of our communities are met. Two, the Foundation invests in and manages pivotal projects that can change the community.

Housing and retail spaces
Scholarships
Grants
Research and statistics
Hurricane Katrina program
Award for Literary Excellence