You may establish and endow separate fund accounts with the Family Foundation for a minimum pledge of $10,000, upon receipt of the first $1,000 contribution. A contribution may be made anonymously, and an endowment may be unrestricted, designated or donor-advised funds to benefit the programs and services of Family & Youth.

Distribution of income from the gift will be made to Family & Youth soon after the minimum goal for the endowment is reached.

When you establish an endowment to Family Foundation of Southwest Louisiana you can make personal decisions regarding your contribution:

Decide When to Give
You can create your fund now, establish it in your will, or create it through a trust arrangement that benefits your family as well as charity. Tax deductions are earned at the time of your gift.

Decide What to Give
Almost any kind of asset can be used to start your fund, such as cash, publicly traded securities, stocks, real estate, life insurance and tangible personal property.

Choose the Name for Your Fund
Most of our funds are named for the donor or the donor’s family or as a memorial to someone special. If you prefer anonymity, you may choose a name that reflects your charitable purposes.

The Family Foundation of Southwest Louisiana accepts a $5,000.00 endowment from Lake Charles Racquet Club to benefit Family & Youth Counseling Agency. Kris Vinson, General Manager of Lake Charles Racquet Club, presents check to Vickie Wicks, Chair of the Foundation. Complete News Release.

The Family Foundation of Southwest Louisiana is pleased to accept a $10,000.00 endowment from Lake Charles Toyota. Phil Tarver, owner of Lake Charles Toyota, presents a check to Julio Galan, CEO of the Family Foundation of Southwest Louisiana. Complete News Release.

The Family Foundation of Southwest Louisiana is pleased to accept a $5,000 contribution to the endowment from Philip and Lucie Earhart. Philip and Lucie Earhart present a check to Julio Galan, CEO of the Family Foundation of Southwest Louisiana. Complete News Release.

L’Auberge du Lac Gala Benefits Children, Youth and Families

Kerry Andersen, Manager of Community and Public Relations at L’Auberge du Lac, presents a check in the amount of $45,125.00 to Andrew Vanchiere, Trustee and Julio Galan, Executive Director of the Family Foundation of Southwest Louisiana. The money was raised at the L’Auberge grand opening gala to benefit children, youth and families in Southwest Louisiana through Family & Youth programs and services.

For more information e-mail Julio Galan, or call 337-436-9533.