Como Charitable Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Como Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Winnsboro, Louisiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 27 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $243,926. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.2 million
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$243,926
- Assets$28.1 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
15% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $910,312 | 23 | $23.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 30 | $25.5 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 27 | $28.1 million |
How to apply
Como Charitable Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Como Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 27 | $1.2 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Town of Winnsboro | Charitable | $243,926 |
| The Center for Children and Families Inc | Charitable | $237,516 |
| Franklin Parish Sheriff | Charitable | $227,058 |
| Franklin Tennis Association | Charitable | $154,600 |
| University of Louisiana Monroe Foundation | Charitableeducational | $50,000 |
| Friends of Crowville Inc 2021 Grant | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Med Camps of Louisiana | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Louisiana Tech University Foundation | Educational | $25,000 |
| Lyfe Skills Committee | Charitablechartiable | $25,000 |
| Winnsboro Main Street Economic Committee | Charitable | $22,500 |
| Baskin Community Committe | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Brandon K Sims Foundation | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Franklin Parish Library | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Grow Gilbert | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Princess Theatre Foundation | Chartiable | $15,000 |
| Wisner Wins | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Louisiana Delta Community College | Charitable | $11,000 |
| St Mary's High School Youth | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Cuba Baptist Church | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Grace's Home | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Hanna-Richardson VFW Post 3155 | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Humane Society Adoption Center | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Fair Park Baptist Church | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Paws of NE Louisiana | Charitable | $5,000 |
| River Cities Humane Society for Cats | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | Charitable | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ann B McIntyre
- John L Luffey Jr
- Carl D Gardner
- Pamela J Paola
- Carmen Sims
Questions people ask
Does Como Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Como Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Como Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Ann B McIntyre (Director/Pres), John L Luffey Jr (Director/Vp), Carl D Gardner (Director/Treas) and Pamela J Paola (Director/Sec) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Como Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, faith communities and human services.