Southland Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Southland Foundation is a private foundation in Shreveport, Louisiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $70,850 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $4,500 and the largest $20,000. 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$70,850
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$4,500
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$468,558
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $69,230 the year before.
40% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $15,000 | 1 | $247,967 |
| 2024 | $69,230 | 10 | $493,717 |
| 2025 | $70,850 | 13 | $468,558 |
How to apply
Southland Foundation 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.
What Southland Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 12 | $70,550 |
| Illinois | 1 | $300 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tiger Athletic Foundation | Charitable Giving | $20,000 |
| Krewe of Gemini of the Ark-la-Tex I | Charitable Giving | $10,000 |
| The Strand Theatre of Shreveport Co | Charitable Giving | $10,000 |
| St Joseph Catholic School | Charitable Giving | $7,500 |
| Independence Bowl Foundation | Charitable Giving | $6,250 |
| Northwestern State University Found | Charitable Giving | $5,000 |
| St Pius X Catholic Church | Charitable Giving | $4,500 |
| Demons Unlimited Foundation | Charitable Giving | $3,000 |
| Loyala College Prep | Charitable Giving | $2,000 |
| Individual | Charitable Giving | $1,000 |
| Volunteers of America | Charitable Giving | $1,000 |
| St Pius X Catholic Church | Charitable Giving | $300 |
| Individual | Charitable Giving | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- John Manno Jr
Questions people ask
Does Southland Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Southland Foundation give?
$70,850 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $4,500.
Who runs Southland Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John Manno Jr (President).
What does Southland Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.