The Warren & Betty Guidry Foundation

Preselected recipients only Rayne, Louisiana · EIN 471393927

The Warren & Betty Guidry Foundation is a private foundation in Rayne, Louisiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $260,866 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $184,600. 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$260,866
Number of grants22
Typical grant$2,500
Largest grant$184,600
Assets$2.9 million
New grantees38%

Giving in 2025 was up from $105,492 the year before.

38% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax year	Grants paid	Number of grants	Assets
2023	$108,860	19	$2.3 million
2024	$105,492	25	$2.6 million
2025	$260,866	22	$2.9 million

How to apply

The Warren & Betty Guidry 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Warren & Betty Guidry Foundation funds

Veterans$189,100

Education$27,916

Science and research$21,067

Faith communities$17,950

Community development$13,100

Arts and culture$2,300

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Louisiana.

State	Grants	Amount
Louisiana	15	$233,299
North Dakota	1	$12,000
Tennessee	1	$9,067
District of Columbia	2	$2,800
Indiana	2	$2,400
Michigan	1	$1,300

Grants paid in 2025

All 22 grants
Recipient	Purpose	Amount
City of Rayne Rayne, LA	Veterans	$184,600
Delta Waterfowl Bismarck, ND	Scientific	$12,000
Trahan Construction Rayne, LA	Civic	$12,000
American International School Samulprakam, TN	Scientific	$9,067
Notre Dame High Crowley, LA	Education	$6,444
Ull Lafayette, LA	Education	$6,105
St Joseph Church Rayne, LA	Religious	$6,000
American Legion Post 77 Rayne, LA	Patriotism	$3,500
Diocese of Lafayette Lafayette, LA	Religious	$3,000
Our lady of the lake Lake Arthur, LA	Religion	$2,500
Old Spanis Trail of Raye Rayne, LA	Public Activities	$2,500
Episcal School of Acadiana Cade, LA	Religous	$2,500
Charities under 1000 Rayne, LA	Religious	$1,550
Judicial Watch Washington, DC	Religious	$1,500
The Heritage Foundation Washington, DC	Education	$1,300
Hilsdale College Hillsdale, MI	Education	$1,300
Catholic Vote Carmel, IN	Religious	$1,200
Catholic Vote Carmel, IN	Education	$1,200
National WW II Museum New Orleans, LA	Veterans	$1,000
Lions Club of Rayne Rayne, LA	Civic	$600
Imaculite Heart of Mary Crowley, LA	Religious	$500
Mire Volunteer Fire Duson, LA	Religious	$500

Officers and trustees

Warren Guidry
Director
David Guidry
Director

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Warren & Betty Guidry Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Warren & Betty Guidry Foundation give?

$260,866 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.

Who runs The Warren & Betty Guidry Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Warren Guidry (Director) and David Guidry (Director).

What does The Warren & Betty Guidry Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly veterans, education and science and research.