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This is Home Fest Inc

Preselected recipients only Lake Charles, Louisiana · EIN 874323242

This is Home Fest Inc is a private foundation in Lake Charles, Louisiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $6,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $11,080 the year before.

100% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$11,0801$47,432
2024$6,0002$67,030

How to apply

This is Home Fest 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 This is Home Fest Inc funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Louisiana.

StateGrantsAmount
Louisiana2$6,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Lake Charles, LA
To support the mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters$5,000
Community Foundation of Southwest LA
Lake Charles, LA
To support the mission of the Community Foundation$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does This is Home Fest Inc accept grant applications?

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

How much does This is Home Fest Inc give?

$6,000 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.

Who runs This is Home Fest Inc?

Its 2024 filing lists Lauren Olsen (President), Blane Bourgeious (Vice President), Kathy Kay McPherson (Secretary) and Mollie C Broussard (Treasurer).

What does This is Home Fest Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and community development.

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