Pinhook Foundation Inc is a Lafayette-area funder that concentrates substantial, flexible support to a small number of local social service and faith-linked institutions. Its giving emphasizes Catholic social services and local charitable infrastructure, with significant gifts to a regional hospital foundation and youth development programs. The foundation’s grants appear directed at meeting basic needs and strengthening community institutions across the Acadiana region.
Concentrated, large-dollar local giving: a small number of sizable grants (some repeat) to a few core organizations, often for general/exempt-purpose support or charitable assistance rather than many small awards.
Pinhook Foundation Inc. centers its giving on basic-needs and charitable-assistance organizations in Acadiana, with one of its clearest signals being a $211,000 grant to the Community Foundation of Acadiana for charitable assistance to the needy. The foundation’s recent grants show a pattern of repeated, substantial support to local institutions that serve vulnerable residents, including Catholic Charities of Acadiana and Lourdes Foundation. Those gifts are paired with funding for youth-serving groups, disaster relief, animal welfare, and Catholic education, but the strongest thread is direct service to people facing hardship. The foundation gave $1,088,211 in annual grants in the latest filing year on record, and its recent awards frequently fall in the five-figure range. Several organizations appear more than once across 2023 and 2024, suggesting ongoing support rather than isolated one-time gifts. Pinhook Foundation Inc. also backs community infrastructure through local intermediaries and health-related philanthropy, including repeat support for regional institutions based in Lafayette. Its grantmaking is local in scope and overwhelmingly concentrated in Louisiana.
In Catholic social services, the foundation gave $160,000 to Catholic Charities of Acadiana in 2024 and $75,000 in 2023, both for exempt-purpose support. It also awarded $11,500 to St Bernard Catholic School in Breaux Bridge in 2024 and $11,300 in 2023, showing support for Catholic-linked community institutions beyond Lafayette itself. For health and hospice services, Pinhook Foundation Inc. gave $103,000 to Lourdes Foundation in 2024 and $83,000 in 2023, both described as contributions to assist with exempt purpose. It also supported Hospice of Acadiana with $20,000 in 2024. Youth and family services are another clear area. The foundation gave $50,000 to Boys Girls Clubacadiana in 2024 and $20,000 in 2023, plus $22,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters in 2024. Smaller grants also went to Christian Youth Theater and First Baptist Christian School.
Typical grant size sits at $5,000 at the 25th percentile, $10,000 at the median, and $25,250 at the 75th percentile, which points to a mix of modest awards and larger institutional gifts. The recent record shows repeat support across years for several recipients, including 2023-to-2024 renewals rather than single appearances. The foundation appears to operate as a private grantmaker rather than a vehicle for individuals or program-related investments. The grant descriptions are generally framed as contributions for exempt purpose or charitable assistance, consistent with discretionary support.
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$747K
Most grants fall between $5K and $25K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$5K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$25K
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Notable grantees: Catholic Charities of Acadiana, Community Foundation of Acadiana, Lourdes Foundation, Boys & Girls Club of Acadiana
Grantmaking is highly localized. Louisiana recipients account for 95% of grants, and the largest share of awards goes to Lafayette-based organizations such as the Community Foundation of Acadiana, Catholic Charities of Acadiana, Lourdes Foundation, and the American Red Cross Disaster office. Outside Lafayette, the list includes Breaux Bridge, Broussard, and Carencro, each receiving individual awards. The only non-Louisiana recipient in the recent list is The Good Samaritan Center in Fredericksburg, Texas.
The recent grants cluster around charitable assistance, Catholic social services, health-related philanthropy, youth development, and community relief. Examples include support for Catholic Charities of Acadiana, Lourdes Foundation, Boys Girls Clubacadiana, and the Community Foundation of Acadiana.
The grant-size distribution is fairly concentrated: the 25th percentile is $5,000, the median is $10,000, and the 75th percentile is $25,250. The recent record also includes larger awards such as $211,000 and $160,000.
Louisiana receives 95% of the grants in the recent data, with Lafayette appearing repeatedly as the recipient city. Other Louisiana cities in the list include Breaux Bridge, Broussard, and Carencro.
Yes. Several recipients appear in both 2023 and 2024, including Lourdes Foundation, Catholic Charities of Acadiana, American Red Cross Disaster, Boys Girls Clubacadiana, Spay Nation - Wildcat Foundation, First Baptist Christian School, and Acadiana Veteran Alliance.
The foundation does not fund individuals. Its recent grants go to organizations such as charities, schools, health foundations, and community service groups.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CATHEDRAL CARMEL SCHOOL | LAFAYETTE, LA | $100,000 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION TO ASSIST WITH EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| LOURDES FOUNDATION | LAFAYETTE, LA | $96,100 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION TO ASSIST WITH EXPEMPT PURPOSE |
| Moncus Park Legacy Campaign | Lafayette, LA | $75,000 | 2026 | Contribution to assist with exempt purpose |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF ACADIANA | LAFAYETTE, LA | $75,000 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION TO ASSIST WITH EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| BOYS GIRLS CLUBACADIANA | LAFAYETTE, LA | $55,735 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION TO ASSIST WITH EXPEMPT PURPOSE |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS | LAFAYETTE, LA | $25,000 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION TO ASSIST WITH EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| ACADIANA ANIMAL AIDE | CARENCRO, LA | $25,000 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION TO ASSIST WITH EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS DISASTER | LAFAYETTE, LA | $25,000 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION TO ASSIST WITH EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| HOSPICE OF ACADIANA | LAFAYETTE, LA | $20,000 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION TO ASSIST WITH EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| Acadiana Veteran Alliance | Lafayette, LA | $15,000 | 2026 | Contribution to assist with exempt purpose |
| SOUTH LA COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATI | LAFAYETTE, LA | $15,000 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION TO ASSIST WITH EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| SPAY NATION - WILDCAT FOUNDATION | LAFAYETTE, LA | $15,000 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION TO ASSIST WITH EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| First Baptist Christian School | Lafayette, LA | $13,479 | 2026 | Contribution to assist with exempt purpose |
| St Bernard Catholic School | Breaux Bridge, LA | $10,030 | 2026 | Contribution to assist with exempt purpose |
| The Current | Lafayette, LA | $10,000 | 2026 | Contribution to assist with exempt purpose |
| CHRISTIAN YOUTH THEATER | LAFAYETTE, LA | $10,000 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION TO ASSIST WITH EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| FRIENDS OF LAFAYETTE MOUNTED POLICE | LAFAYETTE, LA | $7,500 | 2026 | Contribution to assist with exempt purpose |
| FOR THE BIRDS | LAFAYETTE, LA | $5,765 | 2026 | Contribution to assist with exempt purpose |
| RAGIN CAJUN ATHLETIC FOUNDATION | LAFAYETTE, LA | $1,500 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION TO ASSIST WITH EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| THE GOOD SAMARITAN CENTER | FREDERICKSBURG, TX | $1,000 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION TO ASSIST WITH EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY | LAFAYETTE, LA | $500 | 2026 | Contribution to assist with exempt purpose |
| CATHEDRAL CARMEL SCHOOL | LAFAYETTE, LA | $100,000 | 2025 | CONTRIBUTION TO ASSIST WITH EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| LOURDES FOUNDATION | LAFAYETTE, LA | $98,000 | 2025 | CONTRIBUTION TO ASSIST WITH EXPEMPT PURPOSE |
| Moncus Park Legacy Campaign | Lafayette, LA | $75,000 | 2025 | Contribution to assist with exempt purpose |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF ACADIANA | LAFAYETTE, LA | $50,000 | 2025 | CONTRIBUTION TO ASSIST WITH EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| BOYS GIRLS CLUBACADIANA | LAFAYETTE, LA | $50,000 | 2025 | CONTRIBUTION TO ASSIST WITH EXPEMPT PURPOSE |
| ACADIANA ANIMAL AIDE | CARENCRO, LA | $26,100 | 2025 | CONTRIBUTION TO ASSIST WITH EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS DISASTER | LAFAYETTE, LA | $25,000 | 2025 | CONTRIBUTION TO ASSIST WITH EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| HOSPICE OF ACADIANA | LAFAYETTE, LA | $20,000 | 2025 | CONTRIBUTION TO ASSIST WITH EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS | LAFAYETTE, LA | $20,000 | 2025 | CONTRIBUTION TO ASSIST WITH EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| First Baptist Christian School | Lafayette, LA | $13,391 | 2025 | Contribution to assist with exempt purpose |
| CHRISTIAN YOUTH THEATER | LAFAYETTE, LA | $12,250 | 2025 | CONTRIBUTION TO ASSIST WITH EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| St Bernard Catholic School | Breaux Bridge, LA | $11,710 | 2025 | Contribution to assist with exempt purpose |
| Acadiana Veteran Alliance | Lafayette, LA | $10,000 | 2025 | Contribution to assist with exempt purpose |
| SPAY NATION - WILDCAT FOUNDATION | LAFAYETTE, LA | $10,000 | 2025 | CONTRIBUTION TO ASSIST WITH EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ACADIANA | LAFAYETTE, LA | $10,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE ASSISTANCE TO THE NEEDY. |
| Downtown Lafayette Unlimited | Lafayette, LA | $7,250 | 2025 | Contribution to assist with exempt purpose |
| HEALING HOUSE | LAFAYETTE, LA | $5,181 | 2025 | CONTRIBUTION TO ASSIST WITH EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| LAGCOE STEM Program | Lafayette, LA | $5,000 | 2025 | Contribution to assist with exempt purpose |
| ACADIANA SYMPHONY ASSOC | LAFAYETTE, LA | $5,000 | 2025 | CONTRIBUTION TO ASSIST WITH EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| UNIVERSITY OF LA LAFAYETTE | LAFAYETTE, LA | $5,000 | 2025 | CONTRIBUTION TO ASSIST WITH EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| RAGIN CAJUN ATHLETIC FOUNDATION | LAFAYETTE, LA | $1,000 | 2025 | CONTRIBUTION TO ASSIST WITH EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF ACADIANA | LAFAYETTE, LA | $160,000 | 2024 | CONTRIBUTION TO ASSIST WITH EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| LOURDES FOUNDATION | LAFAYETTE, LA | $103,000 | 2024 | CONTRIBUTION TO ASSIST WITH EXPEMPT PURPOSE |
| BOYS GIRLS CLUBACADIANA | LAFAYETTE, LA | $50,000 | 2024 | CONTRIBUTION TO ASSIST WITH EXPEMPT PURPOSE |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS DISASTER | LAFAYETTE, LA | $35,000 | 2024 | CONTRIBUTION TO ASSIST WITH EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ACADIANA | LAFAYETTE, LA | $35,000 | 2024 | CHARITABLE ASSISTANCE TO THE NEEDY. |
| ACADIANA ANIMAL AID | LAFAYETTE, LA | $26,000 | 2024 | CONTRIBUTION TO ASSIST WITH EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS | LAFAYETTE, LA | $22,000 | 2024 | CONTRIBUTION TO ASSIST WITH EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| HOSPICE OF ACADIANA | LAFAYETTE, LA | $20,000 | 2024 | CONTRIBUTION TO ASSIST WITH EXEMPT PURPOSE |
CATHEDRAL CARMEL SCHOOL
$100,000CONTRIBUTION TO ASSIST WITH EXEMPT PURPOSE
LOURDES FOUNDATION
$96,100CONTRIBUTION TO ASSIST WITH EXPEMPT PURPOSE
Moncus Park Legacy Campaign
$75,000Contribution to assist with exempt purpose
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF ACADIANA
$75,000CONTRIBUTION TO ASSIST WITH EXEMPT PURPOSE
BOYS GIRLS CLUBACADIANA
$55,735CONTRIBUTION TO ASSIST WITH EXPEMPT PURPOSE
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS
$25,000CONTRIBUTION TO ASSIST WITH EXEMPT PURPOSE
AMERICAN RED CROSS DISASTER
$25,000CONTRIBUTION TO ASSIST WITH EXEMPT PURPOSE
Acadiana Veteran Alliance
$15,000Contribution to assist with exempt purpose
SOUTH LA COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATI
$15,000CONTRIBUTION TO ASSIST WITH EXEMPT PURPOSE
SPAY NATION - WILDCAT FOUNDATION
$15,000CONTRIBUTION TO ASSIST WITH EXEMPT PURPOSE
First Baptist Christian School
$13,479Contribution to assist with exempt purpose
St Bernard Catholic School
$10,030Contribution to assist with exempt purpose
The Current
$10,000Contribution to assist with exempt purpose
CHRISTIAN YOUTH THEATER
$10,000CONTRIBUTION TO ASSIST WITH EXEMPT PURPOSE
FRIENDS OF LAFAYETTE MOUNTED POLICE
$7,500Contribution to assist with exempt purpose
FOR THE BIRDS
$5,765Contribution to assist with exempt purpose
RAGIN CAJUN ATHLETIC FOUNDATION
$1,500CONTRIBUTION TO ASSIST WITH EXEMPT PURPOSE
PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY
$500Contribution to assist with exempt purpose
CATHEDRAL CARMEL SCHOOL
$100,000CONTRIBUTION TO ASSIST WITH EXEMPT PURPOSE
Moncus Park Legacy Campaign
$75,000Contribution to assist with exempt purpose
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF ACADIANA
$50,000CONTRIBUTION TO ASSIST WITH EXEMPT PURPOSE
AMERICAN RED CROSS DISASTER
$25,000CONTRIBUTION TO ASSIST WITH EXEMPT PURPOSE
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS
$20,000CONTRIBUTION TO ASSIST WITH EXEMPT PURPOSE
First Baptist Christian School
$13,391Contribution to assist with exempt purpose
CHRISTIAN YOUTH THEATER
$12,250CONTRIBUTION TO ASSIST WITH EXEMPT PURPOSE
St Bernard Catholic School
$11,710Contribution to assist with exempt purpose
Acadiana Veteran Alliance
$10,000Contribution to assist with exempt purpose
SPAY NATION - WILDCAT FOUNDATION
$10,000CONTRIBUTION TO ASSIST WITH EXEMPT PURPOSE
Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
$7,250Contribution to assist with exempt purpose
HEALING HOUSE
$5,181CONTRIBUTION TO ASSIST WITH EXEMPT PURPOSE
LAGCOE STEM Program
$5,000Contribution to assist with exempt purpose
ACADIANA SYMPHONY ASSOC
$5,000CONTRIBUTION TO ASSIST WITH EXEMPT PURPOSE
UNIVERSITY OF LA LAFAYETTE
$5,000CONTRIBUTION TO ASSIST WITH EXEMPT PURPOSE
RAGIN CAJUN ATHLETIC FOUNDATION
$1,000CONTRIBUTION TO ASSIST WITH EXEMPT PURPOSE
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF ACADIANA
$160,000CONTRIBUTION TO ASSIST WITH EXEMPT PURPOSE
AMERICAN RED CROSS DISASTER
$35,000CONTRIBUTION TO ASSIST WITH EXEMPT PURPOSE
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS
$22,000CONTRIBUTION TO ASSIST WITH EXEMPT PURPOSE