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University of Louisiana at Lafayette Foundation

EIN 72-6023836 · Lafayette, LA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair56 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT SERVICES TO ASSIST THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE IN FURTHERING ITS MISSION OF ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE IN UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND PUBLIC SERVICE.

Income
$41.8 million
Spending
$53.2 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
2.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 81%
Employees
32
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$216,486, chief financial officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 28% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 27% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 61% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    30 of 32 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $13.0 million spent. ACADEMIC SUPPORT: THE UL LAFAYETTE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE BY SOLICITING PRIVATE DONATIONS, INVESTING, AND DISTRIBUTING EXPENDABLE FUNDS IN THE FORM OF SCHOLARSHIPS, CHAIRS, PROFESSORSHIPS, HONORARIUMS, FACULTY DEVELOPMENT, CAPITAL PROJECTS AND RESEARCH SUBSIDIES. A PORTION OF SUCH DISTRIBUTIONS ARE LOUISIANA BOARD OF REGENTS SUPPORT FUND (BORSF) MATCHING GIFT FUNDS. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FUNDS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS, EMINENT SCHOLAR AND DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR AWARDS, RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS, SALARY SUBSIDIES, EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL AND PROFESSIONAL ENRICHMENT. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDED FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR FACULTY DEVELOPMENT AND CLASSROOM RESOURCES.
  2. $35.6 million spent. ATHLETIC PROGRAM SUPPORT: THE UL LAFAYETTE FOUNDATION PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR A VARIETY OF ATHLETIC PROGRAMS INCLUDING ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS, PROGRAM ENRICHMENT, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, AND FACILITIES ENHANCEMENT. FUNDING ALSO INCLUDES STUDENT ATHLETE TUTORING, NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT, TEAM TRAVEL COSTS, EQUIPMENT, UNIFORMS, TRAINERS, AND SALARY SUPPLEMENTS FOR COACHES.
  3. $712,785 spent. MUSEUM SUPPORT: THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTED THE HILLIARD ART MUSEUM, WHOSE MISSION IS TO ENHANCE THE EDUCATION OF UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE STUDENTS AND INSPIRE CREATIVITY THROUGH ENGAGEMENT WITH THE ARTS FOR THE ACADIANA REGION. SELECTIONS FROM THE MUSEUM'S PERMANENT COLLECTION ARE ON VIEW ON A ROTATING BASIS. DURING EACH SEMESTER, THE MUSEUM FEATURES PROGRAMS WHICH COMPLEMENTS THE CURRENT SEASON OF EXHIBITIONS AND PROVIDE A CROSS-DISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO LEARNING. IN ADDITION, THE MUSEUM HOSTS MONTHLY CHILD EVENTS AS WELL AS HEALTH AND FITNESS CLASSES. NUMEROUS OTHER LECTURES AND OTHER SPECIAL COMMUNITY EVENTS ARE HOSTED AND AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 1957.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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