AREAS OF FOCUS
Huey and Angelina Wilson Foundation funds efforts in the areas of human services, healthcare, education and prison reentry that positively impact and strengthen the organizations and institutions that address the underlying causes of our community’s largest challenges.
HUMAN SERVICES
The Foundation strives to prevent hunger, drugs and societal difficulties throughout communities by funding strategic efforts.
EDUCATION
The Foundation wants to see everyone succeed. Improving the education system and delivering quality reading and literacy programs is a top priority.
HEALTHCARE
The health of every resident is important to the Foundation. Care and assistance is provided to the working poor and those without insurance.
PRISON REENTRY
The Foundation understands the challenges that come with prison reentry. Funding is provided to organizations that reduce barriers to reintegration.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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OUR MISSION
Huey and Angelina Wilson Foundation’s mission is to enhance Louisiana’s communities throughout the Greater Baton Rouge area by supporting philanthropic initiatives and programs that improve the lives of its citizens. The Foundation seeks to support and strengthen organizations working in the areas of human services, healthcare, education and prison reentry that strive to address the underlying causes of social and economic problems.
OUR IMPACT
Huey and Angelina Wilson Foundation is ready to help philanthropic organizations with the resources needed to improve the lives of those most in need in our communities. We are prepared to work with you to improve the lives of citizens throughout the Greater Baton Rouge community, so apply today!
23
YEARS OF
GRANTMAKING
$77.6M
INVESTED IN
GREATER BATON ROUGE
281
ORGANIZATIONS
FUNDED
OUR GRANTEES
HUMAN SERVICES
In the area of Human Services, the Foundation funded a charity with $125,000 for furniture donations.
HEALTHCARE
The Foundation’s Healthcare program pledged $30,000 to an organization that provided epilepsy case management.
EDUCATION
In the area of Education, $50,000 was given to an organization dedicated to fostering leaders in our state.
PRISON REENTRY
An organization that promoted relapse prevention for reentries gained $100,000 of support from the Foundation’s Prison Reentry initiative.
EDUCATION
The Foundation gave $36,000 to an organization determined to improve educational success in juvenile justice facilities.
PRISON REENTRY
In the area of Prison Reentry, a total of $273,000 was donated to an organization that supported reentry families.
HEALTHCARE
The Foundation’s Healthcare program funded an organization with $25,000 to provide healthcare to underserved children.
HUMAN SERVICES
For Human Services outreach, the Foundation donated $20,000 to an organization that provided legal services to flood victims.
NEWS
Helping the Formerly Incarcerated Integrate Into the Community – and Stay Out of Prison
Philanthropy Southeast, August 12, 2020
Baton Rouge-based foundations donate $1.2 million for Edwards’ coronavirus relief fund
The Advocate, March 20, 2020
Baton Rouge Foundations Grant $1.2 million to La. Governor’s Fund
Press Release, March 20, 2020
11 States in 11 Months: Southern Philanthropy in… Louisiana
featuring HAWF VP Research & Trustee, Renee G. Joyal, Ph.D.
Philanthropy Southeast, June 27, 2019
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