About Iberia Parish Foundation:
The Iberia Parish Foundation (IPF), formerly known as Iberia Parish Enhancement Fund, was established in 2007 and was the first affiliate fund of Community Foundation of Acadiana. What began as a $100 commitment and a desire to improve Iberia Parish has grown into an endowment fund in excess of $100,000 to benefit the community.
IPF utilizes the resources, infrastructure, and professional management of assets of Community Foundation of Acadiana while focusing attention on growing philanthropy in Iberia Parish. IPF is advised by a Board of Directors made up of Iberia Parish residents who focus on broad philanthropic fields including social services, children and youth, the arts, education, community development, and more.
In 2011, IPF made 3 grants to organizations serving the parish. The grants were awarded to: Jacob Crouch Foundation, Social Service Center, Inc. and Iberia Parish Sports Complex Commission. The Iberia Parish Council also proclaimed November 2010 as Iberia Parish Philanthropy Month.
Additionally, the IPF Board of Directors will facilitate three grant cycles for applications submitted to the Iberia Parish Tourism Community Development Fund, a Fund at Community Foundation of Acadiana. This Fund was established by Iberia Parish Government with a portion of the parish's allocation of the $30 million grant to the State of Louisiana for tourism recovery.
Announcements:
Iberia Parish Tourism Community Development Fund Cycle III will begin July 1, 2012 through August 15, 2012.
To contribute to IPF online, click here.
Mail tax-deductible contributions to: Iberia Parish Foundation, P.O. Box 14123, New Iberia, LA 70562.
2012 Board of Directors:
Harvey Gonsoulin (Chair)
Mike Wattigny (Vice-Chair)
Linda Dautreuil (Secretary)
Ashlee C. Gary (Immediate Past Chair)
Dr. Michael Halphen
Beau Beaullieu
Lynette Fraser
Benny Menard
Zack Mitchell
Beverly Shea
J. Jeffrey Simon
Preston Guillotte
Caroline C. Boudreaux, Ex-Officio
E.P. "Topper" Breaux, Ex-Officio
E. Stewart Shea III, Ex-Officio
