OUR FOUNDERS

Blessed with substantial success, the Wilsons dedicated a meaningful part of their wealth to the Huey and Angelina Wilson Foundation.

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EMPOWER

A focus on place.

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STRATEGIC PLAN

HAWF launches new Strategic Plan.

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ENGAGE

A focus on people. 

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Visit Us

Located at The Mercantile
on Bluebonnet Boulevard.

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NONPROFIT CAPACITY BUILDING INSTITUTE

An intensive, 12-month program focused on strengthening organizational capacity, measurable outcomes, community impact, and operational effectiveness.

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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.

We’d love to hear from you! Whether you’re working on an application, want to share good news, or need to brainstorm a new idea, we appreciate every opportunity to visit and learn with you.

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