Private foundation · EIN 46-5665343 · Winnsboro, Louisiana · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Como Charitable Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 27 grants paid, $1.2M total, median $15K. 100% of grants stayed in Louisiana.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
27
$1.2M
Median grant
$15K
Stays in LA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$23M

Grants paid in 2025

27 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Town of WinnsboroWinnsboro, LACharitable$244K
The Center for Children and Families IncWinnsboro, LACharitable$238K
Franklin Parish SheriffWinnsboro, LACharitable$227K
Franklin Tennis AssociationWinnsboro, LACharitable$155K
University of Louisiana Monroe FoundationMonroe, LACharitableeducational$50K
Friends of Crowville Inc 2021 GrantCrowville, LACharitable$40K
Med Camps of LouisianaWest Monroe, LACharitable$30K
Louisiana Tech University FoundationRuston, LAEducational$25K
Lyfe Skills CommitteeWinnsboro, LACharitablechartiable$25K
Winnsboro Main Street Economic CommitteeWinnsboro, LACharitable$23K
Baskin Community CommitteBaskin, LACharitable$15K
Brandon K Sims FoundationWinnsboro, LACharitable$15K
Franklin Parish LibraryWinnsboro, LACharitable$15K
Grow GilbertGilbert, LACharitable$15K
Princess Theatre FoundationWinnsboro, LAChartiable$15K
Wisner WinsWinnsboro, LACharitable$15K
Louisiana Delta Community CollegeMonroe, LACharitable$11K
St Mary's High School YouthWinsboro, LACharitable$10K
Cuba Baptist ChurchWinnsboro, LACharitable$5,000
Food Bank of Northeast LouisianaMonroe, LACharitable$5,000
Grace's HomeWest Monroe, LACharitable$5,000
Hanna-Richardson VFW Post 3155Winnsboro, LACharitable$5,000
Humane Society Adoption CenterMonroe, LACharitable$5,000
Fair Park Baptist ChurchWest Monroe, LACharitable$5,000
Paws of Ne LouisianaMonroe, LACharitable$5,000
River Cities Humane Society for CatsMonroe, LACharitable$5,000
Salvation ArmyMonroe, LACharitable$2,000

About this foundation

Como Charitable Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Winnsboro, Louisiana, administered in care of Dennis Gardner, tax-exempt since 2014. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Como Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Como Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.2M across 27 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Como Charitable Foundation Inc give?

Louisiana (27 grants), per its latest filing.

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