Nonprofit · EIN 72-6023836
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · LAFAYETTE, LA 70504
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $41,784,322 | $53,194,762 | -$11,410,440 | $320,950,014 | $88,462,874 | $232,487,140 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $25,951,525 | $33,243,383 | -$7,291,858 | $287,916,808 | $59,186,630 | $228,730,178 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $22,985,201 | $22,437,773 | $547,428 | $276,445,429 | $52,879,758 | $223,565,671 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $33,742,157
- Program service revenue
- $907,852
- Investment income
- $6,142,863
- Royalties
- $648,489
- Net rental income
- $42,966
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $4,777,574
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$18,284
- Other revenue
- $991,450
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $49,291,163
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,079,998
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,079,998
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $24,636
- Accounting fees
- $57,575
- Travel
- $58,018
- Depreciation
- $301,576
- Program services (functional)
- $49,291,163
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,163,014
- Fundraising (functional)
- $740,585
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $287,916,808
- Total assets, end of year
- $320,950,014
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $88,462,874
- Net assets, end of year
- $232,487,140
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $7,813,994
- Publicly traded securities
- $104,726,004
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $19,607,392
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $212,879,748
- Gross receipts
- $53,761,355
- Employees
- 32
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1957
- State of legal domicile
- LA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KARL MECHE | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $177,616 | $38,870 |
| KRIS FOSTER | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,808 | $15,489 |
| RANDY HAYNIE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $80,000 | $0 |
| JOHN BLOHM | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $4,482 | $0 |
| BRYAN HANKS | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DONALD BROUSSARD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR JASON CORMIER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STAN HARDEE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ED DOMINGUES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HOWARD DUPUIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR HERMAN HUGHES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNA LANDRY | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR JAMES LIPSTATE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WENDY LOPEZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL MCELLIGOTT SR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
20 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES PRINCE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEANINE PISKURICH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR E JOSEPH SAVOIE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEANNE BILLEAUD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CAMILLE POCHE' | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CHARLIE MONCLA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOSHUA PROFFITT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROSALIND ROBERTSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DONALD WASHINGTON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GEORGES ANTOUN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ADAM CHAMPAGNE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TROY HEBERT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMELIE HOLLIER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SAM LANDERS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HAROLD OSBORN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE OUBRE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARSHALL PIERITE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JERRY PREJEAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVE ROMAGOSA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RAYMOND GOODRICH II | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 37 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KARL MECHE | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $176,007 | $16,858 |
| STACEY FLANAGAN | EMPLOYEE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $123,858 | $6,997 |
| KRIS FOSTER | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,027 | $5,795 |
| JOHN BLOHM | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $3,943 | $0 |
| THOMAS KREAMER | PAST CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYAN HANKS | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DONALD BROUSSARD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GENE FORTIER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR JASON CORMIER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STAN HARDEE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RANDY HAYNIE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ED DOMINGUES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HOWARD DUPUIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR HERMAN HUGHES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNA LANDRY | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR JAMES LIPSTATE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WENDY LOPEZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL MCELLIGOTT SR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES PRINCE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEANINE PISKURICH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR E JOSEPH SAVOIE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEANNE BILLEAUD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAMILLE POCHE' | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLIE MONCLA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSHUA PROFFITT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSALIND ROBERTSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONALD WASHINGTON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGES ANTOUN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM CHAMPAGNE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TROY HEBERT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMELIE HOLLIER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAM LANDERS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HAROLD OSBORN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE OUBRE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARSHALL PIERITE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JERRY PREJEAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE ROMAGOSA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 31 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KARL MECHE | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $167,661 | $15,787 |
| KRIS FOSTER | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,189 | $5,573 |
| JOHN BLOHM | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $5,175 | $0 |
| JOE GIGLIO JR | PAST CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS KREAMER | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYAN HANKS | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL CONWAY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONALD BROUSSARD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GENE FORTIER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR JASON CORMIER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STAN HARDEE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL HENDRIX | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RANDY HAYNIE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ED DOMINGUES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HOWARD DUPUIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR HERMAN HUGHES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNA LANDRY | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR JAMES LIPSTATE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WENDY LOPEZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL MCELLIGOTT SR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HANK PERRET | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES PRINCE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEANINE PISKURICH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR E JOSEPH SAVOIE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN WRIGHT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEANNE BILLEAUD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAMILLE POCHE' | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLIE MONCLA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSHUA PROFFITT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSALIND ROBERTSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONALD WASHINGTON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 44290, LAFAYETTE, LA 70504-0001
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DONNA LANDRY, POST OFFICE DRAWER 44290 ULL, LAFAYETTE, LA 70504
- Signed the 990
- KARL MECHE, CFO
- Phone
- (337) 482-0700
- Website
- HTTPS://GIVE.LOUISIANA.EDU/
- Return prepared by
- BROUSSARD POCHE LLP
Mission
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.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $13,020,759 · grants $13,020,759 · revenue $1,167,069
- 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.Expenses $35,557,619 · grants $35,557,619
- 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.Expenses $712,785 · grants $712,785
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 72-6023836
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1957
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B110)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $320,950,014
- Income (IRS master file)
- $53,761,355
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $41,784,322 | $53,194,762 | $320,950,014 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $25,951,525 | $33,243,383 | $287,916,808 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $22,985,201 | $22,437,773 | $276,445,429 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $35,886,921 | $26,154,830 | $265,058,467 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 72-6023836).
Questions about UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE FOUNDATION is 72-6023836.
- Is UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1957.
- Are donations to UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DONNA LANDRY.
- Who are the officers and directors of UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 35 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $177,616 (KARL MECHE, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER).
- How much revenue does UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $41,784,322, expenses of $53,194,762 and total assets of $320,950,014 at year end.
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