MISSION STATEMENT
The
Fund For Bogalusa was established to enhance the
quality of life for all Bogalu=
sa
residents, now and for generations to come.
To fulfill our mission, we will:
- Provide scholarships to Bogalusa High =
School
graduates;
- Offer assistance in local human services
programs and projects;
- Support economic development initiatives.
The Fund For Bogalusa was established in Oc=
tober
of 1999 by Larry and Ginger Paddock as a Donor Advised Fund through the
Baton Rouge Area Foundation. Larry grew up in Bogalusa and after retiring in 1999
wanted to use his financial resources as seed capitol to create an ent=
ity
for giving back that would serve the community in perpetuity.
The Fund was set up at the Baton Rouge Area Foundation because it prov=
ides
administrative structure, support staff and professional money managem=
ent.
Begun in 1964, the Baton Rouge Area Foundation is the largest community
foundation in Louisiana<=
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and awards millions of dollars in grants each year to area non-profits.=
In September of 2001 the advisory committee structure of the Fund was
changed to a Board of Directors to further integrate the Fund into the
fabric of the Bogalusa
community. It is the belief and vision of the Board of Directors that =
the
Fund For Bogalusa will become the community
foundation for Bogalusa
modeled upon the success of the Baton Rouge Area Foundation.
Your tax-deductible contributions are an important part of this endeav=
or.
Please join us in helping build a community that will serve as an exam=
ple
to others.