The Warren & Betty Guidry Foundation
Invitation OnlyRayne, Louisiana · EIN 47-1393927 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$261K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$2.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,200 and $6,105.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
30% of grants went outside Louisiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Rayne | Rayne, LA | Veterans | $184,600 |
| Delta Waterfowl | Bismarck, ND | Scientific | $12,000 |
| Trahan Construction | Rayne, LA | Civic | $12,000 |
| American International School | Samulprakam, TN | Scientific | $9,067 |
| Notre Dame High | Crowley, LA | Education | $6,444 |
| Ull | Lafayette, LA | Education | $6,105 |
| St Joseph Church | Rayne, LA | Religious | $6,000 |
| American Legion Post 77 | Rayne, LA | Patriotism | $3,500 |
| Diocese of Lafayette | Lafayette, LA | Religious | $3,000 |
| Our lady of the lake | Lake Arthur, LA | Religion | $2,500 |
| Old Spanis Trail of Raye | Rayne, LA | Public Activities | $2,500 |
| Episcal School of Acadiana | Cade, LA | Religous | $2,500 |
| Charities under 1000 | Rayne, LA | Religious | $1,550 |
| Judicial Watch | Washington, DC | Religious | $1,500 |
| The Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | Education | $1,300 |
| Hilsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Education | $1,300 |
| Catholic Vote | Carmel, IN | Religious | $1,200 |
| Catholic Vote | Carmel, IN | Education | $1,200 |
| National WW II Museum | New Orleans, LA | Veterans | $1,000 |
| Lions Club of Rayne | Rayne, LA | Civic | $600 |
| Imaculite Heart of Mary | Crowley, LA | Religious | $500 |
| Mire Volunteer Fire | Duson, LA | Religious | $500 |
| Cursillo Center | Opelousas, LA | Religious | $0 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Memphis, TN | Scientific | $0 |
| Ewtn | Birmingham, AL | Religious | $0 |
| Josephite Fathers | Baltimore, MD | Religious | $0 |
| Northside Christian | Crowley, LA | Education | $0 |
| Roberts Cove Germanfest | Rayne, LA | Veterans | $0 |
| South Louisiana Community College | Lafayette, LA | Education | $0 |
| Southern University | Baton Rouge, LA | Education | $0 |
| St Michaels Catholic School | Crowley, LA | Religious | $0 |
| St Jude | Memphis, TN | Medical | $0 |
| American Legion Band | Indianapolis, IN | Patriotism | $0 |
| Daily Manna | Rayne, LA | Religious | $0 |
| St Joseph Seminary College | ST Benedict, LA | Religious | $0 |
| Shriners Hospital | Tampa, FL | Scientific | $0 |
| Our Mother of Mercy Church | Rayne, LA | Religious | $0 |
| St Benedict Church | Duson, LA | Religious | $0 |
| Catholic Charities | Lafayette, LA | Charitable-Public Activities | $0 |
| Acadiana Veterans Alliance | Lafayette, LA | Veterans | $0 |
| Louisiana State University | Baton Rouge, LA | Education | $0 |
| Catholic Daughters of the Americas | Rayne, LA | Religious | $0 |
| Hasayas Animal shelter | Rayne, LA | Civic | $0 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $260,866 | 43 |
| 2024 | $105,492 | 45 |
| 2023 | $108,860 | 37 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601359349103725
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-1393927
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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