$15.9M in expenses

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. During the year, the foundation provided scholarship funds for over 1,342 students. It provided 289 eminent scholar/distinguished professor awards, and research fellowships, funding salary subsidies, educational travel and professional enrichment. The foundation also provided financial support for faculty development and classroom resources.

$13.4M in expenses

Athletic program support: the ul lafayette foundation provided support for a variety of athletic programs including athletic scholarships, program enrichment, health/wellness and facilities enhancement. Funding includes student athlete scholarships, tutoring, nutritional and wellness support, team travel costs, equipment, uniforms, trainers, and salary supplements for coaches.

$139K in expenses

Museum support: the foundation supported the hilliard art museum - university of louisiana at lafayette, 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 over 2,200 items in its permanent collection are on view on a rotating basis. During the fall and spring semesters, 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.