- Growing and strengthening local philanthropy
- Developing a permanent source of funding exclusively for the benefit of St. Landry Parish via permanently endowed named funds
- Local leadership via a local Board of Directors
- Determining local priorities and addressing local issues, needs, and opportunities
Vermilion Foundation, an affiliate of Community Foundation of Acadiana, is comprised of two groups of Funds – (1) donor-directed Funds, and (2) a permanent Fund for Vermilion Parish.
The Permanent Fund component is a permanent source of funding to support strategic initiatives, needs, organizations, and opportunities throughout Vermilion Parish.
The local Board of Founders determines strategic or competitive philanthropic grants and/or investments within focus areas such as arts & culture, education & youth development, health & human services, and community development.