The Charles Lamar Family Foundation, established by Charles W. Lamar III in 2000, aims to provide financial support through grants to organizations endeavoring to make a difference, primarily in the Baton Rouge, Louisiana area. While open to all 501(c)(3) organizations, it focuses on projects within its areas of interest, particularly K-12 education, companion animal welfare, and water resources, expecting funded projects to adhere strictly to their proposed objectives and outcomes.
The Charles Lamar Family Foundation's grant program supports a variety of initiatives, focusing on new or expanded activities such as building funds, new programs, new staff positions, or the expansion of existing programs. Additionally, it offers bridge funding to established organizations facing a sudden loss of funding sources. It aims to support projects in three special interest areas: Pre-K–12 education, companion animal welfare, and water resources. Organizations seeking funding must demonstrate a viable plan for the completion and sustainability of the proposed project or activity.