The Coughlin Saunders Foundation, established in Louisiana in 1950 by F. Hugh Coughlin and R. Rife Saunders, is dedicated to making a difference in the Alexandria/Pineville living environment and beyond. The foundation grants support to 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations focusing on various projects that benefit the Alexandria metropolitan area, with limited funding available for projects in New Orleans and Seattle areas. The foundation prioritizes applications from organizations that received contributions before December 1983 and encourages projects in leadership in philanthropy, education, arts, and community development. Grants of $15,000 or less do not require a standard application form, though it is available and can assist trustees in evaluating proposals.