IGNITING A LEGACY OF GIVING

My goal is to serve in an impactful and lasting way by continuing to help those in need and most importantly, to inspire others in our community to do the same.
— Butch Oustalet

We at The Butch Oustalet Foundation believe in the transformative power of generosity. Our team is dedicated to creating a ripple effect of kindness and compassion on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Named after Butch Oustalet, a true philanthropist whose years of community giving serves as a beacon of hope and inspiration, our goal is to honor his legacy by fostering a culture of giving through strategic partnerships, fundraising events and heartfelt outreach.

Organizations we support

  • Lighthouse Academy for Dyslexia

    Lighthouse Academy for Dyslexia is an accredited special purpose school located in Ocean Springs, Miss., dedicated to the enrichment of academics for children diagnosed with dyslexia along the Gulf South Region. Using science based research, techniques and curriculum, Lighthouse helps enable possibilities that many parents fear were impossible.

  • Children's Advocacy Centers of Mississippi

    The goal of CACM is to put the needs of the child first in situations of felony-level child abuse. CACM brings together all services under one umbrella - law enforcement, child protection, prosecution, mental and/or medical health, victim advocacy and child advocacy - to streamline the process and make group decisions about investigation, treatment, management and prosecution of child abuse cases.

  • Home of Grace

    For over 50 years, the Home of Grace has served as a beacon of hope for those struggling with drug and alcohol addiction. This highly effective, yet greatly affordable program has helped tens of thousands of men and women find freedom from their addiction.

  • Bacot Foundation

    The Bacot Foundation enhances lives in our Gulf Coast region with a focus on youth, education, & arts. The Butch Oustalet Foundation is organized as a donor-advised fund with The Bacot Foundation.

SPOTLIGHT ON: Lighthouse Academy for Dyslexia

Lighthouse Academy for Dyslexia believes every child deserves the chance to excel. Dyslexia is not a barrier - it’s a unique perspective, a different way of seeing the world.

Please help us build a brighter future at Lighthouse Academy for Dyslexia. Donations to Lighthouse give these extraordinary young minds the tools they need to overcome challenges and unlock their full potential.

A Beacon of Hope: Your donation isn't just bricks and mortar - it's a beacon of hope for families dealing with dyslexia. Your support conveys that you believe in these children and their boundless potential. 

The Butch Oustalet Foundation invites you to join us in supporting this worthy cause.