Baptist Community Ministries (BCM) is an independent non-profit foundation located in New Orleans, Louisiana. Founded in 1926, the foundation focuses on improving the physical, mental, spiritual and social lives of people living in the greater New Orleans region. BCM funds programs are directed towards education, governmental oversight, health and public safety. The assets of the foundation are managed by the Board of Trustees.Baptist Community Ministries' investment portfolio is valued at over $324.4 million, with investments in private equity, real estate, hedge funds, publicly-traded equity, fixed income, and cash.