Foundations that fund community development in Louisiana
These 25 foundations made grants to community development in Louisiana in the most recent IRS filing I have for each. None of them ticked the box for giving only to preselected organizations, and each filing gives application instructions or a website. That doesn't prove a foundation takes applications, and some on this list may not. The text below is copied from the filings, most of them for tax year 2024, so check a foundation's website or call before you apply.
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Wk Kellogg Foundation
- $200,000 to Marketumbrella Org, New Orleans: Food, Strong and Equitable Food Systems
- $150,000 to Beloved Community, New Orleans: Early Care and Education
- $150,000 to Beloved Community, New Orleans: Early Care and Education
How to apply: See "how to apply" at www.wkkf.org/grantseekers/#how-to-apply
Deadlines: Proposals for grants may be submitted at any time through the website, www.wkkf.org
Restrictions: See "our priorities" (what we fund) on our website, www.wkkf.org/what-we-fund/
Air Products Foundation
- $160,000 to Tangipahoa Economic Development Foundation Inc, Hammond: Program and mission support
- $125,000 to Tangipahoa Economic Development Foundation Inc, Hammond: Water improvements support year 1 of 2
- $15,000 to Research Park Corporation, Baton Rouge: Support toward girls, gadgets & gigabytes expanded programming initiative for 2024
How to apply: Www.benevity.com
Restrictions: Support given to tax exempt organizations in the areas of education, welfare, community investment, culture and art; benefiting communities where air products & chemicals employees work and live.
The Huey & Angelina Wilson Foundation
- $149,700 to Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, Na: General support
- $90,000 to Urban Restoration Enhancement Corp, Na: General support
- $60,500 to Gardere Initiative, Na: General support
How to apply: On-line submission only requests will be accepted only through on-line submission at www.hawilsonfoundation.org.
Deadlines: On-line submission only grant requests are due the 4th friday of february & august of each year.
Restrictions: On-line submission only the foundation will consider grant applications only from 501(c)(3) organizations who serve the greater baton rouge area or with statewide focus.
The Andrew W Mellon Foundation
- $875,000 to The Descendants Project, Vacherie: To support planning, interpretation, and implementation for a museum and cultural center...
- $610,000 to Broad Community Connections Inc, New Orleans: To support the design and construction of andr cailloux park and public programming...
Restrictions: Activities supported by foundation grants must be charitable, educational or scientific under the provisions of the u.s. Internal revenue code and the treasury regulations.
The Kresge Foundation
- $250,000 to New Orleans Sponsoring Committee - Together New Orleans, New Orleans: Project support grant to support the together new orleans community lighthouse resilience...
- $250,000 to Newcorp Inc, New Orleans: Project support grant to strengthen the community and economic development sector and...
How to apply: See www.kresge.org or email grantsmanagement@kresge.org
Deadlines: See www.kresge.org or email grantsmanagement@kresge.org
Restrictions: See www.kresge.org or email grantsmanagement@kresge.org
The Biedenharn Foundation
- $20,000 to Community Renewal International, Shreveport: Charitable
- $20,000 to Providence House, Shreveport: Charitable
How to apply: Copy of 501 (c) letter and recent financial statements
International Paper Company Foundation
- $10,000 to Bogalusa Rebirth, Bogalusa: Health & wellness through blight remediation
- $7,000 to Bogalusa Rebirth, Bogalusa: Health & wellness through blight remediation
How to apply: Instructions available in an online grant application system (cybergrants) at www.ipgiving.com. Most requests go through local review.
Deadlines: Date determined by local facility.
Restrictions: Major emphasis on communities where international paper company employees live and work.
Union Pacific Foundation
- $10,000 to Southwest Louisiana Alliance Foundation Inc, Lake Charles: Resolve barriers to employment
- $5,000 to Morehouse Innovation & Technology Alliance, Bastrop: Economic development
How to apply: Grant application available online during specific periods.
Deadlines: May 31, 2025 for 2025 applications.
Restrictions: The foundation administers the philanthropic program of union pacific corporation and union pacific railroad company. Grants are awarded to nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations located in union pacific communities that best align with the...
Wheless Foundation
- $10,000 to Community Renewal International, Shreveport: Charitable
- $5,000 to Providence House, Shreveport: Charitable
How to apply: No specific form
Deadlines: No deadlines
Restrictions: No restrictions or limitations
Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust
- $500,000 to Bayou Community Foundation, Houma: Project support
How to apply: For 2025 the foundation has entered into commitments that have caused all of its available grant funds to be fully utilized. Submit requests for 2026 funding online & include irs determination letter. The required grant application and related materials is listed on the website:...
Deadlines: Application deadlines and other related timelines are posted on the website: www.ecksteincharity.org
Restrictions: Grant requests should support at least one of the following core values: catholic/faith based, human needs, education, families, and vibrant communities.
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
- $300,000 to Bayou Community Foundation, Houma: 82658 supporting the bayou community foundation's bayou recovery fund in rebuilding the...
How to apply: Most of rwjf's grants are made through targeted grant programs and funding partnerships. Rwjf's funding priorities and calls for proposals are described on www.rwjf.org.
Deadlines: No deadlines, except when foundation issues a call for proposal (cfp) or request for proposal (rfp).
Restrictions: Rwjf is dedicated to taking bold leaps to transform health in our lifetime and pave the way, together, to a future where health is no longer a privilege, but a right. We are a national philanthropy that advances transformative systems...
The Gheens Foundation Inc
- $200,000 to Bayou Community Foundation, Hourna: Mission delivery support
How to apply: An online application can be found at gheensfoundation.org.
Deadlines: Submission deadlines are quarterly. Specific dates can be found at gheensfoundation.org.
Restrictions: Grants are only awarded to nonprofit organizations whose missions impact the greater louisville metro area and lafourche and terrebone parishes in louisiana, the home communities of mr. And mrs. Edwin gheens. In some instances, nonprofit...
The Schmidt Family Foundation
- $100,000 to The Descendants Project, Vacherie: Centering unrepresented voices in the environmental movement
How to apply: Online process, please see details at the websites: https://tsffoundation.org/ https://www.schmidtmarine.org/
Deadlines: Online process, please see details at: https://tsffoundation.org/. Https://www.schmidtmarine.org/
Restrictions: Online process, please see details at the websites: https://tsffoundation.org/ https://www.schmidtmarine.org/
The Mary & Al Danos Family Foundation
- $65,000 to Bayou Community Foundation, Houma: Charitable
How to apply: The mary & al danos family foundation is to receive and maintain property exclusively for charitable, religious, scientific, testing for public safety, literary or educational purposes, either directly or by contributions to organization that qualify as exempt organizations...
Grayson Foundation Inc
- $50,000 to Providence House, Shreveport: Charitable
How to apply: Application forms and instructions should be obtained from the foundation or the website of the community foundation of north louisiana, www.cfnla.org. Grant applications should be submitted electronically through the community foundation's grant portal.
Deadlines: April 30 and september 30
Retirement Research Foundation Dba Rrf Foundation for Aging
- $45,000 to Metromorphosis, Baton Rouge: A one-year grant to identify and magnify solutions for some of the distinctive challenges...
How to apply: Our website www.rrf.org contains the form in which applications should be submitted along with eligibility criteria, exclusions and letters of inquiry with required inclusions. Web inquiries should be addressed to info@rrf.org. Application forms can be downloaded in word for...
Deadlines: February 1, may 1, and august 1
Restrictions: Our website www.rrf.org contains the eligibility requirements, restrictions or limitations for all major grant programs. The major grant programs are as follows: advocacy; direct service; professional education; research; organizational...
The Spencer Foundation
- $40,000 to Beloved Community, New Orleans: Community based research activities
How to apply: Application, information, and materials requirements posted on website.
Deadlines: Deadlines posted on foundation's website, www.spencer.org
Restrictions: Information posted on foundation's website, www.spencer.org
Noel Foundation Inc
- $30,000 to Highland Center Corp, Shreveport: Charitable
How to apply: No particular form. Should include narrative of project and rationale thereof.
Restrictions: No limitations.
The Elizabeth B and Arthur E Roswell Foundation Inc
- $30,000 to The Descendants Project, Vacherie: general support
How to apply: Letter
Restrictions: This organization does not make gifts or grants to individuals.
H & B Young Foundation
- $24,000 to St Mary Excel, Morgan City: Admin asst/grant writer
How to apply: A written statement providing the requesting organization's name, address, telephone number, contact person(s), and the amount requested. Include the purpose and detailed plan for the requested funds. Provide details of other sources of funding planned for the project along with...
Restrictions: Awards are confined to those institutions, persons, and purposes located in, operating in, or benefiting the people of the city of morgan city, louisiana.
Abbie Norman Prince Trust
- $20,000 to Institute for Local Innovations, New Orleans: General operating support for the chicago program for ecowomanist institute
How to apply: Information and materials that should be submitted along with an application include: written proposals, irs letter of determination under section 509(a), current budget, audited financial statements, and descriptive literature. The application is available online at the...
Deadlines: Applications are received throughout the year. Deadlines are in jan, may and june.
Lois and Lloyd Hawkins Jr Foundation
- $15,000 to Friends of Rivertown Theaters, Kenner: Donation to support performing arts in the new orleans area
How to apply: Name, address, phone number and type of request
Lawson Valentine Foundation
- $10,000 to The Descendants Project, Vacherie: General purpose
How to apply: Complete "letter of inquiry" form provided on website at www.lawsonvalentine.org
Deadlines: Refer to website at www.lawsonvalentine.org for guidelines related to submission deadlines
Restrictions: Refer to website at www.lawsonvalentine.org for guidelines related to limitations and restrictions on grants
The Merice Boo Johnston Grigsby Foundation
- $7,500 to Big River Economic & Agricultural Development Alliance, Baton Rouge: To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization
How to apply: Http://boogrigsbyfoundation.com/grantrequest.html
Deadlines: Four per year - 3/15, 6/15, 9/15 & and 12/15
Restrictions: Grants awarded to 501c3 organizations only
Poindexter Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to Providence House, Shreveport: General fund
How to apply: Copy of 501 (c) letter and recent financial statements
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