Foundations that fund environmental groups in Louisiana
These 16 foundations made grants to environmental groups 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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The Kresge Foundation
- $315,000 to Water Wise Gulf South, New Orleans: Project support to aid movement for community ownership of green infrastructure in new...
- $280,000 to Deep South Center for Environmental Justice, New Orleans: Project support grant to aid nbejn in engaging and supporting frontline communities and...
- $275,000 to Deep South Center for Environmental Justice, New Orleans: General operating support
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
Air Products Foundation
- $200,000 to Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation, Baton Rouge: Mission and program support
- $150,000 to Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation, Baton Rouge: Mission and program support
- $100,000 to Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation, Baton Rouge: Mission and program support
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 Schmidt Family Foundation
- $140,000 to Louisiana Bucket Brigade, New Orleans: Encouraging a just transition away from fossil fuels
- $100,000 to Deep South Center for Environmental Justice, New Orleans: Centering unrepresented voices in the environmental movement
- $50,000 to Rural Roots Louisiana, Donaldsonville: Encouraging a just transition away from fossil fuels
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 Elizabeth B and Arthur E Roswell Foundation Inc
- $60,000 to Rural Roots Louisiana, Donaldsonville: general support
- $40,000 to Louisiana Bucket Brigade, New Orleans: support for Inclusive Louisiana
- $30,000 to Louisiana Bucket Brigade, New Orleans: general support
How to apply: Letter
Restrictions: This organization does not make gifts or grants to individuals.
Mayer and Morris Kaplan Foundation
- $25,000 to Louisiana Bucket Brigade, New Orleans: general operating support
- $20,000 to Louisiana Bucket Brigade, New Orleans: recommended for support of Inclusive Louisiana to fight oil and gas infrastructure...
- $10,000 to Louisiana Environmental Action Network, Baton Rouge: recommended for support of Boundless Community Action
How to apply: Please contact for: Application Procedures/Document Checklist
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
- $900,000 to Deep South Center for Environmental Justice Inc, New Orleans: 80207 supporting the gulf water justice and climate policy project to expand gulf...
- $200,000 to Water Collaborative of Greater New Orleans, New Orleans: 81891 general operating support for the water collaborative of greater new orleans
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...
Wk Kellogg Foundation
- $265,000 to Deep South Center for Environmental Justice Inc, 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/
Rockefeller Brothers Fund Inc
- $100,000 to Taproot Earth, Slidell: For general support
The Elevate Prize Foundation Inc
- $25,000 to The Water Collaborative of Greater New Orleans, New Orleans: Get loud program - to support actualizing water as a human right
How to apply: For information go to www.elevateprize.org
Deadlines: For information go to www.elevateprize.org
Restrictions: For information go to www.elevateprize.org
Eugenie & Joseph Jones Family Foundation
- $20,000 to Coalition To Restore Coastal Louisiana, New Orleans: To fulfill exempt purpose
How to apply: Name, address and contact information for the 501(c)(3) Organization making the grant application including their 501(c)(3) number from IRS. A brief description of the purpose for their organization, why they are requesting funds and how much,and what they intend to achieve if...
Deadlines: The submission deadline is 15th day of the month before the set meeting date.
Burpee Foundation
- $15,000 to Crown Community Garden, New Orleans: Restricted to the hiring part time
How to apply: New york/new jersey area common application format to be found on the website of the foundation at: www.theburpeefoundation.org the grant applications are submitted online using this link https://theburpeefoundation.org/grant-application
Restrictions: None. But focus is on horticultural, environmental and educational.(primarily in new york , new jersey and pennsylvania)
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
- $15,000 to Louisiana Bucket Brigade, New Orleans: Stopping the expansion of petrochemical companies in cancer alley
How to apply: Requests should be made by letter or email giving the information about the organization, its project, and the amount requested. A copy of the irs determination letter should also be enclosed. Only requests received six (6) weeks prior to the board meeting are considered - other...
Deadlines: Six weeks prior to board meeting.
Restrictions: No grants made to individuals
Union Pacific Foundation
- $10,000 to Jefferson Beautification Inc, Jefferson: Outdoor recreation and education
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...
Goldring Family Foundation
- $5,000 to Glassroots, New Orleans: Animals & environment
How to apply: Email lisa@goldringfoundation.com
The Crow Foundation
- $5,000 to Common Ground Community Inc, Shreveport: Food distribution program for the needy
How to apply: Ground mail
Deadlines: No deadlines
Restrictions: No limitations
Clifford F Spanier Foundation
- $1,000 to Voice of the Wetlands, Houma: General activity
How to apply: No special form
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