Foundations that fund housing and shelter in Louisiana
These 18 foundations made grants to housing and shelter 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 Almar Foundationdba the Alden and Margaret Laborde Foundation
- $40,000 to Ozanam Inn, New Orleans: Operations
- $10,000 to Hotel Hope, New Orleans: Operations
- $10,000 to Hope Ministries of Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge: Operations
How to apply: The filing names a contact. Use the filings link above.
Restrictions: Board Approval
The Huey & Angelina Wilson Foundation
- $122,500 to Hope Ministries of Baton Rouge, Na: General support
- $28,050 to Empower 225, 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.
Grayson Foundation Inc
- $25,000 to Shreveport-Bossier Rescue Mission, Shreveport: Charitable
- $21,122 to Faith and Fostering, 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
The Kresge Foundation
- $125,000 to Jane Place Neighborhood Sustainability Initiative, 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
Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust
- $50,000 to Ozanam Inn, New Orleans: Operating 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.
Lincoln Health Foundation
- $40,500 to Elisha Ministries, Ruston: Medical yr. 13
How to apply: See attached grant application and guidelines. The grant application and guidelines are also posted on the website of lincoln health foundation.
Deadlines: See attached grant application and guidelines.
Restrictions: Grants are restricted to public (governmental) agencies or organizations exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code and are classified as a public charity by the internal revenue code section 509(a)1 or 509(a)(2). The...
Eye Ear Nose & Throat Foundation
- $25,000 to Ozanam Inn, New Orleans: General charitable purpose
How to apply: None specified
Restrictions: Eye and ear care for residents of southeast louisiana
The Merice Boo Johnston Grigsby Foundation
- $25,000 to Hope Ministries of Baton Rouge, 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
Raskob Foundation for Catholic Activities Inc
- $25,000 to Ozanam Inn, New Orleans: Toward expenses of the food program, to provide nourishment to individuals and families...
How to apply: See www.rfca.org/grantprograms
Deadlines: See www.rfca.org/grantprograms
Restrictions: See www.rfca.org/grantprograms
The Biedenharn Foundation
- $20,000 to Shreveport-Bossier Rescue Mission, Shreveport: Charitable
How to apply: Copy of 501 (c) letter and recent financial statements
Ackerman Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Jane Place Neighborhood Sustainability Initiative, New Orleans: Permanently affordable apartments
How to apply: A proposal which, in the opinion of the selection committee, will produce an improvement in the quality of an educational cirriculum or system within the u.s. School system (grades k-12) and which will produce a significant positive change in the quality of education for grades...
Deadlines: Applications must be submitted by july 1st each year.
Restrictions: See item 2(b) above.
Louise H Moffett Family Foundation
- $10,000 to Ozanam Inn, New Orleans: General operating support
How to apply: Formal written request outlining specific needs and use of funds
Goldring Family Foundation
- $10,000 to Ozanam Inn, New Orleans: Human services
How to apply: Email lisa@goldringfoundation.com
Eugenie & Joseph Jones Family Foundation
- $5,000 to Grace at the Green Light, 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.
Wheless Foundation
- $5,000 to Shreveport Bossier Rescue Mission, Shreveport: Charitable
How to apply: No specific form
Deadlines: No deadlines
Restrictions: No restrictions or limitations
Fuchsg & M Fdn Tai
- $2,000 to In Need, Mount Airy: General operating
How to apply: Applications should be submitted using our application form
Restrictions: Yes, see our application form
Usg Foundation Inc
- $1,000 to House of Tulip, New Orleans: Community & Civic
How to apply: A grant proposal in writing in the form of a letter outlining the following: - a statement and background summary of the need or problem - reason why the usg foundation inc would be interested in the proposal - the amount of the monetary request and how it will be uesd - a copy...
Deadlines: N a
Restrictions: To receive a donation from the usg foundation the organization must be a not for profit organization with irs 501c3 tax exempt status or a similar qualified organization in one of the following categories: - college or university that...
Corporate Works of Mercy Foundation Inc
- $1,000 to Evergreen Safe House, Evergreen: Donation to non profit
How to apply: Applications are accepted to assist families in need due to extenuating circumstances. Please see the application for assistance for further details. Contact annie gauthier for an application form or visit www.cwmla.com for application form or visit any y not stop store in...
Deadlines: No annual deadline applications are reviewed and awarded as received. Applications and rewards and r
Restrictions: Maximum individual award is 4,000
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