Foundations that fund human services in Louisiana
These 25 foundations made grants to human services 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
- $500,500 to Social Entrepreneurs of New Orleans, New Orleans: Jobs and Family Economic Security
- $450,000 to Urban League of Louisiana, New Orleans: Early Care and Education
- $336,000 to Covenant House New Orleans, New Orleans: Health and Health Equity
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/
The Kresge Foundation
- $175,000 to Ubuntu Village Nola, New Orleans: Project support grant strengthen its nola peace ambassadors program, community street...
- $150,000 to Operation Restoration, New Orleans: General operating support
- $150,000 to Operation Restoration, 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
The Huey & Angelina Wilson Foundation
- $100,000 to Start Corporation, Na: General support
- $65,500 to Fathers on A Mission, Na: General support
- $40,000 to Gulf Coast Housing Partnership, 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.
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation
- $100,000 to Operation Restoration, New Orleans: Special project grant
- $75,000 to Social Entrepreneurs of New Orleans Inc, New Orleans: Special project grant
- $40,000 to Policy Institute for the Children of Louisiana Inc, New Orleans: Special project grant
Grayson Foundation Inc
- $150,000 to Holy Angels Residential Facility, Shreveport: Charitable
- $40,000 to Caddo Council on Aging, Shreveport: Charitable
- $30,000 to Christian Service Program Institute, 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
Goldring Family Foundation
- $125,000 to Operation Restoration, New Orleans: Human services
- $100,000 to Boys Town of Louisiana, New Orleans: Education
- $50,000 to Bayou District Foundation, New Orleans: Education
How to apply: Email lisa@goldringfoundation.com
Air Products Foundation
- $70,000 to Blessed To Be A Blessing International Ministries Inc, Destrehan: Program support for two food distribution events in st. John the baptist parish during...
- $50,000 to Capital Area Family Violence Battered Womens Pro, Baton Rouge: Support toward various programs at the center as well as furnishing a new children's wing
- $25,000 to New Wine Development Corporation Inc, Laplace: Support for stem programs
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 Merice Boo Johnston Grigsby Foundation
- $15,000 to Capital Area Autism Network, Baton Rouge: To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization
- $6,500 to Louis J Thibodeaux Youth Sailing Program, Baton Rouge: To further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization
- $5,000 to Family and Youth Service Center, 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
Eugenie & Joseph Jones Family Foundation
- $25,000 to Raphael Village, New Orleans: To fulfill exempt purpose
- $15,000 to Bayou District Foundation, New Orleans: To fulfill exempt purpose
- $5,000 to Stem Library Lab, Metairie: 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.
Union Pacific Foundation
- $10,000 to Ymca of Northwest Louisiana, Shreveport: Public awareness and education
- $10,000 to Geaux 4 Kids, Bossier City: Health and wellness
- $10,000 to Pointe Coupee Early Childhood Coalition Inc, New Roads: Resolve barriers to employment
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...
Louise H Moffett Family Foundation
- $3,000 to Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans, New Orleans: Assistance to indigent families
- $2,000 to Harry Tompson Center, New Orleans: General operating support
- $1,000 to Options, Hammond: General operating support
How to apply: Formal written request outlining specific needs and use of funds
H & B Young Foundation
- $353,000 to St Mary Outreach, Morgan City: Aid to residents, operating expenses
- $10,000 to Tri-City Helping Hearts Foundation, Morgan City: Burial needs for m.c. Residents
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.
Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust
- $200,000 to The Harry Tompson Center, New Orleans: Capital support
- $70,000 to Covenant House New Orleans, New Orleans: Programming 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.
Collins C Diboll Private Foundation
- $50,000 to Stem Library Lab, Metairie: Discretionary
- $30,000 to Bayou District Foundation, New Orleans: Discretionary
How to apply: Applications should be submitted via the appropriate grant application available on the foundation's website, collinscdibollfoundation.org, and should include requesting charity's evidence of tax-exempt status, most recent financial statements, and intended use of the funds.
Deadlines: Various - details on website collinscdibollfoundation.org
Restrictions: All grantees must be nonprofit and/or tax exempt 501 (3) (c) organizations.
Wheless Foundation
- $15,000 to Caddo Council on Aging, Shreveport: Charitable
- $10,000 to Holy Angels Residential Facility, Shreveport: Charitable
How to apply: No specific form
Deadlines: No deadlines
Restrictions: No restrictions or limitations
The Mary & Al Danos Family Foundation
- $13,500 to Casa Lafourche, Thibodaux: Charitable
- $10,200 to Firm Foundation of Houma, 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...
Mcgehee Foundation
- $15,000 to Louisiana United Methodist Children & Family Services, Ruston: To assist and counsel families in crisis
- $2,000 to Christian Community Action, Ruston: Emergency assistance program for indigent individuals and families
How to apply: Non-specific
The Almar Foundationdba the Alden and Margaret Laborde Foundation
- $10,000 to Ellis Marsalis Center for Music, New Orleans: Operations
- $2,100 to Raintree Services, New Orleans: Operations
How to apply: The filing names a contact. Use the filings link above.
Restrictions: Board Approval
Salmen Family Foundation
- $10,000 to Community Christian Concern, Slidell: Unrestricted
- $2,000 to Harry Tompson Center, New Orleans: Unrestricted
How to apply: Request letters and outlines
Restrictions: Charitable, religious and educational institutions
The Crow Foundation
- $5,000 to Evergreen Presbyterian Ministries Inc, Bossier City: Support religious institutions
- $4,000 to Caddo Council on Aging, Shreveport: Advocating for elderly community members
How to apply: Ground mail
Deadlines: No deadlines
Restrictions: No limitations
The Frost Foundation
- $2,500 to The Glen Retirement System, Shreveport: Operating
- $2,500 to The Arc of Caddo Bossier Foundation, Shreveport: Operating
How to apply: One page summary. Include name, address, phone number, project or executive director, age of organization, description of need, description of objective or goal, procedures used for planning & implementation
Deadlines: Decemebr 1st for march board meeting. June 1st for september board meeting.
The Scripps Howard Foundation
- $1,000 to Hope for Opelousas, Opelousas: Community Market Grant
- $1,000 to Empowering the Community for Excellence, Crowley: Community Market Grant
The Charles Lamar Family Foundation
- $50,000 to Fathers on A Mission, Baton Rouge: Charitable - support for project family build
How to apply: Proposal summary sheet should include applicant's name, date incorporated, program/project name, executive director, program/project director, address, phone, fax, email, web page, agent's name, applicant organization's mission, program/project summary, problem or need the...
Deadlines: Varies
Restrictions: Donee organizations are generally limited to those located in or near the baton rouge, la area in the fields of social services, arts and culture, education, animal welfare, and natural and historic conservation.
Noel Foundation Inc
- $50,000 to The Arc Caddo Bossier, Shreveport: Charitable
How to apply: No particular form. Should include narrative of project and rationale thereof.
Restrictions: No limitations.
Universal Music All Together Now Foundation Inc
- $35,000 to Ellis Marsalis Center for Music, New Orleans: General operating support
How to apply: No form specified
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