Foundations that fund legal aid and crime prevention in Louisiana
These 18 foundations made grants to legal aid and crime prevention 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 Andrew W Mellon Foundation
- $486,000 to The Promise of Justice Initiative, New Orleans: To support planning for freedom to grow
- $426,000 to Voice of the Experienced Vote, New Orleans: To support formerly incarcerated, radically empowered with development of research and...
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 Huey & Angelina Wilson Foundation
- $141,000 to One Touch Ministry Inc, Na: General support
- $130,200 to Louisiana Parole Project, 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 Campbell Foundation
- $35,000 to Louisiana Center for Childrens Rights, New Orleans: Child advocacy
- $35,000 to Youth Empowerment Project, New Orleans: Health & welfare
How to apply: Charities may apply for grants at the foundation's website, www.thecampbellfoundation.org
The Helis Foundation
- $10,000 to Crimestoppers Inc, Metairie: General Support
- $5,000 to New Orleans Police and Justice Foundation, New Orleans: Stake out for Justice
How to apply: Application should be in appropriate typed letter form. Include brochures or other pertinent information and establish the qualifications of the applicant to receive funds from a private foundation as provided for under the Internal Revenue Code and applicable regulations.
Deadlines: There are no submission deadlines
Restrictions: There are no restrictions or limitations on awards except that the organization must be qualified as provided for under the Internal Revenue Code and applicable regulations.
Louise H Moffett Family Foundation
- $7,000 to Crimestoppers Inc, Metairie: Crime abatement/criminal justice
- $5,000 to New Orleans Police and Justice Foundation, New Orleans: Crime abatement/criminal justice
How to apply: Formal written request outlining specific needs and use of funds
Goldring Family Foundation
- $200,000 to Youth Empowerment Project, New Orleans: Education
How to apply: Email lisa@goldringfoundation.com
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation
- $33,333 to Hearts of Hope, Lafayette: Foundation honorarium
Bob Barker Foundation Inc
- $20,000 to Louisiana Parole Project, Baton Rouge: General Operation
How to apply: The Bob Barker Company Foundation Uses an online system for all stages of their grant making and is comprised of three steps: 1. Guideline Review 2. Letter of Inquiry 3. Grant Application
Deadlines: No Submission Deadlines
Restrictions: Guidelines: This foundation seeks to fund organizations that are well managed, have a financial and fundraising plan, engage in strategic planning and have a strong leadership and lively governance. 1. Your organization's work must result...
The Charles Lamar Family Foundation
- $10,000 to Baton Rouge Bar Foundation, Baton Rouge: Charitable - teen court program
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.
Eugenie & Joseph Jones Family Foundation
- $10,000 to Crimestoppers Inc, 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.
The Merice Boo Johnston Grigsby Foundation
- $10,000 to Louisiana Parole Project, 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
Wheless Foundation
- $10,000 to Promise of Justice Initiative, New Orleans: Charitable
How to apply: No specific form
Deadlines: No deadlines
Restrictions: No restrictions or limitations
Steele Family Foundation
- $10,000 to Youth Empowerment Project, New Orleans: Educational
How to apply: Applications should be submitted in writing
Woldenberg Foundation
- $10,000 to Youth Empowerment Project, New Orleans: Education
How to apply: Email lisa@goldringfoundation.com
Bi-Lo Holdings Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Youth Empowerment Project, New Orleans: Romay Davis - Operational Support
How to apply: There are formal guidelines and an application process for grants. The original and paper clipped copes of the following must be submitted: 1.) grant application 2.) board list 3.) grant proposal narrative 4.) if another program, a progress report must be submitted as part of...
Deadlines: Requests for gifts are accepted throught the year
Restrictions: The foundation's objective is to conduct, operate and carry on activities to benefit only people in the states of alabama, florida, georgia, louisiana and mississippi. The foundation makes grants to only local non-profit 501(c)(3)...
The Almar Foundationdba the Alden and Margaret Laborde Foundation
- $2,300 to Innocence Project New Orleans, New Orleans: Operations
How to apply: The filing names a contact. Use the filings link above.
Restrictions: Board Approval
Wr Grace Foundation Inc
- $2,200 to A Safe Space of St Charles, Ama: Urban, civic & culture
How to apply: No forms are required. However, each request should be submitted via e-mail with the following information: 1. The nature and background of the organization; 2. The sum being requested; 3. The specific purpose of the grant request; and 4. Photocopy of the current irs...
Cummins-Levenstein Charitable Found
- $1,000 to Louisiana Bar Foundation, New Orleans: Education
How to apply: Any format
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