Foundations that fund youth programs in Louisiana
These 25 foundations made grants to youth programs 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
- $160,000 to Silverback Society Inc, New Orleans: Promise of an Equitable Future
- $157,500 to Reconcile New Orleans Inc, New Orleans: Jobs and Family Economic Security
- $90,000 to Kids Rethink New Orleans Schools, 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/
Goldring Family Foundation
- $100,000 to Son of A Saint, New Orleans: Education
- $50,000 to Uncommon Construction, New Orleans: Education
- $2,500 to Joey's Hope, Metairie: Human services
How to apply: Email lisa@goldringfoundation.com
The Huey & Angelina Wilson Foundation
- $80,000 to Big Buddy Program, Na: General support
- $40,000 to Girl Scouts Louisiana East, 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.
Florence Mauboules Charitable Trust
- $2,500 to Bridge Ministry of Acadiana, Lafayette: Benefit of organization activities
- $2,400 to Acadia 4-H Foundation, Crowley: Benefit of organization activities
How to apply: None defined
Deadlines: None defined
Restrictions: None defined
The Kresge Foundation
- $220,000 to Daughters Beyond Incarceration, New Orleans: Project grant will support daughters beyond incarceration
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 Charles Lamar Family Foundation
- $100,000 to Baton Rouge Youth Coalition, Baton Rouge: Charitable - support persistence 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.
The Mary & Al Danos Family Foundation
- $55,000 to Hope Extreme, 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...
New York Life Foundation
- $50,000 to Baton Rouge Youth Coalition Inc, Baton Rouge: Cca general
How to apply: Please refer to the foundation's website for full grant criteria: www.newyorklife.com/foundation.
Deadlines: Please refer to the foundation's website for full grant criteria: www.newyorklife.com/foundation.
Restrictions: Please refer to the foundation's website for full grant criteria: www.newyorklife.com/foundation.
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation
- $33,333 to Uncommon Construction Inc, New Orleans: Foundation honorarium
The Campbell Foundation
- $30,000 to Son of A Saint, New Orleans: Health & welfare
How to apply: Charities may apply for grants at the foundation's website, www.thecampbellfoundation.org
Ptc Foundation Inc
- $25,000 to Enabling Leadership Inc, Metarie: To support equiping children with leadership skills to overcome poverty and shape their...
How to apply: Requests should include: 1. Requestor information, including name, email, and phone number 2. Recipient organization information, including name, tax id number, entity classification, location, and a brief description of the organization and its alignment with the foundation's...
Restrictions: The foundation only considers organizations meeting the following eligibility criteria: 1. Organizations based in the united states must qualify as a section 501(c)(3) organization, and may not be a private foundation. 2. Accredited...
Grayson Foundation Inc
- $20,000 to Bernstein Development Inc, 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
Allen Foundation
- $20,000 to Son of A Saint, New Orleans: Program support
How to apply: As outlined on the how to apply section of the website allenfoundation.org
Deadlines: Prior to the annual foundation meeting in spring of each year
Restrictions: Priority to projects that benefit human nutrition in the areas of education, training and research
Ahb Foundation Inc C/O Steiner & Ellis Pllc
- $15,000 to Son of A Saint, New Orleans: Son of a saint exists to enhance the lives of fatherless boys through mentorship,...
How to apply: Written request stating amount and purpose of request, most recent audited financial statements, and copy of tax exempt ruling
Deadlines: May 31, november 30
Restrictions: Only to 501(c)(3) organizations; preference given to organizations in the east tennessee area.
International Paper Company Foundation
- $12,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana Inc, Lafayette: Great futures through project learn at natchitoches boys & girls club
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.
Bi-Lo Holdings Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Tankproof, Prairieville: 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)...
Leo W Seal Jr Family Foundation
- $10,000 to Please Foundation, Metairie: Educational outreach
How to apply: Written submissions
Deadlines: No deadlines
Restrictions: The leo seal family foundation was established in 1997 by longtime hancock bank president leo w. Seal, jr., who demonstrated selflessness amid both prosperity and catastrophe to ensure a better quality of life for countless citizens of the...
Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust
- $10,000 to Son of A Saint, New Orleans: General 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.
Danos Foundation
- $6,700 to Cut Off Youth Center, Cut Off: Employees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. Danos then makes a...
How to apply: The danos 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 organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section...
Deadlines: August 31st
Restrictions: No current restrictions.
The Lazard Charitable Foundation C/O Lazard Freres & Co LLC
- $5,000 to Son of A Saint, New Orleans: Unrestricted
How to apply: Letter form; description of the organization and its activities
Restrictions: Ineligible organizations: religious organizations, government agencies, political organizations,lobbying groups, labor, fraternal organizations, business or industry associations charitable organizations classified as private foundations...
Air Products Foundation
- $5,000 to Fusion Youth Outreach Ministry, Laplace: Support toward "camp fusion" 2024 summer camp program
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.
Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation Inc
- $3,000 to Baton Rouge Youth Coalition Inc, Baton Rouge: Advancing equity through access to higher education
How to apply: 2-3 page letter of inquiry; proof of irs 501(c)(3) exemption, project description and budget. Requirements may be found at www.hermanowskifoundation.org
Deadlines: March 31 of each year
Restrictions: No political organizations or large public charities - - only united states charities which benefit children under age 21
American Warrior Initiative Inc
- $2,500 to Christ Fit Gym, Bossier: Support exempt purpose
How to apply: See veteran support form at www.americanwarriorinitiative.com/veteran-support-form
Restrictions: A veteran must have been honorably discharged to apply for assistance. Awi does not make grants outside its funding priorities.
The Almar Foundationdba the Alden and Margaret Laborde Foundation
- $1,500 to Son of A Saint, New Orleans: Operations
How to apply: The filing names a contact. Use the filings link above.
Restrictions: Board Approval
The Scripps Howard Foundation
- $1,000 to The Vermilion Reach Group, Abbeville: Community Market Grant
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