How to apply
No formal application is required Contact: John E McElligott Jr Vice President, 900 S College Ste 100, Lafayette, LA, 3372371660 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: All organizations qualified under section 501(c)(3)
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
9 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cross Catholic OutreachBoca Raton, FL | Mathebonite kobonal school expanison & kobonal housing | $25K |
| Grand Coteau RetreatsGrand Coteau, LA | Contribute to retreat project funds | $10K |
| Eight Days of HopeTupelo, MS | Contribute to disaster relief project funds | $10K |
| Catholic Charities of AcadianaLafayette, LA | Contribute to church project funds | $10K |
| The Carmelite Monastery of Lafayette LouisianaLafayette, LA | Contribute to the monastery project funds | $5,000 |
| Miles Perret Center Cancer ServicesLafayette, LA | Contribute to aid victims of cancer | $5,000 |
| EwtnIrondale, AL | Catholic news channel | $5,000 |
| Diocese of LafayetteLafayette, LA | Contribute to church project funds | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls ClubLafayette, LA | Contribute to promote empowering youth to excel in the community | $5,000 |
By state: Louisiana 6 · Florida 1 · Mississippi 1 · Alabama 1
About this foundation
McElligott Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lafayette, Louisiana, administered in care of Mildred R McElligott, tax-exempt since 2010. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does McElligott Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. No formal application is required Deadlines: NONE.
How much does McElligott Family Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $80K across 9 grants, a median of $5,000.
Where does McElligott Family Foundation give?
Louisiana (6 grants), Florida (1 grants), Mississippi (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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