Private foundation · EIN 37-6519157 · Saint Louis, Missouri · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Abel and Maisie Guidry Tr

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $93K total, median $23K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$93K
Median grant
$23K
Stays in MO
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.7M

Grants paid in 2025

4 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Missionaries of LA Salette CorpHartford, CTProgram support$23K
Mercy Home for Boys and GirlsChicago, ILProgram support$23K
St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Attn Susan Spence LegalMemphis, TNProgram support$23K
St Charles Retreat CenterLake Charles, LAProgram support$23K

By state: Connecticut 1 · Illinois 1 · Tennessee 1 · Louisiana 1

About this foundation

Abel and Maisie Guidry Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri, administered in care of Edward Jones Trust Company Ttee, tax-exempt since 2014. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Abel and Maisie Guidry Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Abel and Maisie Guidry Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $93K across 4 grants, a median of $23K.

Where does Abel and Maisie Guidry Tr give?

Connecticut (1 grants), Illinois (1 grants), Tennessee (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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