Private foundation · EIN 58-6463580 · Shreveport, Louisiana · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Post Fam Foundation 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: 8 grants paid, $376K total, median $34K. 63% of grants stayed in Louisiana.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$376K
Median grant
$34K
Stays in LA
63%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.9M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 7 of 8 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Center for Children and FamilieMonroe, LACharitable$149K
Darbonne Church of ChristFarmerville, LACharitable$72K
Darbonne Church of ChristFarmerville, LACharitable$51K
West Laurel Church of ChristSalinas, CACharitable$29K
Darbonne Church of ChristFarmerville, LACharitable$15K
Rehoboth MinistriesFort Worth, TXCharitable$12K
West Laurel Church of ChristSalinas, CACharitable$10K

By state: Louisiana 5 · California 2 · Texas 1

About this foundation

Post Fam Foundation Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Shreveport, Louisiana, administered in care of Merrill Lynch Trust Company Fsb, tax-exempt since 2004. 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 Post Fam Foundation 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 Post Fam Foundation Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $376K across 8 grants, a median of $34K.

Where does Post Fam Foundation Tr give?

Louisiana (5 grants), California (2 grants), Texas (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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