Private foundation · EIN 72-1283123 · New Orleans, Louisiana · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Mary Family Foundation

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $69K total, median $5,000. 90% of grants stayed in Louisiana.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
10
$69K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in LA
90%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Bridge HouseNew Orleans, LAGeneral support$14K
Second HarvestersNew Orleans, LAGeneral support$13K
Friends of WwozNew Orleans, LAGeneral support$12K
Center of Jesus the LordNew Orleans, LAGeneral support$7,500
Berthoud Arts Hummanities AssociatiBerthoud, COGeneral support$5,000
St Mary's Assumption ChurchNew Orleans, LAGeneral support$5,000
Tarahuemera Childrens HospitalNew Orleans, LAGeneral support$5,000
Grace at the Green LightNew Orleans, LAGeneral support$5,000
Manresa House of RetreatsConvent, LAGeneral support$2,000
Louisiana Landmark SocietyNew Orleans, LAGeneral support$1,000

By state: Louisiana 9 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

Mary Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in New Orleans, Louisiana, tax-exempt since 1995. 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 Mary Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Mary Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $69K across 10 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Mary Family Foundation give?

Louisiana (9 grants), Colorado (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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