Private foundation · EIN 72-1432054 · Lafayette, Louisiana · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Pinhook Foundation Inc

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: 21 grants paid, $602K total, median $15K. 95% of grants stayed in Louisiana.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
21
$602K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in LA
95%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Cathedral Carmel SchoolLafayette, LAContribution to assist with exempt purpose$100K
Lourdes FoundationLafayette, LAContribution to assist with expempt purpose$96K
Catholic Charities of AcadianaLafayette, LAContribution to assist with exempt purpose$75K
Moncus Park Legacy CampaignLafayette, LAContribution to assist with exempt purpose$75K
Boys Girls ClubacadianaLafayette, LAContribution to assist with expempt purpose$56K
American Red Cross DisasterLafayette, LAContribution to assist with exempt purpose$25K
Big Brothers Big SistersLafayette, LAContribution to assist with exempt purpose$25K
Acadiana Animal AideCarencro, LAContribution to assist with exempt purpose$25K
Hospice of AcadianaLafayette, LAContribution to assist with exempt purpose$20K
South LA Community College FoundatiLafayette, LAContribution to assist with exempt purpose$15K
Spay Nation - Wildcat FoundationLafayette, LAContribution to assist with exempt purpose$15K
Acadiana Veteran AllianceLafayette, LAContribution to assist with exempt purpose$15K
First Baptist Christian SchoolLafayette, LAContribution to assist with exempt purpose$13K
St Bernard Catholic SchoolBreaux Bridge, LAContribution to assist with exempt purpose$10K
Christian Youth TheaterLafayette, LAContribution to assist with exempt purpose$10K
The CurrentLafayette, LAContribution to assist with exempt purpose$10K
Friends of Lafayette Mounted PoliceLafayette, LAContribution to assist with exempt purpose$7,500
For the BirdsLafayette, LAContribution to assist with exempt purpose$5,765
Ragin Cajun Athletic FoundationLafayette, LAContribution to assist with exempt purpose$1,500
The Good Samaritan CenterFredericksburg, TXContribution to assist with exempt purpose$1,000
Performing Arts SocietyLafayette, LAContribution to assist with exempt purpose$500

By state: Louisiana 20 · Texas 1

About this foundation

Pinhook Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Lafayette, Louisiana, administered in care of William J Friedman, tax-exempt since 1999. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Pinhook Foundation Inc 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 Pinhook Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $602K across 21 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Pinhook Foundation Inc give?

Louisiana (20 grants), Texas (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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