Private foundation · EIN 72-1439013 · Shreveport, Louisiana · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Arthur and Joyce Trowbridge Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Louisiana. The foundation accepts applications (None) and its median grant is $30K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $283K total, median $30K. 100% of grants stayed in Louisiana. Stated restrictions: None

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$283K
Median grant
$30K
Stays in LA
100%
of grants
Deadline
None
Assets
$6.7M

How to apply

No particular form: Should contain a grant proposal signed by an authorized official which contains the specific amount, the purpose of the request, a description of the project along with the projected cost. The applicant must also submit a copy of the Federal determination letter. Contact: Susan Ferrell, P O Box 5217, Shreveport, LA, 3184705129 Deadlines: None Restrictions: None

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Volunteers of AmericaShreveport, LAFaith based organization providing support to individuals in need$50K
Christus FoundationShreveport, LATo provide health care for the community$50K
Community Renewal InternationalShreveport, LASocial Services$40K
Food Bank of North LouisianaMonroe, LAProvide food for individuals in need$40K
Catholic Charities of North LouisiaShreveport, LAReligious$30K
Ronald McDonald HouseShreveport, LASupports families with children with medical needs$30K
Gingerbread HouseShreveport, LAProvides resources for abused children and their families$30K
Heart of HopeKeithville, LAProvides assistance for young women who are pregnant$10K
Ce Byrd High School Girls SocccerShreveport, LASupport youth Athletics$2,000
Ce Byrd High School AlumniShreveport, LAEducational$1,000

About this foundation

Arthur and Joyce Trowbridge Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Shreveport, Louisiana, administered in care of William Fleming, 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.

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Does Arthur and Joyce Trowbridge Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. No particular form: Should contain a grant proposal signed by an authorized official which contains the specific amount, the purpose of the request, a description of the project along with the… Deadlines: None.

How much does Arthur and Joyce Trowbridge Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $283K across 10 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does Arthur and Joyce Trowbridge Foundation Inc give?

Louisiana (10 grants), per its latest filing.

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