Private foundation · EIN 72-6025708 · New Orleans, Louisiana

Kathleen Elizabeth Obrien 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $65K total, median $20K. 100% of grants stayed in Louisiana.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$65K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in LA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Animal Rescue New Orleans IncElmwood, LATo support the protection and care of homeless and abused animals.$25K
Friends All United for Natchitoches AnimalsNatchitoches, LATo support the protection and care of homeless and abused animals.$20K
Louisiana Endowment for the HumanitiesNew Orleans, LATo support programs seeking to educate underprivileged youth.$20K

About this foundation

Kathleen Elizabeth Obrien Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in New Orleans, Louisiana, tax-exempt since 1965. 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 Kathleen Elizabeth Obrien Foundation 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 Kathleen Elizabeth Obrien Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $65K across 3 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Kathleen Elizabeth Obrien Foundation give?

Louisiana (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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