Private foundation · EIN 76-6024806 · New Orleans, Louisiana

H E and Kate Dishman Charitable 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: 11 grants paid, $178K total, median $13K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
11
$178K
Median grant
$13K
Stays in LA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Beaumont Botanical Gardens IncBeaumont, TXGeneral support$49K
Habitat for Humanity IncBeaumont, TXUnrestricted gift$25K
Girls HavenBeaumont, TXUnrestricted gift$25K
Some Other PlaceBeaumont, TXGeneral operating$20K
Southeast Texas Food BankBeaumont, TXUnrestricted gift$15K
Texas Energy MuseumBeaumont, TXGeneral support$13K
Lamar UniversityBeaumont, TXGeneral operating$10K
Anayat House IncBeaumont, TXGeneral support$9,217
Caroline Gilbert Hinchee House Restoration Maintenance & ManagBeaumont, TXUnrestricted gift$6,800
Big Thicket Biosphere ReserveLumberton, TXUnrestricted gift$3,169
Friends of Kountze Public LibraryKountze, TXGeneral support$2,500

About this foundation

H E and Kate Dishman Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in New Orleans, Louisiana, administered in care of First City Natl Bk, tax-exempt since 1986. 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 H E and Kate Dishman Charitable 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 H E and Kate Dishman Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $178K across 11 grants, a median of $13K.

Where does H E and Kate Dishman Charitable Foundation give?

Texas (11 grants), per its latest filing.

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