Private foundation · EIN 87-2088304 · Shreveport, Louisiana · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Lewis Pirkle 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: 15 grants paid, $426K total, median $25K. 47% of grants stayed in Louisiana.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
15
$426K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in LA
47%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.9M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Bpcc Foundation IncBossier City, LATo support programs throughout the school, including academic scholarships, faculty and staff development and endowments$63K
HabilitatKaneohe, HITo guide and empower individuals to make positive choices in their own lives$60K
Christus FoundationShreveport, LATo enhance the ability of christus health to provide for the community's health needs$55K
Parkinson's FoundationNew York, NYTo support those impacted by parkinson's$40K
FIRST Responder Support TeamBenton, LATo provide for local law enforcement,fire fighters,emergency medical,veterans and lineman$35K
Continuum NetworkShreveport, LASpiritual coaching$30K
Alzheimer's AssociationChicago, ILTo support those impacted by alzheimer's$25K
Divers Alert NetworkDurham, NCTo support research, medical services and global response programs for divers$25K
Every WarriorBossier City, LATo support, connect, equip and mobilize the very core of every warrior$20K
Christ Fit GymBossier City, LATo support a local ministry that serves the bossier city community$18K
Hawaiian Sailing Canoe AssociationHonolulu, HITo learn, revive, educate and practice ancient hawaiian skills and values$15K
Tadsaw IncSan Antonio, TXTo provide for the training of a medical alert service dog$15K
The Hub MinsitryShreveport, LATo give everyone in our community access to a restored life$10K
Oktibbeha County Humane SocietyStarkville, MSTo serve as a resource for pets and their people$10K
Polynesian Voyaging SocietyHonolulu, HITo perpetuate the art and science of traditional polynesian voyaging$5,000

By state: Louisiana 7 · Hawaii 3 · New York 1 · Illinois 1 · North Carolina 1 · Texas 1

About this foundation

Lewis Pirkle Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Shreveport, Louisiana, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Lewis Pirkle 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 Lewis Pirkle Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $426K across 15 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Lewis Pirkle Foundation give?

Louisiana (7 grants), Hawaii (3 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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