How to apply
Request letters and outlines Contact: Matthew Waldron, 2622 Soniat Street, New Orleans, LA, 5048953484, RCCOLTONFOUNDATION@GMAIL.COM Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Charitable, religious, and educational institutions
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
8 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sweet Briar CollegeSweet Briar, VA | General | $175K |
| Loyola University New OrleansNew Orleans, LA | Women's basketball locker room | $40K |
| Children's HospitalNew Orleans, LA | Morgan rae center for hope | $20K |
| St Michael Special SchoolNew Orleans, LA | General | $15K |
| Holy Name of JesusNew Orleans, LA | General | $15K |
| Center for Big Bend StudiesAlpine, TX | Friends of the center for big bend studies | $10K |
| Amateur Riders Club of AmericaMiddleburg, VA | General | $5,000 |
| Carrollton BoostersNew Orleans, LA | Avenger field | $4,000 |
By state: Virginia 2 · Louisiana 5 · Texas 1
About this foundation
R C Colton Jr Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in New Orleans, Louisiana, tax-exempt since 2023. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does R C Colton Jr Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Request letters and outlines Deadlines: NONE.
How much does R C Colton Jr Foundation Inc give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $284K across 8 grants, a median of $15K.
Where does R C Colton Jr Foundation Inc give?
Virginia (2 grants), Louisiana (5 grants), Texas (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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