Updated Oct 28, 2026
Private foundations based in Louisiana
265 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Louisiana, holding $3.8B in assets. Ranked by grants paid in their latest 990-PF; 30 on this page say they accept applications. For foundations ranked by where their grants went, see local funders.
| Foundation | Based in | Grants paid | Median grant | Accepts applications | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Charitable Foundationsince 2001 | New Orleans, LA | $12M1 grants · 2024 | $12M | Yes | $32M |
| Baptist Community Ministriessince 2003 | New Orleans, LA | $11M264 grants · 2024 | $10K | Yes | $397M |
| The Alta and John Franks Foundationsince 1978 | Shreveport, LA | $8.7M70 grants · 2024 | $50K | Preselected only | $220M |
| Goldring Family Foundationsince 1957 | Metairie, LA | $7.0M305 grants · 2024 | $7,000 | Yes | $199M |
| Zemurray Foundationsince 1952 | New Orleans, LA | $6.1M38 grants · 2025 | $34K | Preselected only | $100M |
| Huey and Angelina Wilson Foundationsince 1987 | Baton Rouge, LA | $5.8M104 grants · 2024 | $40K | Yes | $170M |
| Marshall Legacy Foundationsince 2015 | Metairie, LA | $5.6M11 grants · 2024 | $100K | Preselected only | $35M |
| Joe W & Dorothy Dorsett Brown Foundationsince 1968 | Metairie, LA | $5.5M1 grants · 2024 | $5.5M | Preselected only | $128M |
| Stuller Family Foundationsince 1995 | Lafayette, LA | $4.8M2 grants · 2024 | $2.4M | Yes | $156M |
| Arlene and Joseph Meraux Charitable Foundationsince 1999 | Violet, LA | $4.7M42 grants · 2025 | $9,000 | Preselected only | $101M |
| Marshall Heritage Foundationsince 2019 | Metairie, LA | $4.0M5 grants · 2024 | $1.0M | Preselected only | $27M |
| Patrick F Taylor Foundationsince 1986 | New Orleans, LA | $3.7M109 grants · 2024 | $8,000 | Yes | $46M |
| Edward G Schlieder Educational Foundationsince 1951 | New Orleans, LA | $3.7M12 grants · 2024 | $333K | Yes | $64M |
| Booth-Bricker Fundsince 1977 | New Orleans, LA | $3.5M57 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Yes | $48M |
| Sharon and Claude B@pennington Family Foundationsince 2017 | Baton Rouge, LA | $3.1M48 grants · 2024 | $4,054 | Yes | $37M |
| The Oscar J Tolmas Charitable Trustsince 2014 | Metairie, LA | $3.1M68 grants · 2025 | $33K | Preselected only | $58M |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundationsince 1993 | Baton Rouge, LA | $3.0M62 grants · 2024 | $33K | Yes | $35M |
| The Edward L Rispone Family Foundationsince 2000 | Baton Rouge, LA | $2.9M32 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $14M |
| Rosamary Foundationsince 1940 | New Orleans, LA | $2.9M2 grants · 2024 | $1.4M | Yes | $38M |
| Helis Foundationsince 1955 | New Orleans, LA | $2.4M84 grants · 2024 | $10K | Yes | $83M |
| H & B Young Foundationsince 1957 | Morgan City, LA | $2.3M44 grants · 2024 | $12K | Yes | $30M |
| Grayson Foundation Incsince 1973 | Shreveport, LA | $2.1M34 grants · 2024 | $26K | Yes | $40M |
| Donald Palmer Charitable Foundationsince 1997 | New Orleans, LA | $1.9M11 grants · 2024 | $50K | Yes | $30M |
| Ben E Factor Foundationsince 1987 | St Martinvlle, LA | $1.9M52 grants · 2025 | $12K | Preselected only | $21M |
| Pennington Family Foundationsince 2021 | Denham Spgs, LA | $1.9M57 grants · 2024 | $16K | Yes | $38M |
| Lincoln Health Foundationsince 1996 | Ruston, LA | $1.8M17 grants · 2024 | $35K | Yes | $30M |
| Lois and Lloyd Hawkins Jr Foundationsince 2005 | New Orleans, LA | $1.8M17 grants · 2024 | $50K | Yes | $44M |
| Eye Ear Nose & Throat Foundationsince 1982 | New Orleans, LA | $1.7M14 grants · 2025 | $36K | Yes | $72M |
| Woldenberg Foundationsince 1960 | Metairie, LA | $1.6M115 grants · 2024 | $5,000 | Yes | $24M |
| Carolyn W and Charles T Beaird Family Foundationsince 1996 | Shreveport, LA | $1.6M160 grants · 2024 | $2,000 | Yes | $22M |
| Mary & Al Danos Family Foundationsince 2001 | Gray, LA | $1.5M15 grants · 2024 | $65K | Yes | $30M |
| Charles Lamar Family Foundationsince 2001 | Baton Rouge, LA | $1.5M47 grants · 2024 | $21K | Yes | $14M |
| Lorio Foundationsince 1997 | Thibodaux, LA | $1.4M1 grants · 2025 | $1.4M | Yes | $30M |
| Stephen and Sandy Rosenthal Family Foundationsince 2020 | New Orleans, LA | $1.4M6 grants · 2024 | $130K | Preselected only | $29M |
| Ella West Freeman Foundationsince 1941 | New Orleans, LA | $1.3M2 grants · 2024 | $635K | Preselected only | $21M |
| Como Charitable Foundation Incsince 2014 | Winnsboro, LA | $1.2M27 grants · 2025 | $15K | Preselected only | $23M |
| Pugh Family Foundationsince 2001 | Lafayette, LA | $1.1M5 grants · 2024 | $3,000 | Preselected only | $21M |
| Azby Fundsince 1970 | New Orleans, LA | $1.1M47 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $26M |
| James D Moncus Family Foundationsince 2009 | Lafayette, LA | $1.1M11 grants · 2024 | $40K | Preselected only | $15M |
| Jean & Saul a Mintz Foundation Incsince 1958 | Monroe, LA | $1.1M1 grants · 2024 | $1.1M | Preselected only | $16M |
| Eugenie & Joseph Jones Family Foundationsince 1957 | New Orleans, LA | $1.0M52 grants · 2025 | $13K | Yes | $16M |
| Almar Foundationsince 1997 | New Orleans, LA | $1.0M121 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Yes | $17M |
| Ward Foundation Incsince 2019 | Gretna, LA | $1.0M34 grants · 2025 | $20K | Preselected only | $15M |
| D a McFarland Trustsince 1992 | New Orleans, LA | $988K1 grants · 2024 | $988K | Preselected only | $23M |
| Keller Family Foundationsince 1999 | New Orleans, LA | $970K1 grants · 2025 | $970K | Yes | $21M |
| Institute of Mental Hygene of the City of New Orleanssince 1993 | New Orleans, LA | $935K1 grants · 2024 | $935K | Preselected only | $27M |
| Peltier Foundationsince 1998 | Thibodaux, LA | $870K1 grants · 2025 | $870K | Yes | $17M |
| Leo W Seal United Methodist Church Trustsince 2011 | New Orleans, LA | $864K10 grants · 2025 | $70K | Preselected only | $16M |
| Collins C Diboll Private Foundationsince 1989 | New Orleans, LA | $858K19 grants · 2024 | $10K | Yes | $25M |
| Chambers Foundationsince 2005 | New Orleans, LA | $858K5 grants · 2025 | $87K | Preselected only | $13M |
| Scott Foundation Incsince 1964 | Monroe, LA | $856K256 grants · 2023 | $500 | Preselected only | $18M |
| German Protestant Orphan Asylum Associationsince 2022 | New Orleans, LA | $793K47 grants · 2024 | $20K | Yes | $16M |
| Ruth U Fertel Foundationsince 2002 | Kenner, LA | $790K51 grants · 2025 | $10K | Preselected only | $13M |
| Emerson Kampen Foundationsince 1988 | Baton Rouge, LA | $593K1 grants · 2025 | $593K | Preselected only | $14M |
| Camilla Carter Cox and Carter Cox Jr Charitable Trsince 2005 | West Monroe, LA | $398K7 grants · 2024 | $30K | Preselected only | $12M |
| Relay Administration Boardsince 1993 | Baton Rouge, LA | $286K12 grants · 2024 | $25K | Preselected only | $31M |
| R W Norton Art Foundationsince 1947 | Shreveport, LA | — | — | Preselected only | $93M |
| Opioid Abatement Administration Corporationsince 2025 | Baton Rouge, LA | — | — | Preselected only | $72M |
| Irene W and C B Pennington Foundationsince 1982 | Baton Rouge, LA | — | — | Preselected only | $22M |
| Gustaf Westfeldt McIlhenny Family Foundationsince 1998 | Metairie, LA | — | — | Not stated | $20M |
Sources: IRS Business Master File (assets), ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer and IRS 990-PF e-file (grants paid, application policy). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own Part XV checkbox.
Open grant programs in Louisiana
All 2| Deadline | Grant | Funder | Award ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollingno deadline | Louisiana Division of the Arts — Organizational GrantsStateLouisiana Division of the Arts | Louisiana Division of the Arts | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities — Humanities GrantsStateLouisiana Endowment for the Humanities | Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities | Not listed |
Common questions
How many private foundations are based in Louisiana?
Our directory lists 265 private grantmaking foundations in Louisiana with at least $1 million in assets, holding a combined $3.8B. The data comes from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File and Form 990-PF.
How do I get a grant from a private foundation?
Start with foundations that already fund organizations like yours nearby. Read the grantee list on each profile, check whether the foundation accepts applications (it says so on its 990-PF), and lead with a short letter of inquiry. Many family foundations fund only organizations they already know; an introduction through a shared grantee or board member works better than a cold proposal.
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