Updated Nov 4, 2026
Private foundations based in New Orleans, Louisiana
92 grantmaking foundations headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, holding $1.5B in assets. Ranked by grants paid in their latest 990-PF; 20 on this page say they accept applications. For foundations ranked by where their grants went, see local funders.
| Foundation | Grants paid | Median grant | Accepts applications | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Charitable Foundationsince 2001 | $12M1 grants · 2024 | $12M | Yes | $32M |
| Baptist Community Ministriessince 2003 | $11M264 grants · 2024 | $10K | Yes | $323M |
| Zemurray Foundationsince 1952 | $6.1M38 grants · 2025 | $34K | Preselected only | $100M |
| Patrick F Taylor Foundationsince 1986 | $3.7M109 grants · 2024 | $8,000 | Yes | $46M |
| Edward G Schlieder Educational Foundationsince 1951 | $3.7M12 grants · 2024 | $333K | Yes | $64M |
| Booth-Bricker Fundsince 1977 | $3.5M57 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Yes | $48M |
| Rosamary Foundationsince 1940 | $2.9M2 grants · 2024 | $1.4M | Yes | $38M |
| Helis Foundationsince 1955 | $2.4M84 grants · 2024 | $10K | Yes | $83M |
| Donald Palmer Charitable Foundationsince 1997 | $1.9M11 grants · 2024 | $50K | Yes | $30M |
| Lois and Lloyd Hawkins Jr Foundationsince 2005 | $1.8M17 grants · 2024 | $50K | Yes | $44M |
| Eye Ear Nose & Throat Foundationsince 1982 | $1.7M14 grants · 2025 | $36K | Yes | $72M |
| Stephen and Sandy Rosenthal Family Foundationsince 2020 | $1.4M6 grants · 2024 | $130K | Preselected only | $29M |
| Ella West Freeman Foundationsince 1941 | $1.3M2 grants · 2024 | $635K | Preselected only | $21M |
| Azby Fundsince 1970 | $1.1M47 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $26M |
| Eugenie & Joseph Jones Family Foundationsince 1957 | $1.0M52 grants · 2025 | $13K | Yes | $16M |
| Almar Foundationsince 1997 | $1.0M121 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Yes | $17M |
| D a McFarland Trustsince 1992 | $988K1 grants · 2024 | $988K | Preselected only | $23M |
| Keller Family Foundationsince 1999 | $970K1 grants · 2025 | $970K | Yes | $21M |
| Institute of Mental Hygene of the City of New Orleanssince 1993 | $935K1 grants · 2024 | $935K | Preselected only | $27M |
| Leo W Seal United Methodist Church Trustsince 2011 | $864K10 grants · 2025 | $70K | Preselected only | $16M |
| Collins C Diboll Private Foundationsince 1989 | $858K19 grants · 2024 | $10K | Yes | $25M |
| Chambers Foundationsince 2005 | $858K5 grants · 2025 | $87K | Preselected only | $13M |
| German Protestant Orphan Asylum Associationsince 2022 | $793K47 grants · 2024 | $20K | Yes | $16M |
| Cahn Family Foundationsince 1953 | $559K41 grants · 2024 | $7,000 | Preselected only | $9.9M |
| Potts Family Foundationsince 2019 | $541K2 grants · 2024 | $270K | Preselected only | $10M |
| H H and Edna Houseman Charitable Trsince 2000 | $532K33 grants · 2025 | $7,500 | Preselected only | $7.3M |
| Board of Trustees of Libby-Dufour Fundsince 1953 | $518K13 grants · 2025 | $25K | Yes | $9.1M |
| Ogden Family Foundationsince 2019 | $480K8 grants · 2024 | $55K | Preselected only | $9.9M |
| Wallace Landry Family Foundationsince 2011 | $460K37 grants · 2024 | $3,300 | Yes | $9.8M |
| B a & E a Steinhagen Benevolent Trustsince 1952 | $436K22 grants · 2024 | $13K | Yes | $6.7M |
| Toler Foundationsince 1998 | $435K21 grants · 2024 | $15K | Preselected only | $6.9M |
| Rudolph C Miller Community Fundsince 1978 | $391K2 grants · 2024 | $195K | Preselected only | $4.4M |
| William Edwin Montan Charitable Trsince 2006 | $373K26 grants · 2024 | $13K | Preselected only | $7.7M |
| The Marion & Robert Rosenthal Family Foundationsince 1995 | $360K7 grants · 2024 | $25K | Preselected only | $4.2M |
| Dujay Charitable Foundationsince 1993 | $345K4 grants · 2024 | $108K | Preselected only | $5.2M |
| Carole B & Kenneth J Boudreaux Foundation Incsince 1997 | $328K39 grants · 2025 | $4,000 | Preselected only | $11M |
| C E McFarland Trustsince 2003 | $322K1 grants · 2024 | $322K | Preselected only | $7.4M |
| Prentiss C and Dolores M Havens Family Foundationsince 2009 | $300K8 grants · 2024 | $28K | Preselected only | $6.1M |
| The Kabacoff Family Foundationsince 1995 | $292K40 grants · 2024 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $5.8M |
| R C Colton Jr Foundation Incsince 2023 | $284K8 grants · 2024 | $15K | Yes | $3.6M |
| Helen G Bell Charitable Trustsince 1991 | $266K10 grants · 2025 | $26K | Preselected only | $2.7M |
| Ben & Jane Collins Home for Womensince 1930 | $263K1 grants · 2025 | $263K | Preselected only | $5.1M |
| The Beck Trustsince 1988 | $260K7 grants · 2025 | $35K | Preselected only | $4.5M |
| Elise M Cambon Residuary Charitable Trsince 2010 | $258K5 grants · 2025 | $42K | Preselected only | $4.6M |
| Kavanagh Family Foundationsince 2009 | $255K4 grants · 2024 | $23K | Preselected only | $5.4M |
| Louisiana Client Assistance Foundationsince 2002 | $207K1 grants · 2024 | $207K | Preselected only | $8.2M |
| Hyslop Shannon Foundationsince 1999 | $194K43 grants · 2025 | $3,000 | Preselected only | $3.2M |
| H E and Kate Dishman Charitable Foundationsince 1986 | $178K11 grants · 2025 | $13K | Preselected only | $3.3M |
| Douglas C Beaton Family Foundationsince 2011 | $158K34 grants · 2025 | $3,500 | Preselected only | $3.8M |
| Sarracenia Foundation Incsince 1994 | $154K30 grants · 2025 | $3,000 | Preselected only | $2.5M |
| Virginia Rosanne Amato Foundationsince 1997 | $153K1 grants · 2024 | $153K | Preselected only | $2.4M |
| Freeman-Woollam Foundationsince 1998 | $139K61 grants · 2025 | $500 | Preselected only | $3.3M |
| Seymour Schram Private Foundation Incsince 2021 | $137K7 grants · 2024 | $15K | Preselected only | $2.7M |
| Sac Foundationsince 2019 | $130K6 grants · 2025 | $25K | Preselected only | $2.5M |
| Adelaide Wisdom Benjamin Foundationsince 2024 | $126K9 grants · 2024 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $2.6M |
| Martin Family Foundationsince 2015 | $83K3 grants · 2024 | $23K | Yes | $3.0M |
| Kirschman Foundation for Health and Educationsince 1967 | $20K10 grants · 2024 | $1,000 | Preselected only | $7.1M |
| The Beekman Memorial Homesince 1989 | $6,5951 grants · 2024 | $6,595 | Preselected only | $5.5M |
| Trahan Foundationsince 2022 | $1,0001 grants · 2024 | $1,000 | Preselected only | $6.5M |
| Albert and Yetta Lupin Memorial Foundationsince 2015 | — | — | Not stated | $9.1M |
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 New Orleans, Louisiana?
Our directory lists 92 private grantmaking foundations in New Orleans, Louisiana with at least $1 million in assets, holding a combined $1.5B. 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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