Foundations that fund organizations in Alexandria, Louisiana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Alexandria nonprofits
54 private foundations gave $2.4M to Alexandria organizations in their latest filings; 24 of the 54 that say either way accept applications.
113 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Alexandria around $5,000. 21 of these funders are based in Louisiana; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 54
- Accept applications
- 24
- of 54 that state a policy
- Dollars to Alexandria
- $2.4M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 113
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in LA
- 39%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Alexandria organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Essex Avenue Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $700K | $700K | Preselected only | Black Farmers Rice Project |
| The Schmidt Family Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | 1 | $402K | $402K | Yes | Working towards a resilient and equitable food system, cent… |
| Coughlin-Saunders Foundation Inc | Alexandria, LA | 1 | $340K | $340K | Yes | Operations |
| The Satterberg Foundation Inc | Seattle, WA | 1 | $150K | $150K | Yes | General operating support |
| The Gonsoulin Charitable Trust C/O Al a Gonsoulin | Sugarland, TX | 1 | $115K | $115K | Preselected only | Charitable contribution |
| Virginia Martin Howard Foundation | Leander, TX | 5 | $60K | $10K | Preselected only | Support organization's mission |
| Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation | Baton Rouge, LA | 2 | $60K | $30K | Yes | Collective impact grant; Special project grant |
| Junamici Foundation Co Michael E Jung | Santa Monica, CA | 1 | $56K | $56K | Preselected only | General support |
| The Abner and Esther Yoder Charitable Foundation | Canton, OH | 1 | $54K | $54K | Yes | General Support |
| Robert H and Elizabeth M Bolton Endowment Tr | Chicago, IL | 1 | $52K | $52K | Preselected only | General |
| Corporate Works of Mercy Foundation Inc | Mansura, LA | 18 | $52K | $936 | Yes | Donation to non profit; Rent assistance for deandre artis; Utilities assist for shawatha boyd |
| Vandiver Ministries International | Broken Arrow, OK | 1 | $43K | $43K | Preselected only | Provide assistance |
| Walter and Eula Ouzts Tr Fbo Nazarene Church | New Orleans, LA | 1 | $31K | $31K | Preselected only | General support |
| The Elizabeth B and Arthur E Roswell Foundation Inc | Baltimore, MD | 1 | $30K | $30K | Yes | general support |
| New Orleans Scottish Rite Foundatio | Metairie, LA | 2 | $20K | $10K | Preselected only | Grant to support 501c3 purpose of organization |
| Relay Administration Board | Baton Rouge, LA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | General fund |
| Delta Dental Community Care Foundation | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Community giving- dental |
| The Papa John's Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Feeding Families in Central Louisiana |
| The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 3 | $13K | $5,000 | Yes | Human services |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | Houston, TX | 4 | $11K | $2,725 | Preselected only | 4250; 1200; 5500 |
| Louis Wellan Community Fund | Alexandria, LA | 12 | $10K | $275 | Preselected only | Charitable Contribution |
| Dt Midstream Foundation | Detroit, MI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Beneficiary beulah baptist church tornado damage 3417 hwy 4… |
| International Paper Company Foundation | Memphis, TN | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Campti monthly mobile food pantry |
| Fine Family Foundation | Metairie, LA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Charitable |
| Grant a and Peg Brady Dove Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | to help their campaign |
| Viola Winninghoff Aucoin Trust No 2 | Chicago, IL | 1 | $9,779 | $9,779 | Preselected only | General |
| Alexandria Rotary Foundation Inc | Alexandria, LA | 2 | $8,500 | $4,250 | Preselected only | Support |
| Laffintr of John & Maria Tuw Main | St Louis, MO | 1 | $6,396 | $6,396 | Preselected only | General operating |
| The Alexandria Business Foundation | Alexandria, LA | 1 | $6,259 | $6,259 | Preselected only | Charitable purpose |
| Round Room Gives Inc | Fishers, IN | 3 | $6,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Support of community outings for individuals living in a re…; Assist with funds for community outings for individuals wit…; Provide a fun outing for children in short-term respite care |
| Berta Coco Jerrett Trust Fbo Nazarene Church | New Orleans, LA | 1 | $5,300 | $5,300 | Preselected only | General support |
| Nell E Shehee Foundation Trust | Shreveport, LA | 2 | $5,000 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Promotion and supportof university scholorshipand education…; Faith based foundation meetingthe needs of the parishioners… |
| Jakelynn Ashley Ammons Foundation | Lecompte, LA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Addiction ministry |
| Union Pacific Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Health & social services |
| Karl C Smith Memorial Scholarship | New Orleans, LA | 2 | $4,563 | $2,281 | Yes | Scholarships |
| Randon Costello Scholarship Endowme | Lafayette, LA | 3 | $4,264 | $1,125 | Yes | Education |
| Florence Mauboules Charitable Trust | Crowley, LA | 2 | $4,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Benefit of university activities; Benefit of catholic activities |
| The Sedberry Foundation Inc | Baton Rouge, LA | 1 | $3,631 | $3,631 | Preselected only | To assistin Louisiana Ag in the Classroom programs |
| The Scott Foundation | Monroe, LA | 8 | $2,750 | $275 | Preselected only | Charitable; Civic; Education |
| Pfizer Patient Assistance Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $2,497 | $2,497 | Yes | Institutional patient assistance program |
| Hagerty Drivers Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 5 | $2,250 | $450 | Preselected only | Scholarship Grant |
| Willis & Mildred Pellerin Foundation | Kenner, LA | 1 | $2,200 | $2,200 | Yes | To assist qualified students in furthering their education |
| The Morton Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| The Crow Foundation | Shreveport, LA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Support education among dyslexics |
| James O & Alice F Cole Foundation | Peru, IN | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | To fund operations |
| National Center to Encourage Judaism | Kensington, MD | 1 | $1,100 | $1,100 | Yes | General |
| Dr Joy to the World Inc | Melville, NY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Charitable gift |
| Ross Stores Foundation | Dublin, CA | 1 | $657 | $657 | Yes | Youth program |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 2 | $600 | $300 | Preselected only | Arts, culture and humanities; Food, agriculture and nutrition |
| The Allstate Foundation | Northbrook, IL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Agent - individual hh |
| Federal Focus Inc | Washington, DC | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| The Woodforest Charitable Foundation | The Woodlands, TX | 1 | $405 | $405 | Preselected only | Support of general programs |
| Crawford Foundation | Baton Rouge, LA | 1 | $50 | $50 | Yes | General support |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Alexandria, Louisiana?
The Essex Avenue Foundation, The Schmidt Family Foundation, Coughlin-Saunders Foundation Inc, The Satterberg Foundation Inc, The Gonsoulin Charitable Trust C/O Al a Gonsoulin and 49 others reported grants to Alexandria organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Alexandria. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.