Foundations that fund organizations in Benton, Louisiana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Benton nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $51K to Benton organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
9 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Benton around $1,000. 4 of these funders are based in Louisiana; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 0
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to Benton
- $51K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 9
- Typical median grant
- $1,000
- Based in LA
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Benton organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis Pirkle Foundation | Shreveport, LA | 1 | $35K | $35K | Preselected only | To provide for local law enforcement,fire fighters,emergenc… |
| American Electric Power Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 2 | $8,500 | $4,250 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted; i3 Art Expo |
| Abbie's House | Bossier City, LA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| The Sample Foundation | Shreveport, LA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| The Cross Lake Floatilla | Shreveport, LA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Jacob Blumer Charitable Trust | Hot Springs, AR | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | Human services - multipurpose and other |
| Baker Hughes Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | 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 Benton, Louisiana?
Lewis Pirkle Foundation, American Electric Power Foundation, Abbie's House, The Sample Foundation, The Cross Lake Floatilla and 3 others reported grants to Benton 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 Benton. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.