Foundations that fund organizations in Chalmette, Louisiana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Chalmette nonprofits
12 private foundations gave $363K to Chalmette organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 12 that say either way accept applications.
30 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Chalmette around $5,500. 6 of these funders are based in Louisiana; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 12
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 12 that state a policy
- Dollars to Chalmette
- $363K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 30
- Typical median grant
- $5,500
- Based in LA
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Chalmette organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlene & Joseph Meraux Charitable Foundation Inc | Violet, LA | 16 | $183K | $5,500 | Preselected only | Donation; Support the performing arts academy |
| Chalmette Cultural Arts Foundation | Chalmette, LA | 1 | $56K | $56K | Preselected only | To Support Cultural Arts Programs at Chalmette High School |
| Patrick F Taylor Foundation | New Orleans, LA | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | Other charitable purpose |
| The George L Shields Foundation Inc C/O Robert M Reiner Treasurer | Bethesda, MD | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | For program services |
| The Warburg Pincus Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | General support |
| Ana & Adeline Foundation | New Orleans, LA | 2 | $12K | $5,750 | Yes | General charitable purposes |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | Houston, TX | 3 | $3,533 | $1,000 | Preselected only | 2333.24; 1000; 200 |
| Air Products Foundation | Allentown, PA | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Yes | 2025 air products contribution to the elaine p nunez commun… |
| Baptist Community Ministries | New Orleans, LA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Blues & brews & cresent city classic |
| Batture Park Inc | Houma, LA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | To support programs that provide support and community to o… |
| Leslie Fund Inc | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $200 | $200 | Preselected only | Human services - multipurpose and other |
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 Chalmette, Louisiana?
Arlene & Joseph Meraux Charitable Foundation Inc, Chalmette Cultural Arts Foundation, Patrick F Taylor Foundation, The George L Shields Foundation Inc C/O Robert M Reiner Treasurer, The Warburg Pincus Foundation and 7 others reported grants to Chalmette 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 Chalmette. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.