Foundations that fund organizations in Jena, Louisiana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Jena nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $81K to Jena organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Jena around $1,500. 4 of these funders are based in Louisiana; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Jena
- $81K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $1,500
- Based in LA
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Jena organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifford L Williams Memorial Foundation | Jena, LA | 1 | $67K | $67K | Preselected only | To improve the school system and provide needed resources |
| Jena High School Band Boosters | Jena, LA | 1 | $9,746 | $9,746 | Preselected only | Fed band and paid for their travel to events |
| Corporate Works of Mercy Foundation Inc | Mansura, LA | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | Rent assist for natashia williams |
| Miramar Charitable Foundation | Fort Mitchell, KY | 1 | $1,300 | $1,300 | Preselected only | Rainbow children's development ctr |
| The Scott Foundation | Monroe, LA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
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 Jena, Louisiana?
Clifford L Williams Memorial Foundation, Jena High School Band Boosters, Corporate Works of Mercy Foundation Inc, Miramar Charitable Foundation, The Scott Foundation and 1 others reported grants to Jena 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 Jena. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.