Foundations that fund organizations in Minden, Louisiana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Minden nonprofits
14 private foundations gave $155K to Minden organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 14 that say either way accept applications.
19 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Minden around $6,750. 9 of these funders are based in Louisiana; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 14
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 14 that state a policy
- Dollars to Minden
- $155K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 19
- Typical median grant
- $6,750
- Based in LA
- 64%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Minden organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolyn W & Charles T Beaird Family Foundation | Shreveport, LA | 1 | $60K | $60K | Yes | General operating |
| The Alta and John Franks Foundation | Shreveport, LA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Unrestricted gift to 501(c)(3) org |
| The Lyda and James Madden Foundation | Minden, LA | 3 | $16K | $1,000 | Preselected only | Provides physicalhomes for treatmentof families with addict…; Assist collecting,recording, display, & preservehistorical…; To support educationalprograms and generaloperations of Gle… |
| American Electric Power Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Rebuild to Rise--Campus Upgrade Project |
| Juanita Ward Taylor Foundation | Fayetteville, AR | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Charitable Contribution |
| One Gas Foundation Inc | Tulsa, OK | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Community Collaboration |
| Wayne Wiggins Food Bank Foundation | De Leon, TX | 1 | $7,200 | $7,200 | Preselected only | 501 c 3 food assistance program |
| Joyce S Mudd Foundation | Shreveport, LA | 1 | $6,750 | $6,750 | Preselected only | Provide charitable assistance within the Minden LA area for… |
| West Foundation Inc | Shreveport, LA | 3 | $4,100 | $1,100 | Preselected only | Charitable; Religious |
| Nicaraguan Christian Outreach | Walker, LA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Wind down of business |
| George and Dorothy McInnis Family Foundation Trust | Minden, LA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Supports the upkeepof The MindenCemetary |
| The Scott Foundation | Monroe, LA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Mendenhall Family Foundation Inc | Shreveport, LA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | General |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $500 | $250 | 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 Minden, Louisiana?
Carolyn W & Charles T Beaird Family Foundation, The Alta and John Franks Foundation, The Lyda and James Madden Foundation, American Electric Power Foundation, Juanita Ward Taylor Foundation and 9 others reported grants to Minden 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 Minden. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.