Foundations that fund organizations in Reserve, Louisiana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Reserve nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $140K to Reserve organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
9 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Reserve around $2,150. 2 of these funders are based in Louisiana; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Reserve
- $140K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 9
- Typical median grant
- $2,150
- Based in LA
- 40%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Reserve organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Products Foundation | Allentown, PA | 3 | $81K | $4,000 | Yes | Marathon petroleum 26th annual st. john united way golf cla…; Gold sponsor - cast it forward fishing tournament - benefit…; Hurricane relief and long term recovery in st. john the bap… |
| The Almar Foundationdba the Alden and Margaret Laborde Foundation | New Orleans, LA | 1 | $38K | $38K | Yes | Capital Improvements |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | Houston, TX | 3 | $18K | $2,150 | Preselected only | 14340; 2150; 1500 |
| Wr Grace Foundation Inc | Columbia, MD | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Education & science |
| The Dr Zeinab Sabri Memorial Foundation | Destrehan, LA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Louisiana war veterans |
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 Reserve, Louisiana?
Air Products Foundation, The Almar Foundationdba the Alden and Margaret Laborde Foundation, Shell USA Company Foundation, Wr Grace Foundation Inc, The Dr Zeinab Sabri Memorial Foundation reported grants to Reserve 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 Reserve. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.