Foundations that fund organizations in Sunset, Louisiana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Sunset nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $85K to Sunset organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Sunset around $25K. 1 of these funders are based in Louisiana; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 0
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Sunset
- $85K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $25K
- Based in LA
- 25%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Sunset organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sage Foundation C/O Edmund W Littlefield Jr | Arlington, WA | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Refer to statement 12(footnote) of this tax return |
| Franco-American Benevolent % C Benjamin Landry | Lafayette, LA | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | French language education |
| Gia Maione Prima Foundation C/O Anthony J Sylvester | Florham Park, NJ | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General support |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Community improvement, capacity building |
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 Sunset, Louisiana?
Sage Foundation C/O Edmund W Littlefield Jr, Franco-American Benevolent % C Benjamin Landry, Gia Maione Prima Foundation C/O Anthony J Sylvester, Edward Jones Foundation reported grants to Sunset 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 Sunset. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.