Foundations that fund organizations in Westwego, Louisiana
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Westwego nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $34K to Westwego organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Westwego around $900. 3 of these funders are based in Louisiana; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Westwego
- $34K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $900
- Based in LA
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Westwego organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C D Spangler Foundation Inc | Charlotte, NC | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | To assist in educational opportunities |
| Gayle and Tom Benson Charitable Foundation | Metairie, LA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | To support the mission of the organization |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $900 | $900 | Preselected only | 900 |
| The Fifth District Community Foundation Inc | New Orleans, LA | 2 | $750 | $375 | Preselected only | General operational support |
| Red Knights Motorcycle Club Louisiana 1 Jefferson Inc | Westwego, LA | 1 | $47 | $47 | Preselected only | Charitable |
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 Westwego, Louisiana?
C D Spangler Foundation Inc, Gayle and Tom Benson Charitable Foundation, Shell USA Company Foundation, The Fifth District Community Foundation Inc, Red Knights Motorcycle Club Louisiana 1 Jefferson Inc reported grants to Westwego 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 Westwego. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.