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Who funds arts, culture and humanities in Louisiana: 315 foundations, $25.9 million in grants

315 private foundations paid 810 grants totaling $25,862,424 to arts, culture and humanities nonprofits in Louisiana, in each foundation's latest Form 990-PF return, filed with the IRS from 2024 to 2026. The largest funder is The Andrew W Mellon Foundation, with $3,350,000 in 4 grants.

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Cause
Arts, culture and humanities
Recipients in
Louisiana
Foundations
315
Grants
810
Total granted
$25,862,424

Foundations that funded arts, culture and humanities in Louisiana

Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients. The 300 largest of 315 are listed.

FoundationBased inGrantsTotalLargest grantLargest grant toPurposeSource
The Andrew W Mellon FoundationNew York, NY4$3,350,000$1,750,000Us Biennial IncTo support a selection of monumental works at prospect.6apps.irs.gov
Lilly Endowment IncIndianapolis, IN2$2,500,900$2,500,000Louisiana Childrens MuseumCharacterdevelop in children museumsapps.irs.gov
The Hearthland FoundationLos Angeles, CA2$1,250,000$1,000,000Eternal Seeds IncArts, culture & mediaapps.irs.gov
The Helis FoundationNew Orleans, LA13$1,152,166$554,486The Ogden Museum of Southern ArtSupport of General Operating Expenses, Support of the Poydras Corridor Sculpture Exhibitions and Other Exhibitions, and LA Residents Free Admission Daysapps.irs.gov
WK Kellogg FoundationBattle Creek, MI6$1,026,000$300,000Efforts of Grace IncPromise of an Equitable Futureapps.irs.gov
Trott Family Philanthropies IncChicago, IL1$1,000,000$1,000,000National World War II Museum IncDavid W. Trott Liberation Pavilionapps.irs.gov
The Alta and John Franks FoundationShreveport, LA8$996,450$525,000The National World War II MuseumUnrestricted gift to 501(c)(3) orgapps.irs.gov
Lois and Lloyd Hawkins Jr FoundationNew Orleans, LA5$975,000$250,000Louisiana Philharmonic OrchestraDonation to support symphonic music in the new orleans areaapps.irs.gov
Doris Duke Charitable Foundation IncNew York, NY2$850,000$750,000National Performance Network IncTo support regranting programs that benefit presenting organizations and performing artists that partner on the creation of new work, especially by emerging, lgbtq, artists of color, and those workingapps.irs.gov
Surdna Foundation IncNew York, NY2$792,596$492,596National Performance NetworkGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Gayle and Tom Benson Charitable FoundationMetairie, LA13$762,000$500,000National World War II Museum IncTo support the mission of the organizationapps.irs.gov
The Ford FoundationNew York, NY4$680,000$250,000Efforts of Grace IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Bloomberg Family Foundation IncNew York, NY1$595,000$595,000Kid SmartTo support arts internship programapps.irs.gov
The Kresge FoundationTroy, MI5$560,000$250,000Sankofa Community Development CorporationGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Conrad N Hilton FoundationWestlake Village, CA2$450,000$250,000Tales of the Cocktail Foundation IncTo support the formation of a policy committee and ecosystem capacity buildingapps.irs.gov
Patrick F Taylor FoundationNew Orleans, LA10$373,000$300,000Louisiana Endowment for the HumanitiesOther charitable purposeapps.irs.gov
Dorothy Tapper Goldman FoundationNew York, NY1$310,000$310,000The Troy Andrews FoundationGeneralapps.irs.gov
Peck Stacpoole FoundationMarlboro, NY1$300,000$300,000The Whitney InstituteExpand Wall of Honor; complete Plantation Store exhibit; endow young researcher fellowship programapps.irs.gov
Pritzker Military FoundationChicago, IL1$300,000$300,000The National World War II MuseumGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The J Paul Getty TrustLos Angeles, CA1$275,000$275,000Amistad Research CenterBlack visual arts archivesapps.irs.gov
The William H Donner Foundation IncTarrytown, NY3$240,650$185,650Preservation Hall Foundation IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Baptist Community MinistriesNew Orleans, LA15$233,624$51,374Young Audiences of LouisianaCompassionate arts response in education (care) initiativeapps.irs.gov
Sydney and Walda Besthoff FoundationNew Orleans, LA1$202,254$202,254New Orleans Museum of ArtGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The William & Flora Hewlett FoundationMenlo Park, CA1$188,000$188,000African Diaspora ConsortiumFor the african diaspora consortium's teacher engagement eventapps.irs.gov
Richard C Adkerson Family FoundationLaplace, LA3$185,000$100,000The National World War II MuseumKissinger-liberationapps.irs.gov
Goldring Family FoundationMetairie, LA16$183,000$60,000Roots of MusicArts & cultureapps.irs.gov
Dalio Foundation IncWestport, CT2$175,000$125,000Preservation Hall Foundation IncTo support general operationsapps.irs.gov
Oscar J Tolmas Charitable TrustMetairie, LA3$175,000$100,000Louisiana Philharmonic OrchestraTo assist in the organization's tax exempt missionapps.irs.gov
Walton Family Foundation IncBentonville, AR1$165,000$165,000Public Radio IncTo support coastal restoration efforts in a way that keeps the issues front and center for local policymakers, business leaders, and non-profits.apps.irs.gov
Noel Foundation IncShreveport, LA6$164,500$60,000Red River Stem IncCharitableapps.irs.gov
Ogden Family FoundationNew Orleans, LA1$155,000$155,000Ogden Museum of Southern Art IncGeneral givingapps.irs.gov
Flock IncBoston, MA1$150,000$150,000Mondo Bizarro ProductionsProgram/project supportapps.irs.gov
Mary Elizabeth Sanders FNDTNSaint Louis, MO1$150,000$150,000Young Sanders Center FoundationCharitable purposeapps.irs.gov
Perspective Media Initiatives IncNew York, NY2$150,000$75,000Video VeracityImpact support for commutedapps.irs.gov
Thistlewood FoundationLafayette, LA1$150,000$150,000Musical Arts Society of New OrleansGen funding, equipment upgradesapps.irs.gov
Gia Maione Prima FoundationFlorham Park, NJ6$148,250$52,500New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Collins C Diboll Private FoundationNew Orleans, LA2$145,000$120,000New Orleans Museum of ArtCapital campaignapps.irs.gov
The Robert Wood Johnson FoundationPrinceton, NJ1$135,000$135,000Video Veracity Inc82603 providing underwriting support for the public television broadcast of the film "give light" to help scale narrative change on reproductive healthcareapps.irs.gov
The Charles Lamar Family FoundationBaton Rouge, LA5$124,561$47,781Louisiana Endowment for the HumanitiesCharitable - support for distribution of prime time boxes and family reading programsapps.irs.gov
Platt Family Foundation IncWilmington, DE3$109,000$100,000The Louisiana Music and Heritage Experience IncGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Aceso Foundation IncBloomington, IN1$100,000$100,000The Walls ProjectCharitableapps.irs.gov
Heymann Wolf FoundationNew York, NY1$100,000$100,000New Orleans Museum of ArtGeneral purposes of doneeapps.irs.gov
JKP Family FoundationChicago, IL1$100,000$100,000Preservation Hall FoundationAnnual Operationsapps.irs.gov
Teiger FoundationNew York, NY2$100,000$50,000Friends of A Studio in the WoodsProgram support.apps.irs.gov
The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts IncNew York, NY1$100,000$100,000Us BiennialSupport for prospect.6apps.irs.gov
Gitter-Yelen FoundationNew Orleans, LA1$95,000$95,000New Orleans Museum of ArtCharitableapps.irs.gov
Pennington Family FoundationDenham Springs, LA5$81,500$30,000The National World War II MuseumEducation and access k12apps.irs.gov
Arlene & Joseph Meraux Charitable Foundation IncViolet, LA3$80,325$70,325Goat in the Road ProductionsDonationapps.irs.gov
Cahn Family FoundationNew Orleans, LA7$80,000$50,000Preservation Hall FoundationFor general purposes of granteeapps.irs.gov
Perlin Family FoundationMcLean, VA1$70,000$70,000Museum of the Southern Jewish ExperienceProvide judaic services and cultural programs to jewish communities in 13 states in the southapps.irs.gov
Ruth U Fertel FoundationKenner, LA5$69,500$22,500Video VeracityUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Gpoa FoundationNew Orleans, LA5$67,450$20,000Kid SmartVisual artsapps.irs.gov
Air Products FoundationAllentown, PA4$65,000$25,000From My Heart To Yours Children and Families Community OutreachSupport for various programsapps.irs.gov
Carolyn W & Charles T Beaird Family FoundationShreveport, LA3$65,000$40,000Citizens About ProgressGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Fredman Family Foundation IncWater Mill, NY1$60,000$60,000The Troy Andrews Foundation IncTo support the fredman music institute which provides music education programs to children to foster continual learning.apps.irs.gov
Wagner FoundationCambridge, MA2$60,000$50,000Us Biennial IncP.6 exhibitionapps.irs.gov
Lenora L Allen & Marie Herring Memorial TRSTBirmingham, AL1$57,443$57,443Historic Grand Cane AssociationGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Edward & Ruth Wilkof FoundationCanton, OH3$52,500$35,000Friends of Wwoz IncCultural programsapps.irs.gov
Eugenie & Joseph Jones Family FoundationNew Orleans, LA5$52,300$20,000Greater New Orleans Educational Television FoundationTo fulfill exempt purposeapps.irs.gov
Shreveport - Bossier Opera GuildShreveport, LA1$50,500$50,500Shreveport OperaFor public education programmingapps.irs.gov
Art Bridges IncFort Worth, TX1$50,000$50,000Ogden Museum of Southern ArtSupport for exhibition hosting costsapps.irs.gov
CF Industries FoundationNorthbrook, IL1$50,000$50,000River Road African American Museum and GalleryStream after-school program.apps.irs.gov
Fibre Converters Foundation IncConstantine, MI1$50,000$50,000The National World War II Museum$25k for teacher ed. workshops, $25k for education endowed fundapps.irs.gov
Gerard B Lambert FoundationHarrison, NY1$50,000$50,000The National World War II Museum IncGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
JKW Foundation Trust Ua 092597New York, NY1$50,000$50,000Andre Cailloux Center for Performing Arts and Cultural JusticeGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Leo W Seal Jr Family FoundationBay St Louis, MS1$50,000$50,000Louisiana Music & Heritage ExperiencePromotion of cultural and historical awarenessapps.irs.gov
Manitou FundWhite Bear Lake, MN1$50,000$50,000New Orleans Jazz & Heritage FoundationGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Ruby K Worner Charitable TrustPittsburgh, PA1$50,000$50,000New Orleans Museum of ArtGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Ben May Charitable Trust Hancock Whitney Bank Successor TrusteeMobile, AL1$50,000$50,000Museum of the Southern Jewish ExperienceResearch library and reading roomapps.irs.gov
Louise H Moffett Family FoundationMetairie, LA4$41,000$25,000Longue Vue House and GardensEnvironmental awarenessapps.irs.gov
The Joyce FoundationChicago, IL2$40,000$25,000Us Biennial IncPresident's discretionary fundapps.irs.gov
The Maggiegeorge FoundationDenver, CO1$40,000$40,000New Orleans BalletYouth servicesapps.irs.gov
Freeman-Woollam FoundationNew Orleans, LA8$38,800$20,000Silence Is ViolenceSupport medical programsapps.irs.gov
Shell USA Company FoundationHouston, TX28$38,196$4,396National World War II Museum Inc4396apps.irs.gov
Charles & Lucille King Family Foundation IncGarden City, NY1$30,000$30,000Preservation Hall FoundationAn unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purposeapps.irs.gov
Gustaf Westfeldt McIlhenny Family FoundaBoca Grande, FL4$30,000$10,000Friends of A Studio in the WoodsFurther charitable purposes of recipient charityapps.irs.gov
Leslie Fund IncWilmington, DE5$30,000$23,000New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation IncGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Mortimer and Mimi Levitt Foundation IncLos Angeles, CA1$30,000$30,000Scotland SaturdaysCommunity programming supportapps.irs.gov
The Griffin Family FoundationBradenton, FL1$30,000$30,000Threadhead Cultural FoundationUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Union Pacific FoundationOmaha, NE5$30,000$10,000National World War II Museum IncEducation (k-12)apps.irs.gov
Universal Music All Together Now Foundation IncSanta Monica, CA1$30,000$30,000Roots of MusicGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Fleur Harlan Foundation U/a DTD 1/5/99New York, NY1$29,451$29,451National World War II MuseumGeneral useapps.irs.gov
Louis and Virginia Clemente FoundationincGreenwich, CT3$28,000$17,000Jefferson Performing Arts SocietyUnrestricted grantapps.irs.gov
John Burton Harter FoundationLouisville, KY2$27,500$17,500LGBT Archives Project of LouisianaBachelors only documentary film and general supportapps.irs.gov
The Denovo InitiativePortland, OR1$26,316$26,316Video Veracity IncProject fundingapps.irs.gov
Carole B & Kenneth J Boudreaux Foundation IncNew Orleans, LA3$26,000$18,000Louisiana Philharmonic OrchestraGeneral Supportapps.irs.gov
American Electric Power FoundationWilmington, DE1$25,000$25,000Film Prize Foundation IncTaco Wars / Film Prize Junior / Prize Festapps.irs.gov
Charitable & Educational Trust Ua 7TH of W/o Georges Lurcy DeceasedNew York, NY3$25,000$10,000Louisiana Philharmonic OrchestraCharitable grantapps.irs.gov
Davenportmcgee Foundation IncGuntersville, AL1$25,000$25,000The National World War II MuseumCharitableapps.irs.gov
Donald Palmer Charitable FoundationNew Orleans, LA1$25,000$25,000Louisiana Childrens MuseumSupport research programsapps.irs.gov
James P Raymond Jr FoundationWilmington, DE3$25,000$15,000New Orleans Center for Creative Arts FoundationCharitable Eventapps.irs.gov
Priddy Family FoundationLas Vegas, NV1$25,000$25,000New Orleans Opera AssociationGeneral support fundingapps.irs.gov
Shearman FoundationLake Charles, LA1$25,000$25,000Imperial Calcasieu MuseumDonationapps.irs.gov
The Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation IncTolland, CT1$25,000$25,000The Ella ProjectVisual art - project/programapps.irs.gov
The John P Laborde Family FoundationNew Orleans, LA1$25,000$25,000The National World War II MuseumTo educate future generations about world war iiapps.irs.gov
The Leonard & Sophie Davis FundSan Francisco, CA1$25,000$25,000Video VeracitySupport for social service programs or educational programsapps.irs.gov
Thomas Rutherfoord FoundationAlexandria, VA1$25,000$25,000The National World War II MuseumTo fund charitable activities.apps.irs.gov
The Azby FundNew Orleans, LA4$24,000$12,500Longue Vue House & GardensCivicapps.irs.gov
Wendell & Anne Gauthier Family FoundationSanta Rosa Beach, FL4$22,650$15,000Musical Arts Society of New OrleansCharitableapps.irs.gov
Gibson Gives Foundation Dba Gibson GivesNashville, TN2$22,418$19,419Second Line Arts CollectiveProgram use & fundraising effortsapps.irs.gov
Logan III Charitable Fund 610001380Richmond, VA1$21,750$21,750New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation IncOperationsapps.irs.gov
Ascension Is Free FoundationWilmington, DE1$20,000$20,000Ascension Community Theater IncGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Evolve FoundationShreveport, LA2$20,000$10,000Friends of Louisiana Public BroadcastingCharitable purpose of recipientapps.irs.gov
Grayson Foundation IncShreveport, LA1$20,000$20,000Louisiana Endowment for the HumanitiesCharitableapps.irs.gov
Harry T Howard III FoundationCovington, LA1$20,000$20,000New Orleans Museum of ArtTo fund free family days and mini masters at the libraryapps.irs.gov
Huff Family FoundationHouston, TX2$20,000$10,000New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation IncGeneral Operationsapps.irs.gov
Marvin P Verhulst Foundation IncPonte Vedra Beach, FL1$20,000$20,000National World War II MuseumProgram supportapps.irs.gov
Moozie FoundationDallas, TX1$20,000$20,000The Walls ProjectTo fund general operating support.apps.irs.gov
The Kathleen E O'Brien FoundationNew Orleans, LA1$20,000$20,000Louisiana Endowment for the HumanitiesTo support programs seeking to educate underprivileged youth.apps.irs.gov
Wheless FoundationShreveport, LA2$20,000$15,000Friends of Louisiana Public BroadcastingEducationalapps.irs.gov
Luther and Zita Templeman FoundationNew Orleans, LA4$18,500$12,000New Orleans Museum of ArtFor general purpose of granteeapps.irs.gov
Flowerree FoundationScottsdale, AZ1$18,000$18,000Jeanerette Landmark SocietyGeneral Supportapps.irs.gov
H English and Ermine Carter RobinsonSaint Louis, MO2$17,000$12,000Threadhead Cultural FoundationGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
The Powers Foundation IncShreveport, LA3$16,750$10,000Shreveport SymphonyCivicapps.irs.gov
Leonard & Betty Phillips FoundationShreveport, LA1$16,000$16,000Shreveport Regional Arts CouncilUnrestricted giftapps.irs.gov
The Derbes Foundation IncTequesta, FL1$15,500$15,500Friends of Wwoz IncCharitable contributionapps.irs.gov
Ahb Foundation IncKnoxville, TN1$15,000$15,000Kid SmartTo engage children in dynamic, creative and rigorous learning through the arts.apps.irs.gov
Ananda Fund 009146-000Wilmington, DE1$15,000$15,000Pointe Au Chien Indian TribeGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Morris Family Foundation IncAtlanta, GA1$15,000$15,000National World War II MuseumSupport the charitable purpose of the recipient organizationapps.irs.gov
The McLoughlin Family FoundationCassopolis, MI1$15,000$15,000French Quarter Festival IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Shubert Foundation IncNew York, NY1$15,000$15,000Tennessee Williams Theatre Company of New OrleansGeneral operating support for theatrical productions and activitiesapps.irs.gov
Woldenberg FoundationMetairie, LA2$15,000$10,000Ogden Museum of Southern ArtArts & cultureapps.irs.gov
Harper Family FoundationNew Orleans, LA1$13,000$13,000Goat in the Road ProductionsGeneral donationapps.irs.gov
Sarracenia Foundation IncNew Orleans, LA2$13,000$10,000National World War II MuseumGeneral Fundapps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA183$12,683$874Roots of Music IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Pincus Family FoundationWilmington, DE1$12,500$12,500Roots of Music IncMarching Crusader Bandapps.irs.gov
The Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation IncNew York, NY1$12,500$12,500New Orleans Museum of ArtNon-cash donation of art for donee supportapps.irs.gov
Betty and Ira Kohn FoundationNew Orleans, LA5$12,215$5,465New Orleans Museum of ArtOther charitableapps.irs.gov
Guy and Shirley Lewis Foundation LTDWilmington, DE1$12,000$12,000Roots of Music IncGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Crow FoundationShreveport, LA3$12,000$10,000Shreveport Scottish Rite FoundationSupport comminity events support historical preservationsupport community eventssupport for preservation of historical buildingapps.irs.gov
Van Der Linden Family FoundationMetairie, LA8$11,800$3,000Louisiana Philharmonic OrchestraTo effect exempt purposeapps.irs.gov
Michael Bright White Family FoundationSan Antonio, TX1$11,500$11,500Longue Vue House & GardensCharitableapps.irs.gov
The Almar Foundationdba the Alden and Margaret Laborde FoundationNew Orleans, LA3$11,250$10,000Youth OasisOperationsapps.irs.gov
Adelaide Wisdom Benjamin FoundationNew Orleans, LA3$11,000$5,000Louisiana Philharmonic OrchestraSupport of live orchestral music and full-scale symphonic orchestra as an integral part of the culture and educational life of the new orleans areaapps.irs.gov
Cse Community FoundationLake Charles, LA4$11,000$5,000Smoke and Barrel Incsponsor event to raise funding for worthy local charitiesapps.irs.gov
J B Atkins FoundationShreveport, LA2$11,000$10,000Shreveport SymphonyCivicapps.irs.gov
W L Lyons Brown Jr Charitable FoundationLouisville, KY1$10,815$10,815Tales of the Cocktail FoundationGeneral exempt purposeapps.irs.gov
Attaway FoundationBirmingham, AL2$10,285$6,775Friends of Louisiana Public BroadcastingGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Constance M Cooper Charitable FoundationOverland Park, KS1$10,000$10,000National World War II MuseumFincl support of charitable org.apps.irs.gov
Dahlgren Family Foundation IncHuntington Beach, CA1$10,000$10,000National World War II MuseumGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
Edward N Ziegler and Gladys P Ziegler Private FoundationLas Vegas, NV1$10,000$10,000Friends of Wwoz IncOperationsapps.irs.gov
J Aron Charitable Foundation IncJericho, NY1$10,000$10,000Friends of Wwoz IncGeneral useapps.irs.gov
Kissick Family FoundationSherman Oaks, CA1$10,000$10,000The National World War II MuseumContributionapps.irs.gov
Kitchings Family FoundationOrlando, FL1$10,000$10,000Uptown Music TheatreGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Review FoundationAlbany, NY1$10,000$10,000Preservation Hall FoundationCharitable purposeapps.irs.gov
Sherrill Family FoundationNew York, NY1$10,000$10,000Louisiana Endowment for the HumanitiesDonationapps.irs.gov
The Gottesman FundNew York, NY1$10,000$10,000Louisiana Philharmonic OrchestraGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Harrington Family FoundationKey Largo, FL1$10,000$10,000National World War II MuseumGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Lozick Family FoundationPepper Pike, OH2$10,000$5,000Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Lulu FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$10,000$10,000The Black SchoolGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
The Morey Family Foundation IncNaples, FL1$10,000$10,000Current AffairsGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Murphy FoundationEl Dorado, AR1$10,000$10,000Troy Andrews FoundationOperationsapps.irs.gov
The SHS FoundationPlainview, NY1$10,000$10,000Marigny Opera House FoundationThe artsapps.irs.gov
Welltower Charitable FoundationToledo, OH1$10,000$10,000Chorale AcadienneSupportapps.irs.gov
William Howard Flowers Jr Foundation IncThomasville, GA1$10,000$10,000The National World War II MuseumOperating expensesapps.irs.gov
Sunstone FoundationWilmington, DE2$9,713$9,385Kid SmartGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
D'addario Foundation IncFarmingdale, NY4$9,244$4,352The Roots of MusicTo support growth and appreciation of musicapps.irs.gov
Moyse Family FoundationBaton Rouge, LA2$9,000$5,000Louisiana Endowment for the HumanitiesGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
Walter and Karla Goldschmidt FoundationGlencoe, IL2$9,000$8,000Goat in the Road ProductionsActivities of the organization to which money was donatedapps.irs.gov
Louis & Lillian Glazer Family FoundationNew Orleans, LA3$8,083$3,000New Orleans Museum of ArtSupport for museum of fine artapps.irs.gov
Grace Jones Richardson Testamentary TrustGreensboro, NC2$8,000$6,000Roots of Music IncTo assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purposeapps.irs.gov
The Bruce J Heim FoundationMetairie, LA3$8,000$3,000Museum of Southern Jewish ExperienceProgram supportapps.irs.gov
Stupp Bros Bridge & Iron FoundationSt Louis, MO1$7,500$7,500Louisiana Art and Science Museum IncNot restrictedapps.irs.gov
The Starseed FoundationPortland, OR1$7,500$7,500Goat in the Road ProductionsCultural supportapps.irs.gov
The Nathan & Priscilla Gordon FoundationWilmington, DE6$7,024$2,500New Orleans Center for Creative Arts FoundationJazz Studies Departmentapps.irs.gov
Foley Family Char FDN- TrustPennington, NJ2$7,000$5,000Contemporary Arts CenterUnrestricted generalapps.irs.gov
Rittenberg Family FoundationMetairie, LA3$7,000$5,000Silence Is ViolenceDonationapps.irs.gov
Smallpage Family FoundationHarahan, LA1$6,945$6,945New Orleans Museum of ArtUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Shlenker Family FoundationNew Orleans, LA6$6,600$1,500National World War II MuseumGeneralapps.irs.gov
The Alex Berger FoundationNew Orleans, LA5$6,481$3,302New Orleans Ballet AssocCivic and communityapps.irs.gov
Broussard Charitable Foundation TrustCincinnati, OH2$6,000$4,000New Iberia Museum FoundationProject/program supportapps.irs.gov
Kathy Chazen Family Charitable TrustNew York, NY1$6,000$6,000New Orleans Jazz & Heritage FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Robert E Zetzmann Family FoundationMetairie, LA1$6,000$6,000New Orleans Museum of ArtMuseumapps.irs.gov
The Powell FoundationHouston, TX1$5,792$5,792The National World War II Museum IncDesignated Grant: General operating and supportapps.irs.gov
Florence Mauboules Charitable TrustCrowley, LA2$5,500$5,000Grand Opera House of the SouthBenefit of organization activitiesapps.irs.gov
JD Finish Line Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN1$5,075$5,075Eternal SeedsCommunity Voicesapps.irs.gov
The Booth-Bricker FundNew Orleans, LA3$5,050$2,500Louisiana Philharmonic OrchestraMatching trustee's giftapps.irs.gov
B R & R FoundationBaton Rouge, LA1$5,000$5,000Arts Council of Greater Baton RougeCharitable supportapps.irs.gov
Carl E Panebiango Family FoundationGretna, LA1$5,000$5,000New Orleans Ballet AssociationCharitable contributionapps.irs.gov
Crawford Family FoundationPasadena, CA1$5,000$5,000National World War II MuseumGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
First Family Foundation of NW Louisiana IncChicago, IL1$5,000$5,000Red River Stem IncGeneralapps.irs.gov
Herman & Seena Lubcher Charitable Foundation IncTowson, MD1$5,000$5,000New Orleans Opera AssociationOpera on tapapps.irs.gov
Heymann FoundationLafayette, LA1$5,000$5,000Performing Arts Serving AcadianaCharitable contributionsapps.irs.gov
Jy Sanders Foundation XXXXX7004Chicago, IL1$5,000$5,000Young Audiences of Louisiana IncGeneralapps.irs.gov
Les Paul FoundationSyosset, NY1$5,000$5,000New Orleans Jazz & Heritage FoundationMusic programsapps.irs.gov
Leslie J & Janie D Richard FoundationSpanish Fort, AL1$5,000$5,000Preservation Hall FoundationOperating fundapps.irs.gov
Lester and Phyllis Epstein Foundation IncNew York, NY1$5,000$5,000Threadhead Cultural FoundationRestricted to Sarah Quintana Project Performing Artsapps.irs.gov
Lindo FoundationElkins Park, PA1$5,000$5,000Ogden Museum of Southern ArtCharityapps.irs.gov
Maraist Family FoundationLafayette, LA1$5,000$5,000The Current Media IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Monteleone Family FoundationNew Orleans, LA1$5,000$5,000Film Prize Foundation IncBus Transportation for Studentsapps.irs.gov
Nell E Shehee Foundation TrustShreveport, LA1$5,000$5,000The Shreveport SymphonyCommunity Non-Profitproviding musical artsorchestra concertsapps.irs.gov
Newell & Bettie Graham FoundationRives, TN1$5,000$5,000National World War II MuseumPromote Historyapps.irs.gov
Philip J Solondz Family FoundationMillburn, NJ1$5,000$5,000The National World War II MuseumUnrestricted grant to support organizatoins charitable purposeapps.irs.gov
RML FoundationMetairie, LA1$5,000$5,000New Orleans Jazz and Heritage FoundationTo promote new orleans jazz and heritage.apps.irs.gov
Randon Costello Scholarship EndowmeLafayette, LA1$5,000$5,000Louisiana Folk RootsEducationapps.irs.gov
Richard L and Virginia M Fischer FoundationSewickley, PA1$5,000$5,000The National World War II MuseumGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Ross Family FoundationHammond, LA1$5,000$5,000Kid SmartFor operational supportapps.irs.gov
Salutare Deum FoundationHarahan, LA1$5,000$5,000New Orleans Museum of ArtArt museumapps.irs.gov
Seymour Schram Private Foundation IncNew Orleans, LA1$5,000$5,000Bogalusa Balloon FestivalThe purpose of the contribution is to provide support to organizations organized and operated exclusively for charitable, educational, religious or scientific purposes that qualify as exempt organizatapps.irs.gov
Swig FoundationSan Francisco, CA1$5,000$5,000Preservation Hall FoundationCreates greater awareness and appreciation for new orleans music and the communities that support it.apps.irs.gov
The Sue & Bob McCollum Family FoundationWilmington, DE1$5,000$5,000National World War II Museum IncGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Zankel Scala Family FoundationWilmington, DE1$5,000$5,000The Troy Andrews FoundationThe Zankel Music Fund is bestowing a "Sharing in the Groove" - support of "Culturing Experiences"apps.irs.gov
William A Robinson Private FoundationShreveport, LA1$5,000$5,000Shreveport Regional Arts CouncilCharitable contributionapps.irs.gov
William R and Melissa C Legier Family FoundationMetairie, LA1$5,000$5,000Les Bon Noir AmisEnable charity's activitiesapps.irs.gov
The Amphion Foundation Inc Co Alter Kendrick & Baron LLPNew York, NY2$4,500$2,500Louisiana Philharmonic OrchestraEncourage the performance of contemporary concert musicapps.irs.gov
Bergen Family FoundationWilmington, DE1$4,000$4,000Preservation Hall Foundation IncGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Dudley and Constance Godfrey Foundation IncNew York, NY1$4,000$4,000National World War II MuseumHistoricalapps.irs.gov
Martial F Billeaud Sr FoundationBroussard, LA1$4,000$4,000Childrens Museum of AcadianaEducationapps.irs.gov
The Sample FoundationShreveport, LA2$3,800$2,800Shreveport Regional Arts CouncilCharitableapps.irs.gov
David B Jones FoundationWilmington, DE1$3,500$3,500Union Museum of History and ArtExpedition: Ice Ageapps.irs.gov
The Sharna and Irvin Frank FoundationTulsa, OK5$3,305$1,000New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation IncIsrael emergency fundapps.irs.gov
Arendsee Family FoundationSan Diego, CA1$3,200$3,200Festival International de LouisianeGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
Knight Family Foundation Formerly the Eddy Knight Family FoundationHouston, TX1$3,200$3,200Festival International de LouisianeImproving social conditioningapps.irs.gov
Cassidy and Carin Phillips FoundationShreveport, LA1$3,159$3,159Film Prize Foundation IncUnrestricted giftapps.irs.gov
Downman Family FoundationNew Orleans, LA1$3,000$3,000New Orleans Museum of ArtUnrestricted donationapps.irs.gov
John Sluck & Anita Sluck FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$3,000$3,000Songbook SouthSupport regional musiciansapps.irs.gov
Michael & Victoria Rohm Foundation IncLafayette, LA1$3,000$3,000National World War II MuseumGeneral donationapps.irs.gov
The Richard M Schulze Family FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$3,000$3,000Arts Council of Central LouisianaHuman servicesapps.irs.gov
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Louisiana FoundationBaton Rouge, LA2$2,800$1,800Arts Council of Greater Baton RougeFoundation honorariumapps.irs.gov
A Frederick Banfield Charitable TrustTucson, AZ1$2,500$2,500The National World War II MuseumTo support a public museum that preserves and honors the American experience in World War IIapps.irs.gov
BNSF Railway FoundationFort Worth, TX1$2,500$2,500Louisiana Folk RootsCulturalapps.irs.gov
Geraldine R Dodge Foundation IncNewark, NJ1$2,500$2,500Black School IncGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
The Moring Charitable TrustMetairie, LA1$2,500$2,500New Orleans Hispanic Heritage FoundationTo assist the organization in furthering its programsapps.irs.gov
The William G Pomeroy FoundationSyracuse, NY1$2,478$2,478Bernice Historical SocietyHistorical transportation markerapps.irs.gov
The Steeg Family FoundationNew Orleans, LA2$2,325$2,125Museum of the Southern Jewish ExperienceTo effect exempt purposeapps.irs.gov
Zuschlag Family FoundationLafayette, LA2$2,250$1,250The Current MediaDonationapps.irs.gov
The Vazomica Foundation IncGreenwich, CT1$2,220$2,220Louisiana Creole Research AssociationEducationalapps.irs.gov
Jack Joseph & Morton Mandel FoundationCleveland, OH1$2,200$2,200Geaux Girl MediaGeneral Operating Supportapps.irs.gov
Albemarle FoundationCharlotte, NC3$2,075$1,000Arts Council of Pointe CoupeeProgram Assistanceapps.irs.gov
Denis & Amy Taylor FoundationMetairie, LA1$2,000$2,000The Roots of MusicGeneral organization supportapps.irs.gov
Kilpatrick Rose-Neath Foundation IncShreveport, LA3$2,000$1,000Bossier Arts CouncilGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
Mendenhall Family Foundation IncShreveport, LA1$2,000$2,000Sanctuary Arts SchoolGeneralapps.irs.gov
Mills Family Foundation IncLafayette, LA1$2,000$2,000Lafayette Museum AssociationCharitableapps.irs.gov
Sharon and Claude B Pennington Family FoundationBaton Rouge, LA1$1,932$1,932Arts Council of Greater Baton RougeMpac 2024apps.irs.gov
Hylant Family Foundation IncToledo, OH1$1,800$1,800The National World War II Museum IncSupport efforts to collect and preserve history and artifacts from world war iiapps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationNew York, NY4$1,614$1,000Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge IncMatching contribution (general operating support)apps.irs.gov
John and Golda Cohen TrustBrookline Village, MA1$1,500$1,500New Orleans Jazz & Heritage FoundationDonation toGeneralFundapps.irs.gov
Patrick & Beatrice Haggerty FoundationDallas, TX1$1,500$1,500Mondo Bizarro ProductionsCharitable - for general operations of agencyapps.irs.gov
Sparkhound Foundation IncBaton Rouge, LA1$1,500$1,500The Walls ProjectCharitable supportapps.irs.gov
The Franklin H Green Family Foundation IncCarnegie, PA3$1,500$500National World War II MuseumGeneral Purposeapps.irs.gov
The Ward Foundation IncNew Canaan, CT1$1,500$1,500National World War II MuseumHistorical/societal supportapps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationSt Louis, MO5$1,480$500Arts Council of Central LouisianaArts, culture and humanitiesapps.irs.gov
Francoise Billion Richardson Charitable TrustNew Orleans, LA1$1,307$1,307New Orleans Museum of ArtMuseumapps.irs.gov
The Felterman FoundationPatterson, LA2$1,300$1,000Friends of Louisiana Public BroadcastingSupport for public broadcasting operations and educational programmingapps.irs.gov
Bernard F & Alva B Gimbel Foundation IncNew York, NY1$1,250$1,250The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Pfizer Foundation IncNew York, NY2$1,055$855Friends of Wwoz IncMatching giftsapps.irs.gov
Audrey & Sydney Irmas Charitable FoundationLos Angeles, CA1$1,000$1,000Current Affairs IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Comora Family FoundationNew York, NY1$1,000$1,000The National World War II MuseumCharitableapps.irs.gov
Cummins-Levenstein Charitable FoundUpper Saddle River, NJ1$1,000$1,000Make Music NolaArts, educationapps.irs.gov
Federal Focus IncWashington, DC1$1,000$1,000Preservation Hall FoundationGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
Fred and Maxi Bruhns Foundation IncPittsburgh, PA1$1,000$1,000National World War II MuseumDonationapps.irs.gov
Gladys and Ed E Hurley Foundation XXXXX9006Chicago, IL1$1,000$1,000Shreveport Symphony IncGeneralapps.irs.gov
Ipswich Foundation IncIpswich, MA1$1,000$1,000National World War II MuseumHistoricalapps.irs.gov
Jerome S and Grace H Murray FoundationWilmington, DE1$1,000$1,000New Orleans Museum of ArtGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Jones Charitable FoundationLake Charles, LA1$1,000$1,000Imperial Calcasieu MuseumSupport servicesapps.irs.gov
Julien L McCall Family FoundationPepper Pike, OH1$1,000$1,000National World War II MuseumCharitable purposeapps.irs.gov
Keeler Motor Car Company Charitable FoundationLoudonville, NY1$1,000$1,000The National World War II Museum IncTells the story of the american experience in the war that changed the world-why it was fought, how it was won, and what it means today.apps.irs.gov
Lang Rogers Family FoundationOverland Park, KS1$1,000$1,000National World War II Museum IncGrant benefitsapps.irs.gov
Larry Reynolds FoundationNew Orleans, LA1$1,000$1,000New Orleans Museum of ArtCharitable purposesapps.irs.gov
Melvoin FoundationCambridge, MA1$1,000$1,000National World War II MuseumUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Morrison FoundationVicksburg, MS1$1,000$1,000Southern Heritage Air FoundationDonationapps.irs.gov
Motch Family Foundation IncNew Richmond, OH1$1,000$1,000New Orleans Museum of ArtGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
Nan H Altmayer Charitable Trust Regions Bank TrusteeMobile, AL1$1,000$1,000Museum of the Southern Jewish ExperienceGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Norman Foundation IncNew York, NY1$1,000$1,000Museum of the Southern Jewish ExperienceEducation programsapps.irs.gov
Paul and Betty McDonald FoundationShreveport, LA1$1,000$1,000Shreveport OperaUnrestricted gift to 501(c)(3) organizationapps.irs.gov
Sparks FoundationMonroe, LA1$1,000$1,000Twin City Art FoundationCharitableapps.irs.gov
The Aaron Or Peggy Selber Foundation inShreveport, LA1$1,000$1,000Kid SmartEducationalapps.irs.gov
The Berry Family FoundationDayton, OH1$1,000$1,000The National World War II MuseumPatrioticapps.irs.gov
The Davis Family Foundation IncSanta Rosa Beach, FL1$1,000$1,000Ogden Museum of Southern ArtBroadening knowledge, appreciation of arts of the american south.apps.irs.gov
The Julian A and Lois G Brodsky FoundationPhiladelphia, PA1$1,000$1,000The National World War II MuseumTo help fund the operating budgets of the charitable organizations.apps.irs.gov
The Khosla FoundationLittle River, CA1$1,000$1,000The Whirlybird ProjectSupports of the performing artsapps.irs.gov
The Menaged FoundationSan Francisco, CA1$1,000$1,000Preservation Hall FoundationCharitable donationapps.irs.gov
The Mollylou FoundationHarrison, NY2$1,000$500The National World War II Museum IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Sally M and Stephen Herman Foundation IncBethesda, MD2$1,000$500Longue Vue House and GardensGeneral charitable purposesapps.irs.gov
The Scott FoundationMonroe, LA1$1,000$1,000Louisiana Delta BalletCharitableapps.irs.gov
The Ward Foundation IncGretna, LA1$1,000$1,000Preservation Hall FoundationUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Thomas B Favrot Jr Family FundCovington, LA1$900$900National World War II MuseumFor the general benefit of the charity.apps.irs.gov
Xcel Energy FoundationMinneapolis, MN2$800$750Clay Center of New OrleansMatch credit card donation (501(c)3) grantapps.irs.gov
The Perry Ferran St Raymond FoundationNew Orleans, LA2$777$427New Orleans Ballet AssociationCivic & communityapps.irs.gov
Arthur & Elizabeth Godbout Family Foundation IncAvon, CT1$500$500National World War II MuseumGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
Carnival in Covington Parade Association Dba Krewe of Bogue FalayaCovington, LA1$500$500Greater New Orleans Youth Orchestra IncTo provide general support to the organizationapps.irs.gov
Cornelia Cogswell Rossi Foundation IncWilmington, DE1$500$500National World War II Museum IncGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Hale Family Foundation IncChicago, IL1$500$500The National World War II MuseumGeneralapps.irs.gov
Harmony FoundationNew Orleans, LA1$500$500Friends of Beauregard Keyes House IncProvide support for a historic museumapps.irs.gov
Hendrick Family FoundationMonroe, LA1$500$500Twin City Art FoundationEducationalapps.irs.gov
Hobbs Family Charitable TrustNew Canaan, CT1$500$500Natl World War II MuseumUnrestricted contributionapps.irs.gov
J B Levert FoundationMetairie, LA1$500$500Jefferson Performing Arts SocietyFor general operating supportapps.irs.gov
Mizel Global Cultural FundGreenwood Village, CO1$500$500National World War II Museum IncGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Mumford Family Foundation IncSanta Fe, NM1$500$500Friends of A Studio in the WoodsFunds programsapps.irs.gov
Ruth and Jack Glantz Family Foundation IncWilmington, DE1$500$500National World War II Museum Inc50% membership, programs & services/50% general supportapps.irs.gov
Storper FoundationWest Hartford, CT1$500$500Preservation Hall FoundationDonationapps.irs.gov
The Billi Marcus Foundation IncAtlanta, GA1$500$500National World War II MuseumGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
The Fifth District Community Foundation IncNew Orleans, LA1$500$500Italian American Society of JeffersonGeneral operational supportapps.irs.gov
The John A Rodger Jr Foundation IncEast Meadow, NY1$500$500National World War II MuseumAid donee organization to carry out functionsapps.irs.gov
The Kean Foundation IncParsippany, NJ1$500$500National World War II Museum IncUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Zadeck Family FoundationShreveport, LA2$500$250Shreveport OperaProgram supportapps.irs.gov
Irving & Aaronel Deroy Gruber FoundationPittsburgh, PA1$300$300New Orleans Museum of ArtGeneral purposesapps.irs.gov
Arthur J Gallagher FoundationRolling Meadows, IL3$250$100Friends of Magnolia Mound Museum IncGeneral exempt purposeapps.irs.gov
Richard L & Lois S Werner Family FoundationBoca Raton, FL1$250$250The National World War II MuseumGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Louis G Piancone Charitable Foundation IncPalm Beach, FL1$200$200National World War II MuseumMuseum & education of warapps.irs.gov

Largest grants

FoundationRecipientRecipient locationPurposeAmountSource
Lilly Endowment IncLouisiana Childrens MuseumNew Orleans, LACharacterdevelop in children museums$2,500,000apps.irs.gov
The Andrew W Mellon FoundationUs Biennial IncNew Orleans, LATo support a selection of monumental works at prospect.6$1,750,000apps.irs.gov
The Andrew W Mellon FoundationFriends of Joe W Brown Memorial Park & Louisiana Nature CenterNew Orleans, LATo continue support for a large-scale sculpture in new orleans east$1,200,000apps.irs.gov
The Hearthland FoundationEternal Seeds IncNew Orleans, LAArts, culture & media$1,000,000apps.irs.gov
Trott Family Philanthropies IncNational World War II Museum IncNew Orleans, LADavid W. Trott Liberation Pavilion$1,000,000apps.irs.gov
Doris Duke Charitable Foundation IncNational Performance Network IncNew Orleans, LATo support regranting programs that benefit presenting organizations and performing artists that partner on the creation of new work, especially by emerging, lgbtq, artists of color, and those working$750,000apps.irs.gov
The Bloomberg Family Foundation IncKid SmartNew Orleans, LATo support arts internship program$595,000apps.irs.gov
The Helis FoundationThe Ogden Museum of Southern ArtNew Orleans, LASupport of General Operating Expenses, Support of the Poydras Corridor Sculpture Exhibitions and Other Exhibitions, and LA Residents Free Admission Days$554,486apps.irs.gov
The Alta and John Franks FoundationThe National World War II MuseumNew Orleans, LAUnrestricted gift to 501(c)(3) org$525,000apps.irs.gov
Gayle and Tom Benson Charitable FoundationNational World War II Museum IncNew Orleans, LATo support the mission of the organization$500,000apps.irs.gov
Surdna Foundation IncNational Performance NetworkNew Orleans, LAGeneral support$492,596apps.irs.gov
Dorothy Tapper Goldman FoundationThe Troy Andrews FoundationNew Orleans, LAGeneral$310,000apps.irs.gov
WK Kellogg FoundationEfforts of Grace IncNew Orleans, LAPromise of an Equitable Future$300,000apps.irs.gov
Surdna Foundation IncEfforts of Grace IncNew Orleans, LAGeneral support$300,000apps.irs.gov
Patrick F Taylor FoundationLouisiana Endowment for the HumanitiesNew Orleans, LAOther charitable purpose$300,000apps.irs.gov
WK Kellogg FoundationPublic Radio IncBaton Rouge, LAPromise of an Equitable Future$300,000apps.irs.gov
Pritzker Military FoundationThe National World War II MuseumNew Orleans, LAGeneral support$300,000apps.irs.gov
Peck Stacpoole FoundationThe Whitney InstituteEdgard, LAExpand Wall of Honor; complete Plantation Store exhibit; endow young researcher fellowship program$300,000apps.irs.gov
The J Paul Getty TrustAmistad Research CenterNew Orleans, LABlack visual arts archives$275,000apps.irs.gov
The Helis FoundationNew Orleans Museum of ArtNew Orleans, LAGeneral, Operating Expenses, Free Admission for Art & A/C, Free Admission for LA Residents$254,000apps.irs.gov
The Ford FoundationEfforts of Grace IncNew Orleans, LAGeneral support$250,000apps.irs.gov
The Hearthland FoundationEternal Seeds IncNew Orleans, LAArts, culture & media$250,000apps.irs.gov
Lois and Lloyd Hawkins Jr FoundationLouisiana Philharmonic OrchestraNew Orleans, LADonation to support symphonic music in the new orleans area$250,000apps.irs.gov
The Ford FoundationNational Performance Network IncNew Orleans, LAGeneral support$250,000apps.irs.gov
Lois and Lloyd Hawkins Jr FoundationNew Orleans Ballet AssociationNew Orleans, LADonation to support ballet in the new orleans area$250,000apps.irs.gov
Lois and Lloyd Hawkins Jr FoundationNew Orleans Museum of ArtNew Orleans, LADonation to support art in the new orleans area$250,000apps.irs.gov
The Kresge FoundationSankofa Community Development CorporationNew Orleans, LAGeneral operating support$250,000apps.irs.gov
Conrad N Hilton FoundationTales of the Cocktail Foundation IncMetairie, LATo support the formation of a policy committee and ecosystem capacity building$250,000apps.irs.gov
The Andrew W Mellon FoundationThe Black School IncNew Orleans, LATo support the construction of the black schoolhouse building and to continue support for organizational capacity and community-focused artist programs$250,000apps.irs.gov
Sydney and Walda Besthoff FoundationNew Orleans Museum of ArtNew Orleans, LAGeneral support$202,254apps.irs.gov
Lois and Lloyd Hawkins Jr FoundationNew Orleans Opera AssociationNew Orleans, LADonation to support opera in the new orleans area$200,000apps.irs.gov
Conrad N Hilton FoundationThe Troy Andrews FoundationNew Orleans, LATo support a workforce training program that will prepare opportunity youth in new orleans for careers in the music industry$200,000apps.irs.gov
The William & Flora Hewlett FoundationAfrican Diaspora ConsortiumNew Orleans, LAFor the african diaspora consortium's teacher engagement event$188,000apps.irs.gov
The William H Donner Foundation IncPreservation Hall Foundation IncNew Orleans, LAGeneral support$185,650apps.irs.gov
WK Kellogg FoundationLouisiana Childrens MuseumNew Orleans, LAEarly Care and Education$175,000apps.irs.gov
WK Kellogg FoundationSankofa Community Development CorporationNew Orleans, LAFood, Strong and Equitable Food Systems$175,000apps.irs.gov
Walton Family Foundation IncPublic Radio IncBaton Rouge, LATo support coastal restoration efforts in a way that keeps the issues front and center for local policymakers, business leaders, and non-profits.$165,000apps.irs.gov
Ogden Family FoundationOgden Museum of Southern Art IncNew Orleans, LAGeneral giving$155,000apps.irs.gov
The Andrew W Mellon FoundationFriends of Joe W Brown Memorial Park & Louisiana Nature CenterNew Orleans, LATo support planning for a monument for new orleans east by ej hill$150,000apps.irs.gov
Flock IncMondo Bizarro ProductionsNew Orleans, LAProgram/project support$150,000apps.irs.gov
Thistlewood FoundationMusical Arts Society of New OrleansNew Orleans, LAGen funding, equipment upgrades$150,000apps.irs.gov
Mary Elizabeth Sanders FNDTNYoung Sanders Center FoundationFranklin, LACharitable purpose$150,000apps.irs.gov
The Robert Wood Johnson FoundationVideo Veracity IncNew Orleans, LA82603 providing underwriting support for the public television broadcast of the film "give light" to help scale narrative change on reproductive healthcare$135,000apps.irs.gov
The Alta and John Franks FoundationShreveport Scottish Rite Foundation IncShreveport, LAUnrestricted gift to 501(c)(3) org$132,450apps.irs.gov
Dalio Foundation IncPreservation Hall Foundation IncNew Orleans, LATo support general operations$125,000apps.irs.gov
Collins C Diboll Private FoundationNew Orleans Museum of ArtNew Orleans, LACapital campaign$120,000apps.irs.gov
The Alta and John Franks FoundationRed River Stem IncShreveport, LAUnrestricted gift to 501(c)(3) org$115,000apps.irs.gov
Gayle and Tom Benson Charitable FoundationNew Orleans Museum of ArtNew Orleans, LATo support the mission of the organization$112,500apps.irs.gov
The Helis FoundationArts Council of New OrleansNew Orleans, LABuilding Wall Mural - Unframed$110,000apps.irs.gov
The Kresge FoundationDancing GroundsNew Orleans, LAGeneral operating support$100,000apps.irs.gov
Doris Duke Charitable Foundation IncJunebug ProductionsNew Orleans, LAThe future is us: ai and afro-futurism in black theater management$100,000apps.irs.gov
The Kresge FoundationJunebug ProductionsNew Orleans, LAGeneral operating support$100,000apps.irs.gov
Oscar J Tolmas Charitable TrustLouisiana Philharmonic OrchestraNew Orleans, LATo assist in the organization's tax exempt mission$100,000apps.irs.gov
The Ford FoundationMondo Bizarro ProductionsNew Orleans, LACore support for invisible rivers, a collaboration with the land memory bank using many disciplines, cultural organizing, and boat-building to respond to coastal land loss, environmental racism, and d$100,000apps.irs.gov
Heymann Wolf FoundationNew Orleans Museum of ArtNew Orleans, LAGeneral purposes of donee$100,000apps.irs.gov
JKP Family FoundationPreservation Hall FoundationNew Orleans, LAAnnual Operations$100,000apps.irs.gov
Platt Family Foundation IncThe Louisiana Music and Heritage Experience IncNew Orleans, LAGeneral & Unrestricted$100,000apps.irs.gov
Richard C Adkerson Family FoundationThe National World War II MuseumNew Orleans, LAKissinger-liberation$100,000apps.irs.gov
Aceso Foundation IncThe Walls ProjectBaton Rouge, LACharitable$100,000apps.irs.gov
The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts IncUs BiennialNew Orleans, LASupport for prospect.6$100,000apps.irs.gov
Gitter-Yelen FoundationNew Orleans Museum of ArtNew Orleans, LACharitable$95,000apps.irs.gov
The Ford FoundationThe Black School IncNew Orleans, LACore support for it's gallery and residency programs, art exhibitions, site specific and responsive engagements, and professional artist support in new orleans$80,000apps.irs.gov
WK Kellogg FoundationLouisiana Endowment for the HumanitiesNew Orleans, LAEarly Care and Education$75,000apps.irs.gov
Gayle and Tom Benson Charitable FoundationNew Orleans Hispanic Heritage FoundationNew Orleans, LATo support the mission of the organization$75,000apps.irs.gov
Richard C Adkerson Family FoundationThe National World War II MuseumNew Orleans, LAGold sponsorship$75,000apps.irs.gov
Perspective Media Initiatives IncVideo VeracityNew Orleans, LAImpact support for commuted$75,000apps.irs.gov
Perspective Media Initiatives IncVideo VeracityNew Orleans, LAProduction and impact support for unlearned$75,000apps.irs.gov
Arlene & Joseph Meraux Charitable Foundation IncGoat in the Road ProductionsNew Orleans, LADonation$70,325apps.irs.gov
Perlin Family FoundationMuseum of the Southern Jewish ExperienceNew Orleans, LAProvide judaic services and cultural programs to jewish communities in 13 states in the south$70,000apps.irs.gov
The Alta and John Franks FoundationShreveport Metropolitan BalletShreveport, LAUnrestricted gift to 501(c)(3) org$70,000apps.irs.gov
The Kresge FoundationNew Orleans African American Museum of Art Culture and HistoryNew Orleans, LAGeneral operating support$60,000apps.irs.gov
Noel Foundation IncRed River Stem IncShreveport, LACharitable$60,000apps.irs.gov
Goldring Family FoundationRoots of MusicNew Orleans, LAArts & culture$60,000apps.irs.gov
Fredman Family Foundation IncThe Troy Andrews Foundation IncNew Orleans, LATo support the fredman music institute which provides music education programs to children to foster continual learning.$60,000apps.irs.gov
Lenora L Allen & Marie Herring Memorial TRSTHistoric Grand Cane AssociationGrand Cane, LAGeneral operating$57,443apps.irs.gov
The Helis FoundationFriends of Wwoz IncNew Orleans, LAJazz Festing in Place - WWOZ-FM$55,000apps.irs.gov
The Alta and John Franks FoundationShreveport OperaShreveport, LAUnrestricted gift to 501(c)(3) org$54,000apps.irs.gov
Gia Maione Prima FoundationNew Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation IncNew Orleans, LAGeneral support$52,500apps.irs.gov
Baptist Community MinistriesYoung Audiences of LouisianaNew Orleans, LACompassionate arts response in education (care) initiative$51,374apps.irs.gov
Shreveport - Bossier Opera GuildShreveport OperaShreveport, LAFor public education programming$50,500apps.irs.gov
JKW Foundation Trust Ua 092597Andre Cailloux Center for Performing Arts and Cultural JusticeNew Orleans, LAGeneral support$50,000apps.irs.gov
The Alta and John Franks FoundationFilm Prize FoundationShreveport, LAUnrestricted gift to 501(c)(3) org$50,000apps.irs.gov
Teiger FoundationFriends of A Studio in the WoodsNew Orleans, LAProgram support.$50,000apps.irs.gov
Leo W Seal Jr Family FoundationLouisiana Music & Heritage ExperienceNew Orleans, LAPromotion of cultural and historical awareness$50,000apps.irs.gov
The Ben May Charitable Trust Hancock Whitney Bank Successor TrusteeMuseum of the Southern Jewish ExperienceNew Orleans, LAResearch library and reading room$50,000apps.irs.gov
The Kresge FoundationMusic and Culture Coalition of New Orleans Nonprofit CorporationNew Orleans, LAGeneral operating support$50,000apps.irs.gov
Oscar J Tolmas Charitable TrustNew Orleans Ballet AssociationNew Orleans, LATo assist in the organization's tax exempt mission$50,000apps.irs.gov
Manitou FundNew Orleans Jazz & Heritage FoundationNew Orleans, LAGeneral operating$50,000apps.irs.gov
Ruby K Worner Charitable TrustNew Orleans Museum of ArtNew Orleans, LAGeneral support$50,000apps.irs.gov
Art Bridges IncOgden Museum of Southern ArtNew Orleans, LASupport for exhibition hosting costs$50,000apps.irs.gov
Cahn Family FoundationPreservation Hall FoundationNew Orleans, LAFor general purposes of grantee$50,000apps.irs.gov
The William H Donner Foundation IncPreservation Hall Foundation IncNew Orleans, LA730 saint peter street-pass it on campaign$50,000apps.irs.gov
Dalio Foundation IncPreservation Hall Foundation IncNew Orleans, LARestricted to support the capital campaign$50,000apps.irs.gov
CF Industries FoundationRiver Road African American Museum and GalleryDonaldsonville, LAStream after-school program.$50,000apps.irs.gov
Teiger FoundationRivers InstituteNew Orleans, LAProgram support.$50,000apps.irs.gov
Fibre Converters Foundation IncThe National World War II MuseumNew Orleans, LA$25k for teacher ed. workshops, $25k for education endowed fund$50,000apps.irs.gov
The Helis FoundationThe National World War II MuseumNew Orleans, LABuilding Fund$50,000apps.irs.gov
Gerard B Lambert FoundationThe National World War II Museum IncNew Orleans, LAGeneral operating support$50,000apps.irs.gov
Wagner FoundationUs Biennial IncNew Orleans, LAP.6 exhibition$50,000apps.irs.gov
The Charles Lamar Family FoundationLouisiana Endowment for the HumanitiesNew Orleans, LACharitable - support for distribution of prime time boxes and family reading programs$47,781apps.irs.gov

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