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Who funds housing and shelter in Louisiana: 49 foundations, $1.5 million in grants

49 private foundations paid 107 grants totaling $1,460,612 to housing and shelter nonprofits in Louisiana, in each foundation's latest Form 990-PF return, filed with the IRS from 2024 to 2026. The largest funder is Baptist Community Ministries, with $450,500 in 7 grants.

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Cause
Housing and shelter
Recipients in
Louisiana
Foundations
49
Grants
107
Total granted
$1,460,612

Foundations that funded housing and shelter in Louisiana

Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.

FoundationBased inGrantsTotalLargest grantLargest grant toPurposeSource
Baptist Community MinistriesNew Orleans, LA7$450,500$250,000Crossroads NolaCore fundingapps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationNew York, NY1$150,000$150,000Jane Place Neighborhood Sustainability InitiativeIn support of neighborhood revitalizationapps.irs.gov
The Kresge FoundationTroy, MI1$125,000$125,000Jane Place Neighborhood Sustainability InitiativeGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Roy and Patricia Disney Family FoundationBurbank, CA2$76,000$75,000Jane Place Neighborhood Sustainability InitiativeGeneral Operating Supportapps.irs.gov
Grayson Foundation IncShreveport, LA2$65,000$39,000Faith and FosteringCharitableapps.irs.gov
Oscar J Tolmas Charitable TrustMetairie, LA1$58,000$58,000Crossroads Nola IncTo assist in the organization's tax exempt missionapps.irs.gov
Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable TrustPaducah, KY1$50,000$50,000Ozanam InnOperating supportapps.irs.gov
The Almar Foundationdba the Alden and Margaret Laborde FoundationNew Orleans, LA4$45,000$20,000Ozanam InnOperationsapps.irs.gov
The Cricket Island FoundationNew York, NY3$38,000$25,000Puentes New OrleansGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Thomas J Moran Family FoundationLakeway, TX1$30,000$30,000Hope Ministries Baton RougeGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
Lincoln Health FoundationRuston, LA1$28,000$28,000Elisha MinistriesMedical yr. 15apps.irs.gov
Ackerman Foundation IncDenver, CO1$25,000$25,000Jane Place Neighborhood Sustainability InitiativeJane place capitalapps.irs.gov
Christ FoundationHartville, OH1$25,000$25,000Hope Ministries of Baton RougeGeneral Operationsapps.irs.gov
Oreilly Automotive Foundation IncSpringfield, MO1$25,000$25,000Hope Ministries of Baton RougeReaching Individual Success through Education (RISE) Initiativeapps.irs.gov
Patrick F Taylor FoundationNew Orleans, LA1$25,000$25,000Ozanam InnOther charitable purposeapps.irs.gov
Pennington Family FoundationDenham Springs, LA1$25,000$25,000Hope Ministries of Baton RougeGoing beyond: a seat at the tableapps.irs.gov
Raskob Foundation for Catholic Activities IncWilmington, DE1$25,000$25,000Ozanam InnToward expenses of the food program, to provide nourishment to individuals and families facing hardships.apps.irs.gov
The Merice Boo Johnston Grigsby FoundationBaton Rouge, LA1$25,000$25,000Hope Ministries of Baton RougeTo further the exempt purposes of the recipient organizationapps.irs.gov
Carolyn W & Charles T Beaird Family FoundationShreveport, LA1$22,500$22,500Image ChangersProgram servicesapps.irs.gov
Hugel FoundationMetairie, LA1$20,000$20,000Ozanam InnCharitableapps.irs.gov
Sociological Initiatives Foundation IncBoston, MA1$20,000$20,000Jane Place Neighborhood Sustainability InitiativeProgram supportapps.irs.gov
The Biedenharn FoundationAledo, TX1$20,000$20,000Shreveport-Bossier Rescue MissionCharitableapps.irs.gov
Shell USA Company FoundationHouston, TX12$13,155$4,000Ozanam Inn3999.98apps.irs.gov
Goldring Family FoundationMetairie, LA1$10,000$10,000Ozanam InnHuman servicesapps.irs.gov
Louie & Tootsie Davis FoundationShreveport, LA1$10,000$10,000Shreveport Bossier Rescue MissionHumanitarianapps.irs.gov
The Lozick Family FoundationPepper Pike, OH1$10,000$10,000Empower 225General supportapps.irs.gov
Eugenie & Joseph Jones Family FoundationNew Orleans, LA1$5,000$5,000Grace at the Green LightTo fulfill exempt purposeapps.irs.gov
The Crow FoundationShreveport, LA1$5,000$5,000Faith and FosteringSupport food programs for indigentapps.irs.gov
Virginia Martin Howard FoundationLeander, TX1$5,000$5,000Central Louisiana Coalition To Prevent HomelessnessSupport organization's missionapps.irs.gov
Wheless FoundationShreveport, LA1$5,000$5,000Shreveport Bossier Rescue MissionCharitableapps.irs.gov
Lauricella Land Company FoundationHarahan, LA2$3,500$2,500Ozanam InnUnrestricted donationapps.irs.gov
Be the One Foundation IncBaton Rouge, LA1$3,141$3,141Empower 225Donationapps.irs.gov
Dr Irving S Cooper Family Foundation for the Advanced Studies in MedicineNaples, FL1$3,000$3,000Grace at the Green Light IncTo support programs in providing food, clothing, and essential assistance to individuals experiencing homelessness and hardship in the community.apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA33$2,606$315Shreveport - Bossier Rescue MissionGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Denis & Amy Taylor FoundationMetairie, LA1$2,500$2,500Hotel HopeGeneral organization supportapps.irs.gov
Gayle and Tom Benson Charitable FoundationMetairie, LA1$2,500$2,500Hope Ministries of Baton RougeTo support the mission of the organizationapps.irs.gov
Arthur J Gallagher FoundationRolling Meadows, IL2$1,050$1,000Shreveport-Bossier Rescue MissionGeneral exempt purposeapps.irs.gov
Corporate Works of Mercy Foundation IncMansura, LA1$1,000$1,000Evergreen Safe HouseDonation to non profitapps.irs.gov
H E Storer Charitable FoundationShreveport, LA1$1,000$1,000Shreveport Bossier Rescue MissionCharitableapps.irs.gov
Leslie Fund IncWilmington, DE1$1,000$1,000Lower 9TH Ward Homeownership AssociationGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Moring Charitable TrustMetairie, LA1$1,000$1,000Crossroads NolaTo assist the organization in connecting children in crisis to the families, individuals, and opportunities they need to thrive.apps.irs.gov
Gladys and Ed E Hurley Foundation XXXXX9006Chicago, IL1$500$500Shreveport-Bossier Rescue MissionGeneralapps.irs.gov
The Stahl Family Charitable FoundationNew York, NY1$500$500Grace at the Green LightCharitable contributionapps.irs.gov
Thomas B Favrot Jr Family FundCovington, LA1$500$500Ozanam InnFor the general benefit of the charity.apps.irs.gov
Open Society InstituteNew York, NY1$300$300First Grace Community AllianceMatching gift programapps.irs.gov
Al & Diane Kramer Foundation IncCovington, LA1$100$100Ozanam InnHomeless shelterapps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationSt Louis, MO1$100$100Habitat for Humanity International IncHousing, shelterapps.irs.gov
The Gap FoundationSan Francisco, CA1$100$100Woodys Home IncFor civic & community engagementapps.irs.gov
Danos FoundationGray, LA1$60$60Hope Ministries of Baton RougeEmployees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked.apps.irs.gov

Largest grants

FoundationRecipientRecipient locationPurposeAmountSource
Baptist Community MinistriesCrossroads NolaNew Orleans, LACore funding$250,000apps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationJane Place Neighborhood Sustainability InitiativeNew Orleans, LAIn support of neighborhood revitalization$150,000apps.irs.gov
The Kresge FoundationJane Place Neighborhood Sustainability InitiativeNew Orleans, LAGeneral operating support$125,000apps.irs.gov
Roy and Patricia Disney Family FoundationJane Place Neighborhood Sustainability InitiativeNew Orleans, LAGeneral Operating Support$75,000apps.irs.gov
Baptist Community MinistriesHotel HopeNew Orleans, LAMaking room for hope: crisis intervention and support for women with children experiencing homelessness$61,750apps.irs.gov
Oscar J Tolmas Charitable TrustCrossroads Nola IncNew Orleans, LATo assist in the organization's tax exempt mission$58,000apps.irs.gov
Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable TrustOzanam InnNew Orleans, LAOperating support$50,000apps.irs.gov
Baptist Community MinistriesPuentes New Orleans IncNew Orleans, LAEscalera and l.u.n.a$48,750apps.irs.gov
Grayson Foundation IncFaith and FosteringShreveport, LACharitable$39,000apps.irs.gov
Baptist Community MinistriesOzanam InnNew Orleans, LACase management and support services to transition women out of homelessness$35,000apps.irs.gov
Thomas J Moran Family FoundationHope Ministries Baton RougeBaton Rouge, LAGeneral fund$30,000apps.irs.gov
Lincoln Health FoundationElisha MinistriesRuston, LAMedical yr. 15$28,000apps.irs.gov
Baptist Community MinistriesCrossroads NolaNew Orleans, LAGeneral funding$27,000apps.irs.gov
Grayson Foundation IncShreveport-Bossier Rescue MissionShreveport, LACharitable$26,000apps.irs.gov
Baptist Community MinistriesGrace at the Green Light IncNew Orleans, LAStaffing costs for the development of a long-term strategic plan$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Merice Boo Johnston Grigsby FoundationHope Ministries of Baton RougeBaton Rouge, LATo further the exempt purposes of the recipient organization$25,000apps.irs.gov
Oreilly Automotive Foundation IncHope Ministries of Baton RougeBaton Rouge, LAReaching Individual Success through Education (RISE) Initiative$25,000apps.irs.gov
Christ FoundationHope Ministries of Baton RougeBaton Rouge, LAGeneral Operations$25,000apps.irs.gov
Pennington Family FoundationHope Ministries of Baton RougeBaton Rouge, LAGoing beyond: a seat at the table$25,000apps.irs.gov
Ackerman Foundation IncJane Place Neighborhood Sustainability InitiativeNew Orleans, LAJane place capital$25,000apps.irs.gov
Patrick F Taylor FoundationOzanam InnNew Orleans, LAOther charitable purpose$25,000apps.irs.gov
Raskob Foundation for Catholic Activities IncOzanam InnNew Orleans, LAToward expenses of the food program, to provide nourishment to individuals and families facing hardships.$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Cricket Island FoundationPuentes New OrleansNew Orleans, LAGeneral operating support$25,000apps.irs.gov
Carolyn W & Charles T Beaird Family FoundationImage ChangersShreveport, LAProgram services$22,500apps.irs.gov
Sociological Initiatives Foundation IncJane Place Neighborhood Sustainability InitiativeNew Orleans, LAProgram support$20,000apps.irs.gov
The Almar Foundationdba the Alden and Margaret Laborde FoundationOzanam InnNew Orleans, LAOperations$20,000apps.irs.gov
Hugel FoundationOzanam InnNew Orleans, LACharitable$20,000apps.irs.gov
The Biedenharn FoundationShreveport-Bossier Rescue MissionShreveport, LACharitable$20,000apps.irs.gov
The Lozick Family FoundationEmpower 225Baton Rouge, LAGeneral support$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Almar Foundationdba the Alden and Margaret Laborde FoundationGrace at the Green LightNew Orleans, LAOperations$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Almar Foundationdba the Alden and Margaret Laborde FoundationHope Ministries of Baton RougeBaton Rouge, LAOperations$10,000apps.irs.gov
Goldring Family FoundationOzanam InnNew Orleans, LAHuman services$10,000apps.irs.gov
Louie & Tootsie Davis FoundationShreveport Bossier Rescue MissionShreveport, LAHumanitarian$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Cricket Island FoundationPuentes New OrleansNew Orleans, LADatabase system$8,000apps.irs.gov
Virginia Martin Howard FoundationCentral Louisiana Coalition To Prevent HomelessnessAlexandria, LASupport organization's mission$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Crow FoundationFaith and FosteringShreveport, LASupport food programs for indigent$5,000apps.irs.gov
Eugenie & Joseph Jones Family FoundationGrace at the Green LightNew Orleans, LATo fulfill exempt purpose$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Almar Foundationdba the Alden and Margaret Laborde FoundationHotel HopeNew Orleans, LAOperations$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Cricket Island FoundationPuentes New OrleansNew Orleans, LAConference fees and lodging$5,000apps.irs.gov
Wheless FoundationShreveport Bossier Rescue MissionShreveport, LACharitable$5,000apps.irs.gov
Shell USA Company FoundationOzanam InnNew Orleans, LA3999.98$4,000apps.irs.gov
Be the One Foundation IncEmpower 225Baton Rouge, LADonation$3,141apps.irs.gov
Shell USA Company FoundationCrossroads Nola IncNew Orleans, LA3080$3,080apps.irs.gov
Baptist Community MinistriesCrossroads NolaNew Orleans, LACrossroads' city park night$3,000apps.irs.gov
Dr Irving S Cooper Family Foundation for the Advanced Studies in MedicineGrace at the Green Light IncNew Orleans, LATo support programs in providing food, clothing, and essential assistance to individuals experiencing homelessness and hardship in the community.$3,000apps.irs.gov
Gayle and Tom Benson Charitable FoundationHope Ministries of Baton RougeBaton Rouge, LATo support the mission of the organization$2,500apps.irs.gov
Denis & Amy Taylor FoundationHotel HopeNew Orleans, LAGeneral organization support$2,500apps.irs.gov
Lauricella Land Company FoundationOzanam InnNew Orleans, LAUnrestricted donation$2,500apps.irs.gov
Shell USA Company FoundationEmpower 225Baton Rouge, LA2240$2,240apps.irs.gov
Shell USA Company FoundationArc of St Martin IncSaint Martinville, LA1000$1,000apps.irs.gov
The Moring Charitable TrustCrossroads NolaNew Orleans, LATo assist the organization in connecting children in crisis to the families, individuals, and opportunities they need to thrive.$1,000apps.irs.gov
Corporate Works of Mercy Foundation IncEvergreen Safe HouseEvergreen, LADonation to non profit$1,000apps.irs.gov
Shell USA Company FoundationHabitat for Humanity International IncLafayette, LA1000$1,000apps.irs.gov
Lauricella Land Company FoundationHotel HopeNew Orleans, LAUnrestricted donation$1,000apps.irs.gov
Roy and Patricia Disney Family FoundationJane Place Neighborhood Sustainability InitiativeNew Orleans, LAWellness Grant$1,000apps.irs.gov
Leslie Fund IncLower 9TH Ward Homeownership AssociationNew Orleans, LAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000apps.irs.gov
H E Storer Charitable FoundationShreveport Bossier Rescue MissionShreveport, LACharitable$1,000apps.irs.gov
Arthur J Gallagher FoundationShreveport-Bossier Rescue MissionShreveport, LAGeneral exempt purpose$1,000apps.irs.gov
Shell USA Company FoundationNew Orleans Women & Childrens Shelter IncNew Orleans, LA530$530apps.irs.gov
The Stahl Family Charitable FoundationGrace at the Green LightNew Orleans, LACharitable contribution$500apps.irs.gov
Thomas B Favrot Jr Family FundOzanam InnNew Orleans, LAFor the general benefit of the charity.$500apps.irs.gov
Gladys and Ed E Hurley Foundation XXXXX9006Shreveport-Bossier Rescue MissionShreveport, LAGeneral$500apps.irs.gov
Shell USA Company FoundationWoodys Home IncShreveport, LA500$500apps.irs.gov
Shell USA Company FoundationHotel HopeNew Orleans, LA330$330apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationShreveport - Bossier Rescue MissionShreveport, LAGeneral support$315apps.irs.gov
Open Society InstituteFirst Grace Community AllianceNew Orleans, LAMatching gift program$300apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationEmpower 225Baton Rouge, LAGeneral support$277apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationHouse of TulipNew Orleans, LAGeneral support$215apps.irs.gov
Shell USA Company FoundationEmpower 225Baton Rouge, LA200$200apps.irs.gov
Shell USA Company FoundationProvidence Community HousingNew Orleans, LA200$200apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationChristwood FoundationCovington, LAGeneral support$175apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationThe Dragonfly Harbor IncRuston, LAGeneral support$162apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationFirst Grace Community AllianceNew Orleans, LAGeneral support$144apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationUnite Ministries of LouisianaBenton, LAGeneral support$133apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationRoom in the Inn - Lake Charles IncLake Charles, LAGeneral support$129apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationArvad MinistriesHaughton, LAGeneral support$116apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCrossroads Lousiana IncNew Orleans, LAGeneral support$107apps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationHabitat for Humanity International IncLafayette, LAHousing, shelter$100apps.irs.gov
Al & Diane Kramer Foundation IncOzanam InnNew Orleans, LAHomeless shelter$100apps.irs.gov
The Gap FoundationWoodys Home IncShreveport, LAFor civic & community engagement$100apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationRichard Murphy Hospice House IncHammond, LAGeneral support$95apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationOzanam InnNew Orleans, LAGeneral support$91apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationGrace at the Green Light IncNew Orleans, LAGeneral support$72apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationHotel HopeNew Orleans, LAGeneral support$71apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationLouvis ServicesNew Orleans, LAGeneral support$71apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCrossroads NolaNew Orleans, LAGeneral support$69apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationHoly Angels Family Association IncShreveport, LAGeneral support$62apps.irs.gov
Danos FoundationHope Ministries of Baton RougeBaton Rouge, LAEmployees donate their time and log the amount of hours worked. danos then makes a donation to that organization for $10 per hour worked.$60apps.irs.gov
Arthur J Gallagher FoundationOzanam InnNew Orleans, LAGeneral exempt purpose$50apps.irs.gov
Shell USA Company FoundationPuentes New Orleans IncorporatedNew Orleans, LA50$50apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationRoad To RomeFranklinton, LAGeneral support$48apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationJane Place Neighborhood Sustainability InitiativeNew Orleans, LAGeneral support$38apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationProvidence Community HousingNew Orleans, LAGeneral support$29apps.irs.gov
Shell USA Company FoundationHabitat for Humanity International IncLafayette, LA25$25apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCentral Louisiana Coalition To Prevent Homelessness IncAlexandria, LAGeneral support$21apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationElisha MinistriesRuston, LAGeneral support$16apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationHeavens CareGonzales, LAGeneral support$16apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationInner-City Revitalization CorporationAlexandria, LAGeneral support$16apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationLife Savers Outreach Center & Community Development CorporationWestwego, LAGeneral support$16apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationMQVN Community Development CorporationNew Orleans, LAGeneral support$16apps.irs.gov

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