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Arlene & Joseph Meraux Charitable Foundation Inc: 41 grants to organizations, $4.5 million (tax year ended December 2025)
Arlene & Joseph Meraux Charitable Foundation Inc, a private foundation in Violet, LA, paid 41 grants to organizations totaling $4,456,357 in its tax year ended December 2025, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on June 29, 2026. The largest was $2,655,000 to World War II Museum New Orleans in New Orleans, LA for donated 916-926 magazine st properties in new orleans on 2/6/2025.
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- EIN
- 721400981
- Based in
- Violet, LA
- Assets
- $101,124,532
- Grants paid
- $4,650,357
- Tax year ended
- December 2025
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2025
From the Form 990-PF filed June 29, 2026, IRS object ID 202601809349101310. It reported $4,650,357 in grants paid; 41 grants to organizations are listed, and 1 grant to individuals is left out.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World War II Museum New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | Donated 916-926 magazine st properties in new orleans on 2/6/2025 | $2,655,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| World War II Museum New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | Donated 906-912 magazine st properties in new orleans on 2/6/2025 | $1,065,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Wyes-Tv - Greater New Orleans Education Television Foundation | New Orleans, LA | Donation | $125,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Community Center of St Bernard | Chalmette, LA | Donation | Public safety, disaster preparedness and relief | $91,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Goat in the Road Productions | New Orleans, LA | Donation | Arts, culture and humanities | $70,325 | apps.irs.gov |
| Hamline University | Saint Paul, MN | Donation | $59,800 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Nocca Institute | New Orleans, LA | Donation | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Louisiana State University Agcenter | Jefferson, LA | Donation | $47,619 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Interlochen Center for the Arts | Interlochen, MI | Donation | Arts, culture and humanities | $40,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Casa New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | Donation | $33,333 | apps.irs.gov | |
| University of New Orleans Foundation Inc | New Orleans, LA | Donation | Education | $25,800 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Spirit of St Bernard Foundation | Arabi, LA | Donation | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $20,800 | apps.irs.gov |
| Methodist Health System Foundation Inc | Slidell, LA | Donation | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Bernard Council On Aging | Chalmette, LA | Donation | $17,455 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Nunez Community College Foundation | Chalmette, LA | Donation | $17,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Nola Tree Project | New Orleans, LA | Donation | Environment | $13,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Chalmette High School | Chalmette, LA | Support the performing arts academy | $10,350 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Knights of the Nemesis Social Club | Arabi, LA | Donation | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Los Islenos Heritage & Cultural Society | St Bernard, LA | Donation | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Louisiana Crawfish Fest Foundation | Chalmette, LA | Donation | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| St Bernard Chamber of Commerce Foundation | Chalmette, LA | Donation | $8,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Bernard Parish Government | Chalmette, LA | Donation | $6,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Bernard Sports Hall of Fame | Chalmette, LA | Donation | $6,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Keep Saint Bernard Beautiful | Chalmette, LA | Donation | Environment | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| New Orleans Blues Society | New Orleans, LA | Donation | Arts, culture and humanities | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Old Arabi Neighborhood Association | Arabi, LA | Donation | Community improvement and capacity building | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| St Bernard Autism Awareness Krewe | Braithwaite, LA | Donation | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Cool Cooperative Inc | New Orleans, LA | Donation | Arts, culture and humanities | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Company A St Bernard Community Theatre | Chalmette, LA | Donation | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Chalmette Track Club | Chalmette, LA | Donation | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Raphael Village | New Orleans, LA | Donation | Human services | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| St Bernard Parish Reserve Deputy Fund | Chalmette, LA | Donation | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Family Violence Program of St Bernard | Chalmette, LA | Donation | $2,200 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Children's Hospital | New Orleans, LA | Donation | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Bernard Tourist Commission | Arabi, LA | Donation | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Coalition To Restore Coastal Louisiana | Baton Rouge, LA | Donation | Environment | $975 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc | New York, NY | Donation | $800 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Bernard Business and Professional Women's Club | Chalmette, LA | Donation | $650 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Prescription Joy | New Orleans, LA | Donation | Health care | $300 | apps.irs.gov |
| Rotary Club of St Bernard | Chalmette, LA | Donation | $300 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Bernard School Board | Chalmette, LA | Donation | $150 | apps.irs.gov |
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2024
From the Form 990-PF filed November 17, 2025, IRS object ID 202543219349101449. It reported $3,086,632 in grants paid; 46 grants to organizations are listed, and 1 grant to individuals is left out.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glassroots | New Orleans, LA | Donation | Environment | $2,000,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| St Bernard School Board | Chalmette, LA | Donation | $144,169 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Wyes-Tv - Greater New Orleans Education Television Foundation | New Orleans, LA | Donation | $125,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Community Center of St Bernard | Chalmette, LA | Donation | Public safety, disaster preparedness and relief | $94,100 | apps.irs.gov |
| Goat in the Road Productions | New Orleans, LA | Donation | Arts, culture and humanities | $65,533 | apps.irs.gov |
| Hamline University | Saint Paul, MN | Donation | $54,464 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Nocca Institute | New Orleans, LA | Donation | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Louisiana State University | Baton Rouge, LA | Donation | $41,919 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Interlochen Center for the Arts | Interlochen, MI | Donation | Arts, culture and humanities | $40,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Casa New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | Donation | $33,333 | apps.irs.gov | |
| University of New Orleans Foundation Inc | New Orleans, LA | Donation | Education | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Nunez Community College Foundation | Chalmette, LA | Donation | $21,915 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Chalmette High School | Chalmette, LA | Support the performing arts academy | $18,450 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Bernard Council On Aging | Chalmette, LA | Donation | $16,899 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Bernard Sheriff's Office | Chalmette, LA | Donation | $16,800 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Flyspace Performing Arts Academy Inc | Arabi, LA | Donation | Arts, culture and humanities | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Nola Tree Project | New Orleans, LA | Donation | Environment | $13,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Laceys Legacy Western Riding and Horseman | Saint Bernard, LA | Donation | $11,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Greater New Orleans Foundation | New Orleans, LA | Donation | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Knights of the Nemesis Social Club | Arabi, LA | Donation | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Los Islenos Heritage & Cultural Society | St Bernard, LA | Donation | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Bernard Chamber of Commerce Foundation | Chalmette, LA | Donation | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Bernard Sports Hall of Fame | Chalmette, LA | Donation | $6,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Louisiana Crawfish Fest Foundation | Chalmette, LA | Donation | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| National Food & Beverage Foundation | New Orleans, LA | Donation | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| New Orleans Blues Society | New Orleans, LA | Donation | Arts, culture and humanities | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Old Arabi Neighborhood Association | Arabi, LA | Donation | Community improvement and capacity building | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| St Bernard Autism Awareness Krewe | Braithwaite, LA | Donation | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Bernard Parish Government | Chalmette, LA | Donation | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Company A St Bernard Community Theatre | Chalmette, LA | Donation | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Chalmette Track Club | Chalmette, LA | Donation | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Louisiana Institute of Higher Education | Slidell, LA | Donation | Education | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Raphael Village | New Orleans, LA | Donation | Human services | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| St Bernard Parish Reserve Deputy Fund | Chalmette, LA | Donation | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Bernard Volunteers for Family & Community | New Orleans, LA | Donation | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Spirit of St Bernard Foundation | Arabi, LA | Donation | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $1,400 | apps.irs.gov |
| Coalition To Restore Coastal Louisiana | Baton Rouge, LA | Donation | Environment | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Friends of A Studio in the Woods | New Orleans, LA | Donation | Arts, culture and humanities | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| St Bernard 4-H Foundation | Chalmette, LA | Donation | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Bernard Tourist Commission | Arabi, LA | Donation | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Compassionate Friends Inc | Oak Brook, IL | Donation | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Family Violence Program of St Bernard | Chalmette, LA | Donation | $900 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc | New York, NY | Donation | $750 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Peers Art Exchange | New Orleans, LA | Donation | Arts, culture and humanities | $400 | apps.irs.gov |
| Prescription Joy | New Orleans, LA | Donation | Health care | $300 | apps.irs.gov |
| Rotary Club of St Bernard | Chalmette, LA | Donation | $300 | apps.irs.gov |
Causes funded
From grants whose recipient has a cause.
| Cause | Granted |
|---|---|
| Environment | $2,032,975 |
| Arts, culture and humanities | $247,258 |
| Public safety, disaster preparedness and relief | $185,100 |
| Education | $53,300 |
| Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $47,200 |
| Community improvement and capacity building | $10,000 |
| Human services | $5,000 |
| Health care | $600 |
States funded
| Recipient state | Granted |
|---|---|
| Louisiana | $7,144,175 |
| Minnesota | $114,264 |
| Michigan | $80,000 |
| New York | $1,550 |
| Illinois | $1,000 |
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Updated June 29, 2026. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.