Gustaf Westfeldt McIlhenny Family Founda
Accepts applications
Gustaf Westfeldt McIlhenny Family Founda is a private foundation in Boca Grande, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 75 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $270,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.2 million
- Number of grants75
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$270,000
- Assets$28.5 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
31% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 78 | $26.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 75 | $28.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Edwin R Rodriguez Jr 1100 Poydras St Suite 1350, New Orleans, LA 70163 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (504) 207-8555, info@mcilhenny.org |
| What to submit | Approved scholarship application form must be obtained from the foundation's website and submitted online. |
| Deadlines | Fall applications must be submitted by september 30. |
| Restrictions | Scholarships are restricted to accredited university or trade school. Recipients are employees and family members of employees of e mcilhenny's son corporation based on merit. The scholarships will be written agreements requiring the funds to be used solely for tuition and related expenses. Each scholarship grant will be for one academic year with the possibility of renewal each succeeding year based upon continued enrollment and satisfactory academic progress. Qualified recipients will be selected by an unbiased, objective committee completely independent of the foundation and the company. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Gustaf Westfeldt McIlhenny Family Founda funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 60 | $861,813 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $125,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $55,000 |
| North Carolina | 4 | $46,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $30,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $17,500 |
| New York | 1 | $15,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $15,000 |
| North Dakota | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater New Orleans Foundation | Further charitable purposes of recipient charity | $270,000 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Further charitable purposes of recipient charity | $100,000 |
| Pro Bono Publico Foundation | Further charitable purposes of recipient charity | $100,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Further charitable purposes of recipient charity | $55,000 |
| Louisiana State University | Provide scholarships for students selected in accordance with procedures approved in advance by irs | $31,031 |
| The Rectory School | Education | $30,000 |
| Metropolitan Crime Commission | Further charitable purposes of recipient charity | $29,000 |
| Land Trust for Little Tennessee | Further charitable purposes of recipient charity | $25,000 |
| National Trust for Historic Preservation | Further charitable purposes of recipient charity | $25,000 |
| St George Episcopal School | Further charitable purposes of recipient charity | $25,000 |
| Wyes-Tv | Further charitable purposes of recipient charity | $25,000 |
| New Orleans Women's and Children's Shelter | Further charitable purposes of recipient charity | $22,500 |
| STEM Library Lab | Further charitable purposes of recipient charity | $20,000 |
| University of Louisiana-Lafayette | Provide scholarships for students selected in accordance with procedures approved in advance by irs | $19,642 |
| Acadiana Center for the Arts | Further charitable purposes of recipient charity | $15,000 |
| Bridge House | Further charitable purposes of recipient charity | $15,000 |
| Bureau of Governmental Research | Further charitable purposes of recipient charity | $15,000 |
| Good Shepherd School | Further purposes of recipient charity | $15,000 |
| Hogs for the Cause | Further charitable purposes of recipient charity | $15,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Further purposes of recipient charity | $15,000 |
| Purple Heart Foundation | Further charitable purposes of recipient charity | $15,000 |
| The Island School Inc | Further charitable purposes of recipient charity | $12,500 |
| Bright School for the Deaf | Further charitable purposes of recipient charity | $10,000 |
| Children's Hospital | Further purposes of recipient charity | $10,000 |
| Church of Good Shepherd | Further charitable purposes of recipient charity | $10,000 |
| City Park Conservancy | Further purposes of recipient charity | $10,000 |
| Crimestoppers | Further charitable purposes of recipient charity | $10,000 |
| Delta Waterfowl Foundation | Further charitable purposes of recipient charity | $10,000 |
| Friends of A Studio in the Woods | Further charitable purposes of recipient charity | $10,000 |
| National World War II Museum | Further charitable purposes of recipient charity | $10,000 |
| Ochsner Clinic Foundation | Further purposes of recipient charity | $10,000 |
| Public Affairs Research Council of la | Further charitable purposes of recipient charity | $10,000 |
| Raphael Village | Further charitable purposes of recipient charity | $10,000 |
| Stuart Hall School for Boys | Further charitable purposes of recipient charity | $10,000 |
| Teach for America Nola | Further charitable purposes of recipient charity | $10,000 |
| The Posse Foundation New Orleans | Further charitable purposes of recipient charity | $10,000 |
| Trinity Episcopal Church | Further charitable purposes of recipient charity | $6,175 |
| Cashiers Historical Society | Further purposes of recipient charity | $6,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Further purposes of recipient charity | $5,000 |
| Bayou District Foundation | Further purposes of recipient charity | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Edwin R Rodriguez Jr
- Judith McIlhenny
- Richard Rodriguez
- Clark Fitz-Hugh
- Barbara Fitz-Hugh
- Elizabeth Jaeger
- Eleanor R Brown
- Rosemary R Dinkins
Questions people ask
Does Gustaf Westfeldt McIlhenny Family Founda accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Fall applications must be submitted by september 30..
How much does Gustaf Westfeldt McIlhenny Family Founda give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 75 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Gustaf Westfeldt McIlhenny Family Founda?
Its 2024 filing lists Edwin R Rodriguez Jr (President), Judith McIlhenny (Secretary), Richard Rodriguez (Director) and Clark Fitz-Hugh (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Gustaf Westfeldt McIlhenny Family Founda fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and arts and culture.