Arlene & Joseph Meraux Charitable Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Arlene & Joseph Meraux Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Violet, Louisiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $4.7 million in 42 grants; the typical grant was $9,000 and the largest $2.7 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$4.7 million
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$9,000
- Largest grant$2.7 million
- Assets$101 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $3.1 million the year before.
20% of its 2025 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 | $2.6 million | 58 | $100 million |
| 2024 | $3.1 million | 47 | $104 million |
| 2025 | $4.7 million | 42 | $101 million |
How to apply
Arlene & Joseph Meraux Charitable Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Arlene & Joseph Meraux Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 39 | $4.5 million |
| Minnesota | 1 | $59,800 |
| Michigan | 1 | $40,000 |
| New York | 1 | $800 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World War II Museum New Orleans | Donated 916-926 magazine st properties in new orleans on 2/6/2025 | $2.7 million |
| World War II Museum New Orleans | Donated 906-912 magazine st properties in new orleans on 2/6/2025 | $1.1 million |
| Scholarship | Donation | $194,000 |
| Wyes-Tv - Greater New Orleans Education Television Foundation | Donation | $125,000 |
| Community Center of St Bernard | Donation | $91,000 |
| Goat in the Road Productions | Donation | $70,325 |
| Hamline University | Donation | $59,800 |
| Nocca Institute | Donation | $50,000 |
| Louisiana State University Agcenter | Donation | $47,619 |
| Interlochen Center for the Arts | Donation | $40,000 |
| Casa New Orleans | Donation | $33,333 |
| University of New Orleans Foundation Inc | Donation | $25,800 |
| The Spirit of St Bernard Foundation | Donation | $20,800 |
| Methodist Health System Foundation Inc | Donation | $20,000 |
| St Bernard Council on Aging | Donation | $17,455 |
| Nunez Community College Foundation | Donation | $17,000 |
| Nola Tree Project | Donation | $13,000 |
| Chalmette High School | Support the performing arts academy | $10,350 |
| Knights of the Nemesis Social Club | Donation | $10,000 |
| Los Islenos Heritage & Cultural Society | Donation | $10,000 |
| Louisiana Crawfish Fest Foundation | Donation | $10,000 |
| St Bernard Chamber of Commerce Foundation | Donation | $8,000 |
| St Bernard Parish Government | Donation | $6,000 |
| St Bernard Sports Hall of Fame | Donation | $6,000 |
| New Orleans Blues Society | Donation | $5,000 |
| Old Arabi Neighborhood Association | Donation | $5,000 |
| St Bernard Autism Awareness Krewe | Donation | $5,000 |
| Keep Saint Bernard Beautiful | Donation | $5,000 |
| The Cool Cooperative Inc | Donation | $5,000 |
| The Company A St Bernard Community Theatre | Donation | $4,000 |
| Chalmette Track Club | Donation | $2,500 |
| Raphael Village | Donation | $2,500 |
| St Bernard Parish Reserve Deputy Fund | Donation | $2,500 |
| Family Violence Program of St Bernard | Donation | $2,200 |
| Children's Hospital | Donation | $1,500 |
| St Bernard Tourist Commission | Donation | $1,500 |
| Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana | Donation | $975 |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc | Donation | $800 |
| St Bernard Business and Professional Women's Club | Donation | $650 |
| Prescription Joy | Donation | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Rita Gue
- Floyd Gue
- Sidney D Torres III
- Erica Beck
- William Haines
- Christopher Haines
Questions people ask
Does Arlene & Joseph Meraux Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Arlene & Joseph Meraux Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$4.7 million in tax year 2025, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $9,000.
Who runs Arlene & Joseph Meraux Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Rita Gue (President/Chairwoman), Floyd Gue (Senior Vice-President), Sidney D Torres III (Secretary) and Erica Beck (Recording Secretary) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Arlene & Joseph Meraux Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and community development.