Ella West Freeman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ella West Freeman Foundation is a private foundation in New Orleans, Louisiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 2 grants; the typical grant was $635,013 and the largest $1.3 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.3 million
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$635,013
- Largest grant$1.3 million
- Assets$29.7 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.3 million the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.4 million | 2 | $24.7 million |
| 2023 | $1.3 million | 2 | $26.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 2 | $29.7 million |
How to apply
Ella West Freeman Foundation 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
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 2 | $1.3 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various - See Attached Statement | See attached | $1.3 million |
| From Pass-Throughs | Various | $26 |
Officers and trustees
- Tina Freeman
- Virgnia Rowan
- Philip Woollam
- R West Freeman III
- Peter Freeman
- Sarah Freeman Carey
Questions people ask
Does Ella West Freeman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ella West Freeman Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $635,013.
Who runs Ella West Freeman Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Tina Freeman (Chair), Virgnia Rowan (Secretary), Philip Woollam (Trustee) and R West Freeman III (Vice Chair) among 6 officers and trustees.