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Fenner French Foundation

Accepts applications New Orleans, Louisiana · EIN 720984444

Fenner French Foundation is a private foundation in New Orleans, Louisiana. In tax year 2023 it gave $20,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $4,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.

Giving in 2023 was up from $10,400 the year before.

92% of its 2023 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$10,4002$774,918
2023$20,00013$1.0 million

How to apply

ContactFlora Fenner French President
6123 Marquette Place, New Orleans, LA 70118
Phone or email(504) 866-3290
What to submitA request for funding should be submitted in writing stating the purpose for which the funds will be used, proposed budget if applicable, and information concerning charitable status.
DeadlinesApplications are accepted at any time.
RestrictionsPreference is given to charitable organizations in the new orleans area.

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2023. Details may have changed since.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Fenner French Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Louisiana.

StateGrantsAmount
Louisiana8$16,500
California1$1,500
Minnesota1$800
Mississippi1$500
Virginia1$500
Tennessee1$200

Grants paid in 2023

All 13 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Pro Bono Publico Foundation
New Orleans, LA
Annual support$4,500
Crescent City Carnival Museum
New Orleans, LA
Annual support$4,000
Tulane University Medical Center
New Orleans, LA
Annual support$2,500
Lousiana Children's Museum
New Orleans, LA
Annual support$2,000
Newman School
New Orleans, LA
Annual support$1,500
Once Upon A Room
Los Angeles, CA
Annual support$1,500
Raphael Village
New Orleans, LA
Annual support$1,000
Canine Inspired Change
St Paul, MN
Annual support$800
Students for Fair Admissions Inc
Arlington, VA
Annual support$500
Tulane University Alumni Association
New Orleans, LA
Annual support$500
Volunteers of America
Metairie, LA
Annual support$500
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, MS
Annual support$500
St Jude Research Hospital
Memphis, TN
Annual support$200

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2023 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Fenner French Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications are accepted at any time..

How much does Fenner French Foundation give?

$20,000 in tax year 2023, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.

Who runs Fenner French Foundation?

Its 2023 filing lists Flora Fenner French (President), Ronald J French (Vice-President), Ronald J French Jr Jay (Secretary) and John Fenner French (Treasurer) among 7 officers and trustees.

What does Fenner French Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and health.

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