Freeman-Woollam Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Freeman-Woollam Foundation is a private foundation in New Orleans, Louisiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $138,640 in 61 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $22,000. 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$138,640
- Number of grants61
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$22,000
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2025 was up from $116,204 the year before.
16% 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 | $109,494 | 63 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $116,204 | 64 | $3.0 million |
| 2025 | $138,640 | 61 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
Freeman-Woollam 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.
What Freeman-Woollam Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 40 | $106,140 |
| New York | 6 | $24,050 |
| California | 2 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $1,950 |
| Virginia | 2 | $1,500 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $1,500 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $600 |
| Missouri | 1 | $500 |
| Alabama | 1 | $200 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater New Orleans Foundation | Support the organization's general purpose | $22,000 |
| Neo Philanthropy | Support medical programs | $20,000 |
| Silence Is Violence | Support medical programs | $20,000 |
| Contemporary Arts Center New Orleans | Support cultural programs | $10,000 |
| Crescent Care | Support medical programs | $10,000 |
| New Orleans Museum of Art | Support cultural programs | $10,000 |
| Creative Alliance of New Orleans | Support cultural programs | $5,000 |
| Nature Conservancy of Louisiana | Support environmental programs | $5,000 |
| Lens | Support culture programs | $2,500 |
| Soho Think Tank Inc | Support cultural programs | $2,000 |
| Pro Bono Publico Foundation | Support educational programs | $1,990 |
| Art Center College of Design | Support educational programs | $1,500 |
| National Tropical Botanical Gardens | Support environmental programs | $1,500 |
| Preservation Resource Center | Support preservation programs | $1,500 |
| Abortion Care Network | Support medical programs | $1,000 |
| City Park Conservancy | Support environmental programs | $1,000 |
| Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana | Support environmental programs | $1,000 |
| Ella Project | Support cultural programs | $1,000 |
| Healthy Gulf Formerly Gulf Restoration Network | Support environmental programs | $1,000 |
| Innocence Project New Orleans | Support medical programs | $1,000 |
| Louisiana Bucket Brigade | Support environmental programs | $1,000 |
| Madeira Fund | Support education programs | $1,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | Support environmental programs | $1,000 |
| Ogden Musuem of Southern Art | Support cultural programs | $1,000 |
| Studio in the Woods | Support educational programs | $1,000 |
| Video Veracity Inc | Support cultural programs | $1,000 |
| Wyes-Tv | Support educational programs | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Beauregard-Keyes House | Support preservation programs | $900 |
| Alliance for Affordable Energy | Support environmental programs | $500 |
| Bridge House | Support medical programs | $500 |
| Center for Plant Conservation | Support environmental programs | $500 |
| Earth Justice | Support environmental programs | $500 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Support environmental programs | $500 |
| Highlands Biological Foundation | Support environmental programs | $500 |
| Louisiana Center for Children's Rights | Support children's programs | $500 |
| National Trust for Historic Preservation | Support environmental programs | $500 |
| National Wildlife Foundation | Support preservation programs | $500 |
| New Orleans Botanical Gardens | Support environmental programs | $500 |
| New Orleans Photo Alliance | Support cultural programs | $500 |
| Nocca Foundation | Support educational programs | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Tina Freeman-Woollam
- Philip Woollam
Questions people ask
Does Freeman-Woollam Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Freeman-Woollam Foundation give?
$138,640 in tax year 2025, across 61 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Freeman-Woollam Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Tina Freeman-Woollam (Director) and Philip Woollam (Director).
What does Freeman-Woollam Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, arts and culture and environment and conservation.