George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts Inc
Preselected recipients only
George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts Inc is a private foundation in New Orleans, Louisiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $20,250 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $4,000. 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$20,250
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$4,000
- Assets$533,612
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2024 was down from $25,000 the year before.
71% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $25,000 | 13 | $565,282 |
| 2024 | $20,250 | 13 | $533,612 |
How to apply
George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts 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 George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 7 | $5,250 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $4,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $3,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $3,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $3,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island School of Design | Scholarship student id: 3006832 | $4,000 |
| Bowdoin College | Scholarship noa nasoff student id 918389 | $3,000 |
| School of the Art Institue of Chicago | Scholarship sherry yang student id: 2453347 | $3,000 |
| Lipscomb University | Scholarship caroline tebbs student id: l30136790 | $2,000 |
| University of Virginia | Scholarship james xu | $2,000 |
| Individual | Junior scholarship | $1,250 |
| Belmont University | Scholarship vada powell student id: b00702025 | $1,000 |
| Louisiana State University | Scholarship jacelyn keller student id:xxx-xx-xxxx | $1,000 |
| Individual | Junior scholarships | $1,000 |
| Individual | Junior scholarships | $750 |
| Individual | Junior scholarships | $500 |
| Individual | Junior scholarships | $500 |
| Individual | Junior scholarships | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Jacques Rodrigue
- Andre Rodrigue
- Mallory Rodrigue
Questions people ask
Does George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts Inc give?
$20,250 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Jacques Rodrigue (President and Executive Di), Andre Rodrigue (Treasurer) and Mallory Rodrigue (Member).
What does George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.