Ijn Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ijn Foundation is a private foundation in Madisonville, Louisiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $559,364 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $8,700 and the largest $303,750. 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$559,364
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$8,700
- Largest grant$303,750
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2025 was up from $408,320 the year before.
48% of its 2025 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 | $324,600 | 13 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $408,320 | 20 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $559,364 | 25 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
Ijn 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 Ijn Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 22 | $504,464 |
| Missouri | 1 | $28,900 |
| Georgia | 1 | $24,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hope House | Abused children counseling & spiritual growth | $303,750 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletics | Ecouraging youth and spiritual growth | $28,900 |
| Youth Service Bureau | Support children with critical needs & spiritual | $24,600 |
| Point 27 | Gifts to others with gods word on them | $24,500 |
| Samaritan Center | Food bank and community support & spiritual growth | $21,000 |
| St Scholastica Academy | Community education | $17,500 |
| Basket of Hope | Gifts to childhood cancer patients and spirit supp | $15,000 |
| New Orleans Mission | Homeless shelter and spiritual growth | $13,000 |
| St Pauls School | Community education | $13,000 |
| Mary Queen of Peace | Church | $12,500 |
| Al Copeland Foundation | Providing cancer patients critical needs | $11,500 |
| Brooke It Forward Foundation | Birthday gifts to children in need spiritual supp | $10,000 |
| St Peter Catholic School | Community education | $8,700 |
| Individual | Toys and essential needs & sprituual growth | $8,500 |
| Titan Cheer Booster Club | Essential needs for cheer team & spiritual supp | $8,200 |
| Hinds Feet Ministries | Community outreach providing needs & spiritual svc | $7,714 |
| While It Is Day Ministries | Bible study and siritual growth | $7,500 |
| St Tammany Health Foundation | Hospital to support children ith cancer & families | $5,000 |
| Exchange Club West St Tammany | Support children with critical needs and orgs | $5,000 |
| Alexander Milne Developmental Svcs | Support special needs individuals & spiritual | $4,500 |
| Rebel Gridiron Club | Essential needs for school students | $4,000 |
| Individual | Comfort to critically ill kids & spiritual growth | $1,500 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hosp | Hospital to support children and families | $1,500 |
| Aldersgate United Methodist | Church providing food to those in need | $1,000 |
| New Covenant Presbyterian Church | Church | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- STEPHEN L TUJAGUE Sr PRESIDENT
- Lucille Tujague
- STEPHEN L TUJAGUE Jr
- Holly Tujague
- Douglas Cresap
- Renee Cresap
Questions people ask
Does Ijn Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ijn Foundation give?
$559,364 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $8,700.
Who runs Ijn Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists STEPHEN L TUJAGUE Sr PRESIDENT (President), Lucille Tujague (Vice President), STEPHEN L TUJAGUE Jr (Sctytreasurer) and Holly Tujague (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Ijn Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and human services.