J Edgar Monroe Foundation
Accepts applications
J Edgar Monroe Foundation is a private foundation in Metairie, Louisiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.0 million in 76 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $300,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.0 million
- Number of grants76
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$22.0 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.1 million the year before.
22% of its 2024 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 | $1.1 million | 81 | $20.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 76 | $22.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | J Edgar Monroe Foundation 111 Veterans Boulevard Suite 407, Metairie, LA 70005 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (504) 529-3539 |
| What to submit, deadlines | Non-Specified |
| Restrictions | Civic, Educational and Religous in Southeast Louisiana |
What J Edgar Monroe Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 67 | $879,709 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $100,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $15,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $12,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| Alaska | 1 | $4,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $3,075 |
| Alabama | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Loyola University | General Charitable Purpose | $300,000 |
| Holy Name of Jesus School | General Charitable Purpose | $100,000 |
| Newport Preservation Society | General Charitable Purpose | $100,000 |
| Fore Kids Foundation | General Charitable Purpose | $47,500 |
| Volunteers of America | General Charitable Purpose | $30,000 |
| St Francis Xavier Church | General Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
| Holy Cross High School | General Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
| St Michael Special School | General Charitable Purpose | $21,000 |
| Bayou District Foundation | General Charitable Purpose | $21,000 |
| Children's Hospital New Orleans | General Charitable Purpose | $17,000 |
| Jesuits USA Central Southern Provin | General Charitable Purpose | $15,000 |
| Pro Bono Project | General Charitable Purpose | $12,000 |
| Youth Services Bureau | General Charitable Purpose | $11,500 |
| National World War II Museum | General Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Magnolia Community Services | General Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope | General Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Louisiana Lighthouse | General Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Harry Tompson Center | General Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| St Elizabeth's Guild | General Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Louisiana Children's Museum | General Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Notre Dame Seminary | General Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | General Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Jesuit Dallas Foundation | General Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Glenmary Home Missioners | General Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Archbishop Chapelle High School | General Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Archdiocese of Tororo | General Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Bonnabell Magnet Academy | General Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Louisiana National Guard Foundation | General Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| American Cancer Society | General Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| New Orleans Museum of Art | General Charitable Purpose | $7,500 |
| Lord Teach Me To Pray | General Charitable Purpose | $7,000 |
| St Thomas Moore Catholic School | General Charitable Purpose | $6,500 |
| Cancer Crusaders | General Charitable Purpose | $6,000 |
| Project Christmas St Tammany | General Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Ladies Leukemia League | General Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Ignatian Volunteer Corporation | General Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Louisiana Right to Life | General Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities Archdiocese of N | General Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Catholic Community Foundation | General Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Audubon Nature Institute | General Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Blair Monroe
- William F Finegan
- P Kevin Colomb
Questions people ask
Does J Edgar Monroe Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Non-Specified.
How much does J Edgar Monroe Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2024, across 76 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs J Edgar Monroe Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Blair Monroe (Treasurer), William F Finegan (President) and P Kevin Colomb (Vice President).
What does J Edgar Monroe Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and faith communities.