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James D Moncus Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Lafayette, Louisiana · EIN 270182020

James D Moncus Family Foundation is a private foundation in Lafayette, Louisiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 11 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $500,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $906,250 the year before.

40% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$906,2509$14.7 million
2024$1.1 million11$13.5 million

How to apply

James D Moncus Family 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What James D Moncus Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Louisiana.

StateGrantsAmount
Louisiana11$1.1 million

Grants paid in 2024

All 11 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Louisiana at Lafayette Foundation
Lafayette, LA
Supports the health and sciences field$500,000
Lafayette Central Park Inc
Lafayette, LA
Supports the civic needs of the community$250,000
Hospice of Acadiana Inc
Lafayette, LA
Provide unreimbursed medical care for terminal patients$100,000
Cathedral of St John
Lafayette, LA
Support the historic preservation effor phase ii$100,000
Boys & Girls Club of Acadiana
Lafayette, LA
General support$50,000
Lourdes Foundation Inc
Lafayette, LA
Supports the medical field$40,000
St Patrick Catholic Church
Lafayette, LA
Support improvements to recotory$20,000
University of Louisiana at Lafayette Foundation
Lafayette, LA
Endowed scholarship$20,000
Day One Foundation
Lafayette, LA
General support$2,000
Ladies & Gents Booster Club
Crowley, LA
Supports high school education$1,000
Crowley Solitic Club
Crowley, LA
Supports the civic needs of the community$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does James D Moncus Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does James D Moncus Family Foundation give?

$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.

Who runs James D Moncus Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Doris R Moncus (Trustee), Debbie P Spallino (Trustee) and Marla Frederick (Trustee).

What does James D Moncus Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health, education and community development.

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