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Karen Franks Recchia Foundation

Preselected recipients only Bossier City, Louisiana · EIN 333346940

Karen Franks Recchia Foundation is a private foundation in Bossier City, Louisiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $250,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $250,000 and the largest $250,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

How to apply

Karen Franks Recchia 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

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Louisiana.

StateGrantsAmount
Louisiana1$250,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Gingerbread House
Shreveport, LA
Unrestricted gift to 501(c)(3) organization$250,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Karen Franks Recchia Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does Karen Franks Recchia Foundation give?

$250,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $250,000.

Who runs Karen Franks Recchia Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Karen Recchia (President), John Schmidt (Treasurer) and Lauren Nunnery (Secretary).

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